Partisans and Guerillas

World War II #12

by Ronald H. Bailey

Picture essays accompany a chronicle of the Axis conquest of the Balkans and the struggles of partisan troops and guerrillas to undermine and overthrow Hitler's forces

Genres: History, Military History, Nonfiction, Military Fiction, World War II, War

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Michel Siskoid Albert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Time-Life's Partisans and Guerrillas tells a couple of neglected chapters of World War II, dealing in particular with German-invaded Yugoslavia and Greece, and the guerrilla groups that sprang up in the Balkans, sometimes with support from the Russians or the British, sometimes not. These are some of the bloodiest stories of the war, atrocities committed on all sides, and there are therefore some violent pictures in the book (reader beware). But generally, it's a fascinating read, largely because it feels like "untold history", except for the one name that looms large: Tito. Obviously, in a book series like this, the big events we've seen in movies are going to be told, even dissected, but it's the books about other fronts that I most like. And what happened in Eastern Europe helps us understand the history and conflicts that would come in that part of the world a whole lot better. It's all part of a continuum, and I'm starting to agree more and more with historians who say the First World War never really ended.

[Jared · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book details the struggles and complexities of World War II in a little known battlefield, Greece and Yugoslavia. Many people may not know how those regions got to their current state, however, this book gives us great insight. The stories of the various leaders of the guerrillas and their political factions and motivations really paints a picture of how these regions developed in the post war era.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you think of WW2, Normandy, Dunkirk, and Hiroshima come to mind. But there were several crucial events in Yugoslavia and Greece as well. Dive in to see how one change in attitude can affect an entire country.

[Valerie Sherman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of new information about the complicated international and civil wars in Yugoslavia and Greece during WWII!

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another superb entry in the Time Life WWII series of essays supported with unique photography.

[Robert Snow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this Life Time series in the early 1980's on WWII, a volume came to the house every 2 or 3 months so I could take my reading. It was very informative and enjoyable read, I still use it for reference.

[Jerome Otte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written and interesting account of one of the lesser-known campaigns of the war.