TITLE:
Churchill and the Battle of Britain / Nicola Barber.
Alternate Title:
Days of decision : Churchill and the Battle of Britain
By:
Publication Date:
2014
Publication Information:
Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library,
Physical Description:
64 p. : col. ill., maps.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 56-58, 61-62) and index.
Summary:
How did Winston Churchill inspire Britain and its Empire in the dark days of 1940, when defeat in World War II seemed imminent, and how did that lead to victory in the Battle of Britain? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a momentous event from World War II, showing how one of the world's most famous leaders chose to follow a particular course of action.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781432976415
