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

Sommerville, Donald; Westwell, Ian

 
9780754833451: The Complete Illustrated History of the First & Second World Wars: With More Than 1000 Evocative Photographs, Maps And Battle Plans
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ISBN 10 : 0754833453 ISBN 13 : 9780754833451
Editeur : Lorenz Books, 2017

Synopsis

• An authoritative account of two of the deadliest conflicts in human history, with details of decisive encounters and landmark engagements.

• Expert commmentary on the political and economic factors leading to each conflict, the key turning points of the wars, and the impact that technology had on the way that each war was fought.

• Describes the most successful weapons from both wars, with specification boxes that provide technical information.

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.

About the Authors:

Donald Sommerville is a writer and freelance editor specializing in military history. Amongst his many books is World War II Day by Day.

Ian Westville has written more than 15 books on all aspects of military history, including World War I Day by Day.

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À propos de l'auteur

Donald Sommerville is a writer and freelance editor specializing in military history. Amongst his many books is World War II Day by Day. Ian Westville has written more than 15 books on all aspects of military history, including World War I Day by Day.

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Éditeur
Lorenz Books
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0754833453
ISBN 13 
9780754833451
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
512
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV
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