Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. . [18], Holland has written and presented a number of documentaries on World War II for BBC Two. 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. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures; and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. James Holland presents The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943: The War in the West, Volume Two. . 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. 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. 1 : Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. . 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 . Hollands fascinating saga offers a mixture of captivating new research and well-considered revisionism. . eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. MEDIA REVIEWS. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sun 6 Sep 2015 02.00 . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2020. The War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . U-boats destroyed a mere 1.4 percent of Allied shipping in the Battle of the Atlantic. And we all think of the US as entering the war after Pearl Harbour in December 1941. 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. [20], In 2018, he made a documentary for Dan Snow's on-demand history channel, HistoryHit TV. [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. 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 author of a number of bestselling histories, including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Normandy '44 . 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. 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. (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). . under the same title can be found on Amazon Prime. Want to Read. "[5], In 2006, Holland published a study of a selection of young men who reached adulthood during World War II. The Odin Mission was favorably reviewed by the Telegraph's Roger Perkins, who called it "a meaty, all-action yarn". 1970) James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and. What better testimony can we have than that of those who lived the experience? In The Allie. I really enjoy the style of this book. War in the West - a New History Vol. A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S. r.l. 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. 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). 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. Look forward to reading the next volume! James Holland FRHistS (born 27 June 1970) is an English author and broadcaster who specialises in the history of World War II. Great read!I always enjoy reading "new" histories of WWII. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history . 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. 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. [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. The contrast is stark between the German ideology of quick wins against the slower grinding ideas of the Allies. . [A] majestic saga Literary ReviewThis second volume easily reaches the benchmark set by its predecessor . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. In stock. 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. The War in the West - a New History: Volume 3: the Long March to . Please try again. 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. 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! Try again. "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.Relying on archival research, extensive secondary sources, and personal memoirs, Holland nimbly weaves the complex military, diplomatic, political . : Paperback Professor of Law James Holland. A three-part documentary series based on his bestselling book Normandy '44 under the same title can be found on Amazon Prime. As a writer, I want to produce books that are always entertaining, easy to read and follow, and which contain damn good stories. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. ", 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. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. The most refreshing and engaging book about the Second World War that I have read in a long time. 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). : Lots of newer information. With this magnificent, hugely readable debut, James Hollands War in the West is set fair to become one of the truly great multi-volume histories of the Second World War, This brilliant, lucid and intimate history is a game-changer, the Second World War will never seem the same again. Manage your follows. 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We may receive commission if your application for credit is successful, the commission does not affect the amount you will pay under your agreement. James Holland is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943. 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. The War in the West is published by Bantam (25). To access our initial disclosure document, please click, Get the item you ordered or your money back. 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. . He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. Presentation | 7:00 p.m. Book Signing. 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. 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. : Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. 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. The author of a number of bestselling histories, including. [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. Librarian note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. 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 . 50 books616 followers. My husband is CRAZY HAPPY, FAN BOY FOR JAMES HOLLAND. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. Photograph: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS. By signing up, I confirm that I'm over 16. By signing up, I confirm that I'm over 16. Only 16 of the 135 divisions used in their attack in the West in 1940 were mechanised. . I am waiting for vol. Essential reading. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, This item will display a Must-have badge to friends and family viewing your Baby Wishlist. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. Historian, author & broadcaster of the Second World War. If you would like to know how we handle complaints, please click, . Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. 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 . C $114.20 . The War in the West: A New History : Volume 2: The Allies Fight Back 1941-43. 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