The US Review of Books highly praised “The War We Almost Lost” by Arthur A. Edwards

Mark Heisey of the US Review of Books reviewed and commended “The War We Almost Lost” by Arthur A. Edwards.

Arthur A. Edwards was a naval officer and veteran of the Korean conflict who grew up in Northern California during the depression and WW II. He studied warfare at the University of California, Berkeley, and has a library full of history books.

He is descended from a long line of veterans; two of his great grandfathers served in the Union Army during the Civil War, a grandfather who tried to enlist in the Spanish-American War and a father who served in the Navy twice, once just as WW I ended, and again in WW II.

To know more about the author, visit his website at https://arthuredwardsbooks.com/.

In his book “The War We Almost Lost: How We Came Close To Losing World War II,” Arthur explains how badly we were prepared for war in 1941. He discusses the areas in which we could have done much better and how the responsibility could have been shared by many politicians and military leaders.

Here is an excerpt from the US Review of Books that highlights:

“Edwards’ nonfiction title is a look at the strategic blunders made by numerous countries during the war and how the rapidly changing advances in military technology shifted its course. He uses hindsight to speculate on what might have happened if those mistakes weren’t made and points out those that he determines were most influential. The author’s personal knowledge on the subject is clearly presented, although the work would have benefited from the inclusion of direct references in support of its ideas. Edwards’ writing is clear and easy to read, and it is here that he is at his best. He is able to state in plain language key points relating to the historical events of the period and support his conclusion with easily understood rhetoric. Those interested in the history of the era and the military tactics of the countries involved will find this book an engaging read, giving them lots to think about and discuss with like-minded individuals.”