Illustrated History of World War Two, 9781844769803
Paperback
A highly readable history of the military and political events of the war, with expert commentary on the political and economical factors leading to the conflict, and the key turning points

Illustrated History of World War Two

an authoritative and detailed account of the military and political events of the second world war, with over 350 photographs and maps

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  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    21 December 2011

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Summary

From the first shots fired at a Polish naval base in the morning of 1 September 1939 to the total victory of the Allies over the Germans and the Japanese surrender in 1945, this immense global military conflict was the most brutal in human history and affected the lives of millions of civilians and soldiers. This insightful book discusses each specific phase of the European and Pacific Wars, with an introductory chapter on the causes of the war and its aftermath and long-term legacy. The cha…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781844769803
ISBN-10:1844769801
Author:Donald Somerville
Publisher:Anness Publishing
Imprint:Southwater
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:21 December 2011
Weight:820g
Dimensions:235mm x 295mm
About The Author

Donald Somerville

Donald Sommerville is a writer and editor specializing in military history. His books include Monty: A Biography of Field Marshal Montgomery; Revolutionary Warfare, 1916: The Year of Attrition; and World War II Day by Day. He holds degrees in History from University College, Oxford, and in War Studies from King’s College, London.

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