Reviewing it for the Guardian, Sam Wollaston called it a "rip-roaring documentary. This is a magnificent, authoritative contribution to the study of the Second World War. 1. . Submit feedback for this page. This is not always the case but I've found novels are less good but historical books often are. The first full official trailer for season three of Ted Lasso starring Jason Sudeikis dropped. . 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. Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland are creating a new podcast all about the Second . He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. The facts about production are very interesting, though at times I wondered how the Germans got as far as they did. 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). Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017. He has said that he plans to write a total of twelve books for the series. 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. United Kingdom. It makes history very readable. 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. Click on below buttons to start Download The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland PDF EPUB without registration. Holland has spent over twelve years unearthing new research, visiting archives, battlefields and the very people who fought and lived through the conflict. James Holland War in the West: A New History (Paperback) AU $33.48 + AU $2.99 postage. Near Salisbury, Wiltshire griffonmerlin.com Born June 27 Joined May 2009. The next two volumes should be unmissable. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. The War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . 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. Nelson, Wednesday, May 21, 1890. #Normandy44 #Sicily43. A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period. 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. Photograph: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS. Reception | 6:00 p.m. All are brought compellingly to life in a brisk, tightly constructed narrative that has the impetus of first-hand experience. . I am already making room on my shelf for volumes two and three. He has presented and written many television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, History and Discovery Channels. Essential reading. The War in the West. Northleach. Librarian note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. These catalytic moments would come to define the course of the war and its outcome. 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. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. 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. The author puts a full story of the happenings and doesn't focus on a single element. , ISBN-10 C $73.41 + C $6.85 shipping. "[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". Author: James Holland. As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. . Weight: 610 g. Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 38 mm. [20], In 2018, he made a documentary for Dan Snow's on-demand history channel, HistoryHit TV. He had no real grasp of strategy, nor of the way the world actually worked. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. There was a problem loading your book clubs. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. This brilliant, lucid and intimate history is a game-changer, the Second World War will never seem the same . . What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. 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 . #WarGen #WeHaveWays podcast. His epic new venture convincingly challenges many received ideas about the war and draws some exciting new conclusions, James Hollands War in the West takes a fresh look at the familiar and finds much food for thought turning several conventions on their heads in a compelling and revelatory way, James Holland has produced a gripping multi-layered study of the War in West. 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 . 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. Holland makes the same basic case (that Germany's resources and weapons were nowhere near as powerful as most people think), and he does so in a way that's full of small facts but short on new analysis. Historian, author & broadcaster of the Second World War. . He also presents We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 9780552169158. 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. Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. 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. 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. This really is a good book, with such a wonderful amount of history and knowledge. I am already making room on my shelf for volumes two and three. Fax: 01451861297. This site uses cookies and other technologies to provide you with an optimal experience. et Cie, S.C.A. James Holland FRHistS (born 27 June 1970) is an English author and broadcaster who specialises in the history of World War II. All the great turning points of 1941-43 are here. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. The first book to consider the economic, political and social as well as the military aspects of World War Two, this is a unique retelling of a monumental event in all its terrible and majestic glory. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Britain had access to 85% of the worlds merchant shipping and also produced more food per acre than any other country in the world. 5:00 p.m. 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. 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. In stock. James Holland is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. 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. in English. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. Item Width: 127mm. Number of pages: 880. 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 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. 4 editions. 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. by James Holland RELEASE DATE: Oct. 3, 2017. The War in the West, Volume One. 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. . [2] His elder brother Tom Holland is also a writer and historian. 2015, Transworld Publishers Limited. Burma '44: The Battle That Turned Britain's War in the East. 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 . Check out this great listen on Audible.com. . . 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. The Italian War Ministry was only open from 10am until 3pm, Monday to Friday. It takes place in the months leading up to and after the start of World War II. He has worked for several London publishing houses and has also written for a number of national newspapers and magazines. A three-part documentary series based on his bestselling book Normandy '44 under the same title can be found on Amazon Prime. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. 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