Item Description: | An abridgement of the original 6 volume work comprised of: The gathering storm (1919-May 10, 1940) -- Their finest hour (1940) -- The grand alliance (1941) -- The hinge of fate (1942-July 1943) -- Closing the ring (July 1943-June 6, 1944) -- Triumph and tragedy (June 6, 1944-July 25, 1945) "The Epilogue, now published in book form for the first time, was written by Sir Winston at the beginning of 1957. It is unabridged and reviews the period since his relinquishment of the office of Prime Minister of Great Britain on July 26, 1945"--P. [vi] American edition published under title: Memoirs of the Second World War. |