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Britain's War
- Volume 2, A New World, 1942-1947
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Length: 49 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
Part two of Daniel Todman's epic history of the Second World War opens with one of the greatest disasters in British military history - the fall of Singapore in February 1942. Unlike the aftermath of Dunkirk, there was no redeeming narrative available here - Britain had been defeated by a far smaller Japanese force in her grandly proclaimed, invincible Asian 'fortress'.
The unique skill of Daniel Todman's history lies in its never losing sight of the interconnectedness of the British experience. The agony of Singapore, for example, is seen through the eyes of its inhabitants, of its defenders, of Churchill's cabinet, and of ordinary people at home. Each stage of the war, from the nadir of early 1942 to the great series of victories in 1944-5, and on to Indian independence, is described both as it was understood at the time and in the light of the very latest historical research.
Britain's War is a triumph of narrative, empathy and research, as gripping in its handling of individual witnesses to the war - those doomed to struggle with bombing, rationing, exhausting work and above all the absence of millions of family members - as of the gigantic military, social, technological and economic forces that swept the conflict along. It is the definitive account of a drama which reshaped our country.
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- MR D S BERRY
- 04-12-21
Exhaustive
Probably the most ambitious coverage of UK in WE2. Good rffort at objectivity and covering the war from all aspects. Learned a good deal of behind the scenes not normally covered. But very long, despite skipping much detail.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-02-23
Not so much a good listen as a journey
Ever since school I have always been very keen on early 20th century history with particular emphasis on the years leading up to and directly after the war and how it made us the country we are today.
This is far and away the best account and the most comprehensive account of that period I have ever read / listened to. You are left in no doubt as to the reasons why things happened and the way that they did, which makes the story engaging and satisfying.
The narrator's style is excellent although his 'Churchill' is a bit hit and miss in the second part. I would recommend it to anybody and thank the author.
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- Dr Rob Mannion
- 25-03-24
totally Absorbing Listening…I learned A Great Deal
I liked the progressive nature of this journey throughout history …the narrator was well chosen and he unravelled the progress of the Second World War and I learned much that I hadn’t heard beforehand…especially the aftermath of the terrible conflict and the disastrous withdrawal from the Indian Sub-Continent by the British Government and the continuing problems within that vast area. I wish all histories were presented in such an understandable and interesting format. Rob Mannion.
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- MR G SMITH
- 19-06-23
Changing of Empire Britain 0-USA 1 - EEC 6
Fantastic insight how Britain lost out in WW2 by stealth and how the vanquished won the piece by the USA ensuring GB would never have the influence it was had . That doctrine still applies in 2023 . Refer to Joe Biden .
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- David Bright
- 09-08-23
Very informative but annoying attempts ‘ Voice impersonation’s’!
Not a light read but very informative, most aggravating and annoying aspect was terrible and feeble attempts at voice impersonation! The whole series would have been excellent if it had just been narrated in ‘Normal’ speech!
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- bikerboy1987
- 30-01-22
Great
Great insight in the war other than just the fighting. So much new information on what the people went through,what the government was trying to do with keeping food on plates and waging a war. Nice to hear about the US was so helpful with its allies and wasn't doing anything for it own gain!!! How the modern world was started we live in now
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- Don
- 06-08-22
The title says it all
No holds barred, the greatest, the most catastrophic and all points between. This (as is part one) history of Great Britain between 1936 and 1948 absorbs and immerses the listener so effectively that one feels as though one is a real time observer of events as they unfolded through those years. This is not a linear narrative. The consequences of juxtaposed events, their and their intertwined consequences are exceedingly well explained and explored. The narration is excellent and is a dramatic tour de force.
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- Mr. O. Walter
- 30-05-21
Intersting book; annoying narration
This book itself is interesting and adds details omitted from other narratives, but the narrator is quite annoying. He reads annoyingly slowly, carefully - and pointlessly - enunciating every single word individually.
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- Teeden
- 03-10-22
Detailed and thorough account
I doubt you could find a more detailed and interesting account of this period of history. Enjoyed it very much
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- Mr Andrew J Walley
- 06-04-20
Answers the question of why Churchill lost the peace
Excellent detailed examination of the social and political happenings alongside the more familiar war story . Very revealing and honest description of the true impact of WW2 on Britain and the subsequent collapse of our Empire
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