WW2: A Layman's Guide (The Layman's Guide History Series) - Softcover

Addington, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1532775555 ISBN 13: 9781532775550

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

"Written with pace and personality not found in other history books, it is a truly brilliant introduction to World War Two." Amazon reviewer

This book is written specifically for readers who want to understand the Second World War in plain English, with no heavy jargon, no encyclopaedic detail, and no expectation that you have a PhD in reading 1500 page tomes!

Inside you'll find:

• A clear-cut explanation of how the war started: the unresolved tensions of the 1920s and 1930s, the rise of the NSDAP, the pacts, mis-calculations and moments that triggered the global conflict.
• A survey of the major theatres and turning points: from the Blitz over Britain to Stalingrad, from the island campaigns in the Pacific to the landings in Normandy, showing how the war spread, evolved, and concluded.
• Short chapters, straightforward language and a focused narrative mean you can pick this up, dive in for 10–15 minutes and walk away with a solid grasp of one of the century's defining conflicts.

Who this book is for:

• Readers with little or no prior knowledge of WW2 who prefer something accessible rather than academic.
• Those who have heard the major events (D-Day, Hiroshima, Stalingrad, Battle of Britain) but want to understand how it all fits together.
• Gift-givers and armchair historians looking for a readable, smart introduction.
• Younger readers exploring history for the first time and adults wanting a refresher without the slog.

"Scott has produced another easy-to-read guide that gives you enough information to cover the major topics. The clever bit is the informal style that makes these books appealing to everyone with a curiosity in the subject but who does not have the time or stamina for an academic epic." Amazon reviewer

"This is indeed an excellent read. It lays out the events of World War Two in a way that the ordinary reader could understand. The book is written using plain but effective language. A true Layman's guide." Amazon reviewer

History doesn't have to be boring! Dive into WW2 with this engaging, no-nonsense guide.
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Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1532775555
• ISBN 13: 9781532775550
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252