Roger Moorhouse

First to Fight by Roger Moorhouse provides a compelling and definitive account of the German invasion of Poland that set off the chain of events leading to the Second World War. Moorhouse, a historian at the apex of his career, meticulously details this often-overlooked chapter of history, blending rigorous research with captivating prose. The book brings to light the harrowing...

An inspirational story of resistance and resilience, of the heroism of ordinary men against overwhelming odds. Between 1940 and 1943, a group of Polish diplomats in Switzerland engaged in a wholly remarkable—and until now, completely unknown—humanitarian operation. In concert with Jewish activists, they masterminded a systematic programme of forging passports and identity documents for Latin American countries, which were then...

A superb work of history – JAMES HOLLAND A thrilling account from a master of Second World War history – DAN SNOW A landmark history of the U-Boat war told through the experiences and recollections of the U-Boat crews themselves. Winston Churchill famously remarked that the threat of the German U-Boats was the only thing that had “really frightened” him...

Berlin at War by Roger Moorhouse offers an enthralling and comprehensive portrayal of the experiences of Berlin's citizens during the Second World War. Situated as the surreptitious nerve centre of Hitler's Germany, Berlin was the stage for grandiose ceremonies and the ambitious architectural visions of Albert Speer, who sought to transform it into a 'world metropolis.' However, this book examines...

This is the untold story of The Lados Group, a group of Polish diplomats and Jewish activists based in Switzerland during the Second World War who conceived an extraordinary operation to produce false identity documents and passports, often to Latin American countries. These were smuggled into occupied Europe and would end up saving the lives of an estimated eight to...