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Book Synopsis The Gathering Storm by : Winston Churchill
Download or read book The Gathering Storm written by Winston Churchill and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1948 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the period from the Treaty of Versailles to Churchill's appointment as Prime Minister in 1940.
Book Synopsis Battle of Britain The Gathering Storm by : Dilip Sarkar
Download or read book Battle of Britain The Gathering Storm written by Dilip Sarkar and published by Air World. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dilip Sarkar has studied the Battle of Britain period for a lifetime and is renowned for his meticulous research and evidence-based approach, setting events within the broadest possible context. In doing so, he has helped enrich our appreciation and understanding of the past. In this, the first of a new seven volume series on the Battle of Britain, we have the background to the aerial conflict of the summer of 1940 revealed in great detail and told comprehensively as never before. No stone has been left unturned, no angle unexplored. This meticulous approach the research, combined with the human stories and events, many revealed for the first time, tells what Dilip calls ‘the Big Story’. The development of air power, the creation of Britain’s defenses, the German side, the Home Front and political events are all covered – and much more. After considering the background threads prior to the outbreak of war in 1939, this book then describes the developing conflict on land, sea and in the air. The German invasion of Norway, the Fall of France and the air fighting over Dunkirk are all explored, along with Hitler’s actual preferred policy towards Britain, which at first was one of blockade – not invasion. The author, with justification, questions the validity of the Battle of Britain’s official start-date being 10 July 1940, evidencing the fact that the fighting actually began eight days earlier. From that date onwards, a day-by-day, hour-by-hour, account of the fighting is provided, giving due recognition to those aircrew lost or wounded before 10 July 1940, and whose names are not, therefore, found amongst ‘The Few’. Due accord is also given to the Royal Navy, and efforts of both Bomber and Coastal commands, emphasizing just what a ‘big’ story this actually is – far from simply concerning a handful of Spitfire and Hurricane pilots. Through diligent research with crucial official primary sources and personal papers, Dilip unravels many myths, often challenging the accepted narrative. This is not, however, simply another dull record of combat losses and claims, far from it. Drawing upon unique first-hand accounts from a wide-range of combatants and eyewitnesses, along with the daily Home Intelligence Reports and the papers of politicians such as Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano, this really is an unprecedented approach to understanding the build-up to and times of the Battle of Britain.
Book Synopsis The Gathering Storm by : Winston S. Churchill
Download or read book The Gathering Storm written by Winston S. Churchill and published by RosettaBooks. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It is our immense good fortune that a man who presided over this crisis in history is able to turn the action he lived through into enduring literature.” —The New York Times This book is the first in Winston Churchill’s monumental six-volume account of the struggle between the Allied Powers in Europe against Germany and the Axis during World War II. Told from the unique viewpoint of a British prime minister, it is also the story of one nation’s heroic role in the fight against tyranny. Having learned a lesson at Munich they would never forget, the British refused to make peace with Hitler, defying him even after France had fallen and it seemed as though the Nazis were unstoppable. What lends this work its tension and power is Churchill’s inclusion of primary source material. We are presented with not only Churchill’s retrospective analysis of the war, but also memos, letters, orders, speeches, and telegrams, day-by-day accounts of reactions as the drama intensifies. We listen as strategies and counterstrategies unfold in response to Hitler’s conquest of Europe, planned invasion of England, and assault on Russia. Together they give a mesmerizing account of the crucial decisions made as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. The Gathering Storm covers the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Adolf Hitler, the capitulation of Munich, and the entry of Britain into the war. This book makes clear Churchill’s feeling that the Second World War was a largely senseless but unavoidable conflict—and shows why Churchill earned the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953, in part because of this awe-inspiring work.
