The Historical Atlas of World War II examines all the key events of the six-year conflict, with thoroughly-researched text accompanied by highly detailed maps, offering an entirely original visual reappraisal of the most cataclysmic conflict in human history.
From Germany’s invasion of its neighbours to the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, splendid full-colour, computer-generated mapping with supporting text provide a comprehensive analysis of this global war. All the major events and battles that took place between 1939 and 1945 are examined, starting with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1st, 1939, which led to Britain and France declaring war on Hitler.
