#2616
Mentioned in 18 episodes
THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Book • 1948
This work is Churchill's personal and historical account of the Second World War. It spans six volumes and covers the period from the end of the First World War to July 1945.
Churchill provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to and during the war, drawing from his own experiences as a high-ranking government official and his access to official documents.
The series includes volumes such as 'The Gathering Storm', 'Their Finest Hour', 'The Hinge of Fate', 'The Grand Alliance', 'Closing the Ring', and 'Triumph and Tragedy'.
Churchill's work is notable for its personal perspective and its emphasis on the British war effort, although it also touches on other theatres of the war.
The books are considered a seminal and iconic part of the historical record of World War II[2][4][5].
Churchill provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to and during the war, drawing from his own experiences as a high-ranking government official and his access to official documents.
The series includes volumes such as 'The Gathering Storm', 'Their Finest Hour', 'The Hinge of Fate', 'The Grand Alliance', 'Closing the Ring', and 'Triumph and Tragedy'.
Churchill's work is notable for its personal perspective and its emphasis on the British war effort, although it also touches on other theatres of the war.
The books are considered a seminal and iconic part of the historical record of World War II[2][4][5].
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 18 episodes
Mentioned by 
Jack Carr in contrast to historical fiction, highlighting the potential intimidation factor of non-fiction historical accounts.
Jack Carr in contrast to historical fiction, highlighting the potential intimidation factor of non-fiction historical accounts.
43 snips
Jack Carr on Writing, Becoming World Class, and Building Character
Mentioned during the discussion about the Treaty of Versailles.
35 snips
Treaty of Versailles and Team Trump Plows Ahead
Mentioned by 
Peter Attia and 
Ryan Holiday in the context of applying stoic principles during times of stress and uncertainty, drawing lessons from Churchill's leadership during World War II.
Peter Attia and Ryan Holiday in the context of applying stoic principles during times of stress and uncertainty, drawing lessons from Churchill's leadership during World War II.
11 snips
#101 - Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos
Mentioned by Sami Winc at the end of the podcast as a recommendation for listeners interested in World War II.
Negotiations, Military Success, and the Overweening, Underwhelming Left
Mentioned at the end of the podcast as the book to buy for more on World War II and Victor's take on it.
The Year 1940, War, and California Legislature or Asylum
Mentioned by Jack Fowler as a recommendation for a Father's Day gift, especially for military history enthusiasts.
The Gallery of Rogues Cultivated by the Left
Mentioned by Francis Dearnley while discussing historical insights into diplomacy and the challenges of power projection in a world without strong empires.
Our Private Q&A with President Zelensky
Mentioned by the narrator as the number one best-selling historian in Britain.
Saturday Matinee: D-Day: The Tide Turns
