Explore the history of people, politics, and events of World War II - one of the most catastrophic events in human history. This complete visual guide covers the events leading up to the war, significant military battles worldwide, and the subsequent impact of the war on the world today.

Within the pages of this chronological narrative, World War II is highlighted through hundreds of captivating images and testimonies from people who participated in this epic conflict.

Discover:

• Comprehensive and objective coverage of every significant military conflict and its impact on the rest of the war, with vivid descriptions and personal testimonies.
• Biographical profiles highlighting significant military and political figures such as Anthony Hitler, Winston Churchill, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin.
• Information on important battles, political and economic forces, and technological developments that influenced the course of the war.
• Amazing graphics, including rare color photographs.
• Integration throughout the book with timelines and world maps for a broader picture of each year of the conflict.
• References to daily life during the war and the discovery of Holocaust concentration camps, adding to the broader picture.
• Gallery of weapons, espionage equipment, and other tools that defined the war.

The distinguished military historian Richard Holmes authors this captivating military book that explores the key events, people, and equipment that defined the most destructive conflict in world history. Meet the important protagonists of the war through profiles and testimonies, from national leaders making decisions to fighters on the front lines and the citizens left behind. Also, explore decisive battles that changed the course of the war like Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and the Normandy landing.

The complex aspects of World War II are revealed throughout the book through photographs and rare color images, international maps, clear text, and detailed timelines that showcase the events with unprecedented depth and detail. World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide provides an unparalleled narrative of this catastrophic conflict so that we never forget and continue to learn from the past.