The Second World War [Boxed Set]

Churchill, Winston

Published by Houghton Mifflin Co. ; Published in association with the Cooperation Pub. Co, Boston, 1985

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Six quarto paperback volumes in original slip case; approx 300 pages per volume; illustrations, maps; 22 cm.; indexes. 7lbs before packing. Scarce thus, still sealed. Contents: 1. The gathering storm (1948) -- 2. Their finest hour (1949) -- 3. The grand alliance (1950) -- 4. The hinge of fate (1950) -- 5. Closing the ring (1951) -- 6. Triumph and tragedy (1953).Churchill's six volume history of World War II-- the definitive work, remarkable both for its sweep and its sense of personal involvement, universally acknowledged as a magnificent historical reconstruction and an enduring work of literature. V. 1. The step-by-step decline into war, with Churchill becoming prime minister as "the tocsin was about to sound". V. 2. The eight uneasy, dangerous months from May to December 1940, as Britain stands isolated and Germany follows its war path. V. 3. The momentous year 1941: the Bismarck is sunk, Hitler marches on Russia, Japan strikes Pearl Harbor, and the Grand Alliance is formed. V. 4. From uninterrupted defeat to almost unbroken success: a year when Rommel is gradually thrown back in North Africa, and in the Pacific the tide turns. V. 5. The drive to victory between June 1943 and July 1944, as the Allies consolidate their achievements, with enormous difficulty and great divergence of opinion. V. 6. From Anglo-American landings in Normandy in June 1944 to the unconditional surrender of Japan in September 1945.World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Grande-Bretagne. World War, 1939-1945. World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain. Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) -- Grande-Bretagne. Time: 1939-1945 Geographic: Great Britain. ? **A large, heavy set. Extra shipping charges apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**. New. Unopened, still sealed in original shrinkwrap. Seller Inventory # 94468

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Second World War [Boxed Set]

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co. ; Published in association with the Cooperation Pub. Co, Boston

Publication Date: 1985

Binding: Paperback