Promotional Information

/ Lead title / Includes PS Section 'Heroes' is the story of an extraordinary generation of young men, mostly British, who came of age in the Second World War. These young men -- and women -- found themselves facing life-threatening danger and the kind of responsibility few would be prepared to shoulder today. / James Holland writes history using the same blend of meticulous research and first-hand accounts as Antony Beever and Patrick Bishop. / As well as writing popular history, James Holland has gained recognition presenting UK TV History's documentary special 'Victory in Europe' over VE Day 2005. / James Holland's previous book 'Fortress Malta' spent three weeks in the Sunday Times bestseller list. / Marketing and publicity campaign will focus on trageting history and war enthusiasts. Strong opportunities through key partnerships with 3rd party organisations such as Imperial War Museum. / Competition: Antony Beever; Max Hastings

About the Author

James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. He has worked for several London publishing houses and has written for a number of national newspapers and magazines. He is the author of ‘Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege’, ‘1940-1943’, and a novel, ‘The Burning Blue’. Married with a son, he lives near Salisbury.

Reviews

Praise for 'Together We Stand': 'Anyone who wants to know how it felt to fight in the desert war should read Holland's book!The author will surely have a lot more to write about the Second World War. We can be confident it will be worth reading.' Sunday Telegraph, Max Hastings 'Holland has produced a wonderful book!He is a master at evoking time and place, with haunting descriptions of the desert landscape!If there is a better book on the North African campaign, I haven't read it.' Daily Telegraph, Saul David 'Using personal testimony and private memoirs as effectively as official archives, he recreates the hardships and challenges faced by ordinary soldiers and reassesses the tactical and strategic innovations that finally gave the allies the upper hand.' Sunday Times 'Stands out from the crowd.' Literary Review, Nigel Jones 'Holland tells the story brilliantly. He has delved into archives for letters and diaries and diligently tracked down survivors!Vividly, intelligently, movingly, Holland's monumental chronicle tells it like it was.' Patrick Bishop, Mail on Sunday 'The book gives the individuals, be they commander-in-chiefs or infantry, space that attests to their bravery and sacrifices!' Good Book Guide