Outbreak: 1939: The World Goes to War (Imperial War Museum) [Hardcover]

Terry C. Charman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Imperial War Museum | Publication Date: May 11, 2010

11:15 am, 3 September 1939. The nation gathers around their radios to hear Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain make the announcement they have feared for months: Britain is at war with Germany. Seventy years on from that historic day, this is the definitive history of the build-up to, outbreak and first few months of World War Two, from the events of early 1939, right through to the first war-time Christmas. Drawing on the Imperial War Museum's extensive archives, this book will feature the personal stories of real men and women who lived through the startling events of that year, as well as those who were actively involved in the political negotiations and their aftermath. Featuring numerous photographs and the voices of key players, as well as contributions from well-known figures who were directly affected by the build up to an outbreak of war, this will be a unique document of an extraordinary year in our history.

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About the Author

Terry Charman is the Senior Historian at the Imperial War Museum, where he has worked since 1974. He is a frequent lecturer on the First and Second World Wars and has contributed to magazines and journals on a range of subjects. He has also worked as a consultant for a wide range of publications and has appeared on and been associated with numerous documentaries, television and radio programmes and films, including Foyle's War and Schindler's List. He is the author of The German Home Front 1939-1945.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 464 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books (May 11, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905264828
• ISBN-13: 978-1905264827
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.6 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,752,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading, March 6, 2010

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This review is from: Outbreak: 1939: The World Goes to War (Imperial War Museum) (Hardcover)

I and my wife are history buffs who enjoy books about WWII. So many of the WWII books cover the main facts of this war. What was so refreshing was this book covers the individual lives that were caught up in this war. From diaries and letters, we see exactly what people were thinking and how they felt about the events unfolding around them. Very insightful, especially from the vantage point of looking back.
Highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys WWII history and personal accounts. An excellent read.