Book Synopsis The Second World War by : Winston Churchill
Download or read book The Second World War written by Winston Churchill and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Battle of Britain The Gathering Storm by : Dilip Sarkar
Download or read book Battle of Britain The Gathering Storm written by Dilip Sarkar and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Gathering Storm by : Geirr H. Haarr
Download or read book The Gathering Storm written by Geirr H. Haarr and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term 'the phony war' is often applied to the first months of the Second World War, a term suggesting inaction or passivity. That may have been the perception of the war on land, but at sea it was very different. This new book is a superb survey of the fierce naval struggles, from 1939 up to the invasion of the Norway in April 1940.??The author begins the book with the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow in 1919 and then covers the rebuilding of the Kriegsmarine and parallel developments in the Royal Navy, and summarises relevant advances in European navies. The main part of the book then describes the actions at sea starting with the fall of Poland. There is a complex, intertwined narrative that follows. The sinking of Courageous, the German mining of the British East Coast, the Northern Patrol, the sinking of Rawalpindi, small ship operations in the North Sea and German Bight, the Altmark incident are all covered. Further afield the author deals with the German surface raiders and looks at the early stages of the submarine war in the Atlantic.??As with his previous books, Geirr Haarr has researched extensively in German, British, and other archives, and the work is intended to paint a balanced and detailed picture of this significant period of the war when the opposing naval forces were adapting to a form of naval warfare quite different to that experienced in WWI.
Book Synopsis The Kennedys Amidst the Gathering Storm by : Will Swift
Download or read book The Kennedys Amidst the Gathering Storm written by Will Swift and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An admirably balanced assessment of an enormously complicated man who, wrongly but not ignobly, stood athwart history.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred “Elegantly written, delicately nuanced, this compelling account brings Joe Kennedy and his family to life.” — Bob Self, author of Neville Chamberlain: A Biography “A thoroughly revisionist but remarkably persuasive history of Joseph P. Kennedy’s years in London” — David Nasaw , author of Pulitzer Prize–nominee Andrew Carnegie “By wisely presenting pre-war London as a crucible in the [Kennedy] family history, [Swift] exposes the origin of many of the political, social, personal triumphs and tragedies that have cast the family—the father in particular—as a modern-day Lear.” — Lynne McTaggart , author of Kathleen Kennedy: Her Life and Times, The Field and The Intention Experiment “Swift’s chronicle gives an impressive insight into the mechanics of government on both sides of the Atlantic.” — Anne De Courcy, author of 1939: The Last Season of Peace Anne De Courcy, author of 1939: The Last Season of Peace Anne De Courcy, author of 1939: The Last Season of Peace Anne De Courcy, author of 1939: The Last Season of Peace “Dr. Swift’s psychological insight into the Kennedy family members and their dynamics makes a major contribution to the Kennedy literature.” — Jane Vieth, professor of history, Michigan State University
Book Synopsis The Battle for Britain by : Anthony J Cumming
Download or read book The Battle for Britain written by Anthony J Cumming and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle for Britain is a provocative reinterpretation of both British air and naval power from 1909 to 1940. Anthony Cumming challenges the view that the Battle of Britain was a decisive victory won solely by the Royal Air Force through independent airpower operations. By re-evaluating the early stage of the Mediterranean conflict and giving special emphasis to naval battles such as Calabria and Taranto, Cumming argues that the Royal Navy played an equally important role in defeating Hitler’s early advances, buying critical time until the Americans could make a decisive contribution. His argument holds that the RAF’s role as an independent arm has been exaggerated and that contemporary strategists can learn from investing too much confidence in independent airpower.
Book Synopsis Churchill and the Battle of Britain by : Nicola Barber
Download or read book Churchill and the Battle of Britain written by Nicola Barber and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Winston Churchill inspire Britain and its Empire in the dark days of 1940, when defeat in World War II seemed imminent, and how did that lead to victory in the Battle of Britain? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a momentous event from World War II, showing how one of the world's most famous leaders chose to follow a particular course of action.
