For anyone wanting to learn about WW II, this is the book for you. They have done a fantastic job of setting the stage by giving an overview of WW I so that you understand just what a menace Germany was even before WW II started.
I realize now just how ignorant I was of of both World Wars, but especially WWII. I had no idea how just how insane Hitler must have been to think that he could take over the world (and nearly did). I didn't know how Germany and Russia agreed to split up Poland, how Hitler believed he could invade and overthrow Russia, how Britain and France both assured Poland they'd come to their aid if Germany invaded them, then stood by and watched Germany invade Poland without doing one damn thing for them. This is an extremely interesting book. Every page it seems I'm stunned by what I'm reading.
I finally completed the book and REALLY enjoyed reading it (and I'm not a big reader at all). The writing, the way they lay out the time line and the pictures all make understanding WW II very clear. This is an exceptional book.
If you have ANY interest in learning about WW II, this is the place to start, hands down!
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| What’s it about? | Visually stunning guide for learning about a war that changed the course of history. Experience some of the prominent battles, like the Somme and Verdun, through compelling accounts from soldiers and civilians who lived through World War I. | Written with the Smithsonian Institute, this edition was brought out specially for the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, to commemorate those who lost their lives, and include the memorial sites that remind us “never again”. | Read the stories behind more than 90 of the world’s most significant battles. From the brutal battle of Gettysburg to the epic air-sea battle of Midway, find out how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats. |
| Perfect For | Photographic galleries of the impressive weaponry and equipment used, and learn more about key people including David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre. | Discovering the key battles, the political and economic forces, and the individual leaders of World War II. | Discovering the soldiers, weapons, armor and military strategies behind some of the greatest battles in history. |
| Pages | 372 | 372 | 256 |
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I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday along with the World War I and Vietnam War volumes. He was engrossed in them for hours! Beautiful, informative and fascinating books. Recommend!
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