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World at War An Illustrated History of the Second World War
World at War An Illustrated History of the Second World War
Author: Andrew Preston
Condition: Fair
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World at War: An Illustrated History of the Second World War presents a panoramic, battle-by-battle survey of WWII, drawing on a team of historians to recount more than fifty representative land, sea, and air engagements that shaped the conflict. From the Russian steppes and Asian jungles to African deserts and the oceans of the Pacific and Atlantic, the book offers readable, strategy‑focused accounts that place each engagement in its wider historical context and emphasize combined‑arms operations and the decisive moments that determined the war’s course.
Compiled/edited by Andrew Preston with contributions such as Michael C. Tagg’s “Battle in the air” and material edited by David G. Chandler, this c.1991 Dorset Press edition (ISBN 9780880297790) is a heavily illustrated, pictorial survey: magnificent photographs and detailed maps accompany the narrative to clarify movements, terrain and tactics, making it an appealing, visually rich reference for enthusiasts seeking a strategic, accessible overview of WWII’s major campaigns across air, land and sea.
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Title / Author / Edition
World at War: An Illustrated History of the Second World War
Author / editor: Andrew Preston
Publisher: Dorset Press
Publication date: c1991
ISBN: 9780880297790
Type of Book / Format
World War II history
Illustrated history
Pictorial work
Photo-illustrated survey
Popular history (non‑fiction)
Scope and Focus
Second World War, 1939–1945
General overview of World War II
Combined-arms coverage: air, land, and sea warfare
Aerial operations in World War II
Naval operations in World War II
Structural Contents (from Table of Contents)
Battle in the air / Michael C. Tagg
Battle on land / edited by David G. Chandler
Theaters and Domains of War
Air war (aerial theater / air operations)
Land war (ground campaigns)
Sea war (naval theater / maritime campaigns)
Operations / Campaigns (Level of Detail)
General World War II campaigns (broad coverage; specific named operations not specified in available data)
Nations / Sides (Inferred from subject “World War, 1939-1945” – global war)
Axis and Allied powers (general coverage implied by global WWII survey)
Visual and Reference Features
Heavily illustrated
Pictorial works (significant photographic content)
Subject Headings / Catalog Keywords (from library record)
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 — Aerial operations
World War, 1939-1945 — Naval operations
World War, 1939-1945 — Pictorial works
Aerial operations
Naval operations
Classification / Tagging Suggestions
WWII general history
WWII campaigns – overview
WWII aerial warfare – overview
WWII naval warfare – overview
WWII land warfare – overview
Illustrated military history
Military history – 20th century
Information Not Determinable from Available Sources
Specific named operations (e.g., Overlord, Barbarossa) – not explicitly listed in catalog data
Specific theaters (e.g., Eastern Front, Pacific) – not individually identified in the record
Specific weapons, vehicles, or ship classes – not specified
Specific generals, leaders, or historical figures – not listed
Book Condition: Fair
Book Condition: Fair
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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
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