Browsing: World War II

“Extraordinary” (The New York Times Book Review): As the daughter of Joseph Stalin, Svetlana grew up amid tyrannical control — and her experiences turned her into an outspoken dissident. Her heartbreaking yet fascinating story is revealed in this “excellent and engrossing biography” (Library Journal).

This “powerful account has earned a place on the top shelf of World War II nonfiction” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff): In one of the greatest triumphs of military history, US forces rescued over 2,000 courageous prisoners from a remote internment camp. “Riveting” (The Washington Post).

The classic “New York Times” bestselling story of heroism and sacrifice–by the author of “Flags of Our Fathers, The Imperial…

During World War II, three controversial and influential commanders changed the course of the land war in Europe and North Africa. General readers and military history buffs will savor this “effervescent, perceptive triple biography” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

In search of “the best America there ever was,” bestselling author and award-winning journalist Bob Greene finds it in a…

In this “amazing account” (The Washington Post), a Jewish woman recalls her experiences living in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II — and her struggle to survive against all odds. A poignant tale of perseverance and courage.

The epic Battle of Britain is chronicled like never before in this masterful New York Times bestseller. “Bold and refreshing… Korda writes with great elegance and flair” (The Wall Street Journal).

In 1914, Europe’s great powers plunged into four years of unprecedented bloodshed. An eminent scholar examines this tragic conflict in “the best single-volume general history of World War I to appear in many years” (Kirkus Reviews).

The Battle of Guadalcanal comes to life in this powerful account of the lives behind the momentous campaign. With over 2,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads, this New York Times bestseller is “a masterpiece of 20th-century naval history” (National Book Award–winning author Bob Shacochis).

From the author of Band of Brothers comes the riveting true story of General Custer and Oglala Sioux leader Crazy Horse, whose lives mirrored each other’s in unexpected ways — until they clashed at the fateful Battle of the Little Bighorn. A New York Times bestseller.