A New Illustrated History Of World War II
Subtitle: Rare And Unseen Photographs 1939-1945
Series: Illustrated History
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Published: 2005-08-15
Place of publication: Cincinnati, Ohio
Language: eng
Translated from: ita
Translation of: Storia illustrata della Seconda Guerra Mondiale
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780715321027
Subjects: European history: Second World War; War & defence operations; Pictorial works; History: World; History; History - Military / War; Europe; World War, 1939-1945; Military - Pictorial; Military - World War II; General
Description: This is a stunning and insightful book that provides a fully-illustrated account of World War II. Covering the period before the war, 1939-1945 and the aftermath, *A New Illustrated History of World War II* features many previously unpublished photographs of the European, African and Pacific theatres of war.

Featuring assessments of key events, heads of state, military tactics and propaganda used by every major protagonist, this is a complete reference for anyone interested in World War II.

This work features many rare and previously unpublished photographs of key battles and life behind enemy lines; covers all theatres of war, from Europe and Africa, to the raid on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific; is packed full of campaing maps, fascinating profiles of both military leaders and weapons, and comparative production charts; includes original propaganda posters used by every key nation.