The Second World War

Just finished reading “WW2” by John Keegan. A dear friend of mine recommended this book and at one point I realised why (hint: its laborious to read at first)

Now, i am not usually into these types of books.
I am I glad I did.

The part about the Siege of Berlin was particularly intense and vivid.
It reminded me of the times when I used to play “Call of Duty: World at War,” reliving those heart-pounding moments.
I could still remember the quotes that used to flash once you used to die.
....'only dead have seen the end of war'...
From diffusing V2 rockets to experiencing the Normandy landing, it was like stepping back into those virtual battles. Once those flashbacks came, the read became so much more immersive. I felt like I was there. It made me appretiate the writing style of Keegan I could not have done before.

What amazed me even more were the lesser-known aspects of the war that Keegan brought to light. The relentless Kamikaze attacks and the Okinawa offensive.
Additionally, the book explored the scientific advancements that emerged from the war. Did you know the Germans were on the verge of developing advanced aircraft like the A10s? And get this, it took only three weeks from the first nuclear weapon test to its actual detonation. Talk about speed and excitement!

Sure, there were moments where the book slowed down a bit, and I found myself eager to move forward. But completing “WW2” left me with a sense of fulfillment and a newfound appreciation for history. It even sparked the desire to revisit the virtual battlefields of “Call of Duty: World at War” once again.