Churchill's War Lab: Code Breakers, Boffins and Innovators: the Mavericks Churchill Led to Victory

Downing, Taylor

ISBN 10: 0349122490 / ISBN 13: 9780349122496

Published by Abacus, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Churchill's War Lab: Code Breakers, Boffins and Innovators: the Mavericks Churchill Led to Victory
• Publisher: Abacus
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0349122490
• ISBN 13: 9780349122496
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 350 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The man, and the only man we have for this hour.' Indefatigable patriot, seasoned soldier, incomparable orator and leader of men - Winston Churchill's greatness in leading Britain's coalition government to triumphant victory in the Second World War is undisputed. Yet Churchill's enduring legacy to the world is attributable at least in equal part to his unshakeable belief in the science of war. From the development of radar and the breakthroughs at Bletchley Park to the study of the D-Day beaches and the use of bouncing bombs, this brilliant and gripping narrative reveals the Second World War as an explosive phase of scientific history, an unprecedented crucible for change that involved a knife-edge race to the finish.

About the Author

Taylor Downing is a television producer and writer. He was educated at Cambridge University and went on to become Managing Director and Head of History at Flashback Television, an independent production company. His most recent books include Breakdown, Secret Warriors, Spies in the Sky, Churchill's War Lab, Cold War (with Sir Jeremy Isaacs) and Night Raid.