Magisterial . . . [a] fine, balanced and superb account. It deserves to be read for many years to come. TELEGRAPHMarch 1945. Allied troops are poised to cross the Rhine and sweep on into Germany. Victory is at last within their grasp. But if they believe this victory can be easily won, they face swift disillusionment. The final I00 days of the Second World War will prove to be bitterly and bloodily fought, village by village, town by town.This is the extraordinary and gripping story of those final I00 days.Superbly written and full of wisdom and deep understanding, this will stand as a defining work on these darkest months of the conflict. JAMES HOLLANDThis is the most vivid and detailed narrative of the subject that we are likely to see. MILITARY HISTORY MAGAZINEAn impressive work. Lively, informative and comprehensively researched. CAROLINE MOOREHEAD, SPECTATORAn important contribution to military history. A great read and powerful reminder of how the Second World War in Europe was definitely not over until the final surrender. BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE

Binding: Paperback;560 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: HBJD; Weight: 734 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 54

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