--- product_id: 62282124 title: "All Behind You, Winston: Churchill's Great Coalition 1940-45" price: "R1420" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62282124-all-behind-you-winston-churchills-great-coalition-1940-45 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # All Behind You, Winston: Churchill's Great Coalition 1940-45 **Price:** R1420 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** All Behind You, Winston: Churchill's Great Coalition 1940-45 - **How much does it cost?** R1420 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62282124-all-behind-you-winston-churchills-great-coalition-1940-45) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description On 14 May 1940, the Evening Standard published a cartoon with the caption "All Behind You, Winston". It showed Churchill, the freshly installed prime minister, rolling up his sleeves to confront the oncoming menace of Nazi Germany. In his wake, leading the endless ranks of the British people, marched the most prominent figures of his new coalition government. It was a potent expression of a moment when Britons of every class were truly all in it together. It also contained a truth that Churchill's titanic historical reputation has since eclipsed: that neither he nor the country would have prevailed but for the joint effort of this remarkable "ministry of all the talents". Indeed, without the vital support of the Labour Party, and its leader Clement Attlee, Churchill might never have become prime minister at all. Now Roger Hermiston tells the story of the men ― and women ― who steered Britain through its darkest hour, showing how they helped to win the Second World War, and how they laid the foundations of the "New Jerusalem" that followed. Along the way, he explores the roles played by characters as diverse as the mercurial newspaper magnate Lord Beaverbrook, who supplied the planes that won the Battle of Britain; the pugnacious trade union baron Ernest Bevin, who kept the nation working; Lord Woolton, the minister for food ― a man so widely loved he was dubbed "Uncle Fred"; and Sir John Anderson, one of the first people to contemplate the awful power of the atom bomb. Hermiston also considers the achievements of more junior ministers, including the only two women in Churchill's government: the left-wing firebrand Ellen Wilkinson, and the Conservative Florence Horsbrugh, who played a pivotal role alleviating the suffering inflicted by the Blitz. Five years after that cartoon, Churchill predicted that history would shine a light on "every helmet" of his"great coalition". As it was, many were forgotten. This book seeks to recover their memory, and to celebrate a generation of politicians who rose above party to put their country first. Review: One of my favourite books about world war two - An entertaining and informative account of the most crucial period in modern British History. Quite how the men and women of this generation coped with the stress and enormity of the events is beyond me. I thoroughly recommend this book Review: An excellent book - This an excellent book which combines WW2 events with the substantial UK politics going on at the time. It's full of interesting detail and maintained its pace throughout Would very strongly recommend. ## Features - AURUM PRESS ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,390,598 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 102 Reviews | ## Images ![All Behind You, Winston: Churchill's Great Coalition 1940-45 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SuVThFO7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favourite books about world war two *by V***Y on 8 February 2026* An entertaining and informative account of the most crucial period in modern British History. Quite how the men and women of this generation coped with the stress and enormity of the events is beyond me. I thoroughly recommend this book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent book *by B***R on 23 May 2026* This an excellent book which combines WW2 events with the substantial UK politics going on at the time. It's full of interesting detail and maintained its pace throughout Would very strongly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by A***E on 1 June 2016* Churchill was more of a team player than you think --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62282124-all-behind-you-winston-churchills-great-coalition-1940-45](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62282124-all-behind-you-winston-churchills-great-coalition-1940-45) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*