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Roosevelt and Churchill: The Atlantic Charter: A Risky Meeting at Sea that Saved Democracy
The dramatic secret meeting between Churchill and FDR that forged their alliance against global fascism is brought to life in this WWII history.
On August 14, 1941, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a joint declaration of goals for the world after the Second World War. The Atlantic Charter was a powerful statement against tyranny and an important display of the "Special Relationship" between the UK and the US.
Roosevelt and Churchill: The Atlantic Charter tells the story behind this momentous document and the secret meeting that led to its creation. Churchill and Roosevelt barely knew each other when they met off the coast of Newfoundland aboard the USS Augusta. After a desperate dash across the U-boat infested Atlantic, Churchill spent four days at sea with Roosevelt, establishing both a personal friendship and an international alliance that would change the world.
Exploring the lives of both men, the authors also include biographies of those who were vital to the process: Roosevelt's Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins and foreign policy advisor Sumner Welles; and Churchill's confidants Lord Beaverbrook, Lord Cadogan, and his son Randolph Churchill.
On August 14, 1941, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a joint declaration of goals for the world after the Second World War. The Atlantic Charter was a powerful statement against tyranny and an important display of the "Special Relationship" between the UK and the US.
Roosevelt and Churchill: The Atlantic Charter tells the story behind this momentous document and the secret meeting that led to its creation. Churchill and Roosevelt barely knew each other when they met off the coast of Newfoundland aboard the USS Augusta. After a desperate dash across the U-boat infested Atlantic, Churchill spent four days at sea with Roosevelt, establishing both a personal friendship and an international alliance that would change the world.
Exploring the lives of both men, the authors also include biographies of those who were vital to the process: Roosevelt's Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins and foreign policy advisor Sumner Welles; and Churchill's confidants Lord Beaverbrook, Lord Cadogan, and his son Randolph Churchill.
215 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2021
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April 9, 2022
Michael Kluger and Richard Evans is the author of more than 20 books. This is Michael Kluger’s first publication. The book Roosevelt’s and Churchill’s Atlantic Charter: A Risky Meeting at Sea that Saved Democracy was published in 2021.
I received an ARC of this book through https://www.netgalley.com with the expectation of delivering a fair and honest review. I categorize this book as ‘G’.
As the title of this book indicates, the focus is on the war period meeting between Churchill and Roosevelt. In August of 1941, the two met at Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Canada. Churchill had risked sailing across the U-Boat-infested North Atlantic to meet Roosevelt face-to-face. Roosevelt made the trip to meet Churchill in secret, going so far as to employ a double.
The authors cover the early life and entry into politics of both men. They also delve into the other personalities at the meeting. The book covers more than simply the meeting and the signing of The Atlantic Charter.
I enjoyed the 8 hours I spent reading this 248-page WWII-era history. For those interested in the history of WWII, this book will provide more background on the Allied leaders. I like the chosen cover art. I give this novel a rating of 4 out of 5.
You can access more of my book reviews on my Blog ( https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/).
I received an ARC of this book through https://www.netgalley.com with the expectation of delivering a fair and honest review. I categorize this book as ‘G’.
As the title of this book indicates, the focus is on the war period meeting between Churchill and Roosevelt. In August of 1941, the two met at Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Canada. Churchill had risked sailing across the U-Boat-infested North Atlantic to meet Roosevelt face-to-face. Roosevelt made the trip to meet Churchill in secret, going so far as to employ a double.
The authors cover the early life and entry into politics of both men. They also delve into the other personalities at the meeting. The book covers more than simply the meeting and the signing of The Atlantic Charter.
I enjoyed the 8 hours I spent reading this 248-page WWII-era history. For those interested in the history of WWII, this book will provide more background on the Allied leaders. I like the chosen cover art. I give this novel a rating of 4 out of 5.
You can access more of my book reviews on my Blog ( https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/).
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