THE WAR YEARS
bringing Second World War history vividly to life, one story at a time.
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Bringing Second World War History to Life, One Story at a Time.
Step into The War Years, where we strive to make Second World War history engaging and easy to understand. Our mission is simple: we're here to share the exceptional stories of ordinary people during the defining conflict of the 20th century, one story at a time.
Discover fascinating stories on our blog and explore our Media Hub to see history through pictures, videos, and recordings from the war. Curious about your family's role in the Second World War? We can help you connect with the past through family research. Stay informed about the latest books, exhibitions, and events related to the war through our reviews and updates.
Join us on this exciting journey through history. Thank you for choosing The War Years as your way to learn and connect with the stories and lessons of the Second World War. Let's explore history together, one story at a time.
Blog
In the War Years Blog, we review military history books, events, and museums. We also look at the history of unique World War Two artefacts, militaria, medals, and anything else of general interest.
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In this military history book review, I examine 'Diplomats & Admirals' by Dale A. Jenkins - a fascinating look at how diplomatic failures led to Pearl Harbour and the Pacific War. Jenkins, a former US Navy officer, reveals how close Japan and America came to avoiding conflict in 1941. His analysis shows how personal ambition, institutional rigidity and communication failures among key figures on both sides derailed opportunities for peace. Despite having the world’s most powerful navy in 1941, Japan's leadership understood that a war with America would likely result in defeat.