The Battle of Britain

Five Months That Changed History; May-October 1940

De: James Holland

Narrado por: Shaun Grindell

The Battle of Britain paints a stirring picture of an extraordinary summer when the fate of the world hung by a thread. Historian James Holland has now written the definitive account of those months based on extensive new research from around the world, including thousands of new interviews with people on both sides of the battle.

If Britain's defenses collapsed, Hitler would have dominated all of Europe. With France facing defeat and British forces pressed back to the Channel, there were few who believed Britain could survive; but, thanks to a sophisticated defensive system and the combined efforts of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, and the defiance of a new prime minister, Britain refused to give in.

From clashes between coastal convoys and Schnellboote in the Channel to astonishing last stands in Flanders, slaughter by U-boats in an icy Atlantic, and dramatic aerial battles over England, The Battle of Britain tells this epic World War II story in a fresh and compelling voice.

©2010 James Holland (P)2017 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"This massive volume is informative, enthralling, and moving - often all three at once.... Genuinely brilliant." ( Booklist)

Well written account by Holland

James Holland captures in well written detail how the hopes of a nation (and the free world) in 1940 rested on the RAF. Much will always be owed to these brave men.

Very good accounting

It was difficult at first to understand with the British accent, but I got used to it and it was fine.

Brilliant history masterfully delivered

This is a comprehensive history of the events leading up to and including the Battle of Britain.

Fantastic Read!

Great account of the Battle of Britain! I loved every second of the book! Great narration as well!

Informative

I'm glad it started where it did. It filled in a lot for me. The personal stories of appossing sides gives the true impressions of humanity and the motivations, though not very surprising. I give high recommendation for anyone wanting to know more about this period and the personalities concerned, e.g. Churchill, Dowding, Parks, Joe Kennedy, Georring, etc.

Compelling History

This book is a fantastic collection of individuals and their stories that were involved in the battle of Britain. Holland does a wonderful job of compiling the stories of so many into one great work. The narrator also does a great job, he is very clear and distinct in his pronunciations. This is a must read/listen for anybody that has an interest in WWII history.

Narrator needs work

I loved the script but the narrator besides not pronouncing the German properly, he punched words loud, soft and breathy alternating continuously and ending every word of every single sentence soft and breathy and therefore incomprehensible.

Story behind the story.

Good preparation for WWII historical films and movies. I watched Into the Storm and must admit listening to this first gave me added depth.

awesome

great book. the stories were interesting and personal. listened at work through the app.

Battle of Britain from a different perspective.

loved it. a few mispronounced names, places, etc but otherwise a great job. if you are looking for a day by day blow this isn't really the book, but if you are looking for a bigger picture this is it.