This book chronicles that epic war in its many locations and in its many forms, from the exhausting heat of burmas jungle to the icy waters of the arctic convoys, and from the spectacular panzer thrusts of the blitzkrieg to the desperate handtohand conquest of tiny islands. Previous volumes have usually been written from an exclusively british or american point of view, or have ignored the important causes and consequences of the war. This has become a valuable addition to my onehundredplus collection of books on war in the pacific as both a battle history and pictorial reference. The ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the violent century. Shop history military world war ii books at alibris. Hammels war in the western pacific is an exceptional contribution to the literature of the war in the pacific and world war ii. World history of world war ii 19391945 books amazon uk. Childrens books about world war ii 19391945 librarything. Stokesbury is the author of a short history of world war i, a short history of world war ii, a short history of the korean war, and a short history of the american revolution. Feb, 20 t he one good thing about norman stones sequel to his brief history of the first world war is that it is short. The second world war was the most catastrophic war in human history. Fiction, young adult and true stories 60 outstanding books about world war ii. Best sellers in world history of world war ii 19391945. This book is a magisterial global history of world war ii.
A photographic history of the first few months of the first world war, looking at just about everything apart from the fighting itself, so covers the prewar period, the initial mobilisation, propaganda, key personalities of 1914, the fate of europes many refugees, ending with a look at christmas 1914, by which time it was clear the war would. Black, a distinguished military historian, bucks the current trend to demilitarise and gives due weight to the campaigns and battles that made up the war. List of books and articles about world war ii air warfare. Despite the numerous books on world war ii, until now there has been no onevolume survey that was both objective and comprehensive. Childrens books about world war ii 19391945 description. Stokesbury was a professor of history at acadia university in nova scotia, canada, until his death in 1995. It goes through the main theaters and events of the war.
With his new book on the second world war, british historian andrew roberts has not only written the single best history of that. T he one good thing about norman stones sequel to his brief history of the first world war is that it is short. From my point of view john keegans book was the greatest influence. Nov 10, 2011 the great war and modern memory 1975, by paul fussell. The titles include american heritages world war ii, battle cry of freedom. Europeanafricanmiddle eastern theater asiaticpacific theater american theater.
The first chapter in the book is titled, victory of the united nationscauses and results of world war ii, which right away gets me upset. Apr 24, 2018 the hysteria that targeted german americans during world war i when indiana and many other states went so far as to criminalize teaching german to children rarely occurred during world war ii, though about 11,000 german nationals were detained. World war i, 191418, also known as the great war, conflict, chiefly in europe, among most of the great western powers. These books have been selected for their content, accessibility and affordability. In my opinion the best fat single volume source to explain that is modern times, by paul johnson, although it extend. This book is a personal history of a young marine during world war ii. Beginning in 1937 with the outbreak of the sinojapanese war, evan mawdsley shows how the origins of world war ii lay in a conflict between the old international order and the new and then traces the globalisation of the conflict as it swept through asia, europe, and the middle east. Before his death in 1995 he was a professor of history at acadia university in nova scotia, canada. He takes no sides, here, but lets history unfold as it happened. List of books and articles about world war i online. Top 10 most famous books about world war ii pouted.
Britain and france declared war on germany on sept. Reflections of our gentle warriors by brad hoopes tells the individual stories of seventy world war iiera soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. The following article is a list of ten books that provide different perspectives on the root causes of the second world. This category is for articles on history books with world war ii as a topic see also. Click here and share your opinions with the group, ask questions, etc. A world war ii story of survival, resilience and redemption by laura hillenbrand, hiroshima by john hersey, band. Discover the best world war ii history in best sellers. World war ii rare first editions, deluxe and collectible editions of books, pamphlets, and ephemera relating to the second world war, 19391945, including its buildup and aftermath. May 1942august 1942 history of united states naval operations in world war ii, volume 4 v. Jan 20, 2014 a short history of world war i by james l. Glamour, decadence, and survival in peace and war, 19301944. There is no doubt this small hardcover book history of world war 11 by francis trevelyan miller, assisted by a staff of 200 experts is a collectors item.
