Allies at War

Ambitiously all-encompassing … agreeably witty ... with vivid pen portraits … [an] extremely timely book

Andrew Roberts, Telegraph *5 STARS*

A sweeping, fast-paced narrative of one of the great turning points of the 20th century. Deeply researched yet highly readable

David Reynolds, author of Mirrors of Greatness

A grand sweep of history - a brilliant narrative

Antony Beevor, author of Russia

Allies at War cements Tim Bouverie's reputation as one of the most talented young historians we have. Magisterial in scope, shrewd in its judgements, well-written and often amusing, Allies at War is the best book I have ever read about the politics of the Second World War. It is a book I wish I had written

Tim Shipman, author of No Way Out

Excellent. Extremely well-researched, wide-ranging and absorbing

Halik Kochanski, author of Resistance

Tim Bouverie has an uncanny ability to dive deeper than most into the swirling currents of history ... He reveals the insecurities, self-deceptions and tangled lies that were part of the Allied cause, alongside the personal dramas and extraordinary courage of its three great leaders. This is the story of a war of wills – it is magnificent!

Michael Dobbs, author of Winston's War

There is so much that is new in this compelling and fluently crafted story. The extent of Tim Bouverie’s original research is extraordinary and allows him to take the reader into the most intriguing and little known corners of the world at war

Barney White-Spunner, author of Berlin

This is an astonishing piece of scholarship and one that could not be more timely. Compellingly told, immensely wide-ranging and utterly fascinating, Allies at War brilliantly and perceptively tells the incredibly complex relationship of the Allies and coalition nations that led to victory in 1945 but ultimately to the start of a new global rivalry still being felt to this day. Superb

James Holland, author of Cassino '44

A brilliant book that shows how an imperfect alliance of resistance was the only reason Hitler and his associates did not win World War II. Essential reading for understanding the history of the past century, with significant implications for our own times

OA Westad, Elihu Professor of History and Global Affairs, Yale University

Sweeping in scope and expertly crafted, Bouverie delivers a grand contribution to a titanic subject

Catherine Katz, author of The Daughters of Yalta

Tim Bouverie has done a remarkable thing: he has found a novel and illuminating way to tell the story of World War II, and in so doing has given us an important and timely study of the centrality and the complexity of alliances. This is a terrific book

Jon Meacham, author of And There Was Light

In Allies at War, Tim Bouverie fully lives up to the dazzling reputation he won with Appeasing Hitler. Again, he combines depth of research shrewdness of judgement and lightness of touch. The result is an absorbing read as well as a major work of history, illuminating the drama and complexity of modern history's greatest and yet most troubled alliance

Robert Tombs, author of The Sovereign Isle

Can anything new be said about the Second World War? Unexpectedly the answer is yes … [Allies at War] provides new perspectives on subjects that seemed familiar … Bouverie’s first book, Appeasing Hitler … was a dazzling debut. Allies at War fully confirms the promise shown by its predecessor

Adam Sisman, Observer

A new star is born. The British firmament of modern political and military history is already a glittering one, but established names must now make way for a new companion, Tim Bouverie. His first book, Appeasing Hitler, was a deserved success. His second, Allies at War, proves that his debut was no flash in the pan … [A] powerful and well-researched book

William Waldegrave, Independent

Impeccably researched, elegantly written and compellingly argued

Saul David, The Times

[A] terrific new book … Bouverie is a historian with an exceptional command of his subject, and there is much to learn from his book

Daily Mail, *Book of the Week*

Bouverie … delivers a brilliant blow-by-blow account of the twists and turns of high-stakes diplomacy that were every bit as vital as the battles fought and won in the field when it came to victory. This is a landmark history book filled with fabulous facts that reads like a thriller

Daily Mirror

[A] meticulous, scholarly and highly enjoyable history of the second world war

Caroline Moorehead, Spectator

Tim Bouverie made a name for himself as a rising star of history with his accomplished first book, Appeasing Hitler. His new book is equally fascinating. I’ve been reading Allies at War while President Trump has been trashing long-standing relationships. The book, full of vignettes and fascinating nuggets, is a good reminder of how hard it was to build an alliance against Hitler

Robbie Millen, Literary Editor, The Times & Sunday Times

A major work of original history that is a pleasure to read ... This is a compelling and highly readable book that provides a mass of new and fascinating detail about the Allies in the Second World War. Tim Bouverie has produced a masterpiece

Richard J Evans, New Statesman