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Title: Their Finest Hour by Winston S. Churchill ISBN: 0-395-41056-8 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 09 May, 1986 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (7 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The best of the series
Comment: "Their Finest Hour" is in my opinion the apex of Churchill's 6-volume series on World War II. It tells the tale of the perilous Battle of Britain. At this stage in the war, victory was anything but certain for the United Kingdom, which struggled against the Nazi menace alone.
Like the rest of "The Second World War," the tale is told from the vantage point of Great Britain's indefatigable Prime Minister and War Minister, Winston S. Churchill. Few historical works that I have seen have the authority of being written by a principal player in the narrative.
Churchill makes liberal use of offical and personal documents from the period, including his ongoing correspondence with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
As a piece of literature, the series shines. Forgetting the importance of the series as an historical document, Churchill's mastery of the English language makes for worthwhile reading.
As someone who writes for a living, I find that the quality of my own writing goes up a notch when I read Churchill.
Rating: 5
Summary: "Their Finest Hour," Indeed!
Comment: In this second-of-six volume series on Great Britain's role in World War II (WWII) British Prime Minister Winston Churchill details his nation's involvement in the conflict beginning with France's unexpected capitulation in May, 1940, to the defeat of Italian forces at Sidi Barrani in Africa in January, 1941. At a time when Britain stood alone, only an iron will to persevere and the English Channel prevented a Nazi takeover. In Churchill's words, this may very well have been, "Their Finest Hour."
Churchill narrates an almost daily account of activities worldwide that affected Great Britain and the British Empire. He recounts the Battle of Britain and analyzes the reasons for Germany's defeat. It was here, he made his famous statement regarding the Royal Air Force, "Never has so much, been owed by so many, to so few." He also goes into great detail on his on-going negotiations with Franklin D. Roosevelt for American aid. This early correspondence would develop into the alliance that ultimately proved fatal to the Nazis.
This first-person account of some of the most momentous events of the 20th century is essential reading for any serious student of the war. Churchill provides numerous insights, that are largely unknown to American readers schooled only in the, "we hit the beach at D-Day and Germany surrendered," mentality. Written in simple, yet elegant prose, Churchill explains exactly what happened and why from the British perspective. , Detailed, readable and authoritative, "Their Finest Hour," has inspired me to read all six volumes of this important work. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking insights into this tragic and exciting period of world history.
Rating: 5
Summary: Epic Tale - 5 Stars
Comment: In this second of six, this epic tale is wonderfully told by Winston Churchill. It is the stuff of bravery, valor and everything that stands in its way. More than anything, Winston Churchill's writing style is exemplified, to me anyway, by his daring to speak of great deeds, but also of cowardice.
Winston speaks of his countrymen and our own President with the highest regards in being able to deal with the terror that was forced upon the world. He also goes so far as to tell the reader which Generals of the French Army had given up long before they ever should have. He speaks of the leaders of Italy waiting hungrily until only at the precise moment when it was at their utmost advantage to strike.
He points out in his communicaitons with friend and foe the great things people said, as well as the mistakes people made, including his own from time to time. It is fascinating to see the first hand accounts of this great man in a desparate position doing his best to keep himself and his country held together.
He delves into Britain, France, South America, Germany, Italy, Greece, the Americas and all other nations which at the time which may have had a hand in the war (some did, some didn't).
I found this book to be a far more enjoyable read than the first as it covers all aspects of the war rather than focusing primarily on the Naval situation. As you will see in the first 100 pages at the battle near Dunkirk, this book covers all aspects from ammunitions to fighting forces.
One thing I found interesting was that most nations did not choose to join WWII. They were forced into it by the Germans. Russia, France, Britain, Belgium, and yes, even the U.S. chose to fight only when the other alternative was devestation and slavery into the German hands. This is something our history books neglect to mention but which Winston is very gracios to point out.
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Title: The Gathering Storm by Winston S. Churchill ISBN: 039541055X Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 09 May, 1986 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: The Grand Alliance by Winston S. Churchill ISBN: 0395410576 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 09 May, 1986 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Hinge of Fate by Winston S. Churchill ISBN: 0395410584 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 09 May, 1986 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: Closing the Ring (The Second World War, Vol 5) by Winston S. Churchill ISBN: 0395410592 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 09 May, 1986 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Triumph and Tragedy by Winston S. Churchill ISBN: 0395410606 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 09 May, 1986 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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