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The Second World War left an indelible mark on the landscape and the people, not just of Britain and Germany, but the world. 75 years after the events of Pearl Harbour, the Book of World War II aims to put the well-known tales, memories and ruins of the war into context. Find out how the war began, who fought and made key decisions throughout its duration, and how it finally came to an end.Featuring: Mapping the war - Examine maps and diagrams
...World War II was neither fought, nor won, entirely by aircraft. But the introduction of advanced aerial technology that began in the late 1930s came of age during the landmark conflict, transforming the landscape of war forever. By the end of WWII, the United States alone had amassed a fleet of 300,000 planes—from fighters to scouts to bombers—spread across the Air Force, Navy, and Marines. This book includes 30 historic examples. Understanding
...5) World War II
World War II magazine covers every aspect of history's greatest modern conflict with vivid, revealing, and evocative writing from top historians and journalists. Each issue provides a lively mix of stories about soldiers, leaders, tactics, weapons, and little-known incidents of the war, including riveting firsthand battle accounts and reviews of books, movies, and video games. And the most authoritative magazine on the war features a striking
...World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. This defining period of history changed the identity of the United States—and its future. The country not only emerged as the leader of the free world, it also prospered from wartime advancements in the fields of technology, medicine, and science that were applied in new ways during the era of peace that followed the fighting. For anyone seeking evidence of what WWII contributed to modern life, look
...8) Black Cross
It is January 1944—and as Allied troops prepare for D-Day, Nazi scientists develop a toxic nerve gas that will repel and wipe out any invasion force. To salvage the...
10) Air war!
The Spandau Diary—what was in it? Why did the secret intelligence agencies of every major power want it? Why was a brave and beautiful woman kidnapped and sexually tormented to get it? Why did a chain of deception and violent death lash out across the globe,...
17) 36 hours
19) The First Wave
“A meaty, old-fashioned and thoroughly enjoyable tale of WWII-era murder and espionage.”—The Seattle Times
“The World War II atmosphere and history are expertly handled.”—Denver Post
“Great fun. Benn knows his war history. . . . The novel introduces a batch of intriguing characters who seem destined to make another appearance.”—The...
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