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The second world war : an illustrated history

Holland, James, 1970-2023
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From the internationally acclaimed historian James Holland comes an enthralling and illuminating account of the key battles and crucial turning points of the Second World War, brought vividly to life with over 280 full color illustrations from award-winning artist Keith Burns. Complex, total and global, the Second World War was the deadliest conflict in human history, with over 300 million soldiers seeing combat. The movements and turns of these six deadly years have had far-reaching consequences which still impact our global relations today. From the horrors of the Western Front to the paddy fields of Burma, The Second World War: An Illustrated History takes us through each key moment across the history, in an accessible and authoritative account from a master military historian and captivating illustrator.
Main title:
The second world war : an illustrated history / by James Holland ; illustrated by Keith Burns.
Edition:
Collected and amended edition.
Imprint:
London : Michael Joseph, 2023.
Collation:
329 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
ISBN:
9780241601327 (hardback)
Dewey class:
940.53
Language:
English
BRN:
419203
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