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The Phoney Victory
- The World War II Illusion
- Narrated by: Peter Hitchens
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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The Phoney Victory
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Mr. M. Cumming
- 29-08-2019
Interesting throughout
I learned a lot from listening to this book. It also posed many questions I would like to answer with further readings. Thank you Mr Hitchens and also Elliot for recommending me this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-08-2019
Relentless. Unflinching. Considered. Accessible.
Britain won something... but not the War. Hitchens unflashy use of good English demolishes the Post War British myth that we were brought up with. His prose style in the spoken format is calm and implacable.
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