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The Second World War: Triumph and Tragedy

By: Sir Winston Churchill
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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 This volume of Churchill's history of World Ward Two recounts the dramatic months as the war drew to a close - the normandy landings, the liberation of western Europe, the bombing of hiroshima and Nagaski, and the surrender of Germany and Japan.

Please note: This book was originally published in 6 volumes:

  1. The Gathering Storm
  2. Their Finest Hour
  3. The Grand Alliance
  4. The Hinge of Fate
  5. Closing the Ring
  6. Triumph and Tragedy
    7.
Churchill then condensed these into four volumes, which have since been released as one, rather hefty, publication. Audible are publishing the unabridged recording of Churchill's condensed volume, broken up into four parts which are as follows:
  1. Milestone to Disaster
  2. Alone
  3. The Grand Alliance
  4. Triumph and Tragedy
    5.
©1990 The Estate of Winston Churchill (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Military Winston Churchill War Western Europe Imperialism Russia Soviet Union Imperial Japan Royalty Self-Determination Interwar Period

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This the first book I've listened to about the war or indeed any war. This the final book of four books which ive got through over the past few weeks and it has been absolutely enthralling. we think covid is a global disaster? WW2 was quite appalling and these accounts, read by Christian Rodska who sounded exactly like churchill, really brought it home to me the level of effort and sacrice by all concerned...quite shocking. i dont know much about Churchill but im interested in finding out more about him. It seems to me that the reason for his very existence was to lead Britain through those war years... he seemed to be one of the few who had a really good grasp of the realities of what was happening and its consequences. Incredible tragedy, Incredible account by Churchill.

An enthralling Account of WW2 by Churchill.

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I learnt so much about WW2 from this book and so much more detail about the role that Winston Churchill played in it. Christian Rodska narrates it also in a way that it feels close to how we remember Churchill from the famous recordings of his voice.

Amazing book and great narration

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enjoyed to inside struggles of the powers to be. superb audio telling. sounded like winston.

Honest and great

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I have been enthralled by listening to all four parts of this inspiring story of the Second World War of which this is the final book. Christian Rodska's fine narration has added to the experience. This last part high-lighted for me how history can be changed by individuals for good or ill. The duplicity of Stalin, once a cherished ally; the premature death of Roosevelt; the surprise result of the 1945 General Election ousting Churchill: all had ramifications that coloured the rest of the 20th century. By the end of these books I felt a great sadness over the huge waste of lives, but also inspired by the peoples' bravery and tenacity. We owe a great debt of gratitude to Churchill who worked tirelessly for five years against the odds. Not only was he a great leader, but also a great writer able to convey in such a riveting way the fears, triumphs and tragedies of war.

Awe-inspiring history

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There is plenty of detail that I was not familiar with. The back and forth with 'The President' who he admired and Stalin who he seems to have respected during the war but felt betrayed by afterward.
His dismay at not being re-elected in 45 comes through clearly.

A good read interesting details

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So rare to have someone so intimately involved in the decisions and actions of great and terrible world events write the history of those same events.

Every person with any interest in history read this

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Quite technical but hugely engaging. Very well read...you are fooled into thinking Churchill is talking to you personally.

You can't match the insights from the man himself.

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I have really enjoyed every one of the books in the series, fully recommended

Great series of books

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Detailed and long but a fantastic account. I only wish Boris had followed his hero’s vision for a united Europe with free passage of people, trade and capital. Churchill’s deep belief in internationalism has sadly been undermined by events in the 21st century, to the loss of us all. I wish more political leaders would actually read this book as they might see that a more balanced and pragmatic approach to life would be better for us all.

The authenticity of Churchill’s first hand account

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Winston Churchill is a great writer besides being a great Prime Minister. Really good to hear it form his point of view rather than from others writing about him or the war. You definitely realise this was a man ahead of his time, and one of the few to really get Hitler.

Worth the read

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