Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The Second World War: Closing The Ring
Winston Churchill
1951
How Nazi Germany was isolated and Assailed on All Sides.
The allies force their way north through Sicily and up the foot on Italy towards Rome. Mussolini is overthrown and exiled, Italy breaks from the axis to join the allies.
The mood is substantially changed in this book. Everyday is spent managing all the details and keeping all plans on track. The allies know they've won provided they can manage their alliance and avoid any major mistakes. Churchill no longer fears defeat, but is conscious of the possibility of stalemate, and slightly nervous of Russia's commitment to victory. He also begins, in this volume to focus more on post war plans, and ensuring the forces of good are united following the fall of Germany.
Winston Churchill
1951
How Nazi Germany was isolated and Assailed on All Sides.
The allies force their way north through Sicily and up the foot on Italy towards Rome. Mussolini is overthrown and exiled, Italy breaks from the axis to join the allies.
The mood is substantially changed in this book. Everyday is spent managing all the details and keeping all plans on track. The allies know they've won provided they can manage their alliance and avoid any major mistakes. Churchill no longer fears defeat, but is conscious of the possibility of stalemate, and slightly nervous of Russia's commitment to victory. He also begins, in this volume to focus more on post war plans, and ensuring the forces of good are united following the fall of Germany.
