Author: Jonathan Walker
ISBN: 9780752487182
Pages: 192
Photos/map: 28/4
Rating: 4/5
Jonathan Walker has written a gem of a book with his work “Operation
Unthinkable”. Drawing upon copious amounts of unpublished and primary source
documents, he has traced the political and diplomatic shark tank that was the
relationship between the three great powers in the final days of WW2. What is
most surprising is the degree of naivety of the United States regarding the
intentions of the Soviets. Churchill's efforts to raise awareness of the
intentions of the Soviets are met with indifference and mistrust until the 11th
hour. Walker has painted an engaging and sobering portrait of a struggle
between ‘allies’ and the desperate plan drafted at the direction of Churchill.
Very highly recommended.
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