Churchill's War Lab: Code Breakers, Scientists, and the Mavericks Churchill Led to Victory - Softcover

Downing, Taylor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159020851X ISBN 13: 9781590208519

Publisher: Abrams Press, 2012

Synopsis

Indefatigable patriot, seasoned soldier, incomparable orator, and, with Franklin Delano Roosevelt, leader of men --Winston Churchill's greatness in the allies' triumphant victory in World War ii is undisputed. yet, of his many unique qualities, Churchill's enduring legacy is attributable at least in equal part to his unshakeable fascination for the science of war. Churchill's War Lab reveals how Churchill's passion for military history, his inimitable leadership style, and his dedicated support of radical ideas would lead to new technologies and tactics that would enable an allied victory. no war generated more incredible theories, technical advances, and scientific leaps. from the development of radar and the decoding brilliance of Bletchley Park to the study of the D-Day beaches and the use of bouncing bombs, Churchill's War Lab is an exciting new take on Churchill as a complex, powerful, and inventive war leader.

About this title

About the Author

Taylor Downing is an award-winning television producer and historian. He was educated at Cambridge and has been managing Director and Head of History at flashback television for many years. He is the author of the bestselling Battle Stations and Cold War.

Review

Praise for "Churchill's War Lab"
"["Churchill's War Lab"] is a valuable addition to WWII history, to the history of modern technology, and of course to Churchilliana." -- "Booklist"

"Well-researched...It is a good overview of how a visionary leader must encourage and coordinate the talents of various personalities and organizations to achieve a common goal...Fast-paced and informative book." --"Library Journal"

"A vivid and fast- paced retelling of Churchill's remarkable career--from callow war correspondent to battle-hardened leader of men--takes centre stage." -- "Financial Times"
"A vivid and fast-paced retelling of Churchill''s remarkable career -- from callow correspondent to battle-hardened leader of men."---"Financial Times"
"A valuable addition to World War II history, to the history of modern technology, and of course to Churchilliana."---"Booklist "
"A vivid and fast-paced retelling of Churchill's remarkable career -- from callow correspondent to battle-hardened leader of men."---"Financial Times"

Edition details

• Publisher: Abrams Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 159020851X
• ISBN 13: 9781590208519
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416