Britain at Bay: The Epic Story of the Second World War: 1938-1941

In the first half of the Second World War, Britain stood alone against the Axis forces, but an extraordinary effort of courage by ordinary men and women held the line. Alan Allport's new two-volume history challenges orthodoxy and exposes the echoes of the conflict in our own age, revealing the real story of a clash between civilisations that remade the world in its image.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Britain's wartime tale has been recounted numerous times, yet never with the same level of ingenuity as this. Dominic Sandbrook

In the bleak first half of the Second World War, Britain found itself alone in its battle against the Axis powers. Isolated and outmaneuvered, it appeared as though the country was on the verge of collapse. However, an extraordinary display of courage by ordinary men and women managed to hold the line.

The Second World War stands as the defining chapter in modern British history, a new epic for our times. Yet, as Alan Allport reveals in this, the first installment of a significant new two-volume history, the true narrative often diverged from the myth that followed it. From the intricate moral calculus of appeasement to the scorching sands of the Western Desert, Allport delves into every facet of the conflict, shedding light on its enduring echoes in our contemporary world. Challenging established narratives and offering a fresh perspective on iconic events such as Dunkirk and the Blitz, this is the authentic account of a clash between civilizations that reshaped the world in its own image.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781257821
Edition number: Main