Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Sign up to our newsletter using your email. , ISBN-13 the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 . 2015, Transworld Publishers Limited. Every page is alive with a level of excitement and enthusiasm. To tell the real story, he weaves together the experiences of dozens of individuals, from civilians and soldiers, to sailors, pilots, leading military strategists, industrialists and heads of state, and uncovers the strategy, tactics and events that informed not only the military aspects of the war but also the economic, political, and social aspects too. Great read!I always enjoy reading "new" histories of WWII. The author of a number of bestselling histories, including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Normandy '44 . . 4 editions. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This is often lacking in WW2 history books but it's one of Holland's strengths. Holland is not the first author to point out that Hitlers massive gambles where badly conceived and bound, ultimately, to fail simply because he didn't have the transport infrastructure or food, but he does it well and engagingly. Frete GRTIS em milhares de produtos com o Amazon Prime. The Rise of Germany, 1939-1941: The War in the West, Volume 1. James Holland FRHistS (born 27 June 1970) is an English author and broadcaster who specialises in the history of World War II. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians * History of War *. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. The author of a number of bestselling histories, including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Normandy '44 and, most recently, Sicily '43, he has also written nine works of historical fiction, including the Jack Tanner novels. James Holland deftly interweaves the personal histories of pilots, soldiers, submariners, sailors, nurses, office clerks and other civilians. Relying on archival research, extensive secondary sources, and personal memoirs, Holland nimbly weaves the complex military, diplomatic, political, economic, and social patterns that marked the conflict on a global scale.Impressively for so weighty a subject, Holland keeps the reader engaged by showing the major events through the eyes of the participantsat the strategic level with politicians and generals, and at the tactical level with common soldiers and civilians Holland has produced a worthy history that both general readers and WWII enthusiasts can enjoy., James Holland is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. [31], In August 2014, he was one of 200 public figures who were signatories to a letter to The Guardian expressing their hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom in September's referendum on that issue. #WarGen #WeHaveWays podcast. JH doesn't need 5 star reviews from me as he is an outstanding writer but all I can say is I read a lot of military books and was reasonably confident I would not learn anything new and I was also worried about 750 pages on a subject I was familiar with. "[5], In 2006, Holland published a study of a selection of young men who reached adulthood during World War II. Andrew Roberts. A triumph Sunday ExpressMakes us eager for the third and final part of what now ranks as a towering work of historical research and writing BBC History MagazineHolland brings a fresh eye to the ebb and flow of the conflict . From Hitler's invasion of Russia, America's entry into the conflict and the devastating Thousand Bomber Raids over Germany, to the long grinding struggle in the deserts of North Africa and the crucial Battle of the Atlantic, the middle passage of the Second World War was all about turning back the Nazi tide. However what the book shows very strongly is how Germany couldn't win, no matter how far they advanced. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. Please try your request again later. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. Through interviews, letters, diaries and reports, he allows us to see the war not just from the perspective of politicians, military commanders and strategists, but also through the eyes of civilians bombed out of their homes, resistance members stranded in the frozen Norwegian winter, sailors risking their lives in the Atlantic convoys, German aces striving for supremacy in the air, and ordinary soldiers battling for survival in the scorching sands of Libya. JH doesn't need 5 star reviews from me as he is an outstanding writer but all I can say is I read a lot of military books and was reasonably confident I would not learn anything new and I was also worried about 750 pages on a subject I was familiar with. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he also has a weekly podcast with Al Murray, We Have Ways of Making You Talk: Al Murray and James Holland Talk World War II. he has also written nine works of historical fiction, including the Jack Tanner novels. I was wrong on both counts, great intertwining of human interest stories and a whole new perspective made this book both gripping and fascinating. Submit feedback for this page. Publisher: Transworld Ltd. The War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . Click here to order it for 20, The first part of James Hollands trilogy is packed with astonishing new material about the conflict, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, German cavalry soldiers ride through Paris in 1940 after occupying the city. James Holland introduces the war, beginning with the lead-up to its outbreak in 1939 and taking us up to mid-1941 as the Nazis prepared to unleash Operation Barbarossa, the . He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. It takes place in the months leading up to and after the start of World War II. . From the battle fronts on land, sea and air, to the streets, fields and factories of Britain, America and Germany, he paints a dramatic and compelling portrait of these pivotal years when the tide began to turn. He has said that he plans to write a total of twelve books for the series. Following The Rise of Germany, the acclaimed first volume in his War in the West trilogy, James Holland has crafted a masterful and gripping narrative of the events that ultimately determined the outcome of World War II.By June 1941, Germany's war machine looked unstoppable. James Holland $18.87. [7], Historian Saul David, writing in the Telegraph, praised Holland's book The Battle of Britain: Five Months that Changed History, May October 1940 (2010): "Holland prefers his history to be about people, and his dazzling cast of characters includes civilians and servicemen, men and women, young and old. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. The result is ground-breaking history that redefines the war in the West and makes us think again about the events that shaped our modern world. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. James Holland, one of the leading young historians of World War II, has spent over a decade conducting new research, interviewing survivors, and exploring archives that have never before been so accessible to unearth forgotten memoirs, letters, and official records. He seeks and finds that elusive middle ground between the high politics of Hitler, Churchill, and Roosevelt and the personal experience of the soldier in the field. He writes about major events such as the battle of El . This is free download The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland complete book soft copy. We learn, that in consequence of a recant disoovery by Mr Brers nan, the mine manager of the Wa After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Combining his own research with only recently accessible archive material, Holland looks afresh at this cataclysmic conflict, reassessing long-held views and challenging conventional assumptions. It was particularly good on the machinations that made the war effort so successful for the allies and so bad for the Axis. The facts about production are very interesting, though at times I wondered how the Germans got as far as they did. Penguin Books Australia A Penguin Random House Company. . Holland has spent over twelve years unearthing new research, visiting archives, battlefields and the very people who fought and lived through the conflict. by James Holland RELEASE DATE: Oct. 3, 2017. In it, James Holland has created a captivating and epic narrative which redefines and enhances our understanding of one of the most significant conflicts in history. Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland are creating a new podcast all about the Second . [A] majestic saga Literary ReviewThis second volume easily reaches the benchmark set by its predecessor . We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. Those qualities shine through this new account, Though it is such a well-known story, it has never been told in such depth before. In fact, Holland makes clear that the Axis alliance between Germany and Italy was always strained, not least because the Italian war ministry closed promptly at 3pm each day, and the British forces boasted a mechanised army and most of the worlds merchant shipping. by James Holland Paperback . The publicity for the historian James Hollands new book, the first in a planned trilogy, breathlessly boasts that this is the second world war as youve never read it before. He has, in his own accessible and inimitable style, written an account to redefine our understanding of the war. The British Army was the only fully mechanised in the world, while Germany was one of the least motorized in the western world. . James Holland is a member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides. He has presented - and written - a large number of television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, and the History and Discovery channels. Ending with the Nazi invasion of Russia, Operation Babarossa, and shortly before Pearl Harbor, Hollands fascinating saga offers a mixture of captivating new research and well-considered revisionism. 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