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'An excellent guide at cutting through the mythology.' -- Guardian on Winston's Folly

'This is a wonderfully readable guide to the history of World War II. Christopher Catherwood leads us through complex events with remarkable sure footedness.' -- Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling novellist

'Erudite, incisive and well-balanced, this is a signal achievement. It strikes an informative, educational tone that both newcomers and veterans will find embracing.' -- Ashley Jackson – Professor of Military History, King’s College London 'Recommended. This book provides the why, when, and how of the conflict, and explains how people’s lives today have been shaped by the most convulsive event in history.' -- Hugh Bicheno – historian and bestselling author of <i>Razor’s Edge</i> 'This is a wonderfully readable guide to the history of World War II. Christopher Catherwood leads us through complex events with remarkable sure footedness.' -- Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling novellist

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Christopher Catherwood is a writer and historian based in Cambridge. He has taught at the University of Cambridge and the University of Richmond, Virginia. An expert on Winston Churchill, his previous books include the bestseller Winston’s Folly.

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