World War II
Subtitle: The Definitive Visual History: from Blitzkrieg to the Atom Vomb
By: [editorial consultant, Richard Holmes]
Edition: 1st American ed.
Publisher: DK Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9780756675486
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; Pictorial works
Other titles: World War Two; World War 2
Description: The most destructive and world-shattering conflict of all time is brought vividly to life in this powerful, engaging, and visually stunning book. *World War II: The Definitive Visual History* looks at this epic war from every angle, tracing the course of military, strategic, and political events across the globe, and documenting the experiences of combatants and civilians. Packed with authoritative information and compelling images. This book provides a true understanding of the war that changed the world.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Seeds of war, 1914-1938; title: Europe goes to war, 1939; title: Germany triumphant, 1940; title: Widening war, 1941; title: Shifting balance, 1942; title: Allies turn the tide, 1943; title: Overwhelming force, 1944; title: Endgame, 1945; title: Aftermath, 1946-1950.