| Edition |
American edition. |
| Description |
72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Eyewitness |
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DK eyewitness books.
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| Note |
"In association with the Imperial War Museum" -- title page. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Audience |
Middle school DK Publishing |
| Summary |
Go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War. This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart by - divided by international alliances and growing tensions between nations. Meet the key players who influenced the outcome of this global struggle. Explore major events such as the attack on Pearl Harbour, the Battle of Britain, the D-Day invasion, and the atomic bombs in Japan, and discover how clever code-breakers developed new technology to decipher hidden messages and gain military advantage over their enemies. DK Eyewitness World War II expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
Crawford, Andy, photographer.
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Imperial War Museum (Great Britain)
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| Added Title |
World War Two |
| Note |
Eyewitness World War II |
| ISBN |
9780744039047 (softcover) |
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0744039045 (softcover) |
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9780744028980 (hardcover) |
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0744028981 (hardcover) |
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