The Complete Illustrated History of the First and Second World Wars by Ian Westwell

The Complete Illustrated History of the First and Second World Wars by Ian Westwell

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.

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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ISBN 13	9780754833451
ISBN 10	0754833453
Title	The Complete Illustrated History of the First and Second World Wars
Author	Ian Westwell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Anness Publishing
Year published	2017-02-09
Number of pages	512
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