Churchill's war lab : code-breakers, scientists, and the mavericks Churchill led to victory / Taylor Downing.
| Author/creator | Downing, Taylor |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Overlook Press, 2011, ©2010. |
| Description | xviii, 397 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preparation: the army and the navy -- Preparation: the war and the wilderness -- Action this day -- Spitfire summer -- The wizard war -- The generals -- The admirals -- Bombing -- Overlord -- Victory and defeat -- Churchill's war. |
| Abstract | Analyzes the role of Churchill's passion for military history in shaping his wartime innovations and strategies, offering insight into his unique leadership style and patronization of radical new ideas to enable unprecedented technological advances. |
| General note | Originally published: London : Little, Brown, 2010. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-381) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781590205655 |
| ISBN | 1590205650 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DA566.9.C5 D68 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |