The World War II Book

Author: DK

Series: DK Big Ideas

Narrator: Charles Armstrong

Unabridged: 13 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 06/28/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Military History, History, Wars, World War Ii

Synopsis

An accessible guide to the key events and turning points of the Second World War, and the people and groups behind them

Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the Second World War - the epic conflict that shaped the modern world.

Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics The World War II Book explores the causes, key events, and lasting consequences of the Second World War.

Using the original approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict - from the rise of Hitler and Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the bombing of Hiroshima to the founding of the State of Israel in 1948.

Offering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The World War II Book shows how key battles, political and economic forces, individual leaders, and technological advances influenced the course of the conflict.

About The Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. https://www.dk.com/

Reviews

Goodreads review by H (is anyone getting notifications) Balikov

Probably the most photos of the war that you will every need….even some good ones of the air war in the Pacific. Though, that is a sore spot for me because there isn’t substantive narrative to go with them. In many respects there is thoughtful prose that goes beyond captions, but pictures are expecte......more

Goodreads review by Neem

I've been looking for this book for a while and when I finally found it, could not be more happier.. The day I got the book I couldn't sleep from the excitement. Owning a book that's wealthy with details and pictures from A to Z about World War II explaining everything from Germany to Russia, from C......more

Goodreads review by Connor

This book follows all the armies in world war two including U.S.A, Russia, France, Great Britan and many more. This book is places in many places in japan like Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Places in Russia like Stalingrad and Kursk. Places in Germany Like Berlin. This book is all about World War Two and is......more

Goodreads review by J. Bryce

This was REALLY good, for it's type: it's very general, of course, with lots of illustrations (but mostly ones you've seen before), but what sets it apart is how it's organized. Really well-done, highly recommended for novices in WWII history, and a nice refresher for us old hands.......more