Allies at War

Can anything new be said about the Second World War? Unexpectedly the answer is yes … [Allies at War] provides new perspectives on subjects that seemed familiar … Bouverie’s first book, Appeasing Hitler … was a dazzling debut. Allies at War fully confirms the promise shown by its predecessor -- Adam Sisman * Observer * Impeccably researched, elegantly written and compellingly argued -- Saul David * The Times * A new star is born. The British firmament of modern political and military history is already a glittering one, but established names must now make way for a new companion, Tim Bouverie. His first book, Appeasing Hitler, was a deserved success. His second, Allies at War, proves that his debut was no flash in the pan … [A] powerful and well-researched book -- William Waldegrave * Independent * A major work of original history that is a pleasure to read ... This is a compelling and highly readable book that provides a mass of new and fascinating detail about the Allies in the Second World War. Tim Bouverie has produced a masterpiece -- Richard J Evans * New Statesman * Ambitiously all-encompassing … agreeably witty ... with vivid pen portraits … [an] extremely timely book -- Andrew Roberts * Telegraph *5 STARS* * [A] terrific new book … Bouverie is a historian with an exceptional command of his subject, and there is much to learn from his book * Daily Mail, *Book of the Week* * Bouverie … delivers a brilliant blow-by-blow account of the twists and turns of high-stakes diplomacy that were every bit as vital as the battles fought and won in the field when it came to victory. This is a landmark history book filled with fabulous facts that reads like a thriller * Daily Mirror * [A] meticulous, scholarly and highly enjoyable history of the second world war -- Caroline Moorehead * Spectator * A sweeping, fast-paced narrative of one of the great turning points of the 20th century. Deeply researched yet highly readable -- David Reynolds, author of Mirrors of Greatness A grand sweep of history - a brilliant narrative -- Antony Beevor, author of Russia