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World War II: The Definitive Visual History from Blitzkrieg to the Atom Bomb (DK Definitive Visual Histories)
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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.
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World War II: The Definitive Visual History from Blitzkrieg to the Atom Bomb (DK Definitive Visual Histories)
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Original price was: $40.00.$21.21Current price is: $21.21.
Ruy M. –
Valeu cada página, um espetáculo de livro para quem ama histórias sobre a 2° guerra mundial.
Amazon Customer –
I bought this book for my 15 year old nephew. He is just getting interested in history. This is an excellent book for beginners. Book in great condition and a great price.
Branden Martin –
World War II: The Definitive Visual History’ by DK is an extraordinary book that truly brings history to life through its captivating visuals and detailed storytelling.
Svetlin Manov –
Very truthful and correct book.
Carlos Alanis –
Tiene ilustraciones excelentes, el material es muy bueno, el empastado igual. El contenido es maravilloso, es una adquisición muy buena si te interesa tener información general del tema.
Joe Consumer –
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!
Mister Blue –
I gave it as a gift to someone last year, and the book is very thorough with covering all aspects of WWII. However, I will say that the finer print on things, especially regarding various items, can be a little problematic for older people even with reading glasses… otherwise it’s a great book.
Jason kiernan –
Great to help kids understand the complexities surrounding World War 2. If got someone who is interested in history and military tactics of that time this is the book for you
kindle user –
If you’re a student of WWII, from its causes to its end and a bit beyond, this book is very thick reading. When I say thick, it’s because the pages are large, the print is not “reader book” type size but quite readable for my 65 year old eyeballs. And a LOT of information on each page. You could do a day of history class on each page. The folks who put this together were flush with information and assembled it well, with photographs, maps and diagrams. Really good stuff for a history nut interested in this time period of the world.
naduahcg –
The book is visually gorgeous and crammed full of information on the war. It looks good on the coffee table. I found that the print is way too small. It is difficult to read, I’m very disappointed with that.
Dennis –
This book was purchased for my 11 year old grandson, he loves history and the information contained in this well illustrated book has kept him interested for hours.
Sabrina –
un libro meraviglioso sia per i contesti per la fattezza e la robustezza
Rose DelParto –
DK Publishing provides a comprehensive and extensive source of information. The chronological timeline and concise narrative and amazing photographic display of World War II is an exceptional accompaniment to their companion publication of World War I. The Definitive Visual History From Blitzkrieg to the Atomic Bomb may be one of the most important resources when one may refer to a particular event of history for research and reference.
However, the book may appear to be an encyclopedic format, it is more than that. In addition to the historical events, the important areas that are stressed within each of the pages include people, eyewitness, technological advancements that emerge during the war, critical points, and parallels to each theater of the war. But of course, the history of events are the highlight of the book, but one major element that may bring the history one step further are the unforgettable haunting images of hundreds of photographs that may not have been seen before as well as the maps and illustrations. Indeed, the tireless work of contributors that made this book possible cannot be overlooked such as editor Richard Holmes, consultants Charles Messengers and Jonathan Bastable, et al. that offered their expertise of archival, scholarly, and journalistic assistance to compile all of the information in one package. And for the narrative of World War II, each section begins with a timeline and a brief overview of World War I in 1914 within 42 pages to set the stage by 1939 to what led to the Second World War in Europe and Asia and the Pacific; the war was a continuum to the first of unresolved issues within economic, political, and social proportions that were also linked to cultural traditions that became skewed in interpretations. Importantly, a war that expanded beyond territories and peoples that were not in conflict during the first war, especially in Asia and the Pacific islands. Richard Holmes asserts, “The events of the war were inter-related by long and complex threads, and it is misleading to consider any single episode, no matter how significant, in isolation. One of the many virtues of this book is that it tells, on the one hand, the stories of specific battles and campaigns but, on the other, its layout enables the reader to see how these relate to previous and subsequent events”(Foreward).
Aside from the layout of the book, it is a coffee table or one’s personal source to one of the most climactic events in world history and vividly exhibits year by year of the origins of how the war occurred. And similar to World War I, this book enlarges every important source that is included in this edition and concludes with an after thought with the last pages that mention the years to follow 1946-1950. No doubt, a great source and topic up for further discussion that may elaborate on war and remembrance.