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Winds of War
Book • 1971
The Winds of War is a historical novel by Herman Wouk, published in 1971.
The book focuses on the Henry family, particularly Victor 'Pug' Henry, a Naval Officer and confidant of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The story spans from six months before Germany's invasion of Poland in September 1939 to the United States' entry into the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
The novel interweaves the lives of the fictional Henry family with real historical figures and events, providing a detailed and realistic portrayal of the early years of World War II. It also includes a subplot from the perspective of German General Armin von Roon, offering insights into the German side of the war.
The book focuses on the Henry family, particularly Victor 'Pug' Henry, a Naval Officer and confidant of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The story spans from six months before Germany's invasion of Poland in September 1939 to the United States' entry into the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
The novel interweaves the lives of the fictional Henry family with real historical figures and events, providing a detailed and realistic portrayal of the early years of World War II. It also includes a subplot from the perspective of German General Armin von Roon, offering insights into the German side of the war.
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Jack Carr as an example of historical fiction that makes history approachable for young readers.
Jack Carr as an example of historical fiction that makes history approachable for young readers.
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Scott Galloway as a book that impacted him during high school, focusing on World War II sacrifices.
Scott Galloway as a book that impacted him during high school, focusing on World War II sacrifices.
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Mentioned by Scott Galloway as a book that provided perspective on the brutality and importance of war.
Scott Galloway as a book that provided perspective on the brutality and importance of war.
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