Mapping the Second World War: The history of the war through maps from 1939 to 1945

Chasseaud, Peter; The Imperial War Museum; Collins Books

ISBN 10: 0008136580 / ISBN 13: 9780008136581

Published by Collins, 2015

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mapping the Second World War: The history of the war through maps from 1939 to 1945
• Publisher: Collins
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008136580
• ISBN 13: 9780008136581
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 54 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • WORLD WAR 2

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.