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Book Synopsis: Acclaimed historian and New York Times bestselling author Craig Shirley delivers a compelling account of 1945, particularly the watershed events in the month of April, that details how America emerged from World War II as a leading superpower.
In the long-awaited follow-up to the widely praised December 1941, Craig Shirley's April 1945 paints a vivid portrait of America—her people, faith, economy, government, and culture. The year of 1945 bought a series of watershed events that transformed the country into an arsenal of democracy, one that no longer armed the world by necessity but henceforth protected the world by need.
At the start of 1945, America and the rest of the world were grieving millions of lives lost in the global conflict. As President Roosevelt was sworn into his fourth term, optimism over an end to the bloody war had grown—then, in April, several events collided that changed the face of the world forever: the sudden death of President Roosevelt followed by Harry S. Truman's rise to office; Adolph Hitler's suicide; and the horrific discoveries of Dachau and Auschwitz. Americans doubled down on their completion of the atomic bomb and their plans to drop them on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the destruction ultimately leading the Japanese Empire to surrender on V-J day and ending World War II for good.
Combining engaging anecdotes with deft research and details that are both diminutive and grand, April 1945 gives readers a front-row seat to the American stage at the birth of a brand-new world.
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Experience the gripping history of a pivotal moment in American history with "April 1945: The Hinge of History." Bestselling author Craig Shirley takes you on a captivating journey through the events of April 1945, the month that America emerged as a global superpower after World War II. This book paints a vivid picture of the people, faith, economy, government, and culture that shaped a nation's destiny.
In the aftermath of a devastating global conflict, America was poised for transformation. Join President Roosevelt on his historic fourth term and witness the surge of optimism as the war approached its end. But it was the events of April that truly altered the course of history - from the unexpected death of Roosevelt to the rise of Harry S. Truman. Experience the shockwaves that rippled through the world with the suicides of Adolf Hitler and the horrifying discoveries of Dachau and Auschwitz.
As America grappled with its immense grief, it also accelerated its pursuit of global security. Discover the untold stories behind the completion of the atomic bomb and the fateful decision to drop it on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This fateful choice ultimately forced the Japanese Empire to surrender, marking the end of World War II once and for all. Through meticulous research and compelling anecdotes, Craig Shirley brings these monumental events to life.
April 1945 offers a front-row seat to a world in transition, where the old order crumbled and a new era dawned. Immerse yourself in the grandeur and the minutiae, the joy and the sorrow, as America fulfills its destiny as an arsenal of democracy. Don't miss out on this captivating journey that will leave you in awe of the triumphs and sacrifices of the past. Grab your copy of "April 1945: The Hinge of History" today and join us on an unforgettable adventure.
Get your copy of "April 1945: The Hinge of History" now and delve into the captivating narrative of a world-changing moment in American history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness the birth of a brand-new world and be a part of the powerful story that shaped our modern society.
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