1939: Countdown to War

In this dramatic account, acclaimed historian Richard Overy re-creates, hour by hour, the 10 days leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War. Using new material, he describes the diplomatic manoeuvring and impossible ultimatums, last-minute deals and terrible misjudgements which plunged Europe into war. 25th August 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of war, and this will be marked with a wide range of media coverage and publishing.