Winds of War War and Remembrance
by Herman Wouk
2mentions
2recommended by
2HN commenters
2014–2023first – last mentioned
100% recommend
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
by Herman Wouk
100% recommend
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
…1) Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden Not only the best written account of the action in World War I's trenches but also a wonderful account of race in Canada, this book is absolutely beautiful. 2) The Winds of War/War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk If you want to learn the most minute history of WW2, this series is a great way to boost your knowledge. This not only covers the War, but also gives enough background that the rest of…
on “Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2014?” ↗Herman Wouk's The Winds of War / War and Remembrance books, published long ago, are a corrective to the "We took Omaha Beach, and then we won the war" American narrative. They were quite popular and made into a TV series, and they made every effort to show…
on “The Trap of Fairytale Victory Endings in Historical Fiction” ↗