Images Of War: The Real Story Of World War II 21-30
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; newspapers and map campaigns included
Step into the heart of the most devastating conflict in human history — Images of War: The Real Story of World War II is a landmark part-work magazine series published by Marshall Cavendish that chronicles the Second World War through an extraordinary combination of rare photographs, detailed campaign maps, and gripping first-hand accounts. Each issue zeroes in on a pivotal theatre or battle — from the Allied invasion of Sicily and the brutal grinding campaign at Cassino, to the desperate summer fighting at the Battle for Caen in June and July 1944 — presenting the war not as a series of abstract dates and statistics, but as a visceral, human experience seen through the eyes of those who fought it. The series pairs its magazine content with dedicated newspaper reprints and campaign maps, giving readers an unparalleled, multi-layered perspective on each engagement. Beyond the battlefield narratives, Images of War stands as an indispensable reference collection for any serious student of military history, illustrating the strategic decisions, tactical innovations, and personal sacrifices that shaped the outcome of World War II. Marshall Cavendish's meticulous editorial approach brings together colour-coded combat stories, intelligence dossiers, and photographic essays that humanise both the Allied and Axis perspectives with unflinching honesty. The series' genius lies in its ability to compress vast, complex campaigns into digestible yet deeply researched instalments — leaving the reader always hungry to turn to the next issue and uncover what came next.
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; newspapers and map campaigns included
Step into the heart of the most devastating conflict in human history — Images of War: The Real Story of World War II is a landmark part-work magazine series published by Marshall Cavendish that chronicles the Second World War through an extraordinary combination of rare photographs, detailed campaign maps, and gripping first-hand accounts. Each issue zeroes in on a pivotal theatre or battle — from the Allied invasion of Sicily and the brutal grinding campaign at Cassino, to the desperate summer fighting at the Battle for Caen in June and July 1944 — presenting the war not as a series of abstract dates and statistics, but as a visceral, human experience seen through the eyes of those who fought it. The series pairs its magazine content with dedicated newspaper reprints and campaign maps, giving readers an unparalleled, multi-layered perspective on each engagement. Beyond the battlefield narratives, Images of War stands as an indispensable reference collection for any serious student of military history, illustrating the strategic decisions, tactical innovations, and personal sacrifices that shaped the outcome of World War II. Marshall Cavendish's meticulous editorial approach brings together colour-coded combat stories, intelligence dossiers, and photographic essays that humanise both the Allied and Axis perspectives with unflinching honesty. The series' genius lies in its ability to compress vast, complex campaigns into digestible yet deeply researched instalments — leaving the reader always hungry to turn to the next issue and uncover what came next.