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Eisenhower's Armies

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Eisenhower's Armies is the story of two very different armies learning to live, work, and fight together even in the face of serious strategic disagreements. The Anglo-American relationship from 1941-1945 proved to be the most effective military alliance in history. Yet there were also constant tensions and disagreements that threatened to pull the alliance apart. This book highlights why the unprecedented level of cooperation between the very different American and British forces eventually led to victory but also emphasizes the tensions and controversies, which inevitably arose. Based on considerable archival research on both sides of the Atlantic. The book also looks back and demonstrates how the legacy of previous experience shaped the decisions of the war.
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    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 5, 2015
      In this detailed yet accessible military history, Barr (Pendulum of War), senior lecturer in defense studies at King’s College, London, provides a comprehensive account of the legendary WWII Anglo-American alliance, which witnessed as much tension and conflict as it did cooperation. During Britain’s dire situation in the early stages of the European war, the U.S. stepped in to lend weaponry and help ensure Britain’s survival, which was far from assured. After extensive and strained debate over military strategy, and tense technological competition (yet eventual collaboration) over suitable tank designs, the two armies coordinated effectively to form a united force to expel Axis forces from North Africa. This represented “a great experiment in Allied cooperation,” though further tension and strategic disagreement among high-level commanders ensued as the Allies crossed the Rhine and advanced into Germany. Cultural differences, differing military structures and procedures, and mutual suspicion caused animosity throughout the military campaign, though Barr identifies Eisenhower as a force for unity who overcame this “considerable clash of military cultures.” Relying on sound scholarship—including key planning documents and meeting notes—and writing for a general audience, Barr guides readers through the numerous ups and downs of the fraught relationship and highlights dramatic moments of both crisis and success.

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