A Short History of World War II

Discover the story of the world's deadliest war.

Combining expert historical insight with accounts of combatants and civilians, this important book offers a brilliant summary of the most important military, strategic, and political events across all theatres.

The fighting is brought to life with profiles of key military and political figures, together with features on decisive campaigns, turning points, and technological innovations.

Examine how deep-seated local fears and hatreds escalated into one vast global conflict that was fought out to the bitter end - from the rise of Hitler and the Nazi party to Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and Hiroshima.

Richly illustrated with a wealth of original artifacts, weaponry, and equipment, photography, and maps, this unique combination of image and narrative provides the most accessible, episode-by-episode account ever.

Author: DK
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 05/05/2020
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 2.00d
ISBN13: 9781465494245
ISBN10: 1465494243
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | World War II | General
- History | Wars & Conflicts | General
- Political Science | World | General

About the Author
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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