By the time it came to an end on V-J Day-August 14, 1945 -it had involved every major power and become global in its reach. In one brilliant volume, eminent historian Martin Gilbert offers the complete history of the Second World War.
This is one of the first historical studies of World War II that describes the Holocaust as an integral part of the war. It also covers maneuvers, strategies, and leaders operating in European, Asian, and Pacific theatres.
The Second World War: Their finest hour
In The Second World War Chris Bambery tests this position in a thorough account of the war and tries to understand why it still dominates TV history channels and school history books.
Churchill's history of the Second World War is, and will remain, the definitive work.
A collection of twelve true stories that took place during World War Two, including a real life naval battle, a duel between solitary snipers for the control of Stalingrad and other tales of bravery and heroism.
Thoroughly revised and updated in the light of the latest scholarship, this second edition of an established text: - Challenges accepted views and reassesses the war, rejecting the simplistic concept of a 'war against fascism' - Discusses ...
" Sir Winston Churchill From the origins of the conflict, the rise of Hitler and thefutile attempts at appeasement, through the darkest days of Britain's lonestand against the Axis powers, the great alliances with the USA and SovietRussia ...
... designated targets of key industrial plants , railroad junc- tions and German troop concentrations . The commander - in - chief of Bomber Command , Sir Charles Portal , recommended to Churchill the creation of a heavy bomber fleet to ...
A chronological history of each theater of the war, analyzing five battles for their distinctive kind of warfare of the period.
Unlike many other histories of the war this book places British and European involvement squarely in an international perspective, and the author never shies away from raising fundamental questions.
The Second World War: An Illustrated History
... Salvage Song (or, The Housewife«s Dream) Salvage rhymes I«ve FinishedMy Black-out (The Song of a Triumphant Housewife) Dig for Victory A song sung by the Women«s Land Army(Land Girls) Women working in factories War rhymes Song of the ...
This book will help you to understand how one of the most important events in history developed, charting the main military campaigns, and examining the path to Allied victory and its impact on the countries involved.
'The Second World War, 1939-45' examines the causes of the war and details the course of conflict in Western Europe, the USSR, Africa and the Pacific.
Two captivating manuscripts in one book: World War 2: A Captivating Guide from Beginning to End D Day: A Captivating Guide to the Battle for Normandy
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the global ambitions and the global warfare that was the Second World War, making it essential reading for all students of twentieth century world history.