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History of World War II The Campaigns, Battles & Weapons from 1939 to 1945
History of World War II The Campaigns, Battles & Weapons from 1939 to 1945
Author: Chris Bishop and Chris McNab
Condition: Like New
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History of World War II: The Campaigns, Battles & Weapons from 1939 to 1945 delivers a panoramic, chronologically ordered survey of the global conflict, charting major campaigns and battles across the European, Eastern, North African, Mediterranean and Pacific theaters. It synthesizes narrative overviews of land, sea and air operations with concise battle summaries and a focused examination of the weapons, vehicles and technology that shaped outcomes, offering history enthusiasts a clear operational context paired with technical insight.
Published by Amber Books in 2019 as a large-format illustrated paperback, this reference is heavily illustrated with period photographs, maps, campaign diagrams, technical drawings and full‑color artwork, and includes weapon and equipment data alongside a war-wide chronology. Edited by Chris Bishop and Chris McNab, it functions as an accessible, visual compendium—an ideal survey-style resource for general readers and collectors seeking a richly illustrated introduction to World War II campaigns and materiel.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Core bibliographic info
World War II – general history (1939–1945)
Global campaigns, battles, and weapons overview
Editors: Chris Bishop; Chris McNab
Publisher: Amber Books
Publication year: 2019
Format: Large-format illustrated paperback reference
Type of book
Illustrated military history reference
Campaign and battle survey
Weapons and equipment compendium
Non-fiction; secondary source
Scope and theaters of war
Global Second World War coverage
European theater of operations
Western Front (Europe)
Eastern Front (Europe)
Pacific theater
North African campaign / desert war
Mediterranean theater
Atlantic and naval war (implied by weapons/campaign coverage)
Campaigns and operations
Major World War II campaigns (general)
Land, sea, and air battles 1939–1945
Campaign chronology across the whole war
Nations and belligerents
Axis and Allied forces (general)
Germany
United Kingdom / British Empire
United States
Soviet Union (USSR)
Japan
Italy
Other Allied and Axis participants (as part of campaign overviews)
Branches and focus
Combined arms operations (land, sea, air)
Army ground forces
Air forces and air power
Naval warfare
Weapons and technology focus
Weapons, vehicles, and equipment
World War II weapon systems overview
Infantry weapons and small arms (general)
Artillery and heavy weapons (general)
Armored fighting vehicles and tanks (general)
Combat aircraft (fighters, bombers – general)
Warships and naval vessels (general)
Technical data on weapons and equipment (as an illustrated reference)
Visual and reference features
Heavily illustrated World War II reference
Photographic content (period photos)
Maps and campaign diagrams
Technical drawings and artwork of weapons
Large-format color illustrations
Subject classification / catalog tags
World War, 1939–1945 – Campaigns
World War, 1939–1945 – Battles
World War, 1939–1945 – Equipment and supplies
World War, 1939–1945 – Pictorial works
Military history – 20th century
Military weapons & warfare – World War II
Reference works on World War II
Usage / audience
Enthusiast and general-reader reference
Visual introduction to World War II campaigns and weapons
Overview / survey rather than single-campaign monograph
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
