The Complete Illustrated History of the First & Second World Wars: With More Than 1000 Evocative Photographs, Maps and Battle Plans

Description

This comprehensive history begins by looking at the origins of WWI and then chronicles the war a year at a time. The second half of the book details the history of WWII, from the rise of Hitler and the persecution of the Jewish race to the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the dropping of the atom bombs. All aspects of war are covered including war illnesses, espionage, propaganda and the atrocities on all sides. There are special features dedicated to the weaponry and tactics that shaped the wars. Written by experts in their field and illustrated with over 1000 photographs, battle plans and maps, it is a fascinating guide for both specialist and general readers. Review: History - Fantastic book probably one of the most concise amount of information in one book that I’ve seen! The Hard back cover gives it a very sturdy feel and allows for easy reference making. Very informative piece of work. Review: Fascinating book - Bought as a Christmas present for my father, who loves reading and learning about the World Wars, as he lost family members in both wars. He absolutely loves it and it is a fascinating book. Cannot wait to read it myself.