Closing the Ring - Winston S. Churchill - The Second World War - (Vol V) 1951 - Hardback

Hardback. With dust jacket in good condition considering it´s age, some shelf wear as seen on the photos. The top and bottom en of the dj spine has minor tears. Darkened on the edges of the pages. 1951, Houghton Mifflin Company. 22 cm x 15.5 cm. 672 pages plus appendix and index of 77 pages.

Closing the Ring is the fifth volume in Winston S. Churchill's monumental six-volume series The Second World War, first published in 1951. This series remains one of the most significant historical accounts of World War II, written by one of its most prominent leaders and statesmen.

Volume V: Closing the Ring (1951) covers the period from the end of 1943 to mid-1944, detailing the closing stages of the war in Europe and the crucial Allied efforts to encircle and defeat Nazi Germany. Key topics include:

• The strategic and political decisions surrounding the Allied campaigns in Italy, where the Axis forces were pushed back step by step.
• The planning and execution of the D-Day invasion, which marked a turning point in the European Theater.
• The role of the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front, including their advances into Eastern Europe.
• The coordination (and sometimes friction) between the major Allied powers: the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union.

Churchill reflects on both the military operations and the political maneuverings among the leaders of the Allies, offering insight into the complexity of wartime diplomacy and leadership.

• Title: The Second World War: Volume V - Closing the Ring
• Author: Winston S. Churchill
• First Published: 1951
• Format: Hardback
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (U.S.), Cassell (UK)

This particular volume is known for its engaging narrative and thorough account of the war, as well as Churchill's characteristic style—eloquent, authoritative, and rich in personal perspective. The hardback editions from the 1950s are especially prized by collectors for their historical significance and the insight they provide into the mind of one of the war's central figures.

If you're interested in military history, political strategy, or Churchill's leadership, Closing the Ring is an invaluable resource.

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