"The incredible, almost miraculous story of what happened at Dunkirk in the year 1940—and why—is unfolded in Alone with great narrative skill and superb delineation of a highly interesting cast of characters, including, importantly, the author himself and his own remarkable family."

- David McCullough,

"Ultimately, this is a title which offers an absorbing and well-written tale of political intrigue and military campaign... set within, is the fascinating tale of a family, as well as armies, rescued from the brink of disaster."

- Britain at War Magazine,

"His [Korda's] attention to detail when relating specific events is superb and will make the military reader feel as if they are there among the action."

- Soldier Magazine,

"[Alone] vividly brings to life events which saw Britain stand alone as the only nation with the resolve and courage to defy Hitler."

- Sunday Post Scotland,

"This account of the events surrounding Dunkirk is a no-brainer for my top read of 2017."

- Soldier Selects 2017 - Soldier Magazine,

"Entertaining... This crucial time is recounted by someone who witnessed those years as a child. Korda, a longtime book editor before becoming a full-time author, is like a charming dinner party host offering his personal experience of history... A fine introduction for anyone new to this fulcrum point of the 20th century."

- Thomas E. Ricks - The New York Times Book Review,