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Title: A tale for today
Review: Could there possibly be room for yet another book about WWII? I've read many, from Churchill's memoirs to Ambrose's foot soldier oral histories. So, I found Beschloss' book extremely fascinating for its exploration of an aspect of the war I have not encountered in other well-known, mass-marketed general histories related to it. This is the story of how the post-war was planned. Or, as Beschloss says, how Allied leaders attempted to "minimize chaos." The author, best known for his TV punditry, is a great story-teller and examiner of character and characters. As I write this review, the U.S. is at war with terrorists and could soon enter another conflict with Iraq. As I read this book, I found myself hoping our nation's leaders were also reading it, as it reveals how important it is not only to win the war, but also how necessary it is to plan the peace at war's conclusion.
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