1967 The Second World War

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Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Complete in twelve volumes. The memoirs of Sir Winston Churchill a British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. These writings detail his life and the events throughout the Second World War. Illustrated by Roger Jean Segalat, a Swiss a teacher, documentalist, iconographer, bookseller, poet, and writer. Containing the original six volumes over twelve, being: The Gathering Storm, covering the period from Peace at its Zenith 1922-1931 to Naval losses in the Norwegian campaign April-June 1940. Their Finest Hour, covering the period from the National coalition to desert victory and ocean peril. The Grand Alliance, covering the period from the widening war to Anglo-American accords. The Hinge of Fate, covering how the power of the Grand Alliance became preponderant, including the onslaught of Japan and the war in Africa. Closing the Ring, covering the period from the conquest of Sicily to the strategy against Japan. Triumph and Tragedy, covering the period from D Day to Potsdam: The Polish Frontiers. Volume one is illustrated with thirty-two plates and two maps. Volume two is illustrated with thirty-two plates and twelve maps. Volume three is illustrated with thirty-two plates and sixteen maps. Volume four is illustrated with thirty-two plates and four maps. Volume five is illustrated with thirty-two plates and thirteen maps. Volume six is illustrated with thirty-two plates and eight maps. Volume seven is illustrated with thirty-two plates and nineteen maps. Volume eight is illustrated with thirty-two plates and seventeen maps. Volume nine is illustrated with thirty-two plates and ten maps. Volume ten is illustrated with thirty-two plates and ten maps. Volume eleven is illustrated with thirty-two plates and sixteen maps. Volume twelve is illustrated with thirty-two plates and twelve maps. Collated complete.