A fantastic read for history buffs. Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 9780552169158. In The War in the West, James Holland weds his typically deft writing to years of research and thought. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Everyone knows that the United States outproduced Germany and Japan, but few realize that the British Empire had enormous resources at its disposal as well. (of Suite D2 Josephs Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (with firm reference number 626349). Free delivery for many products! 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. [25] In 2019, he looked at the use of amphetamines in World War II and how it unleashed the first pharmacological arms race in an episode of the PBS history series Secrets of the Dead, titled World War Speed. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, This item will display a Must-have badge to friends and family viewing your Baby Wishlist. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. [20], In 2018, he made a documentary for Dan Snow's on-demand history channel, HistoryHit TV. Burma '44: The Battle That Turned Britain's War in the East. This item: The War in the West: A New History: Volume 3: Volume 2: The Allies Fight Back 1941-43. by James Holland Paperback . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Anyone who has studied History will know it's Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Overall, a captivating book - along with it's predecessor - and one that brings together the historical period of WW2 better than any other I've read - or listened to more accurately. Librarian note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy. The War in the West, Volume 1: A Military History Book Club Main Selection . Publisher: Transworld Ltd. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. So far, Holland's two volume (of three) history of the War in the West is one of the easiest, reader-friendly such works I've encountered in over 50 years of reading. The first part of an astonishing and revelatory new history of the Second World War from one of the UK's most exciting and expert young historians, From the top ten bestselling author of Normandy 44 and Sicily 43. Battle of Britain: The Real Story (2010) received a Break-through Talent nomination from the BAFTA TV Craft Awards for its producer/director Aaron Young. the style is crisp, engaging, absorbing, it really does have the feel of a fresh and revisionist perspective on the momentous events that occurred between 1941 and 1943 Soldier, The second instalment in a revealing and forceful new multi-volume history of the Second World War from one of the UK's most exciting and expert young historians. : Reviewed in Australia on 12 September 2017. 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. Follow to get new release updates, special offers (including promotional offers) and improved recommendations. . The author of a number of bestselling histories, including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Normandy '44 . Ladybird Books; Film & TV; Articles; . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018. More importantly still it offers a challenging reappraisal that forces us to rethink our attitudes to the conduct of the most destructive and important war in history. Subject: History. I would read anything Holland writes., A hugely engaging, scholarly and ambitious book that strips away the myths surrounding the Second World War anduniquelytells the human stories, not just the political and military history. Something went wrong. : , a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 on Amazon.com. . A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period. I was wrong on both counts, great intertwining of human interest stories and a whole new perspective made this book both gripping and fascinating. I don't know how you find the time . Holland covers the battle of the atlantic, bomber command, the war with Russia, the artic convoys and of course Britain's desperate struggle in the west.. What Holland does so well is he puts you in the scene, one minute your firing hedgehogs at U-boats and the next your on the dams raid. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 . War in the West - a New History Vol. 1. P.s of your a fan of Holland tube into we have ways of making you talk a podcast presented by Holland and the legend so muarry. It takes place in the months leading up to and after the start of World War II. I am already making room on my shelf for volumes two and three. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history of the Second World War, James Holland examines the momentous turning . While the hype threatens to overwhelm the (considerable) degree of revelation within, Hollands impeccably researched and superbly written account of the years 1939-41 skewers a number of myths about the early years of the second world war, not least that of invincible Nazi superiority and comparative Allied incompetence. I was wrong on both counts, great intertwining of human interest stories and a whole new perspective made this book both gripping and fascinating. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history of the Second World War, James Holland examines the momentous turning points of 1941-1943: Hitler's invasion of Russia, America's entry into the conflict, the devastating Thousand Bomber Raids over Germany, the long struggle in the deserts of North Africa and the defeat of the U-boats in the crucial Battle of the Atlantic. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. He has worked for several London publishing houses and has also written for a number of national newspapers and magazines. Photograph: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS. Penguin Books Australia A Penguin Random House Company. $27.25. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures; and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. [27], In 2019 Holland appeared in the two-part BBC documentary series Lost home movies of Nazi Germany, where he was recorded reacting to personal footage captured in Germany and its occupied territories shortly before and during the Second World War. 