The Almanac Of World War Ii
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: minor bruise/dent along the board's top edge.
Few conflicts have reshaped the world as profoundly as the Second World War, and The Almanac of World War II stands as one of the most comprehensive single-volume references ever assembled on the subject. Edited by Brigadier Peter Young — a decorated combat veteran and distinguished military historian — this authoritative volume chronicles the full sweep of the war across every theatre of operation, from the Nazi blitzkrieg across Europe to the island-hopping campaigns of the Pacific, presenting a meticulously organised, date-by-date account of the defining battles, commanders, and turning points that determined the fate of nations. What sets this work apart is its almanac format, which transforms an almost incomprehensibly vast global conflict into a structured, accessible, and richly detailed reference. Brigadier Young brings the trained eye of a soldier and the rigour of a scholar to every entry, ensuring that statistical data, biographical sketches, and operational summaries are woven together into a coherent and compelling narrative tapestry. Whether you are a seasoned historian, a student of military strategy, or a curious reader seeking to understand how the modern world was forged in the fires of 1939–1945, this volume will answer your questions — and raise new ones you never thought to ask.
Author: Brigadier Peter Young
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Hamlyn / Bison Book
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: minor bruise/dent along the board's top edge.
Few conflicts have reshaped the world as profoundly as the Second World War, and The Almanac of World War II stands as one of the most comprehensive single-volume references ever assembled on the subject. Edited by Brigadier Peter Young — a decorated combat veteran and distinguished military historian — this authoritative volume chronicles the full sweep of the war across every theatre of operation, from the Nazi blitzkrieg across Europe to the island-hopping campaigns of the Pacific, presenting a meticulously organised, date-by-date account of the defining battles, commanders, and turning points that determined the fate of nations. What sets this work apart is its almanac format, which transforms an almost incomprehensibly vast global conflict into a structured, accessible, and richly detailed reference. Brigadier Young brings the trained eye of a soldier and the rigour of a scholar to every entry, ensuring that statistical data, biographical sketches, and operational summaries are woven together into a coherent and compelling narrative tapestry. Whether you are a seasoned historian, a student of military strategy, or a curious reader seeking to understand how the modern world was forged in the fires of 1939–1945, this volume will answer your questions — and raise new ones you never thought to ask.