With a father (RM attached to the SDF -Eritrea - Battle of Keren) and uncle (DSO at the botched RM Commando landing at Tobruk) both with the Africa Star, I was bound to be more than simply a reader albeit their parts hardly get a mention!, especially as the easy style of With a father (RM attached to the SDF -Eritrea - Battle of Keren) and uncle (DSO at the botched RM Commando landing at Tobruk) both with the Africa Star, I was bound to be more than simply a reader albeit their parts hardly get a mention!, especially as the easy style of reading makes it whizz along. 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. Item Height: 198mm. 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. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians , 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. Available for Backorder. et Cie, S.C.A. The author of a number of best-selling histories including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Burma 44 and, most recently, Big Week, he has also written nine works of historical fiction, including the Jack Tanner novels. . Where were the Russian sources? The highly anticipated clip from Apple TV+ shared the tone of the new season. James Holland is a member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides. $19.50. In The War in the West, James Holland weds his typically deft writing to years of research and thought. Ladybird Books; Film & TV; Articles; . It is no wonder that even the best, Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017. : 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. The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. by James Holland Paperback . He has said that he plans to write a total of twelve books for the series. 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. Reviewed in Australia on 16 August 2017. The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 from Dymocks online bookstore. I find it insightful and never confusing. 4.46 (681 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback; English; By (author) James Holland. PaperBack by James Holland . Twenty-One: Coming of Age in the Second World War (retitled Heroes: The Greatest Generation and the Second World War for the 2007 paperback release) was reviewed by Max Hastings in the Telegraph: "Holland has already achieved a reputation as a fine and perceptive recorder of human experience. , a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. Major flaws include an overly Ok so having read both volumes 1 & 2 I can report it's generally a good and entertaining history. 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. 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. 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. Burma '44: The Battle That Turned Britain's War in the East. [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. That campaign has always fascinated me. 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. 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. The facts about production are very interesting, though at times I wondered how the Germans got as far as they did. They started with a clear long term vision that required a firm base from which to win from. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. 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. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. This is not always the case but I've found novels are less good but historical books often are. This is a magnificent, authoritative contribution to the study of the Second World War. 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. Publisher: Transworld Ltd. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, This item will display a Must-have badge to friends and family viewing your Baby Wishlist. The author of a number of best-selling histories including Battle of Britain and Dam Busters, and, most recently, Burma '44, he has also written nine works of historical fiction . "[21], Starting in 2015, Holland filmed multiple episodes of the PBS documentary series Pritzker Military Presents, produced by the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago. James Holland. , he interweaves his account of the well-known events of the period with the personal stories of individuals caught up in them - on all sides. . Ok so having read both volumes 1 & 2 I can report it's generally a good and entertaining history. Penguin Books Australia A Penguin Random House Company. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. . . 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. $41.90 . Holland has spent over twelve years unearthing new research, visiting archives, battlefields and the very people who fought and lived through the conflict. He is also co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival and co-founder of WarGen.org, an online Second World War resource site, and presents the Chalk Valley History Hit podcast. 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 . This really is a good book, with such a wonderful amount of history and knowledge. 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. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017, Well written and easy to follow. The US Navy from the start of 1941 was performing escort duties for the merchant vessels sailing the Atlantic. 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. : Holland clearly enjoys telling this story the most - and it is an under-appreciated chapter of Allied victory - but he clearly recognizes that no one will read a book about production alone; and he realizes that it would be as wrong to focus exclusively on the operational level as other works have erred in focusing exclusively on the strategic or tactical levels. 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. This brilliant, lucid and intimate history is a game-changer, the Second World War will never seem the same . PLEASE NOTE: If you do not see a GRAPHIC IMAGE of a family tree here but are seeing this text instead then it is most probably because the web server is not correctly configured t I really enjoy the style of this book. Holland has done an incredible job here in the second of his 'War in the West' books, covering all aspects of the war and in ways not previously done. All the great turning points of 1941-43 are here. Reviewed in Australia on 26 October 2022. Manage your follows. Encontre diversos livros escritos por Holland, Professor of Law James com timos preos. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=James_Holland_(author)&oldid=1133632396, This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 19:53. Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland are creating a new podcast all about the Second . . Free delivery for many products! Holland's first novel, The Burning Blue (2004), is about a young fighter pilot who is hiding a family secret. 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. Please try again. 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. Look forward to reading the next volume! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2020. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. I've taught writing at the college level for years and the main thing I told my students was always "make it clear." 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. See more War in West a History Volume 2 Allies Fight Ba. But this is much more than this. [19] Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the German Dams aired in 2011, The Battle for Malta in 2013 and Normandy '44: The Battle Beyond D-Day in 2014. C $114.20 . 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. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. 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. B6861 GB QV 2d blue stamps 1840 line engraved die 1 alphabet 1 x 3 no reserve. Hitlers lack. It makes history very readable. The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and. That reader was not paying attention. . Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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. That's what Holland does with his story and the reader is the lucky benefactor of his style. If you think you know the real history of the Second World War this book will astonish you: it renders other popular histories redundant, This book stands apart and for all the right reasons: Holland has something new to say. William and Mary (Smythe) (Simkinson) Brewster. Only you and your co-registrant can see this item. 1. . Through his emphasis on logistical support and technology, he continually demolishes cherished myths about the war . 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 ). He can be found on Twitter as @James1940. Mighty as it was, it was built on a pillar of sand. Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. 