Winston S. Churchill - The Second World War (6 volume set) Cassell & Co Limited, 1948-54 tvrdi povez stanje: dobro, potpis na predlistu. The Gathering Storm (1948) Their Finest Hour (1949) The Grand Alliance (1950) The Hinge of Fate (1950) Closing the Ring (1951) Triumph and Tragedy (1953) The definitive, Nobel Prize–winning history of World War II, universally acknowledged as a magnificent historical reconstruction and an enduring work of literature From Britain`s darkest and finest hour to the great alliance and ultimate victory, the Second World War remains the most pivotal event of the twentieth century. Winston Churchill was not only the war`s greatest leader, he was the free world`s singularly eloquent voice of defiance in the face of Nazi tyranny, and it`s that voice that animates this six-volume history. Remarkable both for its sweep and for its sense of personal involvement, it begins with The Gathering Storm; moves on to Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, and Closing the Ring; and concludes with Triumph and Tragedy. A History of the English Speaking Peoples Volume I Based on the research of modern historians as well as a wealth of primary source material, Churchill’s popular and readable A History of the English-Speaking Peoples was respected by scholars as well as the public in its day - a testament both to its integrity as a work of historical scholarship and its accessibility to laypeople. Churchill used primary sources to masterful effect, quoting directly from a range of documents, from Caesar’s invasions of Britain to the beginning of the First World War, to provide valuable insights into those figures who played a leading role in British history. In The Birth of Britain, the first of the four-volume series, Churchill guides the reader through the establishment of the constitutional monarchy, the parliamentary system, and the people who played lead roles in creating democracy in England. Table of Contents: Front matter Acknowledgments pp. v–vi Preface pp. vii–xvii Book I The Island Race Chapter I. Britannia pp. 3–14 Chapter II. Subjugation pp. 15–27 Chapter III. The Roman Province pp. 28–36 Chapter IV. The Lost Island pp. 37–54 Chapter V. England pp. 55–68 Chapter VI. The Vikings pp. 69–81 Chapter VII. Alfred the Great pp. 82–101 Chapter VIII. The Saxon Dusk pp. 102–118 Book II The Making of the Nation Chapter I. The Norman Invasion pp. 121–130 Chapter II. William the Conqueror pp. 131–140 Chapter III. Growth Amid Turmoil pp. 141–156 Chapter IV. Henry Plantagenet pp. 157–169 Chapter V. The English Common Law pp. 170–177 Chapter VI. Cœur De Lion pp. 178–189 Chapter VII. Magna Carta pp. 190–202 Chapter VIII. On the Anvil pp. 203–214 Chapter IX. The Mother of Parliaments pp. 215–223 Chapter X. King Edward I pp. 224–243 Chapter XI. Bannockburn pp. 244–251 Chapter VII. Scotland and Ireland pp. 252–261 Chapter XIII. The Long-Bow pp. 262–277 Chapter XIV. The Black Death pp. 278–286 Book III The End of the Feudal Age Chapter I. King Richard II and the Social Revolt pp. 289–307 Chapter II. The Usurpation of Henry Bolingbroke pp. 308–314 Chapter III. The Empire of Henry V pp. 315–324 Chapter IV. Joan of Arc pp. 325–333 Chapter V. York and Lancaster pp. 334–346 Chapter VI. The Wars of the Roses pp. 347–360 Chapter VII. The Adventures of Edward IV pp. 361–377 Chapter VIII. Richard III pp. 378–396 Index pp. 397–416 ________________________________________________ The Second World War Volume II Their Finest Hour Winston Churchill`s monumental The Second World War, is a six volume account of the struggle between the Allied Powers in Europe against Germany and