Mapping the Second World War: The History of the War Through Maps from 1939 to 1945

Chasseaud, Peter

ISBN 10: 0008136580 / ISBN 13: 9780008136581

Published by Collins, Glasgow, UK, 2015

About this Item

Includes hundreds of colour and b/w maps and b/w photographs. 304pp. Lower rear DJ corner a little crushed.

Seller Inventory # 52403

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mapping the Second World War: The History of the War Through Maps from 1939 to 1945
• Publisher: Collins, Glasgow, UK
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008136580
• ISBN 13: 9780008136581
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1650 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • WW2: General & Miscellaneous

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Peter Chasseaud is a historian of military cartography, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and a member of the Defence Surveyors' Association.