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| The Steel Wave: A Novel of World War II | 
| Author: Jeff Shaara
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 2265
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 5.8 x 1.7
ISBN: 0345461428
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345461421
ASIN: 0345461428
Publication Date: May 13, 2008
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Product Description
Jeff Shaara, America’s premier author of military historical fiction, brings us the centerpiece of his epic trilogy of the Second World War.
General Dwight Eisenhower once again commands a diverse army that must find its single purpose in the destruction of Hitler’s European fortress. His primary subordinates, Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery, must prove that this unique blend of Allied armies can successfully confront the might of Adolf Hitler’s forces, who have already conquered Western Europe. On the coast of France, German commander Erwin Rommel fortifies and prepares for the coming invasion, acutely aware that he must bring all his skills to bear on a fight his side must win. But Rommel’s greatest challenge is to strike the Allies on his front, while struggling behind the lines with the growing insanity of Adolf Hitler, who thwarts the strategies Rommel knows will succeed.
Meanwhile, Sergeant Jesse Adams, a no-nonsense veteran of the 82nd Airborne, parachutes with his men behind German lines into a chaotic and desperate struggle. And as the invasion force surges toward the beaches of Normandy, Private Tom Thorne of the 29th Infantry Division faces the horrifying prospects of fighting his way ashore on a stretch of coast more heavily defended than the Allied commanders anticipate–Omaha Beach.
From G.I. to general, this story carries the reader through the war’s most crucial juncture, the invasion that altered the flow of the war, and, ultimately, changed history.
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and the story continues... October 7, 2008
This was a good read. It had all the elements of good historical fiction...well researched and it put you into the minds and the conversations of the era. Mr. Shaara is a good writer, and should be encouraged. This is the 3rd book of his I have read and am now looking forward to the last book in his WWII European Theater trilogy. I am hoping he does the same for the Pacific Theater at some point.
 Another incredible book by Jeff Shaara September 29, 2008
When you read books by Jeff Shaara you feel you are there in the moment and action. This trilogy of WWII efforts in Europe should replace the history text books and be required reading for all students. I learn more about America's history from reading Jeff Shaara's books than from reading any non-fiction accounts. In this book he does an especially great job of bringing the reader into the minds of both Eisenhower and Rommell.
 Steel wave September 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book contains numerous mistakes in the introduction where it should be historically accurate. The characters' interpretations and their reflections are sometimes doubtful and exaggerated. The description of the actual combat seems to be very realistic and impressive
A Good Read September 16, 2008
Mr. Shaara has done it once again. He has written an historical novel that is well worth reading. Although much of what he wrote has been written and re-written it still holds an hypnotic spell over those who read of the exploits that took place on D-day. Not being a reviewer as such, I can only say that I marveled over the conditions and circumstances which men of D-day faced and have to thank them once again for their heroism and selflessness. Mr. Shaara has certainly reminded us once again of what we owe those men. I axiously await his continuance.
Great Read! September 5, 2008
Historically accurate. He makes the history come alive. Great book for those who study WWII or those who want to learn more in a novel like fashion!
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