The Second World War Winston Churchill HB w DJ 1948-1953 Set Of 6
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The Second World War Winston Churchill HB w DJ 1948-1953 Set Of 6. These books are the history of the period from the end of theFirst World War to July 1945, written byWinston Churchill. Churchill labelled the "moral of the work" as follows: "In War: Resolution, In Defeat: Defiance, In Victory: Magnanimity, In Peace: Goodwill". Offered here is a vintage set of hardback books with original dust jackets: The Second World War by Houghton Mifflin Company *Their Finest Hour Copyright 1949 Houghton Mifflin Company, Riverside Press Cambridge Massachusetts USA *The Grand Alliance 1950 Hougthon Mifflin Houghton Riverside Press Cambridge Massachusetts USA *The Gathering Storm Copyright 1948 Houghton Mifflin Company, Riverside Press Cambridge Massachusetts USA *Closing the Ring Copyright 1951Houghton Mifflin Company, Riverside Press Cambridge Massachusetts USA *The Hinge of Fate copyright Houghton Mifflin Company, Riverside Press Cambridge Massachusetts USA These books are the history of the period from the end of the First World War to July 1945, written by Winston Churchill . Churchill labelled the "moral of the work" as follows: "In War: Resolution, In Defeat: Defiance, In Victory: Magnanimity, In Peace: Goodwill".[ 2] These had been the words which he had suggested for the First World War memorial for a French municipality. His suggestion had not been accepted on that occasion.[ 3] Churchill compiled the book, with a team of assistants, using both his own notes and privileged access to official documents while still serving as Leader of the Opposition; the text was vetted by the Cabinet Secretary. Churchill was largely fair in his treatment, but wrote the history from his personal point of view. He was unable to reveal all the facts, as some, such as the use of Ultra electronic intelligence, had to remain secret. From a historical point of view the book is therefore an incomplete memoir by a leading participant in the direction of the war.
