Sommerville, Donald, 1957-

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

940.3 / SOM 2010