Polish military forces are unprepared for the ferocity of Germany's attack.When efforts to negotiate a withdrawal fail, Britain and France declare war on Germany. World War II begins. May ...

By Professor John Charmley. The rows were explosive, the challenges enormous, but he led Britain through the war with unique assurance. By Dr Geoffrey Best. Has an obsession with the Allied ...

Britain’s economic prominence in the world went through great turmoil during the 20th century, and in the second half of the century there was little doubt that Britain had lost that prominence ...