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Citizens of London : the Americans who stood with Britain in its darkest, finest hour (2010)

door Lynne Olson

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The behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, Averell Harriman, and John Gilbert Winant.

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I can't say enough good things about this book, recommended to me by a customer of mine. The three central characters of the book, including Edward R. Murrow, John Gilbert Wynant, and Averil Harriman, were pretty much unknown to me. The stress and strain of the Anglo-American relationship in the years leading up to and including when the US entered WWII was also fairly new to me. I did not understand the weakness of the British and American intelligence in the years leading up to war and how important intelligence from Polish, Scandinavian, French, and other European nationals were to the Allied success. I also had little appreciation for the hole America dug for itself with the appointment of the Vichy French Admiral Darlan to run French North Africa, or the abandonment of Poland to the USSR, expeditious though they may seem to us today. (

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MylesKesten | Jan 23, 2024 |

For those of you who enjoy reading history, this is a terrific book. The book jacket says it's a "...behind the scenes story of how the US forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, Averell Harriman, and John Gilbert Winant." But it's also about Eisenhower and Montogomery and other WWII military leaders, the Polish and French and Americans who came to London to help fight the war, Tommy Hitchcock and the effect of his relentless work to help the pilots, the people of London and their lives living through the blitz and rationing, and also the clash of huge, huge egos and the diplomats who tried to set them straight sometimes successfully, sometimes not. It was a fascinating read.

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ellink | Jan 22, 2024 |

The subtitle of this book is "The Americans Who Stood with Britain in It's Darkest, Finest Hour." Tom Brokaw's comment on the flyleaf was this: "I thought I knew a lot about this dangerous period, but Lynne Olson has tought me so much more." I would have to completely agree with Mr. Brokaw.

The book primarily focuses on Edward R. Murrow, John Winant, American Ambassador to Britain and Averell Harriman. But, there were other interesting people profiled. I found Tommy Hitchcock to be interesting. I had read before about how vital the role of the P51 Mustang was in the war, but I don't remember hearing about the fight to equip it with the Rolls Royce Merlin engine. It seems the P51 was an American plane but the Merlin engine was a British engine and many people resisted the change. Hitchcock worked long and hard to get the Merlin engine accepted.

There is a lot of information in this book. It covers everything including the social scene in London during the war and the love affairs of the rich and powerful.

If you enjoy reading non-fiction books about WWII, I think you will enjoy this book.
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MPS1964 | Jan 6, 2023 |

If you are interested in WWII especially the relationship between Great Britain and the U.S. this is a must read book. The story of the British-American relationship during World War II was a rocky one, with a lot of ups and downs. This story is told through the story of three men, two which I recognized right away and one which I sadly must admit I didn't. The three men are Edward R Murrow famous for his radio reports out of London to America during the war, Averell Harriman, long time diplomat and John Gilbert Winant the U.S. Ambassador to Britain during the war. I am sorry to say I had not heard of Winant, so his story was the most interesting to me. If you want to view World War II from a different point of view this is a great read.
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klrabbit58 | May 3, 2021 |

This book revolves around three main American players in wartime London, John Gilbert Winant, the US ambassador, Edward R. Murrow, CBS News Europe, and Averell Harriman, former UP head running the lend lease program. Focusing on life in London and the personal relationships that developed between these men and Britons, the Churchill family in particular, the author gives the reader a different perspective on the lead up to Americas official entry into the War. Well researched and full of personal stories from all walks of life this book brought life in London during the Blitz to life and highlighted many of relationships, both smooth and grating. as well as the shifting dynamics of political and personal lives of the policy makers and policy influencers in a world at war.
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(Starred Review) The Anglo-American alliance in WWII was not inevitable, writes former Baltimore Sun correspondent Olson (Troublesome Young Men). In this ingenious history, she emphasizes the role of three prominent Americans living in London who helped bring it about. Best known was Edward R. Murrow, head of CBS radio's European bureau after 1937. His pioneering live broadcasts during the blitz made him a celebrity, and Olson portrays a man who worked tirelessly to win American support for Britain. Most admirable of the three was John Winant, appointed American ambassador in 1941. A true humanitarian, he skillfully helped craft the British-American alliance. And most amusing was Averell Harriman, beginning a long public service career. In 1941, FDR sent the wealthy, ambitious playboy to London to oversee Lend-Lease aid. He loved the job, but made no personal sacrifices, living a luxurious life as he hobnobbed with world leaders and carried on an affair with Churchill's daughter-in-law. Olson, an insightful historian, contrasts the idealism of Winant and Murrow with the pragmatism of Harriman. But all three men were colorful, larger-than-life figures, and Olson's absorbing narrative does them justice. 16 pages of b&w photos. (Feb.)

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Auteursnaam	Rol	Type auteur	Werk?	Status
Lynne Olson	—	primaire auteur	alle edities	berekend
Morey, Arthur	Verteller	Secundaire auteur	sommige edities	bevestigd

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