Second World War

The Second World War was a time of great fear, sacrifice, deprivation, and uncertainty, which drove soldiers and civilians to extremes of loyalty, determination, or cruelty. This book tells the stories of the men and women who lived and died during the war, from politicians to factory workers, and from High Command to the front lines. It is a comprehensive volume that covers every fighting front of the war, from Europe's Western and Eastern Fronts to the war at sea, and from the Pacific to the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The period from 1939 to 1945 was a time of immense upheaval and tragedy, marked by some of the most devastating and remarkable events in human history. As soldiers and civilians from all nations endured a daily existence weighed down by fear, sacrifice, deprivation, and uncertainty, they were pushed to the limits of selfless loyalty, unwavering determination, or bitter cruelty by the demands of a global war. This book seeks to chronicle the stories of the men and women who lived and perished during this tumultuous era, encompassing a wide range of individuals from politicians to factory workers, and from High Command to the conscripted men on the front lines. Through a wealth of contemporary documentation, private writings, and historical research, the book vividly brings to life the experiences of war. It also assesses and examines the political, military, and historical significance of the war, spanning across Europe's Western and Eastern Fronts, the war at sea, the Pacific, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. This comprehensive volume offers a thorough exploration of every major fighting front of the Second World War, providing a deep understanding of the human cost, the technological advancements, and the geopolitical implications of this pivotal period in world history.

Weight: 1436g
Dimension: 247 x 207 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472833938