Tribute: Martin Gilbert

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 19, 2015

In a world full of historians, Martin Gilbert still ranked as one of the most prolific in his field: he penned some 90 books!  Known as Winston Churchill’s official biographer, he also covered many key events including both World Wars, the Middle East, and the Holocaust.  He died at the age of 78.  And you can still hear some of his interviews with Leonard here.

In 1995 Martin Gilbert discusses his book The Day the War Ended: May 8, 1945 - Victory in Europe

 

In 2003, Martin Gilbert discusses the unsung heroes of the Holocaust and his book The Righteous.

 

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