the Axis. Told by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this book is also the story of one nation`s heroic role in the fight against tyranny. Having learned a lesson at Munich they would never forget, the British refused to make peace with Hitler, defying him even after France had fallen and it seemed as though the Nazis were unstoppable. In Their Finest Hour, Churchill describes the invasion of France and a growing sense of dismay in Britain. Should Britain meet France`s desperate pleas for reinforcements or husband their resources in preparation for the inevitable German assault? In the book`s second half, entitled simply `Alone,` Churchill discusses Great Britain`s position as the last stronghold against German conquest: the battle for control of the skies over Britain, diplomatic efforts to draw the United States into the war, and the spreading global conflict. Acknowledgments pp. v–vi Preface pp. vii–viii Part Book IV. Renaissance and Reformation Chapter I. The Round World pp. 3–12 Chapter II. The Tudor Dynasty pp. 13–21 Chapter III. King Henry VIII pp. 22–30 Chapter IV. Cardinal Wolsey pp. 31–42 Chapter V. The Break with Rome pp. 43–56 Chapter VI. The End of the Monasteries pp. 57–68 Chapter VII. The Protestant Struggle pp. 69–81 Chapter VIII. Good Queen Bess pp. 82–95 Chapter IX. The Spanish Armada pp. 96–105 Chapter X. Gloriana pp. 106–116 Part Book V. The Civil War Chapter I. The United Crowns pp. 119–131 Chapter II. The Mayflower pp. 132–142 Chapter III. Charles I and Buckingham pp. 143–152 Chapter IV. The Personal Rule pp. 153–168 Chapter V. The Revolt of Parliament pp. 169–184 Chapter VI. The Great Rebellion pp. 185–198 Chapter VII. Marston Moor and Naseby pp. 199–207 Chapter VIII. The Axe Falls pp. 208–224 Part Book VI. The Restoration Chapter I. The English Republic pp. 227–238 Chapter II. The Lord Protector pp. 239–252 Chapter III. The Restoration pp. 253–266 Chapter IV. The Merry Monarch pp. 267–282 Chapter V. The Popish Plot pp. 283–291 Chapter VI. Whig and Tory pp. 292–303 Chapter VII. The Catholic King pp. 304–313 Chapter VIII. The Revolution of 1688 pp. 314–326 Index pp. 327–345 ______________________________ The Second World War Volume III The Grand Alliance Winston Churchill`s monumental The Second World War, is a six volume account of the struggle between the Allied Powers in Europe against Germany and the Axis. Told by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this book is also the story of one nation`s heroic role in the fight against tyranny. Having learned a lesson at Munich they would never forget, the British refused to make peace with Hitler, defying him even after France had fallen and it seemed as though the Nazis were unstoppable. The Grand Alliance describes the end of an extraordinary period in British military history in which Britain stood alone against Germany. Two crucial events brought an end of Britain`s isolation. First is Hitler`s decision to attack the Soviet Union, opening up a battle front in the East and forcing Stalin to look to the British for support. The second event is the bombing of Pearl Harbor. U.S. support had long been crucial to the British war effort, and Churchill documents his efforts to draw the Americans to aid, including correspondence with President Roosevelt. Moral of the Work pp. v–vi Acknowledgements pp. vii–viii Introduction pp. ix–xii Preface pp. xiii–xiv The Grand Alliance pp. xv–xviii Book I Germany Drives East Chapter I. The Desert and the Balkans pp. 3–19 Chapter II. The Widening War pp. 20–33 Chapter III. Blitz and Anti-Blitz pp. 34–49 Chapter IV. The Mediterranean War Chapter IV. The