Churchill's War Lab: Code-Breakers, Scientists, and the the Mavericks Churchill Led to Victory

Downing, Taylor

ISBN 10: 1590205650 / ISBN 13: 9781590205655

Published by Overlook Press, New York, 2011

About this Item

xviii, 397 pages, [16] pages of plates, illustrations; 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. Stated First Edition. Fine DJ. A fine copy of the first printing. *** CONTENTS: Preparation: the army and the navy; Preparation: the war and the wilderness; Action this day; Spitfire summer; The wizard war; The generals; The admirals; Bombing; Overlord; Victory and defeat; Churchill's war. Size: 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Churchill's War Lab: Code-Breakers, Scientists, and the the Mavericks Churchill Led to Victory
• Publisher: Overlook Press, New York
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590205650
• ISBN 13: 9781590205655
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • A BARGAIN BASEMENT
  • XL: Extra Large

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

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 bestsellingBattle Stations and Cold War.

Taylor Downing was educated at Cambridge and went on to become Managing Director and Head of History at Flashback Television. He is the author of Battlestations and Cold War.