World War II: The Definitive Visual History
Language: English
Published by DK, 2011
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- World War II: The Definitive Visual History
- Author
- Holmes, Richard
- Publisher
- DK
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- acceptable
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0756675480
- ISBN 13
- 9780756675486
- Series
- Book 3 of 24: DK Definitive Visual Histories
With timelines covering events in all theaters of the war, eyewitness accounts, galleries of weaponry and equipment, and more than 1,200 photographs, maps, and illustrations, World War II presents a unique account of one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
Praise for the previous edition:
"[A] striking coffee-table book...The first-rate illustrations, maps, and time lines make for a good introduction for all general readers embarking on study of this war." - Library Journal
"[A] worthy book for the shelves of the serious student of war, or for the coffee table of any reader who seeks a comprehensive history of the world's greatest conflict." - BookPage
"This ultimate World War II guide describes each momentous episode of the conflict, while simultaneously giving an overarching view of the war intended to end all wars." - History Channel Magazine
Praise for the previous edition:
"[A] striking coffee-table book The first-rate illustrations, maps, and time lines make for a good introduction for all general readers embarking on study of this war." Library Journal
"[A] worthy book for the shelves of the serious student of war, or for the coffee table of any reader who seeks a comprehensive history of the world's greatest conflict." BookPage
"This ultimate World War II guide describes each momentous episode of the conflict, while simultaneously giving an overarching view of the war intended to end all wars." History Channel Magazine"
"[A] striking coffee-table book The first-rate illustrations, maps, and time lines make for a good introduction for all general readers embarking on study of this war." Library Journal
"[A] worthy book for the shelves of the serious student of war, or for the coffee table of any reader who seeks a comprehensive history of the world's greatest conflict." BookPage
"This ultimate World War II guide describes each momentous episode of the conflict, while simultaneously giving an overarching view of the war intended to end all wars." History Channel Magazine
"This is a good quick-reference source for information on not just what happened in this great conflict but also on the causes and consequences of it as well" Booklist"
"[A] striking coffee-table book The first-rate illustrations, maps, and time lines make for a good introduction for all general readers embarking on study of this war." Library Journal
"[A] worthy book for the shelves of the serious student of war, or for the coffee table of any reader who seeks a comprehensive history of the world's greatest conflict." BookPage
"This ultimate World War II guide describes each momentous episode of the conflict, while simultaneously giving an overarching view of the war intended to end all wars." History Channel Magazine
"This is a good quick-reference source for information on not just what happened in this great conflict but also on the causes and consequences of it as well" Booklist
""[A] striking coffee-table book...The first-rate illustrations, maps, and time lines make for a good introduction for all general readers embarking on study of this war." -- Library Journal
"[A] worthy book for the shelves of the serious student of war, or for the coffee table of any reader who seeks a comprehensive history of the world's greatest conflict." -- BookPage
"This ultimate World War II guide describes each momentous episode of the conflict, while simultaneously giving an overarching view of the war intended to end all wars." -- History Channel Magazine
"This is a good quick-reference source for information on not just what happened in this great conflict but also on the causes and consequences of it as well" -- Booklist
-[A] striking coffee-table book...The first-rate illustrations, maps, and time lines make for a good introduction for all general readers embarking on study of this war.- -- Library Journal
-[A] worthy book for the shelves of the serious student of war, or for the coffee table of any reader who seeks a comprehensive history of the world's greatest conflict.- -- BookPage
-This ultimate World War II guide describes each momentous episode of the conflict, while simultaneously giving an overarching view of the war intended to end all wars.- -- History Channel Magazine
-This is a good quick-reference source for information on not just what happened in this great conflict but also on the causes and consequences of it as well- -- Booklist
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Goodwill of Western and Northern CT
Bridgeport, CT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since July 30, 2026
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