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World War II The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
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Explore the causes and consequences of one of the largest wars, not
just of the 20th Century, but in humankind's history. Written in
association with the Smithsonian Museum. This 70th-anniversary
edition explores World War II events as you have never seen before
- The people, the places, and the politics. This edition
commemorates those who lost their lives, and to remind us "never
again". This authoritative and comprehensive reference book covers
the Second World War, beginning with the Great War's devasting
results and finishes with the long-lasting after-effects. World War
II: The Definitive Visual Guide unpacks the often-complex details
of the war logically and is easy to understand. Defining moments of
war itself, such as the D-Day landings, Pearl Harbour, and the
German invasions across Europe, are detailed. This coffee table
book takes you through the theatres of war like Iwo Jima, Operation
Barbarossa and the Battle of the Atlantic. Read about leading
military figures like Erwin Rommel and Bernard Law Montgomery,
known as "Monty." Discover the soldiers and their uniforms,
weapons, and equipment. Learn about the inventions, scientific
discoveries, and technological advancements that the war produced.
Eyewitness accounts and rarely seen colour photographs profile what
life was like away from the battlefield. Meet the legendary
political parties and leaders involved in the war and which
strategies they followed. Read thought-provoking accounts of
ordinary citizens that aided the war effort. Get a sense of what
life was like under the threat of Hitler and the Nazis. This
definitive visual guide offers an unparalleled account of this
devastating conflict to continue to learn from the past. From The
Blitzkrieg to the Atom Bomb This visually appealing as coffee table
book has a lot to offer, each chapter begins with an introduction
and includes a history timeline that makes it easy to put together
the events and follow history through the war. The chapters also
include maps, side panels, photos, and guides to different
battlefields. These give the reader a wide variety of ways to
engage with the information, whether you want to browse and pick
out titbits or spend a bit longer for a more in-depth and broader
overview of World War 2. This history book will take you through: -
The Seeds of War 1914-1938 - Europe Goes to War 1939 - Germany
Triumphant - The Widening War - The Shifting Balance 1942 - The
Allies Turn the Tide 1943 - Overwhelming Force 1944 - Endgame 1945
- Aftermath 1946-1950
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