Command
How the Allies Learned to Win the Second World War
$22.50
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2023
Summary
Al Murray’s passion for military history, and the Second World War in particular, has always run parallel with his comedy. This passion was brought to the fore with several acclaimed and award-winning television shows and the recent huge success of his podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk, which he hosts with fellow bestselling military author James Holland.
In his first serious narrative book, Command showcases Al Murray’s passion for this pivotal period in the t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472284631 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472284631 |
| Author: | Al Murray |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2023 |
| Weight: | 258g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Al Murray’s new book proves, if anyone still feels the need to question it, that he is a major historian in his own right. Command is everything popular history should be: authoritative, full of deep wisdom and knowledge, genuinely fresh and original in approach and content, and both compelling and entertainingly written. Skilfully blending the famous names with those lesser known, he examines each in a completely fresh light, focussing on differing aspects that collectively offer a satisfyingly comprehensive whole that takes the reader on a journey across a wide range of landscapes, theatres and battles. It is an utter joy to read from start to finish. * James Holland *
With his trademark combination of humour and deep-thinking - an iron fist in a velvet glove - Al Murray’s brilliantly incisive debut history forces us to think again about the nature of Command and how the Allies were able to turn disaster into triumph in World War II. Quirky, original and hard-hitting, it is as enjoyable to read as it is instructive. – Saul David
Command is a stunning achievement. This is a book that sucks you in from the first page. Deeply incisive, each
paragraph brings a new revelation. Al Murray’s writing is as original and his conclusions as controversial as the generals he depicts. At the end of each chapter, you are left exhaling with a sense of “I didn’t expect that.”
About The Author
Al Murray
Al Murray is one of the most successful comics in the UK with his alter-ego The Pub Landlord and has had four previous bestselling books, The Pub Landlord’s Book of British Common Sense, The Pub Landlord Says Think Yourself British, Great British Pub Quiz Book and Watching War Films with my Dad. One of the most popular live comedy acts in the country, Al has sold out arenas nationwide, including London’s O2 Arena. He has earned numerous awards and accolades, such as the British Comedy Award for his ITV1 series Al Murray’s Happy Hour, the Perrier Award and two Olivier Award nominations.
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