Learn more. It makes history very readable. This is a magnificent, authoritative contribution to the study of the Second World War. . Only 16 of the 135 divisions used in their attack in the West in 1940 were mechanised. He has presented and written many television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, History and Discovery Channels. Only you and your co-registrant can see this item. Holland has done an incredible job here in the second of his 'War in the West' As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. The next two volumes should be unmissable. C $73.41 + C $6.85 shipping. To access our initial disclosure document, please click, Get the item you ordered or your money back. . 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. , Language He became senior elder and the leader of Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, being a Brownist (or Puritan Separatist ). Historian, author & broadcaster of the Second World War. [14] He is also an occasional contributor to Britain at War magazine. The author of the best-selling historical novels, he has also written nine works of historical fiction. Reviewed in Australia on 26 December 2022. The British Army was the only fully mechanised in the world, while Germany was one of the least motorized in the western world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period., This brilliant, lucid and intimate history is a game-changer, the Second World War will never seem the same again., Hollands achievement here is presenting multiple perspectives based on extensive research in such a page-turner. [1] He has his own collection at the Imperial War Museum. A thick, sturdy history of World War II, beginning in 1941, the second in the author's War in the West trilogy. He has worked for several London publishing houses and has also written for a number of national newspapers and magazines. The list of living Most Excellent World War 2 historians starts and ends here..James Holland. 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'Ranks as a towering work of historical research and writing' - Nigel Jones, BBC History MagazineIn 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. There is no shortage of multivolume general histories of WWII, but this is an illuminating read from a skilled historian. In The Allie. Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. 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 narrative skills.As The Rise of Germany ended, the Nazi war machine looked to be unstoppable. Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland are creating a new podcast all about the Second . He writes about major events such as the battle of El . In 2015, Holland delivered 500 pages of The Rise of Germany . the Allies Fight Back 1941-43. [18], Holland has written and presented a number of documentaries on World War II for BBC Two. A triumph Sunday Express Makes us eager for the third and final part of what now ranks as a towering work of historical research and writing BBC History Magazine Holland brings . the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 . 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. Professional talk logistics." Also I had a stepfather who was a RN corvette captain DSC, so lots of first hand histories. Hitlers lack. James Holland. As an ally, Italy was a terrible partner to Germany and vice versa, and offered nothing like the support Allies were able to offer one another. In the first of an extraordinary three-volume account of the war on land, in the air and at sea, James Holland reveals not only the truth behind the familiar legends of the Second World War but he also unveils those lesser known events which were to have the greatest significance. . . [8], Aviation History magazine called his 2013 history, Dam Busters: The True Story of the Inventors and Airmen Who Led the Devastating Raid to Smash the German Dams in 1943 "painstakingly researched and splendidly told" and said that it was "the definitive book on the subject, deserving a place in the library of any student of the famous raid". They started with a clear long term vision that required a firm base from which to win from. Anyone who has studied History will know it's about analysing facts, looking at witting and unwitting testament, interpreting what is in front of you and then looking at the evidence to back up or discount your conclusions. Replying to @James1940. Frete GRTIS em milhares de produtos com o Amazon Prime. By signing up, I confirm that I'm over 16. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. [1] He was educated at Chafyn Grove School, Salisbury, and King's School, Bruton, and in 1992 attained a BA degree in History from St Chad's College, Durham. [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. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. 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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. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S. r.l. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. Through his emphasis on logistical support and technology, he continually demolishes cherished myths about the war . , ISBN-10 It is unlike anything else on the subject. All are brought compellingly to life in a brisk, tightly constructed narrative that has the impetus of first-hand experience. Share; 4.46 (681 ratings . It was all about the trucks, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2022, History of the World War II Burma Campaign, CORGIE ADULT; 1st edition (28 November 2019). [24] He also appeared on an episode of the National Geographic Channel's Nazi Megastructures, titled 'Hitler's Killer Subs', in 2016. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The War in the West review - revelatory account of second world war. GL54 3HE. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. The British - and then the Americans - did the reverse. 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 weaves together accounts from all levels of those caught up in the opening stages of the war and provides an accessible and captivating narrative. 