"[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". 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. But for the past seven decades, our understanding of it has relied upon conventional wisdom, propaganda and an interpretation skewed by the information available. 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. The first part of James Holland's trilogy is packed with astonishing new material about the conflict. 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. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the Dams, 1943. Something went wrong. 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. 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. However what the book shows very strongly is how Germany couldn't win, no matter how far they advanced. 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. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. This is a magnificent, authoritative contribution to the study of the Second World War. I was wrong on both counts, great intertwining of human interest stories and a whole new perspective made this book both gripping and fascinating. $41.90 . A three-part documentary series based on his bestselling book Normandy '44 under the same title can be found on Amazon Prime. Also I had a stepfather who was a RN corvette captain DSC, so lots of first hand histories. [34], Holland lives in Wiltshire with his wife and two children. Encontre diversos livros escritos por Holland, Professor of Law James com timos preos. James Holland FRHistS (born 27 June 1970) is an English author and broadcaster who specialises in the history of World War II. By clicking subscribe, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Books Australias Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. by James Holland RELEASE DATE: Oct. 3, 2017. James Holland presents The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943: The War in the West, Volume Two. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Publisher: Transworld Ltd. Jan 21, 2020. [2] His elder brother Tom Holland is also a writer and historian. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. Could not put it down!! James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. Manage your follows. The facts about production are very interesting, though at times I wondered how the Germans got as far as they did. Simply the Most Comprehensive Book on WW2, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2018. : 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 ). [7], Historian Saul David, writing in the Telegraph, praised Holland's book The Battle of Britain: Five Months that Changed History, May October 1940 (2010): "Holland prefers his history to be about people, and his dazzling cast of characters includes civilians and servicemen, men and women, young and old. 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 War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . 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. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. Andrew Roberts. Every page is alive with a level of excitement and enthusiasm. . . His first novel in a series featuring the exploits of Sgt. View and manage who you follow on Amazon. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. It is unlike anything else on the subject. C $73.41 + C $6.85 shipping. The Odin Mission was favorably reviewed by the Telegraph's Roger Perkins, who called it "a meaty, all-action yarn". Hollands history is a work of revisionism with a vengeance. 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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. 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. Also, I must say you are impressively prolific. et Cie, S.C.A. A fantastic read for history buffs. Holland puts to rest some of the many myths surrounding the German war machine that actually flattered to deceive. He writes about major events such as the battle of El . 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. 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. @James1940. 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. By signing up, I confirm that I am over 16. He also presents We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. Reviewing it for the Guardian, Sam Wollaston called it a "rip-roaring documentary. A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period. The War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . This is just one thing I had not realised and there are of course many more. 2015, Transworld Publishers Limited. It will become confusing: but then, that was the reality of the war. Holland writes on the operational level as well as any historian working today. Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. When is the Sicily volume due to be published? James Holland weaves together the experiences of civilians, infantrymen, line officers, military strategists, diplomats, and heads of state with war strategy. We may receive commission if your application for credit is successful, the commission does not affect the amount you will pay under your agreement. United Kingdom. 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. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. By signing up, I confirm that I'm over 16. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The author of a number of bestselling histories, including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Normandy '44 . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2020. 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. 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. [9], In 2015, The Guardian reviewed the first volume in Holland's planned trilogy, The War in the West, Volume I: Germany Ascendant 19391941, with writer Alexander Larman calling it "impeccably researched and superbly written" and saying "Hollands fascinating saga offers a mixture of captivating new research and well-considered revisionism. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. It was particularly good on the machinations that made the war effort so successful for the allies and so bad for the Axis. $19.50. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 on Amazon.com. The War in the West is published by Bantam (25). This item: The War in the West: A New History: Volume 3: Volume 2: The Allies Fight Back 1941-43. by James Holland Paperback . Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. It may take him more than 300 pages to get to the Battle of Britain proper, yet the pace never flags". 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. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. U-boats destroyed a mere 1.4 percent of Allied shipping in the Battle of the Atlantic. Qualifying purchases could enjoy 0% interest if paid in full in 4 months on purchases of 99+. Socit en Commandite par Actions Registered Office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg). Download The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland in PDF EPUB format complete free. Please try again. [20], With his two-part BBC Two documentary Cold War, Hot Jets (2013), he took a rare departure from World War II to focus on the postwar era and the aeronautics race. 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. Burma '44: The Battle That Turned Britain's War in the East. [2], He is the great-nephew of Olympian Charles Holland,[33] the first British cyclist to complete the Tour de France. 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 . Look forward to reading the next volume! : the Allies Fight Back 1941-43. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 . . 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. 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). I really enjoy the style of this book. Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. War in the West - a New History Vol. 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. Icicidirect. 