Overview
Ever wondered what it truly felt like to be in the heart of the Battle of Britain? John Willis presents an absorbing account of World War II's Battle of Britain, casting a spotlight on the brave pilots, diligent intelligence officers, and everyday heroes involved. The book is a testament to human resilience, as it uncovers the personal struggles, victories, and emotions of those at the forefront of this historical event. Can the pilots overcome their personal struggles and the physical injuries inflicted by the war? Will the intelligence officers be able to outsmart the enemy and protect their homeland? The future of Britain hangs in the balance, with the consequences of success meaning freedom and failure leading to a life under the Nazi regime. Reading the book is an emotional rollercoaster, with moments of intense fear, heart-wrenching sadness, and triumphant joy. John Willis is an acclaimed British television executive, award-winning documentary maker, and respected chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Full Product Details
Author: John Willis
Publisher: Mensch Publishing
Imprint: Mensch Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.345kg
ISBN: 9781912914647
ISBN 10: 1912914646
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'This thoughtful book takes us behind the Boy's Own mythology to capture the sobering reality of that battle...John Willis does not pull his punches.'-Daily Mail, Book of the Week 'Of all the countless books written about the Battle of Britain, in my opinion, as a lifetime student of all those dramatic days, this is one of the very best...superbly written and excellently researched by a talented professional'-Dilip Sarkar MBE, historian and author. 'Emotive Book by John Willis'-Sunday Express
Author Information
John Willis is one of Britain's best known television executives. He is former director of programmes at Channel 4 and director of factual and learning at the BBC. He was vice president for national programs at WGBH Boston. In 2012 he was elected chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). He was educated at Eltham College and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge where he read History. He started his career as a documentary maker and won a string of awards for his films including Johnny Go Home; Alice: A Fight for Life, Rampton: The Secret Hospital; and First Tuesday: Return to Nagasaki. He was Chief Executive of Mentorn Media - producers of Question Time for the BBC - and he now chairs the board of governors at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He divides his time between London and Norfolk.
