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World War II the Definitive Visual History - (DK Definitive Visual Histories) by DK (Hardcover)

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  • World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images, presenting the people, places, and politics involved in the epic conflict.
  • About the Author: 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.
  • 372 Pages
  • History, Military
  • Series Name: DK Definitive Visual Histories

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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.



About the Author



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.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.06 Inches (H) x 9.25 Inches (W)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: DK Definitive Visual Histories
Sub-Genre: Military
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 372
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Theme: World War II
Format: Hardcover
Author: DK
Language: English
Street Date: April 7, 2026
TCIN: 94054808
UPC: 9780593963586
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-1007
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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