World War Two: Under the Shadow of the Swastika

History is brought vividly to life in this gripping graphic novel recounting World War II through the rise of the Nazis to May 1945 and VE Day.

“An excellent special-focus supplement to WWII studies.” —Booklist

History is more than a bunch of dusty dates. In World War Two: Under the Shadow of the Swastika, author and illustrator duo Lewis Helfand and Lalit Kumar Sharma movingly resurrect the people who lived through it. Covering the full scope of World War II from Hitler’s rise to power to the Allies’ victory in 1945, this fast-paced and informative graphic novel shows the effects of Nazi tyranny on the soldiers, the refugees, and the victims of the most terrible conflict the world has ever known.

Packing impressive historical detail into stunning, full-color illustrations and a gripping narrative that leans on emotion rather than gore, this book is an essential resource for history teachers and students alike. In a world that is forgetting the lessons history has to teach, this book is a reminder of the horrors that come from intolerance.

This edition is one of more than 85 titles Campfire Graphic Novels has published since their introduction to North America in 2010. Featuring gorgeous, sophisticated artwork and lush production values, Campfire Graphic Novels publishes a wide array of distinctive stories ranging from innovative renditions of Western literature’s most beloved classics to vibrant and gripping histories.

Lewis Aaron Helfand is a resident of Narberth, Pennsylvania and grew up wanting to write comic books. His journey to figure out how to do that has involved everything from studying sculpture and politics to traveling through Spain and Denmark to writing about adventure sports and sword making. He is currently merging all these diverse interests writing graphic novels for Campfire. Some of his recent titles include the award winning Nelson Mandela: The Unconquerable Soul, Mother Teresa: Angel of the Slums, and They Changed the World: Bell, Edison and Tesla.

Lalit Kumar Sharma was born in Delhi. An artist by nature, he expresses himself through the medium of comic book art. His career as an artist began at Diamond Comics, and since then he has also worked for Raj Comics and all the leading Indian comic book publishers. Dark, grim and dynamic drawing has always been his strong point. At Campfire he has used his strang, action-packed drawing style to illustrate the classics and biographies, and to bring history to life. Some of his recent titles include World War One: 1914-1918, Leonardo Da Vinci: The Renaissance Man, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.