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. William and Mary (Smythe) (Simkinson) Brewster. It will become confusing: but then, that was the reality of the war. His most recently published written work is 2021's Brothers in Arms: One Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to VE-Day, which follows the Sherwood Rangers, a British tank regiment, throughout multiple battles. The War in the West: A New History : Volume 2: The Allies Fight Back 1941-43. Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017. See all books authored by James Holland, including Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War II, and Normandy '44: D-Day and the Epic 77-Day Battle for France, and more on ThriftBooks.com. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. "[10] The second volume, The War in the West:The Allies Strike Back, 19411943, was published in 2017 and was called by Kirkus Reviews "an expert, anecdote-filled, thoroughly entertaining if heavily British-oriented history of the wars middle years". A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period. U-boats destroyed a mere 1.4 percent of Allied shipping in the Battle of the Atlantic. [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. 1 : Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. The facts about production are very interesting, though at times I wondered how the Germans got as far as they did. James Holland's The Rise of Germany, the first volume in his War in the West trilogy, was widely praised for Holland's impeccable research and narrative skills.With a wealth of characters from across the western theatre of World War II, Holland told a captivating story while calling on new research to challenge our assumptions and reframe our understanding of this momentous . Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. 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. James is co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival and of WarGen.org, an online Second World War resource site, and presents the Chalke Valley History Hit podcast. The author of a number of bestselling histories, including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Normandy '44 . C $114.20 . Submit feedback for this page. eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. The War in the West is a truly monumental history of the war on land, in the air, and at sea. Ladybird Books; Film & TV; Articles; . 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. Phone: 01451861111. 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. , Item Weight Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. He writes about major events such as the battle of El Alemain and the Battle of the Atlantic but then puts them in the context of supply of equipment and manpower. 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. Truth by common knowledge. Eligibility determined at checkout. #WarGen #WeHaveWays podcast. This is as much a gripping drama played out on a huge stage with distinctive characters and rapidly unfolding action as it is a book on one of the most significant periods in all of world history., The first of three volumes promising a revisionist approach to World War II. Try again. Reviewing it for the Guardian, Sam Wollaston called it a "rip-roaring documentary. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43, Publisher His books include "Dam Busters," "Fortress Malta," "Italy s Sorrow," "The Battle of Britain," and his fictional World War II series featuring Sergeant Jack Tanner . It takes place in the months leading up to and after the start of World War II. James Holland weaves together the experiences of civilians, infantrymen, line officers, military strategists, diplomats, and heads of state with war strategy. . Item Width: 127mm. James Holland deftly interweaves the personal histories of pilots, soldiers, submariners, sailors, nurses, office clerks and other civilians. Item Weight: 611g. 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. Mighty as it was, it was built on a pillar of sand. The War in the West. It works fantastically well as an audio book. , ISBN-13 Holland's other contribution is to show how awful Hitler was as a war leader. Before you start Complete The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 PDF EPUB by James Holland Download, you can read below technical ebook details: If you are still wondering how to get free PDF EPUB of book The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland. @James1940. . In Imphal & Kohima: Britain's Greatest Battle, he argued that the simultaneous 1944 Battle of Imphal and Battle of Kohima, in which Allied forces drove back the Japanese attempt to invade India, was Britain's greatest military battle of all time. (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). 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. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians , James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. The same readable account that includes all the participants and all aspects in these years of the war up to the end of the African campaign. As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. 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. Also, I must say you are impressively prolific. About The Book. 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. As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. Chalke Valley History Festival. Not many people write both fiction and non-fiction, but I like doing both, and although I studied history at university, (and continue to do so), my first book was was actually a novel. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Praise for The War in the West - A New History. 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. ISBN 13: 9780593071670. . Random House presents the audiobook edition of The War in the West: A New History: Volume 2 by James Holland, read by Leighton Pugh. It is no wonder that even the best, Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017. In The War in the West, James Holland weds his typically deft writing to years of research and thought. Reviewed in Australia on 12 September 2017. 