Beyond the Book
Joanna Potts received a First Class degree in Historical Studies from
the University of Bristol. While at university Joanna specialized in the
study of Soviet Russia, concentrating particularly on the years 1917-1953. She
also undertook in-depth research into Europe and the Second World War,
completing a comprehensive study of Anthony Eden and Winston Churchill during the war years.
Simon Berthon, described by the Daily Telegraph as a formidable Second World War historian, is one of Britains most distinguished writers and producers of television history. His previous book was Allies at War, on the bitter-sweet relationship between Churchill, Roosevelt and de Gaulle.













