The War in the West: A New History : The Allies Fight Back 1941-43

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In the second volume of his acclaimed history of the Second World War, James Holland explores the pivotal turning points of 1941-1943, including Hitler's invasion of Russia, America's entry into the war, the devastating Thousand Bomber Raids over Germany, the North African campaigns, and the Battle of the Atlantic. Holland weaves personal stories from individuals on all sides into his narrative, drawing on interviews, letters, diaries, and reports. This approach allows readers to experience the war from the perspectives of civilians displaced by bombings, resistance fighters in Norway, sailors in Atlantic convoys, German pilots, and soldiers in Libya's deserts. He also examines the crucial 'machinery' of war, including manufacturing, farming, and supply lines that influenced the conflict's outcome. Covering battlefronts and the home front in Britain, America, and Germany, Holland presents a dramatic portrait of these years when the tide began to shift. By combining his research with newly accessible archival material, he reassesses long-held views and challenges conventional assumptions, offering a groundbreaking perspective on the war in the West and its impact on the modern world.