1940

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In 1940, Western democracies faced their greatest defeat in history as Germany overran much of Western Europe, leaving only England still at war with Germany and Italy. Richard Collier vividly recounts how these events unfolded within a matter of months (April to June) through a journalistic lens. The narrative extends beyond Europe, detailing America's reactions to the catastrophic events, Chiang Kai-shek's position in China, and efforts to keep South America out of the Nazi sphere. While the author may exhibit a somewhat narrow nationalist perspective, the engaging tone of the writing is likely to resonate with many readers. This book serves as an informative and entertaining introduction for those seeking to learn about the pivotal year of 1940.