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. [3], Holland and Al Murray produce the We Have Ways Of Making You Talk podcast. : 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 th James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. 50 books616 followers. Two of the episodes were based upon the first two volumes of his War in the West book trilogy: The Rise of Germany, 1939 1941[22] and The Allies Strike Back, 19411943,[23] and a third was based upon his 2018 book Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War II. This is not always the case but I've found novels are less good but historical books often are. . The Rise of Germany, 1939-1941: The War in the West, Volume 1. After volume one there is little to add. The Rise of Germany, 1939-1941: The War in the West, Volume One, The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943 (The War in the West), Sicily '43: The First Assault on Fortress Europe, Brothers in Arms: One Legendary Tank Regiments Bloody War From D-Day to VE-Day, The Battle of Britain: Five Months That Changed History; May-October 1940. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. 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 . Random House presents the audiobook edition of The War in the West: A New History: Volume 2 by James Holland, read by Leighton Pugh.. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy. 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. Mr. Holland's success is built in part on an engaging writing style and in part on a genuinely fresh approach to events that have been so often and apparently definitively recounted. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. Presentation | 7:00 p.m. Book Signing. The rest used horses. James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. Follow to get new release updates, special offers (including promotional offers) and improved recommendations. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. As a writer, I want to produce books that are always entertaining, easy to read and follow, and which contain damn good stories. I really enjoy the style of this book. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy, For the latest books, recommendations, author interviews and more, Lee Child Jack Reacher Series | 6 for 30, The War in Burma 1943-1944: A Ladybird Expert Book, Victory in Europe 1944-1945: A Ladybird Expert Book, Victory Against Japan 1944-1945: A Ladybird Expert Book, An Englishman at War: The Wartime Diaries of Stanley Christopherson DSO MC & Bar 1939-1945, Industry commitment to professional behaviour. Simply the Most Comprehensive Book on WW2, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2020, Finance and resources. [16] As of 2019, a total of five Jack Tanner books have been published. Lots of newer information. The good imo is the coverage of air warfare. 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. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. I am waiting for vol. 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. We learn, that in consequence of a recant disoovery by Mr Brers nan, the mine manager of the Wa He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 9780552169158. Holland has written both novels and non-fiction history books focusing on the Second World War, and has presented documentary programming about WWII for television and radio. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history . He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. I am already making room on my shelf for volumes two and three. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941, Very at the best online prices at eBay! Reviewed in Australia on 26 October 2022. Manage your follows. All the great turning points of 1941-43 . However what the book shows very strongly is how Germany couldn't win, no matter how far they advanced. 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. PaperBack by James Holland . Want to Read. Where were the Russian sources? It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. . The War in the West - a New History: Volume 3: the Long March to . Could not put it down!! THE COLONIST Published Daily-(Mornings.) A hugely engaging, scholarly and ambitious book that strips away the myths surrounding the Second World War and - uniquely - tells the human stories, not just the political and military history. $27.25. . In Germany Ascendant, the first part of this ground-breaking new history, 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 invasion of Russia. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2021. He can be found on Twitter as @James1940. James Holland is a member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides. This brilliant, lucid and intimate history is a game-changer, the Second World War will never seem the same . 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Holland has spent over twelve years unearthing new research, visiting archives, battlefields and the very people who fought and lived through the conflict. 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. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. James Holland has mastered every detail, Holland tells the story with gusto and pace he has truly and brilliantly plugged an enormous gap. [4], Holland's first historical account of World War II was published in 2003. This is an excellent series, and I await the last volume with great anticipation. et Cie, S.C.A. 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 . But be warned: you may soon find yourself overwhelmed as you attempt to follow the stories of twenty or thirty individuals as they live out their experiences across the Western Theater of war between 1941 and 1943. Already well into volume 2! James Holland $8. Brief Summary of Book: The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland. Burma '44: The Battle That Turned Britain's War in the East. Every page is alive with a level of excitement and enthusiasm. He has, in his own accessible and inimitable style, written an account to redefine our understanding of the war. [2] His elder brother Tom Holland is also a writer and historian. View and manage who you follow on Amazon. 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