About the book
The Sunday Times bestselling, prize-winning history of the alliance that won the war and made the peace – from the author of the acclaimed Appeasing Hitler
'Brilliant' ANTONY BEEVOR
'Superb' JAMES HOLLAND
'A masterpiece' RICHARD J. EVANS
** WINNER OF THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2026**
‘The best book I have ever read about the politics of the Second World War’ TIM SHIPMAN
After the fall of France in June 1940, only Britain stood between Hitler and total victory. Desperate for allies, Winston Churchill did all he could to bring the United States into the conflict, drive the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany apart, and persuade neutral countries to resist German domination.
By 1942, after the German invasion of Russia and Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the British-Soviet-American alliance was in place. But it was an incongruous coalition, divided by ideology and riven with mistrust and deceit. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin were partners in the fight against Hitler, yet they were also rivals who disagreed on strategy, imperialism and the future of Europe.
Through an unprecedented range of vivid first-hand accounts and unpublished material, we enter the rooms where the critical decisions were made – revealing the political drama behind the military events. Compelling, fast-paced narrative history at its best, Allies at War offers a completely fresh perspective on the Second World War and origins of the Cold War.
'Impeccably researched, elegantly written, and compellingly argued' THE TIMES
'Terrific ... Bouverie is a historian with an exceptional command of his subject' DAILY MAIL
'A new star is born ... Powerful and well researched' INDEPENDENT
Editions of Allies at War
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781847926227
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529967074
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781847926234
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529926590
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The Sunday Times bestselling, prize-winning history of the alliance that won the war and made the peace – from the author of the acclaimed Appeasing Hitler
'Brilliant' ANTONY BEEVOR
'Superb' JAMES HOLLAND
'A masterpiece' RICHARD J. EVANS
** WINNER OF THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2026**
‘The best book I have ever read about the politics of the Second World War’ TIM SHIPMAN
After the fall of France in June 1940, only Britain stood between Hitler and total victory. Desperate for allies, Winston Churchill did all he could to bring the United States into the conflict, drive the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany apart, and persuade neutral countries to resist German domination.
By 1942, after the German invasion of Russia and Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the British-Soviet-American alliance was in place. But it was an incongruous coalition, divided by ideology and riven with mistrust and deceit. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin were partners in the fight against Hitler, yet they were also rivals who disagreed on strategy, imperialism and the future of Europe.
Through an unprecedented range of vivid first-hand accounts and unpublished material, we enter the rooms where the critical decisions were made – revealing the political drama behind the military events. Compelling, fast-paced narrative history at its best, Allies at War offers a completely fresh perspective on the Second World War and origins of the Cold War.
'Impeccably researched, elegantly written, and compellingly argued' THE TIMES
'Terrific ... Bouverie is a historian with an exceptional command of his subject' DAILY MAIL
'A new star is born ... Powerful and well researched' INDEPENDENT
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What is Allies at War about?
The Sunday Times bestselling, prize-winning history of the alliance that won the war and made the peace – from the author of the acclaimed Appeasing Hitler
'Brilliant' ANTONY BEEVOR
'Superb' JAMES HOLLAND
'A masterpiece' RICHARD J. EVANS
** WINNER OF THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2026**
‘The best book I have ever read about the politics of the Second World War’ TIM SHIPMAN
After the fall of France in June 1940, only Britain stood between Hitler and total victory. Desperate for allies, Winston Churchill did all he could to bring the United States into the conflict, drive the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany apart, and persuade neutral countries to resist German domination.
By 1942, after the German invasion of Russia and Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the British-Soviet-American alliance was in place. But it was an incongruous coalition, divided by ideology and riven with mistrust and deceit. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin were partners in the fight against Hitler, yet they were also rivals who disagreed on strategy, imperialism and the future of Europe.
Through an unprecedented range of vivid first-hand accounts and unpublished material, we enter the rooms where the critical decisions were made – revealing the political drama behind the military events. Compelling, fast-paced narrative history at its best, Allies at War offers a completely fresh perspective on the Second World War and origins of the Cold War.
'Impeccably researched, elegantly written, and compellingly argued' THE TIMES
'Terrific ... Bouverie is a historian with an exceptional command of his subject' DAILY MAIL
'A new star is born ... Powerful and well researched' INDEPENDENT
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Allies at War?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
Where can I read a sample of Allies at War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781847926227
How long is Allies at War and how many pages does it have?
Allies at War has 688 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Allies at War?
Tim Bouverie
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Allies at War is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781847926227) and paperback(ISBN 9781529967074) and paperback(ISBN 9781847926234) and ebook(ISBN 9781529926590)
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