Book Review: Betting Against America: The Axis Powers’ Views of the United States

Authors

Thomas Bruscino

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Description

Author: Harry Yeide

Reviewed by: Thomas Bruscino, professor, operational art and theater planning, Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations, US Army War College

What if the Axis powers had seen America clearly before launching into war? Betting Against America dives into the flawed intelligence, cultural biases, and strategic miscalculations that led Germany, Japan, and Italy to underestimate the United States. Through intercepted communications and insider reports, Harry Yeide reveals how these fatal errors shaped the course of World War II.

Publication Date

2-20-2026

Keywords

axis powers, World War II, decision making, military history, industrial power

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies | Military and Veterans Studies

Recommended Citation

Thomas Bruscino, Book Review: Betting Against America: The Axis Powers’ Views of the United States ( US Army War College Press, 2026),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/121