De Gaulle Up and Down

Author: Xie Lifu
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: World War II was the largest conflict in human history. In this war between the fascist axis powers and the anti-fascist alliance, the scale of troops and equipment involved, the breadth of the battlefield, the novelty of combat styles, the magnitude of losses, and the depth of impact were unprecedented. Although nearly 50 years have passed since the end of the war, with changes and shifts in time, it still attracts numerous military strategists and historians from China and abroad to explore and write about it with its grandeur, profound meaning, and rich heritage. This series, "Eight Great Commanders of World War II," written by a group of young and middle-aged military historians with expertise both within and outside the military, is a new addition in this regard. The "World Famous Person Picture Album" series currently includes 15 famous figures such as "Roosevelt," "Churchill," "Stalin," "Eisenhower," "Patton," "MacArthur," "Montgomery," "Zhukov," "Dai Gao Shou," "Hitler," "Mussolini," "G?ring," "Rommel," "Tojo Hideki," and "Yamamoto Isoroku." It basically encompasses representative figures who played decisive roles in both politics and military on both sides during World War II. The current world is in a period of great change. The end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the bipolar structure may make it possible to avoid a new world war in the long term. However, the world is far from Eden, and the existence of hegemonism and power politics remains the main obstacle to solving issues of peace and development. All young people with passion for military service for the peace of their country and the happiness of the people, as well as commanders and soldiers who are about to become commanders or aspire to be commanders, should read this series. A stone from a foreign hill can be used to polish jade. It is hoped that this series of commander biographies can provide useful references for aspiring individuals and a broad readership.