1945: The World We Fought For
By Robert Kee
How the news shaped public opinion at the end of World War Two (Robert Kee WWII Histories)
Mr. Kee . . . weaves together a seamless narrative.’ The New York Times
A REVEALING INSIGHT INTO THE EVENTS THAT LED TO PEACE.
In this unique account, Robert Kee tells the story of 1945. Through contemporary newspapers and broadcasts, he recounts the historic events of that year as they happened.
No report could signal the turning point in the war. Without the benefit of hindsight, public opinion was shaped by what the press considered important. Through these broadcasts, Kee shows the intensity, excitement and anxiety with which battles abroad and at home were viewed at the time.
This gripping social history of the end of World War Two is a must-read for anyone interested in how the war was perceived as it unfolded.
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PRAISE FOR ROBERT KEE:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘History as it should be read.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Learnt a lot from reading this book.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It would be a mistake for anyone wishing to understand this period to avoid this book.’