1949-1954 The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; Triumph and Tragedy

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First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

Volumes I, II, and VI of Winston Churchill's memoirs of the Second World War. A mixed set, with first editions of volumes II and VI. With eighteen plates to volume I, and twenty plates to volume II, including three folding maps. With twenty seven plates to volume VI, including eleven folding maps. Across the set, Churchill takes a broad view of the geopolitical situation whilst offering a unique insider perspective of political and military manoeuvres. Churchill examines the events surrounding the outbreak of the Second World War, Britain's decision to become involved, and his appointment to Prime Minister in the first volume, whilst volume II deals with the period between May 1940 to the end of the year, including the Dunkirk evacuation. The final volume covers the climax of the Normandy landings, as well as important moments including the Yalta conference, the suicide of Hitler, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Bookplates to the front and rear paste downs of volume I. Bookplate reads 'this is the property of Mr. H. Austin. The Towers, Upper Armley, Leeds, 12. Please return in clean condition when read'.