The epic account of world war iis greatest rescue mission. Which gives some balance of sorts with other war books which tend to concentrate on the machinery and leave the people out. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Cutting through over half a century of historical buildup, this new and convincing account of world war ii uses a global perspective to explain the complicated course in military terms. World war ii wikibooks, open books for an open world. The true story of the resistance hero who infiltrated auschwitz costa book. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
Mcpherson, pearl harbor final judgement by jenry c. At the other end of the spectrum, there are monographs and books which tell the story or stories of the individual soldier, sailor, airman, or marine during wartime. Killing series releases a title covering one of the bloodiest conflicts in history. Pages in category series of history books about world war ii the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. Weapons book book series by multiple authors includes books uboat the secret menance ballantines illustrated history of world war ii, panzer division, me109, and several more. Luftwaffe propaganda from the dustjacket endflaps this book is a pictorial history of the luftwaffe that utilizes original german postcards produced between 1933 and 1945. This selection of world war i books has been recommended by alpha history authors. See also whats at wikipedia, your library, or elsewhere broader term.
By john lukacs 1990 the formidably productive hungarianborn historian john lukacs has published several fine books about world war ii, but the duel might be his most gripping. Killing the rising sun covers the last year of world war ii where the united. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Sep 03, 2009 this book is a magisterial global history of world war ii. Five books on world war i history smithsonian magazine. Each book describes the strategic setting, traces the operations of the major american units involved, and analyzes the impact of. Antony beevor recommends his best books on world war ii as a whole, but we also have interviews dedicated to specific battles.
The 15th army group was the senior command for forces in italy at the end of world war ii. First published in 1960, this national book award winner and new york times bestseller traces the rise and fall of nazi germany from adolf hitlers birth in 1889 to the end of world war ii in 1945. Army in world war ii series the armys official history of world war ii commonly referred to as the green books are listed in the following sections. A short history of world war ii is essentially a military. Causes world war i was immediately precipitated by the assassination of archduke francis ferdinand of austriahungary by a serbian nationalist in 1914. E company, 506th regiment, 101st airborne, from normandy to hitlers eagle. Reflections of our gentle warriors by brad hoopes tells the individual stories of seventy world war ii era soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. World war ii rare first editions, deluxe and collectible editions of books, pamphlets, and ephemera relating to the second world war, 19391945, including its buildup.
Army, 15th army group history, 16 december 1944 2 may 1945. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. Many people know a lot of the general history of wwii, but its the smaller, lesser known events that can really shock and amaze readers. The hysteria that targeted german americans during world war i when indiana and many other states went so far as to criminalize teaching german to children rarely occurred during world war ii, though about 11,000 german nationals were detained. Anna reid recommends the best books on the siege of leningrad. Ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the.
The origins of the second world war in europe are complex and controversial. Free ebooks, world war ii, military history, nook books. After serving as an infantry officer in world war ii, paul fussell felt a kinship to soldiers of the first world war. For a fat single volume history of the war only, max hastings inferno is good. The same cant be said of the fate of japanese americans, over 100,000 of whom were herded. Discover the dramatic, untold true story of the extraordinary women recruited by britains elite spy agency to help pave the way for allied victory in world war ii. The oral history of dday by russell miller, unexplained mysteries of world war ii, and readers. Francis spufford, in his best books on 20th century russia.
Stokesbury 1980 felt by many to be the best short history of the war, stokesbury lets words and actions speak for themselves. It is available through zenith press on july 23, 2014. By john lukacs 1990 the formidably productive hungarianborn historian john lukacs has published several fine books about world war ii. Books in world war ii sorted by popularity project gutenberg. They are available for purchase through our affiliate partner, the book depository, at low prices. A list of the best childrens picture books and stories about world war 2. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Series of history books about world war ii wikipedia. Best seller in world history of world war ii 19391945 amazon uk. This is not the original book, but an unofficial summary. I was always rather dubious about oral history because i felt it had no proper context. The epic account of world war ii s greatest rescue mission.