Andrew Roberts

Historian Andrew Roberts's latest book, The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War, was published in the U.S. in May. His previous books include Masters and Commanders and A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900. Dr. Roberts is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Kursk

WWII’s Greatest Battle

Perhaps the most important battle of World War II was a giant clash of tanks between Germans and Russians. By Andrew Roberts.

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Surrender, France!

Teach in English? Quelle horreur! The French are in the midst of a battle royale over the government’s proposal for universities to allow English in the classroom. Andrew Roberts on France’s desperate and pointless efforts to protect their language.

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After the Downfall

WWII’s Strangest Battle

For one time only, Germans and Allies fought together in WWII. Andrew Roberts on a story so wild that it has to be made into a movie.

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The Maggie I Knew

For historian Andrew Roberts, one of the saddest days of his life was when former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was ousted by her own party. He salutes a departed hero—and recalls more private moments with her in her last years.

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In Defense of Cruises

After horrifying scenes from Carnival Cruises’ sewer ship, you might be put off cruising for good, but historian Andrew Roberts will convince you to hop aboard the next ship.

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WWII’s Greatest Battle

Surrender, France!

WWII’s Strangest Battle

The Maggie I Knew

In Defense of Cruises

Pope Wimps Out

The Plantagenets’ Mighty Reign

Canada to the Rescue!

Generals Never Had to Be Faithful

The U.N.’s Uselessness on Syria