The Second World War: Volume V - Closing the Ring

This volume chronicles the pivotal events from June 1943 to June 1944, a period marked by the Allies' strategic efforts to encircle and isolate Nazi Germany. It details the military and political manoeuvres that led to the liberation of Rome and the preparations for the Normandy invasion. The narrative provides insights into the high-level conferences and decisions that shaped the course of the war, highlighting the collaboration and tensions among the Allied leaders. Churchill's account offers a detailed examination of the strategies employed to weaken the Axis powers and the challenges faced in executing these plans.

Published 1952

Binding of book is loose. Some foxing, stains, and scratches on front cover. Some foxing and stains on back cover. Some foxing and severe fading on spine, with gilt present but heavily tarnished. Moderate tanning and some foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Slight foxing on endpapers. Slight foxing on some pages, clean of annotations across pages. Moderate tanning around margins of pages. Missing dust jacket.

Condition: Well Read