Follow the key developments of World War II in unprecedented visual detail, with more
than 100 specially created historical maps covering all major theatres of war. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
• Each of the main maps features information-rich graphics and integrated panels of text to guide the reader
• 11 narrative overviews at key points in the story provide a cohesive picture of events across all theatres of war
• 30 photo feature spreads explore topics beyond the battles, like “America at war” and “Code-breaking”
• 9 main contemporary maps, including battle maps from both Allies and Axis countries, explain key events
Discover how the conflict raged around the globe on land, air and sea, while timelines provide an in-depth chronology of events. Beautiful archival photographs, contemporary artifacts and profiles of famous leaders reveal the full story of the war that shaped the modern world.
Hardcover
288 pages
Written by DK, Smithsonian Institution