More than 150 maps, accompanies by descriptions of key historical events, tell the story of how this global war was fought. They include strategic maps showing theaters of war, frontiers, and occupied territories; maps covering key battles and offensives on major fronts; planning and operations maps showing defenses in detail; propaganda and educational maps for the armed forces and general public; maps showing dispositions of Allied and enemy forces; and bomber and V-weapon target maps.
Peter Chasseaud is a historian of military cartography, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and a member of the Defence Surveyors' Association.