Mediterranean War pp. 50–69 Chapter V. Conquest of the Italian Empire pp. 70–82 Chapter VI. Decision to Aid Greece pp. 83–97 Chapter VII. The Battle of the Atlantic 1941 : The Western Approaches pp. 98–117 Chapter VIII. The Battle of the Atlantic 1941 : American Intervention pp. 118–137 Chapter IX. Yugoslavia pp. 138–155 Chapter X. The Japanese Envoy pp. 156–172 Chapter XI. The Desert Flank. Rommel. Tobruk pp. 173–192 Chapter XII. The Greek Campaign pp. 193–210 Chapter XIII. Tripoli and “Tiger” pp. 211–223 Chapter XIV. The Revolt in Iraq pp. 224–237 Chapter XV. Crete : The Advent pp. 238–251 Chapter XVI. Crete : The Battle pp. 252–269 Chapter XVII. The Fate of the “Bismarck” pp. 270–286 Chapter XVIII. Syria pp. 287–297 Chapter XIX. General Wavell’s Final Effort : “Battleaxe” pp. 298–314 Chapter XX. The Soviet Nemesis pp. 315–334 Book II War Comes To America Chapter XXI. Our Soviet Ally pp. 337–352 Chapter XXII. An African Pause. Defence of Tobruk pp. 353–372 Chapter XXIII. My Meeting With Roosevelt pp. 373–384 Chapter XXIV. The Atlantic Charter pp. 385–400 Chapter XXV. Aid to Russia pp. 401–422 Chapter XXVI. Persia and the Middle East : Summer and Autumn 1941 pp. 423–444 Chapter XXVII. The Mounting Strength of Britain : Autumn 1941 pp. 445–464 Chapter XXVIII. Closer Contacts with Russia : Autumn and Winter 1941 pp. 465–477 Chapter XXIX. The Path Ahead pp. 478–493 Chapter XXX. Operation “Crusader” Ashore, Aloft, and Afloat pp. 494–513 Chapter XXXI. Japan pp. 514–536 Chapter XXXII. Pearl Harbour! pp. 537–554 Chapter XXXIII. A Voyage Amid World War pp. 555–571 Chapter XXXIV. Proposed Plan and Sequence of the War pp. 572–586 Chapter XXXV. Washington and Ottawa pp. 587–603 Chapter XXXVI. Anglo-American Accords pp. 604–618 Chapter XXXVII. Return to Storm pp. 619–630 Appendices pp. 631–786 Index pp. 787–818 ____________________________________________ The Second World War Volume IV The Hinge of Fate Winston Churchill`s monumental The Second World War, is a six volume account of the struggle between the Allied Powers in Europe against Germany and the Axis. Told by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this book is also the story of one nation`s heroic role in the fight against tyranny. Having learned a lesson at Munich they would never forget, the British refused to make peace with Hitler, defying him even after France had fallen and it seemed as though the Nazis were unstoppable. The Hinge of Fate is the dramatic account of the Allies` changing fortunes. In the first half of the book, Churchill describes the fearful period in which the Germans threaten to overwhelm the Red Army, Rommel dominates the war in the desert, and Singapore falls to the Japanese. In the span of just a few months, the Allies begin to turn the tide, achieving decisive victories at Midway and Guadalcanal, and repulsing the Germans at Stalingrad. As confidence builds, the Allies begin to gain ground against the Axis powers. Moral of the Work pp. v–vi Acknowledgements pp. vii–viii Introduction pp. ix–xii Preface pp. xiii–xiv Theme of the Volume pp. xv–xviii Book I The Onslaught of Japan Chapter I. Australasian Anxieties pp. 3–17 Chapter II. The Setback in the Desert pp. 18–31 Chapter III. Penalties in Malaya pp. 32–52 Chapter IV. A Vote of Confidence pp. 53–64 Chapter V. Cabinet Changes pp. 65–80 Chapter VI. The Fall of Singapore pp. 81–94 Chapter VII. The U-Boat Paradise pp. 95–117 Chapter VIII. The Loss of the Dutch East Indies pp. 118–133 Chapter IX. The Invasion of Burma pp. 134–151 Chapter X. Ceylon and the Bay of Bengal pp. 152–166 Chapter XI. The Shipping Stranglehold pp. 167–180 Chapter XII. India : The Cripps Mission pp. 181–196 Chapter XIII. Madagascar pp. 197–212 Chapter XIV. American Naval Victories : The Coral Sea And Midway Island pp. 213–227 Chapter XV. The Arctic Convoys 1942 pp. 228–247 Chapter XVI. The Offensive in the Æther pp. 248–259 Chapter XVII. Malta and the Desert pp. 260–279 Chapter XVIII. “Second Front Now!” April 1942 pp. 280–291 Chapter XIX. The Molotov Visit pp. 292–308 Chapter XX. Strategic Natural Selection pp. 309–318 Chapter XXI. Rommel Attacks pp. 319–335 Chapter XXII. My Second Visit to Washington pp. 336–350 Chapter XXIII. The Vote of Censure pp. 351–368 Book-II Africa Redeemed Chapter XXIV. The Eighth Army at Bay pp. 371–389 Chapter XXV. Decision for “Torch” pp. 390–407 Chapter XXVI. My Journey to Cairo. Changes in Command pp. 408–424 Chapter XXVII. Moscow : The First Meeting pp. 425–435 Chapter XXVIII. Moscow : A Relationship Established pp. 436–451 Chapter XXIX. Return to Cairo pp. 452–470 Chapter XXX. The Final Shaping of “Torch” pp. 471–492 Chapter XXXI. Suspense and Strain pp. 493–504 Chapter XXXII. Soviet “Thank You” pp. 505–525 Chapter XXXIII. The Battle of Alamein pp. 526–541 Chapter XXXIV. The Torch is Lit pp. 542–564 Chapter XXXV. The Darlan Episode pp. 565–580 Chapter XXXVI. Problems of Victory pp. 581–591 Chapter XXXVII. Our Need to Meet pp. 592–603 Chapter XXXVIII. The Casablanca Conference pp. 604–62 Chapter XXXIX. Adana and Tripoli pp. 623–642 Chapter XL. Home to Trouble pp. 643–662 Chapter XLI. Russia and the Western Allies pp. 663–681 Chapter XLII. Victory in Tunis pp. 682–698 Chapter XLIII. My Third Visit to Washington pp. 699–714 Chapter XLIV. Problems of War and Peace pp. 715–725 Chapter XLV. Italy : The Goal pp. 726–744 Back matter Appendices pp. 745–874 Index pp. 875–919 ________________________________________________________ The Second World War Volume V Moral of the Work pp. v–vi Acknowledgements pp. vii–viii Introduction pp. ix–xii Preface pp. xiii–xiv Theme of the Volume pp. xv–xvi Closing the Ring pp. xvii–xviii Book I Italy Won Chapter I. The Command of the Seas : Guadalcanal and New Guinea pp. 3–22 Chapter II. The Conquest of Sicily : July and August 1943 pp. 23–39 Chapter III. The Fall of Mussolini pp. 40–60 Chapter IV. Westward Ho! : Synthetic Harbours pp. 61–71 Chapter V. The Quebec Conference : “Quadrant” pp. 72–87 Chapter VI. Italy : The Armistice pp. 88–104 Chapter VII. The Invasion of Italy : At the White House Again pp. 105–123 Chapter VIII. The Battle of Salerno : A Homeward Voyage pp. 124–137 Chapter IX. A Spell at Home pp. 138–152 Chapter X. Tensions with General De Gaulle pp. 153–165 Chapter XI. The Broken Axis : Autumn 1943 pp. 166–179 Chapter XII. Island Prizes Lost pp. 180–200 Chapter XIII. Hitler’s “Secret Weapon” pp. 201–213 Chapter XIV. Deadlock on the Third Front pp. 214–227 Chapter XV. Arctic Convoys Again pp. 228–246 Chapter XVI. Foreign Secretaries’ Conference in Moscow pp. 247–266 Chapter XVII. Advent of the Triple Meeting the High Commands pp. 267–284 Book II Teheran To Rome Chapter XVIII. Cairo pp. 287–301 Chapter XIX. Teheran : The Opening pp. 302–316 Chapter XX. Conversations and Conferences pp. 317–330 Chapter XXI. Teheran : The Crux pp. 331–343 Chapter XXII. Teheran : Conclusions pp. 344–360 Chapter XXIII. Cairo Again. The High Command pp. 361–371 Chapter XXIV. In Carthage Ruins : Anzio pp. 372–387 Chapter XXV. At Marrakesh : Convalescence pp. 388–407 Chapter XXVI. Marshal Tito and Yugoslavia pp. 408–423 Chapter XXVII. The Anzio Stroke pp. 424–437 Chapter XXVIII. Italy : Cassino pp. 438–455 Chapter XXIX. The Mounting Air Offensive pp. 456–469 Chapter XXX. The Greek Torment pp. 470–488 