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The Second World War: An Illustrated History
The Second World War: An Illustrated History
Author: John Keegan
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John Keegan’s The Second World War: An Illustrated History condenses the global conflict of 1939–1945 into a sweeping, single‑volume narrative that surveys major theaters—European, Eastern Front, North Africa, Mediterranean, Pacific and the Battle of the Atlantic—and recounts pivotal operations such as the invasions of Poland and France, the Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, Stalingrad, El Alamein, Operation Overlord and the Pacific island campaigns. The text balances campaign and operational narrative with discussions of grand strategy, weapons production, espionage, resistance movements and the civilian experience, offering a comparative treatment of land, sea and air warfare and clear accounts of political and military decision‑making that shaped the war’s outcome.
This large‑format illustrated edition (Viking Adult; ISBN13: 9780670823598) pairs concise, authoritative prose with visual aids—battle diagrams, campaign charts, maps and photographic material—designed to clarify movements, logistics and strategic context for readers. As a single‑volume overview by John Keegan, a leading British military historian, it serves both as an accessible introduction for enthusiasts and a visually rich reference for serious students of twentieth‑century warfare.
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Title: The Second World War: An Illustrated History
Author: John Keegan
Publisher: Viking Adult
ISBN-10: 0670823597
Type of Book / Format
General history of the Second World War
Single-volume overview
Illustrated history
Theaters of War Covered
European theater of operations (ETO)
Western Front (1940–1945)
Eastern Front (Germany–Soviet Union)
North African campaign
Mediterranean theater (including Italy)
Pacific War
Atlantic theater (Battle of the Atlantic / convoy war)
Home fronts (civilian experience in major belligerent nations)
Operations and Campaigns (Major)
German invasions of Poland, Scandinavia, the Low Countries, and France
Battle of Britain
Operation Barbarossa (German invasion of the USSR)
Siege of Leningrad
Battle of Stalingrad
North African campaign (including El Alamein)
Italian campaign
Operation Overlord (D-Day, Normandy landings)
Allied advance across Western Europe (1944–1945)
Battle of the Atlantic (U-boat and convoy warfare)
War in the Pacific (including island campaigns and naval battles)
Strategic bombing campaigns in Europe and Japan
End of war in Europe and the Pacific, including use of atomic bombs
Main Nations and Alliances
Axis powers
Allied powers
Nazi Germany
United Kingdom
United States
Soviet Union (USSR)
Imperial Japan
Italy
France
China (in the context of the Sino-Japanese War within WWII)
Focus / Scope
Global overview of the Second World War
Campaign and operations narrative
High-level strategy and decision-making
Comparative treatment of land, sea, and air warfare
Civilian and home-front aspects in major belligerent countries
Political and military leadership in the major powers
Visual Content
Battle diagrams and illustrative charts (campaign overviews)
Large-format layout designed for visual presentation of the war
Military Branches and Subjects
Army operations
Naval warfare
Air warfare (strategic and tactical air power)
Combined arms operations
Amphibious warfare (e.g., D-Day, island assaults)
Submarine and anti-submarine warfare (Battle of the Atlantic)
Armored warfare and mechanized forces
Weapons, Vehicles, and Warfare Themes
Tanks and armored vehicles (general coverage in major campaigns)
Fighter and bomber aircraft (European and Pacific theaters)
Capital ships and aircraft carriers (naval campaigns)
Submarines (U-boats) and convoy escorts
Strategic bombing and aerial bombardment
Use of atomic weapons at the end of the war
Leaders and Historical Figures (Prominently Featured in Keegan’s WWII Works)
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Emperor Hirohito
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Erwin Rommel
Bernard Montgomery
Georgy Zhukov
Chester W. Nimitz
Douglas MacArthur
Thematic / Descriptive Keywords
Global conflict 1939–1945
World War II overview
Grand strategy
Campaign analysis
Military history (20th century)
Total war
Civilian bombing and strategic air offensive
Occupation and resistance (occupied Europe overview)
Holocaust and Nazi racial policy (context within general WWII narrative)
End of European empires (context of war’s outcome)
Cataloging and Search Tags (Condensed)
World War II
Second World War
WW2 illustrated history
John Keegan WWII
Global war 1939–1945
European theater WWII
Pacific War
Eastern Front WWII
North Africa campaign
Mediterranean theater WWII
Battle of Britain
Operation Barbarossa
Stalingrad
El Alamein
Operation Overlord
Battle of the Atlantic
Strategic bombing
Naval warfare WWII
Air warfare WWII
Tank warfare WWII
Atomic bombings 1945
Axis and Allies
Military history illustrated
Viking Adult 1990
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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Like New: Light Combat Experience
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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.
