This is an energetic, ambitious, provocative work by a young historian of notable gifts, which deserves a wide readership Max Hastings The Sunday Times
Britain's War Series
This series delves into one of the most defining periods in British history: the Second World War. It explores the epic events that demanded an unprecedented national effort and immense sacrifice. The works analyze the myriad factors shaping military success and failure, illuminating how this conflict fundamentally shaped modern Britain. Readers will find compelling narratives of major military engagements alongside intimate accounts of ordinary lives during extraordinary times, revealing a struggle that left no one unchanged.
Recommended Reading Order
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The most terrible emergency in Britain's history, the Second World War required an unprecedented national effort. An exhausted country had to fight an unexpectedly long war and found itself much diminished amongst the victors. This is the story from 1942 to Indian independence in 1947.