1874-1965

Presents the life and accomplishments of Winston Churchill, focusing on his role as prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.

Explores the speech that Winston Churchill made to the House of Commons on May 13, 1940. In his first speech as Prime Minister, Churchill, though lacking confidence in himself and his ability to defend his nation against Hitler's army, succeeded in inspiring England.

Relates the dangerous adventures of a teen-aged boy who was recruited by Winston Churchill during World War II to act as his personal agent on many secret missions.

Provides an introduction to the life of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister during World War II.

On t.p.: An abridgement of the six volumes of The Second World War with an epilogue by the author on the postwar years written for this volume.

Describes events of World War II from January 1942 to May 1943, including the invasion of Sicily, warfare in Africa, meetings with Roosevelt, and efforts at collaboration with Stalin.

Covers the German drive toward the East as the United States becomes involved in World War II.

Covers the period from the Treaty of Versailles to Churchill's appointment as Prime Minister in 1940.

Covers the problems confronted by Churchill as he becomes Prime Minister, the Battle of France, the story of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, and the rebuilding of England's Army.