History Of The Second World War: Volume 2. 1-16
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
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A remarkable piece of publishing history, History of the Second World War is Purnell's landmark part-work magazine series that brought the full sweep of the most devastating conflict of the 20th century to a mass audience. Each individual issue chronicles a distinct theatre, operation, or turning point of the war — from the thunderous launch of Operation Barbarossa on the Eastern Front, to the daring commando raids detailed in the Hit and Run edition, to the strategic genius of Marshal Zhukov profiled in The General Who Never Lost a Battle. The series presents first-hand accounts, declassified military intelligence, and authoritative analysis across dozens of meticulously illustrated issues, making it an indispensable primary reference for any serious student of the conflict. Edited and written by some of the foremost military historians of the post-war era, this celebrated series argues that no single volume could ever do justice to the sheer global complexity of World War II — and proves its point issue by issue. The part-work format instructs as much as it informs, building week by week into a comprehensive encyclopaedia of campaigns, commanders, weapons, and turning points. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the history of the war, this collection of issues represents a treasure trove of insight that rewards every page turned.
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A remarkable piece of publishing history, History of the Second World War is Purnell's landmark part-work magazine series that brought the full sweep of the most devastating conflict of the 20th century to a mass audience. Each individual issue chronicles a distinct theatre, operation, or turning point of the war — from the thunderous launch of Operation Barbarossa on the Eastern Front, to the daring commando raids detailed in the Hit and Run edition, to the strategic genius of Marshal Zhukov profiled in The General Who Never Lost a Battle. The series presents first-hand accounts, declassified military intelligence, and authoritative analysis across dozens of meticulously illustrated issues, making it an indispensable primary reference for any serious student of the conflict. Edited and written by some of the foremost military historians of the post-war era, this celebrated series argues that no single volume could ever do justice to the sheer global complexity of World War II — and proves its point issue by issue. The part-work format instructs as much as it informs, building week by week into a comprehensive encyclopaedia of campaigns, commanders, weapons, and turning points. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the history of the war, this collection of issues represents a treasure trove of insight that rewards every page turned.