World War II Day by Day - Hardcover

Hook, Alex

 
9781840136975: World War II Day by Day

Synopsis

When the German Blitzkrieg smashed into Poland on September 1, 1939, the world was plunged into mankind's most destructive war. This detailed volume is a chronological history of the conflict from the beginning of the Polish campaign in September 1939 to the surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. Dated entries recapture the immediacy of the war, analyze the major battles and campaigns of the war, and discuss espionage, home fronts, politics, and technology. Included are bibliographical entries on the individuals who shaped and prosecuted the war.

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About the Author

Antony Shaw holds a degree in War Studies from King’s College, University of London, and has written or contributed to a number of books on military and historical subjects. An Associate Member of the Irish Guards, he has written a number of articles on this world-famous unit. He currently works in publishing and lives in London.

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