World War II: Battlefield Europe

"To make sense of World War II’s European Theater, it all boils down to a matter of strategy. Strategic choices—political ones, economic ones, military ones—are the organizing principles that can help us make sense of the war in Europe. This sweeping 24-lecture exploration of the 20th century’s defining conflict provides a fresh lens through which to study the European Theater’s major battles, larger-than-life personalities, twists of fate, and tales of intrigue. Drill down into the European Theater of war, and, specifically, the real-life military and political strategies behind some of the war’s most definitive battles, including the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of the Atlantic, D-Day, and the Battle of the Bulge. What kept European powers from re-engaging Germany before Hitler grew too powerful? Could the Allies have done anything to stop, or even slow down, the Holocaust? Why, with Berlin under siege, did Hitler keep fighting—and why did his army let him? Using his military and historical expertise, Professor Stone uncovers answers to these and other long-simmering questions. “Political and military leaders had to make hard decisions,” Professor Stone says. “We can learn a lot by looking at those choices.” By the end of the last lecture, you’ll better understand why the war in Europe unfolded the way it did—and why its legacy resonates for all players down to this very day.", ISBN13: 9781629978352 ISBN10: 1629978353 Material Type: