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The Illustrated History of WWII

by John Ray

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The first in a collaborative venture with the DAILY TELEGRAPH in the UK and Borders in the USA, this lavishly illustrated history of the Second World War includes over 100 specially commissioned maps and over 300 photographs. John Ray's narrative incorporates the latest academic research while remaining very accessible. This is the clearest, most understandable account of history's greatest conflict.

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Original publication date: 2003

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Genres: History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.53 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- World War II, 1939-1945
LCC: D743.2 .R39 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)

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Published: 2003
Genres: History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.53
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