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Churchill's War Lab: Code-Breakers, Scientists, and the Mavericks Churchill LED to Victory Reprint [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 397 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 235x159x32 mm, weight: 499 g, Illustrations, unspecified
  • Išleidimo metai: 07-Aug-2012
  • Leidėjas: Overlook Press
  • ISBN-10: 159020851X
  • ISBN-13: 9781590208519
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 397 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 235x159x32 mm, weight: 499 g, Illustrations, unspecified
  • Išleidimo metai: 07-Aug-2012
  • Leidėjas: Overlook Press
  • ISBN-10: 159020851X
  • ISBN-13: 9781590208519
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Analyzes the role of the World War II Prime Minister's passion for military history in shaping his wartime innovations and strategies, offering insight into his unique leadership style and patronization of radical new ideas to enable unprecedented technological advances. 25,000 first printing.

The essential book on Churchill's passion for innovation and the science of war --from codes to radar to bouncing bombs.

indefatigable patriot, seasoned soldier, incomparable orator, and, with Franklin Delano Roosevelt, leader of men --Winston Churchill's greatness in the allies' triumphant victory in World War ii is undisputed. yet, of his many unique qualities, Churchill's enduring legacy is attributable at least in equal part to his unshakeable fascination for the science of war.

Churchill's War Lab reveals how Churchill's passion for military history, his inimitable leadership style, and his dedicated support of radical ideas would lead to new technologies and tactics that would enable an allied victory. no war generated more incredible theories, technical advances, and scientific leaps. from the development of radar and the decoding brilliance of Bletchley Park to the study of the D-Day beaches and the use of bouncing bombs, Churchill's War Lab is an exciting new take on Churchill as a complex, powerful, and inventive war leader.

Recenzijos

"A vivid and fast-paced retelling of Churchill's remarkable career -- from callow correspondent to battle-hardened leader of men."---"Financial Times" "A valuable addition to World War II history, to the history of modern technology, and of course to Churchilliana."---"Booklist " "A vivid and fast-paced retelling of Churchill''s remarkable career -- from callow correspondent to battle-hardened leader of men."---"Financial Times" Praise for "Churchill's War Lab" "[ "Churchill's War Lab"] is a valuable addition to WWII history, to the history of modern technology, and of course to Churchilliana." -- "Booklist" "Well-researched...It is a good overview of how a visionary leader must encourage and coordinate the talents of various personalities and organizations to achieve a common goal...Fast-paced and informative book." --"Library Journal" "A vivid and fast- paced retelling of Churchill's remarkable career--from callow war correspondent to battle-hardened leader of men--takes centre stage." -- "Financial Times"

Introduction ix
1 Preparation: The Army and the Navy
1(34)
2 Preparation: The War and the Wilderness
35(46)
3 Action This Day
81(33)
4 Spitfire Summer
114(35)
5 The Wizard War
149(33)
6 The Generals
182(32)
7 The Admirals
214(23)
8 Bombing
237(37)
9 Overlord
274(35)
10 Victory and Defeat
309(38)
11 Churchill's War
347(10)
Notes 357(18)
Bibliography 375(8)
Acknowledgements 383(2)
Index 385
Taylor Downing is an award-winning television producer and historian. He was educated at Cambridge and has been managing Director and Head of History at flashback television for many years. He is the author of the bestselling "Battle Stations" and "Cold War."