If the first volume was re-named in American English it would have been called, "I told you so, but y'all didn't listen." I like Churchill and history but I must admit I found the first volume a bit of a gloat at times. I'm onto the second volume very soon. Stay tuned. ( )

A fine first hand account of the second World War from the well-known insider Winston Churchill. No book can give a full account of this event but this is probably as complete an account as is available. I found the history and personal information interesting but the details of the battles and army divisions held little interest for me personally.

I have an old set of this series by Winston Churchill that I purchased from an antique dealer on trademe.co.nz. Very educational account of the events of the Second World War and the events that led up to the Second World War. A privilege to read the words of one of the greatest leaders of Great Britain and the 20th century.
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This volume covers the build up (from the end of World War One) to the appointment of Churchill as Prime Minister in Spring 1940. It is Churchill's perspective and is like reading a political science text; listening sounds a bit like listening to Charlie Brown's teacher . He claims it's his view of these events and sounds like it. A student of Brit politics or world history would enjoy it immensely. It's my first reading of a book by one of my favorite people in history; don't think I'll read another. ( )

Met groot retorisch vernuft geschreven. uiteraard bevoordeeld. Meer literatuur dan geschiedenis.