Picture the Past: World War II: Historical Coloring Book

World War II was a global conflict with dramatic illustrations of air, land, and sea battles, from the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri in August 1945. It included major events such as the Battle of Britain, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, General Rommel's desert campaigns, sinking of the German battleship Bismarck, Battle of Stalingrad, allied invasion of France, Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, fall of Berlin, dropping of atomic bomb over Hiroshima, and many more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2024
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.

World War II, the most significant and destructive conflict in history, encompassed not only Europe but also Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific islands. Peter Copeland's captivating depiction of this historic event includes vivid illustrations of air, land, and sea battles, as well as other significant events spanning from the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri in August 1945. The book features forty-five ready-to-color scenes, each showcasing a pivotal moment in the war. These include the Battle of Britain, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, General Rommel's desert campaigns, the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck, the Battle of Stalingrad, the allied invasion of France, the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the fall of Berlin, and the dropping of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima. Accompanying each illustration is an informative caption that provides context and insight into the events depicted.

Weight: 48g
Dimension: 276 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780486853239