The Second World War. Volume I: From the coming of war to Alamein and Stalingrad (1939-1942). Volume II: From Casablanca to post-war repercussions (1943-1945).. Cet article n’est pas disponible.The Second World War. Volume I: From the coming of war to Alamein and Stalingrad (1939-1942). Volume II: From Casablanca to post-war repercussions (1943-1945).

London, The Folio Society, 2011 Bound, decorated cloth with slipcase, 972pp., 18,5x26cm., illustr. in b/w., in good condition (slipcover in very good condition, bindings with some traces of use on the edges, paper edges on the bottom somewhat soiled, name and date in pencil on first and last page, inside in very good condition). In the hands of master historian Martin Gilbert, the complex and compelling story of the Second World War comes to life. This narrative captures the perspectives of leading politicians and war commanders, journalists, civilians, and ordinary soldiers, offering gripping eyewitness accounts of heroism, defeat, suffering, and triumph. This is one of the first historical studies of World War II that describes the Holocaust as an integral part of the war. It also covers maneuvers, strategies, and leaders operating in European, Asian, and Pacific theatres. In addition, this book brings in survivor testimonies of occupation, survival behind enemy lines, and the experience of minority groups such as the Roma in Europe, to offer a comprehensive account of the war?s impact on individuals on both sides. This is a sweeping narrative of one of the most deadly wars in history, which took almost forty million lives, and irrevocably changed countless more.…