Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The War in the West is published by Bantam (25). This is often lacking in WW2 history books but it's one of Holland's strengths. Jack Tanner, a soldier in the fictitious WWII unit The King's Own Yorkshire Rangers, was published in 2008. This site uses cookies and other technologies to provide you with an optimal experience. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017, Well written and easy to follow. Lee Child Jack Reacher Series | 6 for 30, Victory in Europe 1944-1945: A Ladybird Expert Book, The War in Burma 1943-1944: A Ladybird Expert Book, Victory Against Japan 1944-1945: A Ladybird Expert Book, Industry commitment to professional behaviour. Finance and resources. I don't know how you find the time . Refresh your browser window to try again. No. The rest used horses. 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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. 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. Weight: 610 g. Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 38 mm. The War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . The highly anticipated clip from Apple TV+ shared the tone of the new season. The first full official trailer for season three of Ted Lasso starring Jason Sudeikis dropped. [32], He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[2] and a member of both the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides. There is no shortage of multivolume general histories of WWII, but this is an illuminating read from a skilled historian. James Holland. 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 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 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. See terms. Hitlers lack. Reviewed in Australia on 12 September 2017. What James Holland has done is concentrate on the part logistics plays in war. This is an excellent series, and I await the last volume with great anticipation. 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. 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 . That reader was not paying attention. [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. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 written by James Holland which was published in 2014-9-11. These catalytic moments would come to define the course of the war and its outcome. The British Army was the only fully mechanised in the world, while Germany was one of the least motorized in the western world. The Rise of Germany, 1939-1941: The War in the West, Volume 1. : 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). [20], In 2018, he made a documentary for Dan Snow's on-demand history channel, HistoryHit TV. [16] As of 2019, a total of five Jack Tanner books have been published. 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. 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. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Item Width: 127mm. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43. Essential reading. . Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the Dams, 1943. The War in the West, Volume One. 5:00 p.m. [28], Holland is honorary secretary and a playing member of Chalke Valley Cricket Club[29] and was instrumental in organising the relocation of the cricket ground from a combined football and cricket ground at the Chalke Valley Sports Centre to a new ground[30] solely for cricket at Butt's Field, Bowerchalke. 1. This is not always the case but I've found novels are less good but historical books often are. (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). All are brought compellingly to life in a brisk, tightly constructed narrative that has the impetus of first-hand experience. He has said that he plans to write a total of twelve books for the series. The next two volumes should be unmissable. [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. 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. . Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S. r.l. But for the past seven decades, our understanding of it has relied upon conventional wisdom, propaganda and an interpretation skewed by the information available. 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. 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 . . Holland's other contribution is to show how awful Hitler was as a war leader. In stock. , a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. 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. 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. Ladybird Books; Film & TV; Articles; . 1 : Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. 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. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. As in his first volume, Germany Ascendant, 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. 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 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. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. 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. Here, he exploits his skills to describe what it is like for very young people to find themselves performing tasks and sometimes assuming responsibilities greater than anything they could have known at 21 in peacetime life. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. : Manage your follows. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. Chalke Valley History Festival. The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943. I await eagerly volume 3. GL54 3HE. His first novel in a series featuring the exploits of Sgt. James Holland FRHistS (born 27 June 1970) is an English author and broadcaster who specialises in the history of World War II. 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. By clicking subscribe, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Books Australias Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. . [24] He also appeared on an episode of the National Geographic Channel's Nazi Megastructures, titled 'Hitler's Killer Subs', in 2016. The contrast is stark between the German ideology of quick wins against the slower grinding ideas of the Allies. Impeccably researched and superbly written . Submit feedback for this page. In 2015, The Guardian reviewed the first volume in Holland's planned trilogy, The War in the West, Volume I: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941, with writer Alexander Larman calling it "impeccably researched and superbly written" and saying "Holland's fascinating saga offers a mixture of captivating new research and well-considered revisionism. 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. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. 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 . All the great turning points of 1941-43 . Please try again. 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. It makes history very readable. 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. Learn more. The author puts a full story of the happenings and doesn't focus on a single element. 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 . The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and violent sequence of events in recent times. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy. A fantastic read for history buffs. 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. Andrew Roberts. It is unlike anything else on the subject. 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 . 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. 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. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians * History of War *. He regularly appears on television and radio, and has written and presented the BAFTA-shortlisted documentaries. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018, Not for the faint of heart! 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; Ladybird Expert Series. , Dimensions Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. Share | Add to Watchlist . Ok so having read both volumes 1 & 2 I can report it's generally a good and entertaining history. Northleach. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Volume 3: the Long March to Victory 1943-45, Rezensionen werden nicht berprft, Google sucht jedoch gezielt nach geflschten Inhalten und entfernt diese, The War in the West - a New History: Volume 3: the Long March to Victory 1943-45. Penguin Books Australia A Penguin Random House Company. 4 editions. , ISBN-10 James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians History of WarHolland shoots down the myth of German invincibility . 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. ISBN 13: 9780593071670. . Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. The War in the West: A New History: Volume 3: Volume 2: The Allies Fight Back 1941-43. by James Holland Paperback . Where were the Russian sources? He also presents We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. 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 . he 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. That campaign has always fascinated me. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 . Look forward to reading the next volume! If you would like to know how we handle complaints, please click, . 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