An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
247. Monty & Patton vs. the Nazis
October 27, 2022
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Al Murray
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Explicitly introduced as 'a brilliant new book' that prompted the podcast discussion about Second World War commanders
Author: Phillips O'Brien
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Referenced as Philip O'Brien's book about WWII economics and strategy, with the host saying 'I can't remember if it's called How the Allies Won or Why They Won' - discusses the argument that the Allies won the war in the air and at sea
Author: Anthony Beevor
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Mentioned when discussing Russian generals: 'I've read Anthony Beaver's books about Stalingrad or the battle for Berlin'
Author: Anthony Beevor
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Mentioned alongside Stalingrad as one of Beevor's books the host has read about Russian generals in WWII
Author: Peter White
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Described as an 'out of print memoir' by Peter White, a lieutenant in the King's Own Scottish Borderers, covering his experience from Walcheren to Hamburg. Al Murray mentions reading it as an audiobook for their Patreon