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fivetilnoon's review
4.0
A great consolidated view of the obstacles and turning points for Great Britain during the early years of World War II. The author covers the rise of the Churchill government, the fighting in France, Dunkirk (several chapters), The Battle of Britain, the Blitz, and aid from the US. The material on the Battle of Britain and the Blitz was my favorite -- it was concise and clearly laid out.
I thought the author understated American contributions to Britain's war economy in 1940. The US is portrayed as greedy and opportunistic for the cash-and-carry and lend-lease programs. But that's a minor gripe and didn't detract from enjoying the book.
I thought the author understated American contributions to Britain's war economy in 1940. The US is portrayed as greedy and opportunistic for the cash-and-carry and lend-lease programs. But that's a minor gripe and didn't detract from enjoying the book.
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