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. 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James Holland FRHistS (born 27 June 1970) is an English author and broadcaster who specialises in the history of World War II. Please try your request again later. [34], Holland lives in Wiltshire with his wife and two children. . Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland are creating a new podcast all about the Second . Here is a perspective that turns on its head what I thought I understood about those astonishing years - filled with insight and detail, James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians. Holland shoots down the myth of German invincibility . Reviewing it for the Guardian, Sam Wollaston called it a "rip-roaring documentary. The absorbing narrative is laced with a passion and enthusiasm and stands head and shoulders above the current crop of titles in the genre, James Hollands excellent first volume in his new trilogy The War in the West skewers many myths about the beginning of the Second World War, not least that of invincible Nazi superiority and comparative Allied incompetence, In his previous books Holland combined a lively style with fresh insights based on deep historical research. No. The good imo is the coverage of air warfare. Also I had a stepfather who was a RN corvette captain DSC, so lots of first hand histories. James Holland's The Rise of Germany, the first volume in his War in the West trilogy, was widely praised for his impeccable research and lively . History (non-fiction) Novels (fiction), Big Week The biggest air battle of World War Two, Burma 44 The battle that turned Britains war in the East, Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the German Dams, Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege, 1940-1943, Sicily 43: The First Assault on Fortress Europe, Together We Stand: North Africa 1942-1943 Turning the Tide in the West, THE WAR IN THE WEST The Allies Fight Back, 1941-1943, War in the West Germany Ascendant 1939 1941, View the sequel - War in the West: The Allies Fight Back, 1941-1943, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War and Napoleon: A Life, author of The German Way of War and The Wehrmacht Retreats, Hans Rausing Professor of the History of Science and Technology, Kings College London, co-author of The Heart of Everything That Is, 10th July 2014 - 10:30 pm by Raoul Daddo-Langlois | 249 Squadron RAF, 10th July 2014 - 10:26 pm by Buck McNair and the Maltese Connection | 249 Squadron RAF. Paperback Professor of Law James Holland. [16] As of 2019, a total of five Jack Tanner books have been published. He contributed a chapter about the creation of the new cricket ground to the book The Authors XI: A Season of English Cricket from Hackney to Hambledon, which was collectively written by members of another cricket team on which he has played, the Authors XI. $19.50. 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. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He is also the co-founder, co-chair and programme director of the annual Chalke Valley History Festival, which is the largest festival dedicated entirely to history in the UK. by James Holland Paperback . And we all think of the US as entering the war after Pearl Harbour in December 1941. . All of this is the necessary entertainment to tell the true story of how Allied (and Soviet) production buried the Axis under an implacable and ever-expanding wave of steel, armaments and fuel. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians History of War Holland shoots down the myth of German invincibility . What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. Everyone knows that Germany had the resources of its conquests to exploit, but few are aware of how badly they did so, or how badly they used their own. C $73.41 + C $6.85 shipping. James Holland. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Refresh your browser window to try again. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43. James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. Let the debates begin., In this first of a three-volume history of WWII in Western Europe and the Mediterranean, British historian Holland (The Dam Busters) discusses the major battles, events, and factors important to the first two years of conflict in Western Europe. As a writer, I want to produce books that are always entertaining, easy to read and follow, and which contain damn good stories. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The US Navy from the start of 1941 was performing escort duties for the merchant vessels sailing the Atlantic. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. [18], Holland has written and presented a number of documentaries on World War II for BBC Two. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history of the Second World War, James Holland examines the momentous turning points of 1941-1943: Hitler's invasion of Russia; America's entry into the conflict; the devastating Thousand Bomber Raids over Germany; the . A member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides, he also regularly contributes reviews and articles in national newspapers and magazines and appears on national radio. Co-founder and Programme Director of the Chalke Valley History Festival, he has his own collection at the Imperial War Museum, and is Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Number of pages: 880. It was all about the trucks, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2019. I was wrong on both 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. 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. The rest used horses. The reader is never overwhelmed with statistics, yet gets a large picture of the progression of the various combatants. The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history . Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I find it insightful and never confusing. 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. 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