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World War II Cover Image Book Book

World War II / author, Simon Adams ; photographer, Andy Crawford.

Adams, Simon, 1955- (author.). Crawford, Andy, (photographer.). Imperial War Museum (Great Britain) (Added Author).

Summary:

Go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War. This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart by - divided by international alliances and growing tensions between nations. Meet the key players who influenced the outcome of this global struggle. Explore major events such as the attack on Pearl Harbour, the Battle of Britain, the D-Day invasion, and the atomic bombs in Japan, and discover how clever code-breakers developed new technology to decipher hidden messages and gain military advantage over their enemies. DK Eyewitness World War II expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780744039047
  • ISBN: 0744039045
  • ISBN: 9780744028980
  • ISBN: 0744028981
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm
  • Edition: American edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"In association with the Imperial War Museum."
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
World divided -- Heading to war -- Preparing for the worst -- Lightning -- Occupation -- Resistance -- German army -- Battle of Britain -- Bombing raids -- Total war -- In enemy territory -- Prisoners -- Code-breakers -- America at war -- Women at work -- Wartime childhood -- Pacific -- Japan -- Battle of the Atlantic -- Stalingrad -- Inside the Soviet Union -- Desert fighting -- Propaganda -- Holocaust -- D-Day invasion -- Liberation -- Atomic bomb -- Victory -- Aftermath -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Target Audience Note:
Middle school DK Publishing

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Burlington Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Burlington Public Library J 940.54 ADAMS 2021 39851001649681 Children's Non-fiction Copy hold Available -

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