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Closing the Ring

The Second World War
By Winston Churchill
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Closing the Ring by Winston Churchill is the fifth volume in his series recounting World War II. It details the events from June 1943 to the beginning of the Allied invasion of France in 1944. The book covers strategic decisions, military operations across Europe and the Pacific, and pivotal moments leading to the turning of the war in favour of the Allies.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by World War II and appreciate in-depth perspectives from one of the era's key figures. With detailed insights into significant events and strategies, it offers a unique look at the complexities of military decisions and leadership during a pivotal time in history.

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Closing the Ring

Winston Churchill's six-volume history of the cataclysm that swept the world remains the definitive history of the Second World War.

In his introduction, John Keegan discusses Churchill's historical methods and the extraordinary achievement of The Second World War. This volume also includes appendices, an index, maps and diagrams.

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Winston Churchill's six-volume history of the cataclysm that swept the world remains the definitive history of the Second World War. Lucid, dramatic, remarkable both for its breadth and sweep and for its sense of personal involvement, it is universally acknowledged as a magnificent reconstruction and is an enduring, compelling work that led to his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Closing the Ring chronicles the period between June 1943 and July 1944 as the Allies consolidated their gains towards a drive to victory: the fall of Mussolini, Hitler's 'secret weapon', the mounting air offensive on Germany, strategies to defeat Japan and the plans for D-Day.

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Closing the Ring by Winston Churchill is generally praised for its insightful and detailed account of World War II. Readers appreciate Churchill's first-hand perspective, noting the blend of personal strength and strategic analysis. Some critics mention the dense writing style, but many consider it an essential volume for those interested in history and military strategy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141441764

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Edition: 5th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 704

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European History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Winston Churchill

About the Author

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955. A prolific writer, whose works include The Second World War and A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953.

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