"Destination Casablanca" eBook was published in 2017 and was written by Meredith Hindley (https://meredithhindley.com). Ms. Hindley is a Historian living in Washington, D.C. This is her first book.

I categorize this book as ‘G’. The book tells the story of Casablanca from just prior to the onset of World War II until shortly after the war ends.

This is an historical look at the the major figures in Casablanca during this period. Many fled from the Germans as they engulfed Europe, and found themselves stranded in Casablanca. The French had mixed sentiments. They wanted to insure their continued hold on Casablanca and North African assets, while throwing off the control of the Germans. Many French leaders, particularly military, felt the need to maintain the honor of their word to the Vichy French government.

The Allied invasion of North Africa brought many of these issues into focus, with several French military leaders siding with the Allies, but opposing them because of their commitments to the Vichy government. This led to a few days of very bitter fighting between US and French forces. 

I found the 13.5 hours spent reading this 465 page history interesting. As most non-fiction histories, this was a little dry, but it was interesting enough to keep me reading. I certainly learned much about the Allied invasion of North Africa and the political entanglement they suffered through with the French. The cover art is OK. I give this book a 4 out of 5.

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I enjoyed reading this book, as someone who loves to travel and explore far off places this book makes me both want to learn more about Casablanca and explore North Africa. When we think of Casablanca we think of the movie but this novel shows the true story of the north african city during WWII and I enjoyed it very much.

I received a free Kindle copy of Destination Casablanca by Meredith Hindley courtesy of Net Galley and Perseus Books, the publisher. It was with the understanding that I would post a review to Net Galley, Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and my history book review blog. I also posted it to my Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google Plus pages.

I requested this book as I have read a great deal about World War II, but very little about the war in northern Africa. It is the first book by the Meredith Hindley that I have read. This book is well written and researched. Hindley has a writing style that is informative and engaging.

This book is nothing like the movie Casablanca except at the beginning where individuals are trying to escape to go to Britian or the United States. The main theme of the book is the role that Morocco and Casablanca played in World WarII in the conflict in nothern Africa.  The author does spend time on many different individuals that were either stationed in or passed through Casablanca.

Hindley does a very good job of laying out the demise of France and the development of Vichy France and the Free French movement and the roles that they played as part of the intrigue of Casablanca. At other times it seems like some of the material is filler to make the book longer. The only drawback from my perspective is that it really shouldn't have taken 500 pages and innumerable chapters to cover the subject. 

I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in World War II and in particular the conflict in north Africa.

Destination Casablanca is a lengthy, yet highly readable account of the unique role Casablanca played both during the lead up and the actual fighting during WW2. There's divided loyalties, questions of colonialism, spys and spymasters. I would dare say that Destination Casablanca is more exciting than the Hollywood classic film ever gives it credit for being. Casablanca became like this battleground where the German and Allied war efforts met with various intrigues and counter intrigues. It was a land where careers where made and broken and history changed forever.

What a amazing book I learned so much and think you may also. It's the story of the French and the North African side of the Second World War, you will find a detailed and true account of the Relationship with The USA, Great Britain and Germany.
I guess in war there are a lot more details than we see and no 2 people will walk the same path, this book explains the path of most they key figures invoked around Casablanca and Morocco. I 'm not sure that there are any others that are missed as Meredith goes into great depth and detail without losing your interest , well mine anyhow this is a fascinating book every chapter introduces a different angle and if you want to know the history of the French and how they managed to stay a significant part of the Allies effort and obstacles this is a great book to help you in your way.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in return for a honest review.

A well done and fascinating history of a little-known part of the second world war. The inter-weaving of the big picture coupled with individual stories made for an exciting and informative book. General history made exciting by a well-crafted book with plenty of tension and excitement.