One Christmas in Washington: Roosevelt and Churchill Forge the Grand Aliance

Bercuson, David; Herwig, Holger

ISBN 10: 078617546X ISBN 13: 9780786175468

Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks, 2005

Synopsis

One Christmas in Washington is a fascinating, in-depth look at one of the most crucial periods in modern history: the Washington war conference of 1941, when two proud and accomplished statesmen struggled to overcome biases, suspicion, and hubris to create what turned out to be the war-winning alliance.

About this title

About the Author:

David J. Bercuson has written, coauthored, or edited more than thirty books. He is a professor of history and director of the Center for Military and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary.

From AudioFile:

At the end of 1941, with the U.S. still numb from the Pearl Harbor attack, Roosevelt and Churchill met at the White House to plan the Allied strategy for defeating the Axis. The two leaders differed in personality, methods, and goals but were actually fond of each other. James does a wonderful job of illuminating a historical event not previously well chronicled. His diction is clear, his pace doesn't drag, and he seems to be in sympathy with the colorful Churchill, the manipulative FDR, the brilliant George Marshall, and the somewhat snobby Brits. He pauses before words to give them more emphasis. Listeners who try this title will learn something and enjoy doing it. J.B.G. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 078617546X
• ISBN 13: 9780786175468
• Binding: Audio CD