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Fateful choices : ten decisions that changed the world, 1940–1941
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Fateful choices : ten decisions that changed the world, 1940–1941

by Ian Kershaw

This history examines ten pivotal decisions made by world leaders between May 1940 and December 1941 that determined the course of World War II. It analyses the intelligence and strategic options that influenced these choices and the conflict's ultimate outcome.

Accession 28957 ISBN 9780713997125 Publisher Allen Lane
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