The World War II Bookshelf

Dunnigan's must-read rankings the ultimate library on World War II: - 1. "The American Soldier by Samuel A. Stouffer, et al., sits at the top because it's what American soldiers believed. A book for the ages that captures the thoughts and experiences of the American G.I during battle.- 3. "Soviet Casualties and Combat Losses in the Twentieth Century by G.F. Krivosheev. This book is about two secrets that did not begin to emerge until the Cold War ended. One was that the Russians played the most pivotal role in defeating the Germans during the War. The other is that the Russians lost a staggering 30 million people in the war.