An Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson

An Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson is the first volume of his acclaimed history of the American army in the Second World War, covering the campaign in North Africa in 1942 and 1943.

The book follows the inexperienced American forces as they entered the war against Germany, learning through costly battles in Tunisia alongside their British allies. It combines vivid battlefield narrative with the stories of the commanders and ordinary soldiers who fought a campaign that taught America how to wage modern war.

Key themes readers will explore:

• The American entry into the war against Germany
• The North African campaign of 1942 to 1943
• The learning curve of an inexperienced army
• Commanders, soldiers and the human experience of battle
• How North Africa prepared America for the campaigns to come

Who should read this book: Readers interested in the Second World War, military history lovers, and anyone looking for a gripping narrative history of America's first battles against Germany.

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