Illustrated History of World War II

Illustrated History of World War II

An authoritative and detailed account of the military and political events of the Second World War, with over 350 photographs. 

Includes special features on all of the major battles and campaigns on land and at sea, detailing military strategies, successes, and failures. 

A highly readable history of the events of World War Two, described from the aftermath of World War One and the rapid advance of Nazi forces across Europe to the Allied triumph over Germany and the surrender of the Japanese. 

Campaign maps and battle plans complement descriptions of every major battle on land and at sea, along with an analysis of the success and failure of the various military strategies.

Fascinating fact boxes highlight the lives of important political leaders and generals who shaped the course of the war, such as General Douglas MacArthur, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, and Josef Stalin.

Illustrated with more than 350 compelling and evocative photographs taken during the conflict. 

Paperback - Illustrated, February 16, 2012. 

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