The complete illustrated history of the first & second World Wars : with more than 1000 evocative photographs, maps and battle plans/
First & second World Wars First and second World Wars
Donald Sommerville and Ian Westwell.
- London : Lorenz, c2010.
- 512 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
"Previously published in two seperate volumes, The complete illustrated history of World War I and The complete illustrated history of World War II"--Colophon. "Authoritative account of the two of the deadliest conflicts in human history with analysis of decisive encounters and landmark engagements"--Cover. Includes index.
Origins of the war -- 1914: Europe goes to war -- 1915: Trench warfare -- 1916: The year of attrition -- 1917: Europe's year of trial -- 1918: triumph of the allies -- The aftermath of war -- Approach to war -- Hitler's triumphs -- Japan's Pacific conquests -- The great struggle in Europe -- Victory over Germany -- Destruction of the Japanese empire -- The legacy of war.
9780754822776 (hbk.) 075482277X (hbk.)
World War, 1914-1918. World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns. World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns World War, 1914-1918--Pictorial works World War, 1939-1945--Pictorial works