Antony Beevor is currently one of the best military historians in the world. It combines two perspectives: from above (strategists, generals) and the lower one (performance experienced in the field, the untold sufferings price sometimes). It is based on the sources of all parties, including the German. IL Nor âs forget the suffering of civilians, and God, if they have suffered in the "total war" We read horror stories: the most chilling and the del'assassinat 6 Goebbels children by their parents. In short: a great book! Mr.Beevor thank you! Thanks Amazon!