James Holland

Burma '44, by acclaimed historian James Holland, unveils the gripping and untold story of one of World War II's most extraordinary and highly consequential battles. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Burmese jungles, this captivating account delves into the intricate events that transpired in February 1944. A seemingly disparate group of base troops, including clerks, drivers, doctors, muleteers, and...

The most pivotal, brutal, and shattering campaign the Allies faced in World War II by bestselling historian James Holland. Holland knows his stuff when it comes to military matters - Daily Mail James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians - Sebastian Faulks With the invasion of France the following year taking shape, and hot on...

The sky above war-torn Europe was ablaze during the third week of February 1944, as the combined Allied air forces launched an unprecedented round-the-clock bomber offensive against Germany. Big Week by bestselling author James Holland delves into this pivotal moment in World War II history with unmatched depth and intensity. This battle sought to cripple the main factories and production...

Normandy '44 by James Holland is a masterful and meticulously researched account of one of the most significant and intense periods in World War II. This work dives deep into the days leading up to the D-Day landings and the 76 days of fierce fighting that followed, which have shaped the course of modern history. Readers are immersed in the...

Through compelling eye-witness testimony and renowned historian James Holland's expert analysis, Brothers in Arms brings to vivid life the final bloody scramble across Europe from the powerful perspective of one of the greatest tank regiments - the Sherwood Rangers. It took a certain type of courage to serve in a tank in World War Two. Encased in steel, surrounded by...

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, bestselling historians James Holland and Al Murray tell the unflinching story of the eight surrenders that brought victory to the Allies and ended the Second World War. Victory '45 tells the story of the extraordinary summer when the greatest conflagration the world had ever known finally came to an end after eight surrenders...

From the bestselling author of Normandy ‘44, Sicily '43 by James Holland delves into the critical campaign that set the stage for the D-Day invasion. This meticulously researched account brings to light one of the most monumental and lesser-told stories of World War II, infused with unpublished materials and the author's expert analysis. The narrative begins with the largest seaborne...

The astonishing story of one of the most brutal and hard-fought battles of the Second World War in Italy, told by one of the most reader-acclaimed and insightful historians in the UK. 'It should become a standard work on this campaign' — Telegraph 'James Holland is now our foremost authority on the Italian campaign' — John C. McManus 'A heart-pounding...

Alvesdon is a heartland World War II family drama centring around the Castell family from acclaimed WWII historian James Holland. A Times 2024 Best Summer Read The village of Alvesdon has been home to the Castells for generations. But the year is 1939, and the peace and tranquillity there is about to be shattered once more by the storm clouds...

The Second World War is brought to life with captivating colour and detail, in this illustrated history from renowned historian James Holland and award-winning artist Keith Burns. From the internationally acclaimed historian James Holland comes an enthralling and illuminating account of the key battles and crucial turning points of the Second World War, brought vividly to life with over 280...

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, bestselling historians James Holland and Al Murray tell the unflinching story of the eight surrenders that brought victory to the Allies and ended the Second World War. Victory '45 tells the story of the extraordinary summer when the greatest conflagration the world had ever known finally came to an end after eight surrenders...

In March and April 1942, more explosives were dropped on this tiny Mediterranean island—smaller than the Isle of Wight—than on the whole of Britain during the first year of the Blitz. Malta had become one of the most strategically important places in the world. From there, the Allies could attack Axis supply lines to North Africa; without it, Rommel would...

The astonishing story of one of the most brutal and hard-fought battles of the Second World War in Italy, told by one of the most acclaimed and insightful historians in the UK. 'It should become a standard work on this campaign' - Telegraph 'James Holland is now our foremost authority on the Italian campaign' - John C. McManus 'A heart-pounding...

The first part of an astonishing and revelatory new history of the Second World War from one of the UK's most exciting and expert young historians. From the top ten bestselling author of Normandy 44 and Sicily 43 The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and violent sequence of events in recent times. But for the past seven decades,...

In Italy’s Sorrow, James Holland brings to life the harrowing and overlooked experiences of Italy during the final years of World War II. The book vividly portrays the desperate and brutal struggle that engulfed the Italian peninsula from 1944 to 1945, transforming a land renowned for its beauty into a theatre of violence and destruction. Holland’s meticulous research shines through,...

Bestselling historians James Holland and Al Murray tell the unflinching story of the eight surrenders that brought victory to the Allies and ended the Second World War. Victory '45 tells the story of the extraordinary summer when the greatest conflagration the world had ever known finally came to an end after eight surrenders that heralded the Allied victory. 'A gripping,...

A penetrating examination of the consequences of the Second World War which draws uncomfortable parallels with the world in which we live today. A gripping, behind-the-curtain story of the men and women who rebuilt the world after the carnage of World War II—and, in the process, engineered an age of unprecedented peace and prosperity. A must-read for anyone trying to...

Alvesdon is a heartland World War II family drama centring around the Castell family, brought to life by acclaimed WW2 historian James Holland. A sweeping family drama set during World War II from the acclaimed historian and Sunday Times bestselling author. A TIMES BEST SUMMER READ 2024 'A beautiful, evocative novel that captures the fear and mood of the early...

The Battle of Britain by James Holland offers an in-depth and meticulously researched account of one of World War II’s most critical campaigns. This comprehensive history captures the intense struggle between the beleaguered British forces and the seemingly unbeatable Nazi war machine during the summer of 1940. When Hitler’s Blitzkrieg swept through Europe with unparalleled speed and force, the future...

This is World War 2 in microcosm told through the brutal story of the most pivotal campaign the Allies were to fight by one of the UK's most acclaimed and bestselling historians. 'Richly impressive, hard to surpass' William Boyd 'A notable account of an epic human experience' Max Hastings 'James Holland brings every inch of this battle vividly to life'...

Dam Busters by James Holland masterfully recounts one of the most daring and audacious operations of the Second World War. The night of 16th May 1943 saw nineteen specially adapted Lancaster bombers ascend into the skies from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire. Each aircraft carried a massive 9,000lb cylindrical bomb, ingeniously designed to bounce across water and destroy three critical dams...