The Historical Atlas of World War II
Author(s): Alexander Swanston
The Historical Atlas of World War II examines all the key events of the six-year conflict, with thoroughly researched text accompanied by highly detailed maps, offering an entirely original visual reappraisal of the most cataclysmic conflict in human history. From Germany's invasion of its neighbours to the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, splendid full-colour, computer-generated mapping with supporting text provide a comprehensive analysis of this global war. All the major events and battles that took place between 1939 and 1945 are examined, starting with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1st, 1939, which led to Britain and France declaring war on Hitler.
Product Information
Alexander Swanston has been writing about and mapping history collectively for over 30 years, working on subjects ranging from ancient Rome to Vietnam and beyond. He has researched and written about World War II for many years and has mapped the key battles and events that took place between 1939 and 1945. Together with Malcolm Swanston, they have recently produced books on a range of subjects, including The Atlas of the Civil War, The Historical Atlas of the Bible, and The Historical Atlas of Knights and Castles.
General Fields
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- : Murdoch Books
- : Pier 9
- : 31 August 2011
- : 246mm X 190mm
- : Australia
- : 31 August 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Alexander Swanston
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 400