Tascabili - 131: Armaghedon

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In Berlin at the end of World War II, an American Army officer witnesses the aftermath of one historic tragedy and the rise of another. Captain Sean O'Sullivan, a courageous soldier, faces profound challenges as he oversees the city's rebuilding. He confronts the horrific truths of the Holocaust, a shattered society, and the looming threat of Soviet power as the Iron Curtain descends. When Soviet forces blockade Berlin and the airlift begins, O'Sullivan grapples with moral dilemmas in an increasingly complex world. This narrative offers a compelling portrayal of Europe during the early Cold War, capturing the dramatic events of the Berlin airlift. Critics praise it as "magnificent," highlighting the intense drama and vivid depiction of people and places in a throbbing tempo. The author, Leon Uris (1924-2003), is known for his fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays, with best-selling works like Exodus (1958) translated into over fifty languages. Uris's writing focuses on pivotal moments in contemporary history, including World War II, the birth of modern Israel, and the Cold War, significantly shaping popular understanding of twentieth-century events through his storytelling prowess.