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. 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. What makes this author stand out from the rest is that he puts forward a slightly different perspective to History. . He had no real grasp of strategy, nor of the way the world actually worked. Holland has done an incredible job here in the second of his 'War in the West' books, covering all aspects of the war and in ways not previously done. This is often lacking in WW2 history books but it's one of Holland's strengths. 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. [20], In 2018, he made a documentary for Dan Snow's on-demand history channel, HistoryHit TV. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. A must-read for anyone with an interest in this turbulent and transformative period. 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 . There was a problem loading your book clubs. The British - and then the Americans - did the reverse. In stock. 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Holland has written both novels and non-fiction history books focusing on the Second World War, and has presented documentary programming about WWII for television and radio. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43. Holland's first novel, The Burning Blue (2004), is about a young fighter pilot who is hiding a family secret. eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. 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. 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. 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. [2], He is the great-nephew of Olympian Charles Holland,[33] the first British cyclist to complete the Tour de France. 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. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians * History of War *. . More often than not it boils down to supply chain management of material and men. . Booktopia Bookshop search results for 'James Holland'. AbeBooks.com: The War in the West - A New History (9780593071656) . View and manage who you follow on Amazon. 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. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. 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. This is not always the case but I've found novels are less good but historical books often are. The most refreshing and engaging book about the Second World War that I have read in a long time. The items we may sell online for these products are books, paperback, hardback, audio cds or cassettes, large print, mp3 and whatever format is available for us to sell online. 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. That campaign has always fascinated me. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018, Not for the faint of heart! Holland shoots down the myth of German invincibility . Fortress Malta An Island Under Siege, 19401943 was favourably reviewed by Nicholas Roe for the Guardian: "Fortress Malta succeeds brilliantly in showing war's human position. 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A thick, sturdy history of World War II, beginning in 1941, the second in the author's War in the West trilogy. Item Width: 127mm. 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. James Holland has mastered every detail, Holland tells the story with gusto and pace he has truly and brilliantly plugged an enormous gap. As a book this is incredible in its depth and breadth but as an Audible download it's even better. Jack Tanner, a soldier in the fictitious WWII unit The King's Own Yorkshire Rangers, was published in 2008. 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. James Holland deftly interweaves the personal histories of pilots, soldiers, submariners, sailors, nurses, office clerks and other civilians. 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. 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. . PaperBack by James Holland . [26], Holland also appeared as one of the team of experts investigating the theory that Adolf Hitler could have survived World War II and escaped to South America, in the History Channel series Hunting Hitler (20152018). The next two volumes should be unmissable. @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. 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. Fax: 01451861297. Ships from and sold by Amazon AU. P.s of your a fan of Holland tube into we have ways of making you talk a podcast presented by Holland and the legend so muarry. 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 Rise of Germany, 1939-1941: The War in the West, Volume 1. The War in the West - a New History: Volume 3: the Long March to . [25] In 2019, he looked at the use of amphetamines in World War II and how it unleashed the first pharmacological arms race in an episode of the PBS history series Secrets of the Dead, titled World War Speed. "[5], In 2006, Holland published a study of a selection of young men who reached adulthood during World War II. Reviewed in Australia on 16 August 2017. . 4.46 (681 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback; English; By (author) James Holland. Something went wrong. 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. One reader here finds fault that Holland does not talk much about the Battle of Stalingrad. , a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. 2015, Transworld Publishers Limited. My husband is CRAZY HAPPY, FAN BOY FOR JAMES HOLLAND. It is no wonder that even the best, Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017. 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. . 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. , ISBN-10 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. The list of living Most Excellent World War 2 historians starts and ends here..James Holland. . Refresh your browser window to try again. I was wrong on both counts, great intertwining of human interest stories and a whole new perspective made this book both gripping and fascinating. What James Holland has done is concentrate on the part logistics plays in war. Ok so having read both volumes 1 & 2 I can report it's generally a good and entertaining history. Theres not a lot of evidence he used any resources from the Eastern part of the Western war effort. [A] majestic saga Literary ReviewThis second volume easily reaches the benchmark set by its predecessor . Chalke Valley History Festival. [34], Holland lives in Wiltshire with his wife and two children. Holland attempts to tell the whole story - is it any surprise that he requires three massive tomes to do it? . 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 . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 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. William and Mary (Smythe) (Simkinson) Brewster. [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. 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. 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. 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. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. 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. The British Army was the only fully mechanised in the world, while Germany was one of the least motorized in the western world. 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. Encontre diversos livros escritos por Holland, Professor of Law James com timos preos. This is a magnificent, authoritative contribution to the study of the Second World War. 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. et Cie, S.C.A. James Holland has established himself as one of the premier World War II Historians , James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. 