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DK Eyewitness World War II
Product Description
▼▲This defining period in world history is explored and explained as never before. World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images, presenting the people, places, and politics involved in the epic conflict.
Inside this complete visual guide is chronological coverage of the lead up to war, major military battles around the globe, and the aftermath that still influences and impacts our world today. You’ll meet the key players in thought-provoking profiles and discover their experiences firsthand, from national leaders sounding the orders to combatants on the frontline and civilians left behind. Standout moments, including Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and the D-Day landings, are revealed in rarely seen color photographs and unforgettable eyewitness accounts.
Explosive photography, international maps, accessible text, and supporting timelines combine to show the most destructive event ever known in unprecedented depth and detail. Although the complexities of World War II can be hard to fathom, this standout reference is organized in a logical order and the supporting captions are concise and clear throughout to aid understanding.
World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide provides an unparalleled account of this devastating conflict so we never forget and continue to learn from the past. 72 pages, softcover.
Product Information
▼▲| Title: DK Eyewitness World War II By: Simon Adams, Photographer Andy Crawford Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 72 Vendor: DK Books Publication Date: 2021 Dimensions: 11.06 X 8.56 X 0.25 (inches) | Weight: 11 ounces ISBN: 0744039047 ISBN-13: 9780744039047 Ages: 8-12 Series: DK Eyewitness Books Stock No: WW227066 |
Publisher's Description
▼▲In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War.
This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart divided by international alliances and growing tensions between nations. Meet the key players who influenced the outcome of this global struggle. Explore major events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Britain, the D-Day invasion, and the atomic bombs in Japan, and discover how clever code-breakers developed new technology to decipher hidden messages and gain military advantage over their enemies.
Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:
A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field
Eyewitness World War II uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. This history book expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before.
Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!
DKs Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.
A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content.
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Editorial Reviews
▼▲"[A] striking coffee-table book…The first-rate illustrations, maps, and time lines make for a good introduction for all general readers embarking on study of this war." Library Journal
"[A] worthy book for the shelves of the serious student of war, or for the coffee table of any reader who seeks a comprehensive history of the world's greatest conflict." BookPage
"This ultimate World War II guide describes each momentous episode of the conflict, while simultaneously giving an overarching view of the war intended to end all wars." History Channel Magazine
"This is a good quick-reference source for information on not just what happened in this great conflict but also on the causes and consequences of it as well" Booklist
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