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 . We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. #Normandy44 #Sicily43. Holland attempts to tell the whole story - is it any surprise that he requires three massive tomes to do it? This is the first of a new three-volume history in which I am challenging too-long-held assumptions about the war that shaped our modern world. 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. James Holland has mastered every detail, Holland tells the story with gusto and pace he has truly and brilliantly plugged an enormous gap. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. When James Holland's The Rise of Germany, the first volume in his War in the West trilogy, ended, the Nazi war machine looked to be unstoppable. James Holland War in the West: A New History (Paperback) AU $33.48 + AU $2.99 postage. By clicking subscribe, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Books Australias Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Already well into volume 2! 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. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. A three-part documentary series based on his bestselling book Normandy '44 under the same title can be found on Amazon Prime. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. Brief Summary of Book: The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland. 2015, Transworld Publishers Limited. Find out more, As a historian, I try and carry out as much original research as possible and remind myself to look at the various aspects of the war I am studying with fresh eyes. He had no real grasp of strategy, nor of the way the world actually worked. 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. Author: James Holland. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. . All the great turning points of 1941-43 . , ISBN-10 Item Width: 127mm. There is no shortage of multivolume general histories of WWII, but this is an illuminating read from a skilled historian. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. [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. Download The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland in PDF EPUB format complete free. . [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. 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. Impeccably researched and superbly written . Volume two in this "expert, anecdote-filled, thoroughly entertaining" history of WWII follows The Rise of Germany as the Allied forces turn the tides (Kirkus). But for the past seven decades, our understanding of it has relied upon conventional wisdom, propaganda and an interpretation skewed by the information available. The author of a number of bestselling histories, including. About The Book. After volume one there is little to add. . 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. 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. Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017. 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. Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. . by James Holland includes books The Rise of Germany, 1939-1941: The War in the West, Volume One and The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943. 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. With this magnificent, hugely readable debut, James Holland's War in the West is set fair to become one of the truly great multi-volume histories of the Second World War. I don't know how you find the time . Hollands fascinating saga offers a mixture of captivating new research and well-considered revisionism. . I am waiting for vol. @James1940. What is missing is of course the context and even more importantly why a win was a win or a loss was a loss. James Holland. Historian, author & broadcaster of the Second World War. 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. 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. Buy The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 1st Edition by Holland, James (ISBN: 9780593071656) from Amazon's Book Store. ( b. The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and violent sequence of events in recent times. James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. More often than not it boils down to supply chain management of material and men. Are you ready for the truth about World War II? The War in the West-A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Phone: 01451861111. . The rest used horses. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period. MEDIA REVIEWS. GL54 3HE. It may take him more than 300 pages to get to the Battle of Britain proper, yet the pace never flags". B6863 GB QV line engraved 2d blue stamps 1841 white lines x 9 no reserve. Northleach. There are a lot of books about the war, but Holland is the first author to describe how overwhelmed Germany was by the resources of its opponents. Like book one, this is a mix of first hand accounts, background information and then how they all tie in together to make the story. The next two volumes should be unmissable. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S. r.l. [14] He is also an occasional contributor to Britain at War magazine. Eligibility determined at checkout. Praise for The War in the West - A New History. . Also, I must say you are impressively prolific. I await eagerly volume 3. No. By signing up, I confirm that I'm over 16. The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943. Qualifying purchases could enjoy 0% interest if paid in full in 4 months on purchases of 99+. Reviewing it for the Guardian, Sam Wollaston called it a "rip-roaring documentary. The next two volumes should be unmissable. War in the West - a New History Vol. 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. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. . . For the past seven decades, our understanding of it has relied on conventional wisdom, propaganda and an interpretation skewed by the information available. The author of the best-selling historical novels, he has also written nine works of historical fiction. Another reader finds fault that Holland tells the stories of numerous participants in the War and finds that to be confusing. 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. THE COLONIST Published Daily-(Mornings.) 1 : Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. The War in the West, Volume One. 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. 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. 4 editions. It works fantastically well as an audio book. 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. 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. Nelson, Wednesday, May 21, 1890. Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the Dams, 1943. 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. Holland is the first major popular historian of the Second World War to place what might best be called "strategic logistics" at the heart of his narrative. Lots of newer information. James Holland. Item Weight: 611g. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. If you've read The Rise of Germany, then you don't need to bother to read this second volume in the trilogy. As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. Follow to get new release updates, special offers (including promotional offers) and improved recommendations. ISBN 13: 9780593071670. . 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. Please try again. A really great read. . 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. Want to Read. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Simply the Most Comprehensive Book on WW2, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2018. Learn more. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. Weight: 610 g. Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 38 mm. 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 . Near Salisbury, Wiltshire griffonmerlin.com Born June 27 Joined May 2009. Refresh your browser window to try again. He also presents We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. He also looks behind the scenes at the all-important 'machinery' of war- the manufacturing, farming and vital supply lines that underpinned the entire conflict and ultimately determined its course. In The Allie. A three-part documentary series based on his bestselling book Normandy '44 under the same title can be found on Amazon Prime. Presentation | 7:00 p.m. Book Signing. The War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . James Holland has spent over twelve years conducting new research, interviewing survivors, visiting battlefields and archives that have never before been so accessible and challenging too-long-held assumptions about the war that shaped our world. 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). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2021. We learn, that in consequence of a recant disoovery by Mr Brers nan, the mine manager of the Wa 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. The War in the West is published by Bantam (25). 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