The ultimate illustrated history of World War II
Subtitle: an authoritative account of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history with analysis of decisive encounters and landmark engagements
By: Donald Sommerville
Publisher: Hermes House; n/a
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781846813603; 9781846814891
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; History; World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924
Other titles: Ultimate illustrated history of World War two; World War II; World War two
Description: This history of the war has commentary on the political and economic factors leading to the conflict, the key turning points of the war and the impact of new technologies. Colour campaign maps and battle plans complement the description of every major battle on land and at sea, along with analysis of the success and failure of the various military strategies. It focuses on the key military figures who shaped the course of the war and describes all of the most successful weapons of war, with a specification box on each weapon providing key technical details.--From back cover.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Approach to war; title: Hitlet's triumphs; title: Japan's Pacfic conquests; title: The great struggle in Europe; title: Victory over Germany; title: Destruction of the Japanese Empire; title: The legacy of war.