An illustrated introduction to some of the most famous and significant battles of World War II, with colorful artwork throughout.

World War II was the largest conflict the world has ever known, fought across theaters around the globe, and many of its battles – Stalingrad, Monte Cassino, the Battle of Britain – are familiar names. While the Western Front of Europe is often the first to come to mind, intense and bloody battles also took place in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, on land, at sea, and in the air, and their many stories help illuminate both the scale and the changing nature of the conflict.

This condensed gift book examines thirty of the most important engagements of World War II, both famous and less well-known, and presents their stories in a concise, easy-to-understand format, accompanied by stunning full-color artwork from Osprey that highlights a central moment of each battle.

Pages: 128, Year of Publication: 0401, Dimensions: 18.8x18.8cm