Give your child a key understanding of World War II with this informative volume, covering events in all theatres of war, by land, sea and air, from a multi-national perspective.
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Introduction
World War II cost the lives of more than 50 million people, find out what it was like to experience – and survive – such an extraordinary time
In association with the Imperial War Museum, this powerful book and DVD combine incredible images with dramatic eyewitness accounts of the people who were alive during World War II to bring to life this monumental time.
Read the stories of fear, courage and hope of the soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air and the civilians on the home front. Learn about the build-up to war and how the conflict has shaped the modern world. Remarkable film footage on the accompanying DVD brings the stories to life and maps, charts, and timelines provide instant information on the course of events.
Product details
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405328715
Size: 216 x 276mm
Number of pages: 192
Publication date: 01 Jul 2008
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
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