The Second World War in 100 Objects

See the history of World War II in a new light: through 100 carefully chosen items. Selected by two specialists in military history, they range from the public to the deeply, poignantly personal—including the iconic British Spitfire and Hitler’s mountain retreat; individual treasures; and official documents, medals, and badges. Organized chronologically, each one is accompanied by a brief description highlighting the article’s significance.

ISBN10: 023300470X
ISBN13: 9780233004709
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20170307
Publisher: Sterling
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9780233004709
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See the history of World War II in an entirely new light: through 100 carefully chosen items, from the public to the deeply, poignantly personal.
 
Selected by two specialists in military history, the objects in this book offer a unique perspective on the Second World War. Ranging from iconic items like the British Spitfire, the Purple Heart, and Hitler’s mountain retreat, to personal treasures that tell the moving stories of individuals, to official documents, medals, and badges, they all help trace the history of the conflict. Organized chronologically, each one is accompanied by a brief description that highlights the article’s significance.

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