Rick Atkinson Books

The magnificent conclusion to Atkinson's monumental and highly acclaimed trilogy about the Liberation of Europe in the Second World War.

The second volume of Rick Atkinson's monumental trilogy about the Liberation of Europe in the Second World War.

`To say that Atkinson can tell a story is like saying Sinatra can sing ... A powerful new voice has been added to the dialogue about [America's] origins as a people and a nation. It is difficult to imagine any reader putting this beguiling book down without a smile and a tear.' New York Times

The first volume in a three volume work about the liberation of Europe opens in North Africa in 1942 and charts America's rise to world-power status by its involvement in a war on two fronts.

How did the United States become the country it is today? What led to its creation?Adapted from Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson’s deeply researched and stunningly vivid The British Are Coming , the young readers edition explores these questions and so much more as it delves into the American Revolution. A collection of key battles from the beginning of the war, including Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, sets the scene, telling a story of liberation fraught with contradiction and intrigue.History buffs and newcomers alike will be drawn into this fascinating, photo-illustrated account.

An account of the 101st Airborne Division during the 2003 Iraq War, from preparations in Kuwait to the occupation of Baghdad

December 16, 1944. In the frozen forests of the Ardennes, a surprise attack by the German army on American Allied forces launched the long, hard slog that was the Battle of the Bulge. Sir Winston Churchill called it "the greatest American battle of the war and . . . an ever-famous American victory."In clear and accessible prose, World War II historian, Pulitzer Prize winner, and New York Times -bestselling author Rick Atkinson skillfully navigates the attacks, counterattacks, advances, and retreats of this terrible bloodbath. Whether history buffs or newcomers to the topic, young readers will appreciate the many fascinating facts, photographs, and statistics included in this book, and thrill in this real-life account of victory against all odds.This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

Presents an illustrated look at the Normandy invasion on D-Day during World War II. Examines in detail the invasion plan, the invasion itself, and the aftermath. Also offers a look at American ships, planes, weapons, and uniforms. Includes black-and-white photographs, a timeline, maps, a list of key persons, a glossary, places to visit, and sources of further information

The second volume of this American Revolution trilogy delves into the intense struggles faced by George Washington's army as they navigate the precarious balance between triumph and failure. The narrative captures the pivotal moments and challenges that define this critical period in history, showcasing the resilience and determination of the troops amidst overwhelming odds. This installment continues to build on the rich historical context established in the first volume, offering readers an engaging and dramatic portrayal of the fight for independence.

Epicka opowieść, która nie ma sobie równych w historii XX wieku płacąc szokującą cenę, wojska Stanów Zjednoczonych oraz ich sojuszników zadały klęskę Hitlerowi i wyzwoliły Europę. W pierwszych dwóch tomach bestsellerowej Trylogii Wyzwolenia Rick Atkinson opisał walki stoczone przez Sprzymierzonych w Afryce Północnej i we Włoszech, gdzie zbliżyli się oni do ostatecznego zwycięstwa. W niniejszej książce przedstawia wydarzenia jeszcze bardziej dramatyczne od poprzednich: tytaniczne starcia o Europę Zachodnią. Dzień D stanowił początek ostatniej kampanii wojny w Europie, a stworzony przez Atkinsona pasjonujący opis tego śmiałego przedsięwzięcia nadaje tempo mistrzowskiej narracji w dalszej części książki. Liczne historyczne wydarzenia, takie jak brutalne walki w Normandii, wyzwolenie Paryża, katastrofa Operacji Market Garden, straszliwa bitwa w Ardenach i ostateczne uderzenie w serce Trzeciej Rzeszy, zostały ożywione dzięki bogactwu nowych źródeł i barwnemu przedstawieniu głównych bohaterów. Pisząc Działa o zmierzchu, chwytający za serce bestseller New York Timesa i ostatni tom monumentalnej trylogii, Atkinson stworzył niepowtarzalną kronikę kampanii, która wyrwała cały kontynent z więzów niewoli i pozwoliła Zachodowi zachować wolność.