The Second World War: The Grand Alliance

By: Sir Winston Churchill

Narrated by: Christian Rodska

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Dealing with war on a giant scale, The Grand Alliance focuses on events as Britain, after fighting a desperate battle alone, was joined in the struggle against the enemy by Soviet Russia and the United Sates.

Hitler's invasion of Russia brought to an end a period of almost exactly a year during which Britain and her Empire had stood alone. Six months later, the United States, attacked by Japan, joined the war and the Grand Alliance was born. It was a momentous turn in the course of the war and Sir Winston Churchill noted, 'United we could subdue everybody else in the world. Many disasters, immeasurable cost and tribulation lay ahead, but there was no more doubt about the end.'

©1990 The Estate of Winston Churchill (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

What now?

This is the third of a 4 volume series. I enjoyed it, but was surprised to find out that the 4th volume is not done yet. What??? I wish I would have known that before I started the first book.

Excellent work

Enjoyed the first three volumes very much. I hope they're working on the final volume -- I can't wait for it. The narrator is excellent and sounds just like Churchill.

Classic work well delivered

Would you listen to The Second World War: The Grand Alliance again? Why?

Yes, the book is obviously rich in historical context, and very well presented. The Narrator did an excellent job, at times you feel you're listening to Winston Churchill himself.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Churchill - You have to like him to of been interested in this book.

What about Christian Rodska’s performance did you like?

The Narrator did an excellent job, at times you feel you're listening to Winston Churchill himself. The tones and inflections are great, but the reading isn't overly dramatized either.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Difficult to isolate a particular point.

John

Just a great listen. Like the other reviewers I can assure you - its like listening to Churchill read the book. I have listened to three of books and just downloaded the fourth. It is compulsive listening.

From the Lion’s Mouth

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this to anyone interested in leadership, WWII, and history in general.

What other book might you compare The Second World War: The Grand Alliance to and why?

In terms of style, force and superb command of English, there are no comparisons

Which character – as performed by Christian Rodska – was your favorite?

His reading in Churchill’s voice were very good

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Sorry that it did not go on forever.

Any additional comments?

A must read!

Another great installment

A lot more politics and strategy in this book as the alliance forms and begins fighting back. Enjoyable as always, roll on book 4!

exhilarating performance, I cannot stop listening

exhilarating performance, I cannot stop listening. highly recommend listening to this book especially in the light of parallels between the 1930s Germany and current day US

Wish the 4th installment was available.

I was ready to go to the end of Mr. Churchill's account of WWII but it is not there yet. Please hurry!

I need "Triumph and Tragedy"

Harry, I can't wait for "Triumph and Tragedy". When do you publish?

EXTRAORDINARY MEN

History shows Churchill to be one of the greatest orators of war since Abraham Lincoln. He is also a fine writer. “…The Grand Alliance” is a fascinating first-hand account of an English Prime Minister/First Lord of the Admiralty’s perception of the great events of World War II. During the war years, Winston Churchill became the equivalent of a U. S. President and Secretary of Defense rolled into one. Winston Churchill, like Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt join a list of extraordinary men.

This is an extraordinary history of WWII because it is written by a principal participant. Subsequent historians have clarified and expanded Churchill’s observations. The perspective of time seems to have been kind to Churchill’s memory of events.