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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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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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- Brent
- 2019-09-05
Sympathetic without sycophancy.
A thoughtful critique of the received narrative of Britain's role in the Good War. Artfully penned and clearly dictated by by the hated Peter Hitchens.
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- Paul
- 2019-08-06
Just Peter Hitchens full take on WW2
The book is simply everything Hitchens wanted to say about WW2 and the very questionable role it's narrative plays in contemporary politics. It is not chalked full of witty word smithing like some of his other books but it does have its moments.
It is well written and narrated by him thankfully. I wish more authors would read their own books.
I don't have a whole lot more to say about it other than I hope Peter keeps on writing. We need more of his writing.
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- 2021-01-07
Beautiful articulation of an ugly truth
We owe Peter much gratitude for magnifying little known contradictions in British war actions. He exposes the truth about human nature, that evil can be justified by good men.
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