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THE SECOND WORLD WAR (COMPLETE 6 VOLUME SET) The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; the Grand Alliance; the Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy (DJ Protected by a Brand New, Clear, Acid-Free Mylar Cover)
by Churchill Winston S
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good in Good+ dust jacket
- Seller
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Livonia, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Dealing with war on a giant scale, THE GRAND ALLIANCE focuses on events as Britain, after fighting a desperate battle alone, was joined in the struggle against the enemy by Soviet Russia and the United Sates. Hitler's invasion of Russia brought to an end a period of almost exactly a year during which Britain and her Empire had stood alone. Six months later, the United States, attacked by Japan, joined the war and the Grand Alliance was born. It was a momentous turn in the course of the war and Sir Winston Churchill noted, 'United we could subdue everybody else in the world. Many disasters, immeasurable cost and tribulation lay ahead, but there was no more doubt about the end.'
Reviews
There is no doubt that Winston Churchill was a great stylist, and if you can only read one history of World War II, you should probably read this one. On the other hand, although I don't know if there are any outright lies in this book, he does deem occasionally filter the truth to suit his political convenience.
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- Bookseller
- Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12704
- Title
- THE SECOND WORLD WAR (COMPLETE 6 VOLUME SET) The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; the Grand Alliance; the Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy (DJ Protected by a Brand New, Clear, Acid-Free Mylar Cover)
- Author
- Churchill Winston S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good in Good+ dust jacket
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Date Published
- 1948
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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