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The Hinge of Fate, the fourteenth volume in Churchill’s six‑volume memoir, records the critical period when the Allies shift from jeopardy to triumph. Churchill details the Allies’ struggle against the German‑Italian‑Japanese advance, the fall of Singapore, and the turn of fortunes that culminated in decisive victories at Midway, Guadalcanal and Stalingrad, setting the stage for the eventual defeat of the Axis. The book mixes Churchill’s reflections with a wealth of primary documents—including memos, letters, orders, speeches and telegrams—providing a day‑by‑day account of the war’s developments and the crucial decisions made under pressure.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Winston S. Churchill
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