“Hastings is especially good in Operation Pedestal at describing the excitement, fear, and weariness of the British seamen and airmen as they encountered Axis attacks.”
“an incredible tale of technology and heroism.”
“Hastings has written the best one-volume history on this war in a generation . . .”
“a single overarching volume on World War II espionage and covert action that has long been missing . . .”
“A highly readable account of a war Europe completely misjudged in terms of bloodshed and cost . . .”