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. As a writer, I want to produce books that are always entertaining, easy to read and follow, and which contain damn good stories. William Brewster (c. 1566/67 - 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. He also presents We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. However what the book shows very strongly is how Germany couldn't win, no matter how far they advanced. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. the Allies Fight Back 1941-43 . He also presents We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. Essential reading. Look forward to reading the next volume! Replying to @James1940. $27.25. What James Holland has done is concentrate on the part logistics plays in war. It may take him more than 300 pages to get to the Battle of Britain proper, yet the pace never flags". $19.50. The War in the West - A New History, James Holland | 9780593071656 | Boeken | bol.com Ga naar zoeken Ga naar hoofdinhoud The first full official trailer for season three of Ted Lasso starring Jason Sudeikis dropped. [27], In 2019 Holland appeared in the two-part BBC documentary series Lost home movies of Nazi Germany, where he was recorded reacting to personal footage captured in Germany and its occupied territories shortly before and during the Second World War. Also, I must say you are impressively prolific. , Language The War in the West: A New History Volume 2, . Through interviews, letters, diaries and reports, he allows us to see the war not just from the perspective of politicians, military commanders and strategists, but also through the eyes of civilians bombed out of their homes, resistance members stranded in the frozen Norwegian winter, sailors risking their lives in the Atlantic convoys, German aces striving for supremacy in the air, and ordinary soldiers battling for survival in the scorching sands of Libya. Not many people write both fiction and non-fiction, but I like doing both, and although I studied history at university, (and continue to do so), my first book was was actually a novel. 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. "[21], Starting in 2015, Holland filmed multiple episodes of the PBS documentary series Pritzker Military Presents, produced by the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago. [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. Like many others I have read many history books written by renowned Historians concerning the Second World War. Andrew Roberts. All are brought compellingly to life in a brisk, tightly constructed narrative that has the impetus of first-hand experience. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2020. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 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. Please try again. He writes about major events such as the battle of El . Please try again. 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. The highly anticipated clip from Apple TV+ shared the tone of the new season. 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. Reviewed in Australia on 26 October 2022. After volume one there is little to add. Email: admin@upastampauctions.co.uk. : 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. This is just one thing I had not realised and there are of course many more. I am waiting for vol. Select PayPal Credit to have the option to pay over time. Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. . Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the Dams, 1943. War in the West - a New History Vol. This is an extremely important context in which to view conflict and I believe he has, in doing so, written a book that is cut above the rest. The Italian War Ministry was only open from 10am until 3pm, Monday to Friday. Reviewing it for the Guardian, Sam Wollaston called it a "rip-roaring documentary. 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. A military truism is "Amateurs talk tactics. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. You can read this before The War in the West A New History: Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941 PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. , 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. . 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. . he has also written nine works of historical fiction, including the Jack Tanner novels. 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. James Holland is a member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides. : With this magnificent, hugely readable debut, James Holland's War in the West is set fair to become one of the truly great multi-volume histories of the Second World War. The Nazi blitzkrieg had taken Poland, France, and the Netherlands with shocking speed. Frete GRTIS em milhares de produtos com o Amazon Prime. #WarGen #WeHaveWays podcast. Impeccably researched and superbly written . Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. . Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S. r.l. I am already making room on my shelf for volumes two and three. The facts about production are very interesting, though at times I wondered how the Germans got as far as they did. 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. I really enjoyed this book, I was expecting a book that focused solely on the west , I couldn't be more wrong. All the great turning points of 1941-43 are here. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. The Odin Mission was favorably reviewed by the Telegraph's Roger Perkins, who called it "a meaty, all-action yarn". It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. C $114.20 . Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. 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. $41.90 . The next two volumes should be unmissable. But this is much more than this. It makes history very readable. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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. 1 : Volume 1: Germany Ascendant 1939-1941. This really is a good book, with such a wonderful amount of history and knowledge. This is not always the case but I've found novels are less good but historical books often are. 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. Only you and your co-registrant can see this item. By clicking subscribe, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Books Australias Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Reviewed in Australia on 26 December 2022. 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. [4], Holland's first historical account of World War II was published in 2003. U-boats destroyed a mere 1.4 percent of Allied shipping in the Battle of the Atlantic. B6863 GB QV line engraved 2d blue stamps 1841 white lines x 9 no reserve. Find out more, As a historian, I try and carry out as much original research as possible and remind myself to look at the various aspects of the war I am studying with fresh eyes. James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. 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. 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. . The War in the West is published by Bantam (25). 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. I await eagerly volume 3. James Holland. The first part of James Holland's trilogy is packed with astonishing new material about the conflict. Simply the Most Comprehensive Book on WW2, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2018. I don't know how you find the time . You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Another reader finds fault that Holland tells the stories of numerous participants in the War and finds that to be confusing. He contributed a chapter about the creation of the new cricket ground to the book The Authors XI: A Season of English Cricket from Hackney to Hambledon, which was collectively written by members of another cricket team on which he has played, the Authors XI. 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