World War two as an event, completely altered the dynamics of global politics as well as the lives of countless people. Its lasting influence is still felt worldwide. The war was the first of its kind, and to this day, the world has thankfully not seen something as devastating on the same scale. Men and women fought tooth and nail to prevent the world from falling into the evils of fascism as well, and from the ashes of the war emerged a new world. World War two is something that many people talk about, debate, and discuss to this day, all throughout academia, people have varying opinions on the war, discussing the tactics utilized by the various players, as well as the strategies and the failures. It’s simple, really, we discuss and debate history because we learn a great deal from it. World War two shows us what happens when we allow people’s sentiments to go in a particular direction. Within the confines of this article we will be taking a look at the opinions that people have held.
What’s Beyond the Horizon: My 34 Years of Naval Service by Wayne Wright
Lieutenant Commander Wayne Wright, USN Retired, is a man who has served in the United States Navy for about 34 years. As a naval officer, he was onboard many great ships that had seen action during World War 2. The responsibilities held in the post taught him a great deal about what it means to be a sailor and a proud defender of his beloved nation. He began his journey as a young man fresh out of high school. Without having any direction in his life, the US Navy offered discipline, structure and routine to his life, allowing him to become a well-rounded individual. The memoir contains many of his experiences as well as how the Navy changed his life.
World War 2 And How It Shaped The Modern Landscape
World War Two completely changed long ideas about fighting wars for many nations, before the war, it was believed that many wars would be fought in trenches over long stretches of land, as was the case in the First World War. However, the Second World War was a heavily industrialized one that saw the usage of fast-moving combined arms operations utilizing both elements on the ground and in the air.
Insightful World War Two Action Adventure Books
Now, let’s take a look at some powerful and insightful World War two action adventure books that truly showcase not only the full extent of how devastating the war was but also how the people on the ground felt.
Band of Brothers By Stephen E Ambrose
One of the greatest books on World War two ever written, this book looks into the lives of the soldiers within E or “Easy” Company a parachute infantry company within the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army. The author conducted several interviews with the men within the company and as such, this book provides an accurate look into the lives of the soldiers and the thoughts that they had during the war.
Soldier Boys By Dean Hughes
This World War Two Action Adventure book tells the story of a young man, Spencer Morgan, who, at the age of 16, drops out of high school to train as a paratrooper. Motivated by glory and seeing how his peers who joined the military would come home as heroes, he decides to enlist. At the same time, the story contrasts his to a German boy, Dieter Hedrick, who is blindly devoted to Hitler and, as such, is promoted from the Hitler Youth to the German Army, a true fanatic who wants to prove his bravery and patriotism. This intense and powerful World War Two action adventure book shows the young men who fought on both sides.
Stalingrad By Antony Beevor
This book tells the story of one of the most devastating and eventful battles of World War Two, that being of Stalingrad. A battle which saw more than a million soldiers lose their lives. The battle turned the tide of the war as up until the battle, the German army had been conquering and decimating their opponents. Stalingrad completely changed everything and showed that the German military could be defeated decisively. Written with complete historical accuracy and authenticity, the book tells the story of the men and women who died on the war torn streets of Stalingrad.
Conclusion
World War Two action adventure books serve the purpose of providing an entertaining look into the war as well as teaching valuable lessons about how destructive such a total war can be. We hope you found the books informative as well as insightful.
