After volume one there is little to add. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. 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 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. This really is a good book, with such a wonderful amount of history and knowledge. Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. the style is crisp, engaging, absorbing, it really does have the feel of a fresh and revisionist perspective on the momentous events that occurred between 1941 and 1943 Soldier, The second instalment in a revealing and forceful new multi-volume history of the Second World War from one of the UK's most exciting and expert young historians. 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. James Holland $8. The Rise of Germany, 1939-1941: The War in the West, Volume 1. James Holland $18.87. 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. Could not put it down!! 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. He regularly appears on television and radio, and has written and presented the BAFTA-shortlisted documentaries. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. It makes history very readable. In 2015, Holland delivered 500 pages of The Rise of Germany . Unable to add item to List. The War in the West-A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. Holland's other contribution is to show how awful Hitler was as a war leader. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London,SW1V 2SA, UK. The War in the West, Volume One. And we all think of the US as entering the war after Pearl Harbour in December 1941. Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the Dams, 1943. , a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. This is not always the case but I've found novels are less good but historical books often are. Reviewing it for the Guardian, Sam Wollaston called it a "rip-roaring documentary. 4 editions. 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. Hollands fascinating saga offers a mixture of captivating new research and well-considered revisionism. That reader was not paying attention. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. 1970) James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. All the great turning points of 1941-43 are here. Sun 6 Sep 2015 02.00 . [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. 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. Jan 21, 2020. Brief Summary of Book: The War in the West - A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland. [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. $19.50. Ladybird Books; Film & TV; Articles; . It may take him more than 300 pages to get to the Battle of Britain proper, yet the pace never flags". Holland also writes entries in the Ladybird Expert Series of books for children, with each focused on a particular battle or aspect of World War II. Author: James Holland. Download The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 by James Holland in PDF EPUB format complete free. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Socit en Commandite par Actions Registered Office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg). Submit feedback for this page. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. . 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. The highly anticipated clip from Apple TV+ shared the tone of the new season. Please use a different way to share. The next two volumes should be unmissable. 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. 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. Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. The first part of an astonishing and revelatory new history of the Second World War from one of the UK's most exciting and expert young historians, From the top ten bestselling author of Normandy 44 and Sicily 43. 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. $27.25. 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. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. What James Holland has done is concentrate on the part logistics plays in war. He writes about major events such as the battle of El . As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. Phone: 01451861111. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017, Well written and easy to follow. William and Mary (Smythe) (Simkinson) Brewster. War in the West - a New History Vol. I really enjoy the style of this book. [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. Now, like many with a passing interest in history the focus has always been on the big battles and the wins and losses from each. The Odin Mission was favorably reviewed by the Telegraph's Roger Perkins, who called it "a meaty, all-action yarn". [24] He also appeared on an episode of the National Geographic Channel's Nazi Megastructures, titled 'Hitler's Killer Subs', in 2016. 'Ranks as a towering work of historical research and writing' - Nigel Jones. 5:00 p.m. 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). The War in the West: A New History : Volume 2: The Allies Fight Back 1941-43. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. , Dimensions 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. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, This item will display a Must-have badge to friends and family viewing your Baby Wishlist. Holland is not the first author to point out that Hitlers massive gambles where badly conceived and bound, ultimately, to fail simply because he didn't have the transport infrastructure or food, but he does it well and engagingly. 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. In the second volume of his acclaimed new history . A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. James Holland has mastered every detail, Holland tells the story with gusto and pace he has truly and brilliantly plugged an enormous gap. , ISBN-13 . Complete your collection or shop for a gift. See the complete The War in the West series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians , James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. 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. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. 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. Holland has spent over twelve years unearthing new research, visiting archives, battlefields and the very people who fought and lived through the conflict. There is no shortage of multivolume general histories of WWII, but this is an illuminating read from a skilled historian. Also I had a stepfather who was a RN corvette captain DSC, so lots of first hand histories. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. . Holland is the first major popular historian of the Second World War to place what might best be called "strategic logistics" at the heart of his narrative. et Cie, S.C.A. Theres not a lot of evidence he used any resources from the Eastern part of the Western war effort. Also, I must say you are impressively prolific. 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. . in English. The second instalment in a revealing and forceful new multi-volume history of the Second World War from one of the UK's most exciting and expert young historians'Ranks as a towering work of historical research and writing' - Nigel Jones, BBC History MagazineIn 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. 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. James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940. A triumph Sunday Express Makes us eager for the third and final part of what now ranks as a towering work of historical research and writing BBC History Magazine Holland brings . 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. I was wrong on both counts, great intertwining of human interest stories and a whole new perspective made this book both gripping and fascinating. As a writer, I want to produce books that are always entertaining, easy to read and follow, and which contain damn good stories. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The War in the West. Item Weight: 611g. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. 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. Replying to @James1940. Penguin Books Australia A Penguin Random House Company. The good imo is the coverage of air warfare. by James Holland RELEASE DATE: Oct. 3, 2017. Publisher: Transworld Ltd. ISBN 13: 9780593071670. . My husband is CRAZY HAPPY, FAN BOY FOR JAMES HOLLAND. The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and. 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. 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. Random House presents the audiobook edition of The War in the West: A New History: Volume 2 by James Holland, read by Leighton Pugh.. All the great turning points of 1941-43 are here. B6863 GB QV line engraved 2d blue stamps 1841 white lines x 9 no reserve. 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 . Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017. 4.46 (681 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback; English; By (author) James Holland. Holland's first novel, The Burning Blue (2004), is about a young fighter pilot who is hiding a family secret. 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. 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. No. Photograph: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 on Amazon.com. This is a magnificent, authoritative contribution to the study of the Second World War. The Nazi blitzkrieg had taken Poland, France, and the Netherlands with shocking speed. [2], He is the great-nephew of Olympian Charles Holland,[33] the first British cyclist to complete the Tour de France. 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