Regarding Churchill's history of WW 2

[prodigitalson]

I just inherited the complete 6 volume set. I will eventually read the whole thing but which volume is the best?

[rsdsharp]

1. I don't know. I own the whole set, quarter bound in blue leather.

I’m ashamed to say I’ve never read them. I have no idea why, but it’s true.

[prodigitalson]

2. nice

I just got a paperback version.

[303squadron]

3. Can't remember which volumes liked better, all good

Churchill had a great command of the English language.

[prodigitalson]

4. thanks

look forward to reading them.

[LoisB]

5. I don't think there is a "best". It has been a few years but I'm sure I started with "A Gathering

Storm" (Vol. I) and just read the volumes in order.

[msongs]

6. the history bits leading up to the war are the best and comparison to now is relevant

in a way it would not have been reading them in the 70's or so

[303squadron]

7. Lately I was thinking about re-reading them

Re-watching The Crown and in light of seeing Finest Hour and Imitation Game plus the rise of fascism in America I thought I might give them a read again. You pretty much have to be a WWII buff to really get all of it. But that's me - hence my name!

[ZZenith]

8. I recommend starting with the first and ending with the last.

For all his faults he was a brilliant man and tells the story as it unfolded. I have The Grand Alliance and Their Finest Hour right next to me here on the nightstand for yet another reading. I find his struggles comforting - if ever a man had the weight of the world on his shoulders, and persevered, it were he. I’d love to be able to read what he would have had to say about TFG!

[PJMcK]

9. Read them in order

Churchill was a brilliant story teller and he was a master of the English language.

To comprehend the world’s developments at the time, a chronological reading of the collection will enthrall you.

[Tomconroy]

10. The first one is the best.

All of it should be taken with a grain of salt. Churchill is overated as a war leader. And no one overated him more than Churchill himself.

[Chainfire]

12. Of course it has slant. Can you tell me of a history book that is completely neutral?

Regardless, the set of books are an outstanding historical reference.

[Chainfire]

11. The place to begin is at the beginning.

When you get done with the set, go to the History of the English Speaking People. Churchill has a way with the English language, I suspect it is because of his American mother.