World War II The Definitive Visual History (Dk Definitive Visual Histories) - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 059396358X ISBN 13: 9780593963586

Casa editrice: DK, 2026

Riassunto

World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images, presenting the people, places, and politics involved in the epic conflict.

Enter the story during the lead up to war, be in on the strategies and outcomes of major military battles around the world, and understand the aftermath of a conflict that still influences and impacts our world today. You'll meet the key players in thought-provoking profiles and discover their experiences firsthand, from national leaders sounding the orders to combatants on the front line and civilians left behind. Standout moments, including Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and the D-Day landings, are revealed in rarely seen color photographs and unforgettable eyewitness accounts.

Explosive photography, international maps, accessible text, and supporting timelines combine to show the most destructive event ever known in fascinating depth and detail. World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide provides an unparalleled account of this devastating conflict, so we never forget and continue to learn from the past.

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Informazioni sull?autore

A renowned military historian, Richard Holmes was Professor of Military and Security Studies at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire and the Defence College of Management and Technology in Wiltshire. He wrote several bestselling books on the daily experience of soldiers and presented programs for the BBC on subjects, including World War II battles and the American Revolution. He died in 2011.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: DK
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 059396358X
• ISBN 13: 9780593963586
• Rilegatura: Tapa dura
• Numero di pagine: 372
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