DK Eyewitness: World War II

In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War.

This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart – divided by international alliances and growing tensions between nations. Meet the key players who influenced the outcome of this global struggle.

Explore major events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Britain, the D-Day invasion, and the atomic bombs in Japan, and discover how clever code-breakers developed new technology to decipher hidden messages and gain military advantage  over their enemies.

Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:

• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

Eyewitness World War II uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. This history book expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before.

So, what’s new?

Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

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Ancient Greece (Updated)
Ancient Rome (Updated)
Mesopotamia
Viking
Castle
Medieval Life (Workbook)
Knight
North American Indian
World War I
World War II

First Human Body Encyclopedia
First Earth Encyclopedia
First Space Encyclopedia

Astronomy
Chemistry
Human Body
Animal
Plant

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Handbook of Horses
Children Just Like Me
Children’s Encyclopedia (Updated Edition)
Compact Atlas of the World (Eighth Edition)
Student World Atlas (Ninth Edition)

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