Chapter XXXI. Burma And Beyond pp. 489–503 Chapter XXXII. Strategy Against Japan pp. 504–513 Chapter XXXIII. Preparations for “Overlord” pp. 514–527 Chapter XXXIV. Rome : May 11–June 9 pp. 528–541 Chapter XXXV. On The Eve pp. 542–558 Appendix B. List of Code-Names pp. 562–563 Appendix C. Prime Minister’s Personal Minutes and Telegrams : June 1943–May 1944 pp. 564–630 Appendix D. Monthly Totals of Shipping Losses, British, Allied, and Neutral by Enemy Action p. 631 Appendix E. Summary Of Order Of Battle, German And Italian Divisions, On September 8, 1943 pp. 632–634 Appendix F. The Release of the Mosleys Constitutional Issues pp. 635–637 Appendix G. Ministerial Appointments, June 1943–May 1944 pp. 638–640 Index pp. 641–673 ____________________________________ The Second World War Volume VI Triumph and Tragedy Moral of the Work pp. v–vi Acknowledgements pp. vii–viii Introduction pp. ix–xii Preface pp. xiii–xiv Theme of the Volume pp. xv–xvi Book I The Tide Of Victory Chapter I. D Day pp. 3–14 Chapter II. Normandy To Paris pp. 15–33 Chapter III. The Pilotless Bombardment pp. 34–49 Chapter IV. Attack on the South of France? pp. 50–62 Chapter V. Balkan Convulsions the Russian Victories pp. 63–74 Chapter VI. Italy and the Riviera Landing pp. 75–91 Chapter VII. Rome The Greek Problem pp. 92–103 Chapter VIII. Alexander’s Summer Offensive pp. 104–112 Chapter IX. The Martyrdom of Warsaw pp. 113–128 Chapter X. The Second Quebec Conference pp. 129–142 Chapter XI. Advance in Burma pp. 143–152 Chapter XII. The Battle of Leyte Gulf pp. 153–164 Chapter XIII. The Liberation of Western Europe pp. 165–179 Chapter XIV. Prelude to A Moscow Visit pp. 180–196 Chapter XV. October in Moscow pp. 197–212 Chapter XVI. Paris pp. 213–228 Chapter XVII. Counter-Stroke in the Ardennes pp. 229–246 Chapter XVIII. British Intervention in Greece pp. 247–266 Chapter XIX. Christmas at Athens pp. 267–284 Book II The Iron Curtain Chapter XX. Preparations for a New Conference pp. 287–301 Chapter XXI. Yalta : Plans for World Peace pp. 302–318 Chapter XXII. Russia and Poland : The Soviet Promise pp. 319–339 Chapter XXIII. Yalta Finale pp. 340–352 Chapter XXIV. Crossing the Rhine pp. 353–366 Chapter XXV. The Polish Dispute pp. 367–385 Chapter XXVI. Soviet Suspicions pp. 386–398 Chapter XXVII. Western Strategic Divergences pp. 399–411 Chapter XXVIII. The Climax : Roosevelt’s Death pp. 412–423 Chapter XXIX. Growing Friction with Russia pp. 424–439 Chapter XXX. The Final Advance pp. 440–453 Chapter XXXI. Alexander’s Victory in Italy pp. 454–462 Chapter XXXII. The German Surrender pp. 463–479 Chapter XXXIII. An Uneasy Interlude pp. 480–494 Chapter XXXIV. The Chasm Opens pp. 495–507 Chapter XXXV. The End of the Coalition pp. 508–519 Chapter XXXVI. A Fateful Decision pp. 520–531 Chapter XXXVII. The Defeat of Japan pp. 532–544 Chapter XXXVIII. Potsdam : The Atomic Bomb pp. 545–559 Chapter XXXIX. Potsdam : The Polish Frontiers pp. 560–577 Chapter XL. The end of My Account pp. 578–584 Back matter Appendices Appendix A. Appendix A p. 587 Appendix B. List of Code-Names p. 588 Appendix C. Prime Minister’s Directives, Personal Minutes, and Telegrams June 1944–July 1945 pp. 589–655 Appendix D. The Attack on the South of France pp. 656–664 Appendix E. Monthly Totals of Shipping Losses, British, Allied, and Neutral, by Enemy Action p. 665 Appendix F. Prime Minister’s Victory Broadcast, May 13, 1945 pp. 666–673 Appendix G. The Battle of the Atlantic Merchant Ships Sunk by U-Boat in the Atlantic p. 674 Appendix H. Ministerial Appointments, June 1944–May 1945 pp. 675–678 Index pp. 679–716 Nonfiction, History, WWII, Vinston Leonard Spenser Čerčil