Book Synopsis The Gathering Storm: The Origins of the Second World War by : Winston Churchill
Download or read book The Gathering Storm: The Origins of the Second World War written by Winston Churchill and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-25 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook edition of "The Gathering Storm: The Origins of the Second World War " has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Gathering Storm covers the period from the end of the First World War to the beginning of The Second World War and the first year of the War. Churchill labeled the "moral of the work" as follows: "In War: Resolution, In Defeat: Defiance, In Victory: Magnanimity, In Peace: Goodwill"
Book Synopsis The Royal Navy and the Battle of Britain by : Anthony J Cumming
Download or read book The Royal Navy and the Battle of Britain written by Anthony J Cumming and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This persuasive study attacks the key myths surrounding the Battle of Britain to revise the relative status of maritime and aviation factors in the defense of Britain. Without denigrating the heroism of the fighter pilots, Anthony Cumming challenges the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force in 1940 and gives the Royal Navy much greater prominence than others have. He vigorously asserts the ability of British warships to frustrate German plans for Operation Sea Lion and to repel Luftwaffe attacks. The author argues that the RAF took the lion’s share of the glory only because its colorful image could easily be used manipulate American opinion. Cumming contends that the 70th anniversary of Battle of Britain should celebrate the contributions of the many rather than focusing on the pilot elite, an assertion certain provoke discussion.
Book Synopsis The Gathering Storm by : Winston Churchill
Download or read book The Gathering Storm written by Winston Churchill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gathering Storm covers the period from the end of the First World War to the beginning of The Second World War and the first year of the War. Churchill labeled the "moral of the work" as follows: "In War: Resolution, In Defeat: Defiance, In Victory: Magnanimity, In Peace: Goodwill"
Book Synopsis The Gathering Storm: The Origins of the Second World War by : Winston Churchill
Download or read book The Gathering Storm: The Origins of the Second World War written by Winston Churchill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook edition of "The Gathering Storm: The Origins of the Second World War " has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Gathering Storm covers the period from the end of the First World War to the beginning of The Second World War and the first year of the War. Churchill labeled the "moral of the work" as follows: "In War: Resolution, In Defeat: Defiance, In Victory: Magnanimity, In Peace: Goodwill"
Book Synopsis The Second World War: The gathering storm by : Winston Churchill
Download or read book The Second World War: The gathering storm written by Winston Churchill and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Second World War: The gathering storm by : Sir Winston Churchill
Download or read book The Second World War: The gathering storm written by Sir Winston Churchill and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Digital Decision Making by : Ray Corrigan
Download or read book Digital Decision Making written by Ray Corrigan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-06-11 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the mid 1990s, when the general public began using the Internet, governments and commerce have made vast investments in digital communications technology. There has been confusion and sometimes controversy over these, for example the proposed UK identity card system. The far-reaching commercial and social implications of decisions made in invisible or opaque specialist fields should concern every citizen. This book argues that decisions should be based on an understanding of the systems, technology and environment within which they operate; that experts and ordinary people should work together; and that technology and law are evolving in restrictive rather than enabling ways.
Download or read book Selling War written by Nicholas John Cull and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1996-09-26 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "British propaganda brought America to the brink of war, and left it to the Japanese and Hitler to finish the job." So concludes Nicholas Cull in this absorbing study of how the United States was transformed from isolationism to belligerence in the years before the attack on Pearl Harbor. From the moment it realized that all was lost without American aid, the British Government employed a host of persuasive tactics to draw the US to its rescue. With the help of talents as varied as those of matinee idol Leslie Howard, Oxford philosopher Isaiah Berlin and society photographer Cecil Beaton, no section of America remained untouched and no method--from Secret Service intrigue to the publication of horrifying pictures of Nazi atrocities--remained untried. The British sought and won the support of key journalists and broadcasters, including Edward R. Murrow, Dorothy Thompson and Walter Winchell; Hollywood film makers also played a willing part. Cull details these and other propaganda activities, covering the entire range of the British effort. A fascinating story of how a foreign country provoked America's involvement in its greatest war, Selling War will appeal to all those interested in the modern cultural and political history of Britain and the United States.
