Book Review: Victory ’45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders

Authors

• James Allen Knechtmann

Files

Description

Authors: James Holland and Al Murray

Reviewed by: James Allen Knechtmann, supervisory archivist/chief, Ridgway Library Branch, US Army Heritage and Education Center, US Army War College

In Victory ’45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders, James Holland and Al Murray trace the dramatic final days of World War II through eight pivotal surrender moments that reshaped the postwar world. With gripping detail and fresh perspectives, they reveal how victory was secured not just through battles, but through diplomacy, resilience, and human decisions. This compelling narrative offers a powerful lens on the war’s conclusion and the fragile peace that followed.

Publication Date

4-15-2026

Keywords

World War II, military history, diplomacy, leadership, liberation

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Recommended Citation

James Allen Knechtmann, Book Review: Victory ’45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders ( US Army War College Press, 2026),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/147