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The Phoney Victory

The World War II Illusion

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The Phoney Victory

De : Peter Hitchens
Lu par : Peter Hitchens
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Was World War II really the 'Good War'? In the years since the declaration of peace in 1945, many myths have sprung up around the conflict in the victorious nations. In this audiobook, Peter Hitchens deconstructs the many fables which have become associated with the narrative of the 'Good War'.

Whilst not criticising or doubting the need for war against Nazi Germany at some stage, Hitchens does query whether September 1939 was the right moment or the independence of Poland the right issue. He points out that in the summer of 1939 Britain and France were wholly unprepared for a major European war and that this quickly became apparent in the conflict that ensued. He also rejects the retroactive claim that Britain went to war in 1939 to save the Jewish population of Europe. On the contrary, the beginning and intensification of war made it easier for Germany to begin the policy of mass murder in secret as well as closing most escape routes.

In a provocative but deeply researched book, Hitchens questions the most common assumptions surrounding World War II, turning on its head the myth of Britain's role in a 'Good War'.

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    I have now listened to this book several times as I do not read print.To get the nuance and detail gained by actually reading one has to listen several times. This is perhaps analogous to oft told stories of WW2 one really hadn’t ever listened properly. I gained some insight into the boyish and dangerous attitude of Winston Churchill when I worked in the Merchant Navy during the 1960s. here my romantic version of the ‘good war’ were shattered by men who had served and hated Churchill. I immediately read A J P Taylor’s book and kept my lip buttoned at parties where one cannot argue with others’ precepts. I will recommend this book to my son’s generation in order that a bit of honesty about our part in WW2 may be promulgated and perhaps prevail.

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