Blood, Tears, and FollyDespite the volumes written about World War II, many questions remain un answered. In this balanced and thoughtful chronicle, historian and World War II expert Len Deighton dares to explore intriguing questions, including why the British weren't more prepared for the Blitz and why Hitler failed to thoroughly support his U boat program. He also warns that we haven't yet learned the lessons of World War II, as ethnic cleansing, Middle East violence, and

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playful rhyme

increasingly sinister events haunt the guests

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skillfully rendered into soaring and accessible English iambic pentameter for the modern stage