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 . [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. [11], His 2019 book Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France was called "far from the first but among the better histories of the Allied invasion of Europe" by Kirkus Reviews[12] and "an excellent and engrossing new look at the Normandy invasion" by Publishers Weekly.[13]. By continuing use of this website you are agreeing to use of our cookies. 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. That campaign has always fascinated me. All the great turning points of 1941-43 are here. 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. About The Book. . 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. Replying to @James1940. Complete your collection or shop for a gift. Penguin Books Australia A Penguin Random House Company. 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. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians * History of War *. James Holland. 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 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. . [24] He also appeared on an episode of the National Geographic Channel's Nazi Megastructures, titled 'Hitler's Killer Subs', in 2016. The good imo is the coverage of air warfare. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. There is no shortage of multivolume general histories of WWII, but this is an illuminating read from a skilled historian. The War in the West - a New History: Volume 3: the Long March to . Please try your request again later. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy. Through his emphasis on logistical support and technology, he continually demolishes cherished myths about the war . A really great read. It's important to note, as Holland makes clear, that this is a history of the Second World War as it was fought in western Europe. . 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. 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. Lots of newer information. Reception | 6:00 p.m. 4.46 (681 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback; English; By (author) James Holland. [14] He is also an occasional contributor to Britain at War magazine. , 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. I await eagerly volume 3. 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. 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. 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 author of a number of best-selling histories including Battle of Britain, Burma '44, Normandy '44 and most recently Sicily '43, he has also written nine works of historical fiction, including the Jack Tanner novels.His latest work is the third volume of his acclaimed trilogy, The War in the West. Item Weight: 611g. I don't know how you find the time . See more War in West a History Volume 2 Allies Fight Ba. , Language The next two volumes should be unmissable. For the past seven decades, our understanding of it has relied on conventional wisdom, propaganda and an interpretation skewed by the information available. Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017. 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. What James Holland has done is concentrate on the part logistics plays in war. These catalytic moments would come to define the course of the war and its outcome. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. Refresh your browser window to try again. Brief Summary of Book: The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland. #WarGen #WeHaveWays podcast. Reviewed in Australia on 12 September 2017. , a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. They started with a clear long term vision that required a firm base from which to win from. Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. 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. . A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. The facts about production are very interesting, though at times I wondered how the Germans got as far as they did. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. . #Normandy44 #Sicily43. MEDIA REVIEWS. . 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. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. . 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. GL54 3HE. 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. James Holland. "[6], His 2008 book Italy's Sorrow: A Year of War, 19441945 was reviewed by Publishers Weekly, which said: "This is popular history at its very best: exhaustively researched, compellingly written and authoritative". Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history of the Second World War, James Holland examines the momentous turning . Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 9780552169158. Author: James Holland. B6863 GB QV line engraved 2d blue stamps 1841 white lines x 9 no reserve. Holland shoots down the myth of German invincibility . $27.25. . Holland builds on his successful first volume on the War in the West to deftly weave in historic events, human drama and enough tactical and technical detail to satisfy just about any aficionado of WW2. 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. Subject: History. Northleach. 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. Another reader finds fault that Holland tells the stories of numerous participants in the War and finds that to be confusing. James Holland is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. The most refreshing and engaging book about the Second World War that I have read in a long time. 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. 1 : Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. Free delivery for many products! My husband is CRAZY HAPPY, FAN BOY FOR JAMES HOLLAND. He regularly appears on television and radio, and has written and presented the BAFTA-shortlisted documentaries. 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. As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. 4 editions. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Truth by common knowledge. 3, Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018. Holland has also written two young adult novels about teenage soldiers taking part in famous World War II battles: Duty Calls: Dunkirk (2011)[17] and Duty Calls: Battle of Britain (2012). 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 War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. James Holland $18.87. 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. Share | Add to Watchlist . 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. 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. by James Holland Paperback . With this magnificent, hugely readable debut, James Hollands The War in the West is set fair to become one of the truly great multi-volume histories of the Second World War., In The Rise of Germany, James Holland weds his typically deft writing to years of research and thought about the early years of World War II. A thick, sturdy history of World War II, beginning in 1941, the second in the author's War in the West trilogy. Follow to get new release updates, special offers (including promotional offers) and improved recommendations. Holland's other contribution is to show how awful Hitler was as a war leader. The War in the West is a truly monumental history of the war on land, in the air, and at sea. William Brewster (c. 1566/67 - 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. "[5], In 2006, Holland published a study of a selection of young men who reached adulthood during World War II. 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. After volume one there is little to add. James Holland. Finance and resources. What James Holland has done is concentrate on the part logistics plays in war. Want to Read. Holland's first novel, The Burning Blue (2004), is about a young fighter pilot who is hiding a family secret. $27.25. . AbeBooks.com: The War in the West - A New History (9780593071656) . 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. 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