Publication

2010 - Basic Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

118,250 words, Guess

Page Count

473 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780465011148
  • Open LibraryOL24080532M

Classifications

  • DDC940.53/11
  • LCCD741 .M26 2010
  • LCCD741.M26 2010

Description

Did the arms race of the 1930s cause the Second World War? In Cry Havoc, historian Joseph Maiolo shows, in rich detail, how the deadly game of the arms race was played out in the decade prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. In this exhaustively researched account, he explores how nations reacted to the moves of their rivals, revealing the thinking of those making the key decisions--Hitler, Mussolini, Chamberlain, Stalin, Roosevelt--and the dilemmas of democratic leaders who seemed to be faced with a choice between defending their nations and preserving their democratic way of life. This unparalleled account of an era of extreme political tension shows how the interwar arms race shaped the outcome of World War II before the shooting even began.--From publisher description.

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