The Tide of Victory

Name: The Tide of Victory
ISBN: 9787543683259

Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill / Wang MinQingdao Publishing House · ChinaApr 2016

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Word count: 201K words
Chapters: 23
ISBN: 9787543683259

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Summary

The Second World War was a global military conflict that raged from 1939 to 1955, involving the vast majority of the world's nations, which ultimately split into two opposing military alliances—the Allies and the Axis. It was the largest war in history and the deadliest conflict in human history. The author, Churchill, recreates the atmosphere of the war years, giving readers the feeling of being present in person. His stirring speeches, his genius for overall command, and his decisiveness in seizing opportunities are all fully reflected throughout the book. With compact language and detailed, substantial content, it is an excellent choice for readers who wish to understand the history of the Second World War.

Editor's review

The Hinge of Fate is the third volume of The Second World War, the six-volume wartime memoir by former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill; the Chinese translation is published by Qingdao Publishing House. The book focuses on the critical period from January 1942 to January 1943, covering the turning-point victory of the Allied forces at El Alamein in North Africa, the stalemate and counteroffensive at Stalingrad, and the complex situation in the Pacific theater. Churchill was not only one of the central decision-makers in this global conflict but also, with his profound historical insight and vigorous prose, offers readers a unique insider perspective. Reading this book is not merely learning history; it is experiencing a great man's strategic thinking, political maneuvering, and resilient will in the darkest hours. He vividly depicts the details of his interactions with towering figures such as Roosevelt and Stalin, and candidly analyzes the considerations and costs behind strategic decisions, filling the grand narrative of war with human warmth and historical weight. For readers who wish to go beyond simple facts and deeply understand the evolution of the mid-war strategic landscape, the博弈 of great-power relations, and the nature of leadership, this book is an indispensable classic.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Deep readers with a strong interest in WWII history, especially strategic decision-making and great-power diplomatic details
Managers and researchers who wish to learn crisis management and leadership from the perspective of a top statesman
Readers who appreciate eloquent, powerful, and literary nonfiction historical writing
Readers with systematic research needs in twentieth-century world history, British political history, or Churchill's life

Not a good fit for

Light readers seeking casual entertainment or a quick overview of WWII
Readers expecting fully objective, third-party academic historiography (this book has a strong personal perspective and defensive tone)

Reading tips

Reading in sequence with the first two volumes, The Gathering Storm and Their Finest Hour, is recommended to grasp the full narrative arc and the author's intellectual journey
Keeping a map at hand while reading will help in understanding the frequently mentioned locations and military movements across global theaters
Maintain critical thinking toward some of Churchill's judgments or defenses; consult other historians' works for comparison to form a more rounded understanding

About the publisher

Qingdao Publishing House China · Founded in 1987

Founded in 1987, Qingdao Publishing House has long focused on education, science and technology, children's books, and lifestyle titles, while steadily publishing classical and foreign literature. Its 827 titles in the catalog reflect a balance between making classics widely accessible and serving young readers. They include the four great classics of Chinese literature—Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and Journey to the West—as well as foreign literary translations such as Sei Shōnagon's The Pillow Book, works associated with Zhou Zuoren, and Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. The press also offers a color-illustrated series of recommended classics for primary and secondary school Chinese curriculum reading, using pictures and text to support student readers. Its common categories cover classical literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, folk literature, and foreign literature, with authors including Luo Guanzhong, Shi Nai'an, Cao Xueqin, Gao E, Wu Cheng'en, Sei Shōnagon, Zhou Zuoren, and Victor Hugo. Public information is limited, so this profile emphasizes the publishing directions shown by the catalog.

版权信息
致谢
序言
第一章发起进攻日
第二章诺曼底到巴黎
第三章无人驾驶武器的空袭
第四章进攻法国南部地区？
第五章巴尔干的动荡苏联获胜
第六章登陆意大利和里维埃拉
第七章罗马和希腊问题
第八章亚历山大的夏季攻势
第九章华沙沦陷
第十章第二次魁北克会议
第十一章缅甸国内的进军
第十二章莱特湾战争
第十三章解放西欧
第十四章访问莫斯科的前奏
第十五章十月对莫斯科的访问
第十六章巴黎
第十七章阿登的回击
第十八章英国干预希腊
第十九章在雅典过圣诞
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FAQ

Was this book written by Churchill himself?

Yes, the book was written by Churchill himself. It is a monumental historical work based on his firsthand experience as wartime prime minister, a large number of government documents, telegram records, and private letters, and it won him the 1953 Nobel Prize in Literature.

How is the Chinese translation of this book?

The Qingdao Publishing House edition is a relatively common Chinese translation. The translation is generally fluent and conveys the original style and content. As a classic work, different translations have their own characteristics, and readers may choose according to their preferences.

Does one need extensive WWII background knowledge to understand it?

The book is detailed and Churchill himself aimed for clarity, so readers with a general basic timeline of WWII can enter it. However, preliminary knowledge of the main belligerents, leaders, and major campaigns will significantly enhance the reading experience and depth of understanding.

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About the author

Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill Author · British · 1874–1965

Winston Churchill (1874–1965), full name Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, was a British statesman, orator, historian and writer who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and led the country through the Second World War. In 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical and biographical writing and his achievements as an orator. His works span world history, documentary literature, historical reading and military subjects. His major works include The Second World War and A History of the English-Speaking Peoples; the former recounts the war from a participant's perspective, while the latter surveys the historical development of the English-speaking peoples. His writing combines historical value with literary power and has had a profound influence on public understanding of twentieth-century history.

Wang Min Author · China · 1954

Wang Min (born 1954) is a Chinese scholar and translator based in Japan. Born in Chengde, Hebei, she is professor emerita of Hosei University and director of the Zhou Enlai Peace Research Institute. She has long devoted herself to comparative Sino-Japanese cultural studies and to the research and translation of Miyazawa Kenji's literature, with more than 180 authored and translated books to her name, and has received a commendation from Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs. Twenty-three of her works are held in this collection, spanning a remarkably wide range of subjects: natural-history writing such as the volume on butterflies in the Lingnan insect fauna series; world history and military topics in works like The Tide of Victory and The Iron Curtain; legal and forensic-medical titles such as Forensic Notes: Behind Death and Bones; health and diet books such as 168 Intermittent Fasting; and compilations of folk literature such as Yuan Qu. Her writing serves different readerships, balancing scholarship with accessibility, and she has worked steadily in cross-cultural research and the spread of knowledge.