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The Second World War: Alone

By: Sir Winston Churchill
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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About this listen

"After the first forty days we were alone," writes Churchill. This edition is part two of Churchill's own abridgement of his original six-volume history of the Second World War.

Please note: This book was originally published in six volumes:

1. The Gathering Storm
2. Their Finest Hour
3. The Grand Alliance
4. The Hinge of Fate
5. Closing the Ring
6. Triumph and Tragedy

Churchill then condensed these into four volumes, which have since been released as one, rather hefty, publication. This is an unabridged recording of Churchill's condensed volume, broken up into four parts, as follows:

1. Milestone to Disaster
2. Alone
3. The Grand Alliance
4. Triumph and Tragedy

©2008 The Estate of Winston Churchill (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Winston Churchill Inspiring Scary Thought-Provoking War

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Critic reviews

"Succinct it most definitely isn't, but then if your legendary bulldog-breed leadership had won the war you'd probably take your time about it. It was originally published in six volumes (now you see why Norman Stone is the lick), but Churchill himself abridged it to four, each lasting around 10 hours. I meant to get Volume 1, but never mind - I'm riveted by events between March 1940 and July 1941, especially Hitler's detailed plans to invade Britain by laying a narrow corridor of mines under the Channel. Though without Christian Rodska's wonderful voice - dare one say it's better than Churchill's - I might just have dozed off during the statistical bits."( The Guardian)
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Winston has a use with words that captivates you. Great story full of whats ifs.

he has a way with words

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Yet another great listen and description of this chapter of WW2. The book gives a transparent overview of both the politics and military views of the day. Looking forward to Book 3.

Amazing insight

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I’ve really enjoyed this series so far. The books are extremely well written. There’s lots of detail, but it’s very accessible and entertaining at all times. The performance is also excellent. I would recommend this book for anyone with an interest in history. It’s a very comprehensive account and offers a unique perspective, being written by Winston Churchill himself.

Excellent

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Gripping history, as told by one of its most prominent figures, wonderfully narrated. 10/10

An absolute thrill

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The combination of Rodska’s masterly reading with Churchill’s majestic prose is utterly gripping. A truly distinguished addition to the Audible collection.

Magnificent

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