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World War II
World War II
Author: Ronald Heiferman
Condition: Good
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Ronald Heiferman's World War II presents a sweeping, chronological narrative of the 1939–1945 global conflict, arguing that the war was in many respects the second round of a European Civil War that began in 1914. The book surveys multiple theaters—Europe (Western and Eastern Fronts), the Pacific, North Africa and the Mediterranean—tracing major battles, campaigns, political context, and military developments while treating both Axis and Allied perspectives and the impact on home fronts and diplomacy, offering readers a broad, accessible synthesis that emphasizes continuity across twentieth-century European conflict.
Designed as an illustrated single‑volume reference and popular history, this edition is richly visual: 16 maps, 99 color plates and 350 black‑and‑white illustrations, photographic plates, battle and campaign diagrams and informative captions enhance the text and aid comprehension. Classified as a general survey and pictorial history (ISBN13: 9780706402629), it serves both as an introductory overview for enthusiasts and a compact reference for students of twentieth‑century military history.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Author / Publication
World War II (sometimes listed as WW II: A Chronicle of Soldiering)
Author: James Jones (American novelist; combat veteran of World War II)
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 1976–1978 editions noted; Ballantine hardcover 1978
ISBN-10: 0345251261
ISBN-13: 9780345251268
Type of Book
Non‑fiction
Military history
Personal reflections / essays by a veteran novelist
World War II overview / chronicle of soldiering
Scope and Focus
World War II (global conflict, 1939–1945)
Soldier’s experience and perspective
Chronological treatment of the war (implied by “chronicle” in alternative title)
Emphasis on combatants and military life rather than home front
Theater(s) of War
World War II in general (exact theaters not clearly specified in available descriptions; no specific front is reliably identified in catalog data)
Operations / Campaigns
Not specifically identified in available descriptions; individual operations or campaigns cannot be reliably listed from current sources.
Main Nations / Sides Involved
World War II – Axis and Allies (general)
Specific nations are not enumerated in the brief catalog records available; no precise national focus can be confirmed.
Branch / Service Focus
General land warfare and soldiering (inferred from “chronicle of soldiering”; exact branches not clearly specified in catalog data)
Weapons / Vehicles
No particular weapons, vehicles, or equipment are named in the available bibliographic and bookseller descriptions; none can be listed with certainty.
Visual / Illustrative Content
Catalog entries do not clearly confirm the presence or absence of extensive photographs, maps, or diagrams; visual content level cannot be reliably determined.
People and Historical Figures
James Jones (author; U.S. World War II veteran, known for From Here to Eternity and other war novels)
No specific generals, political leaders, or other historical figures are singled out in the available descriptions.
Descriptive / Thematic Keywords
World War II
Second World War
Twentieth-century warfare
Military history – 1939–1945
Soldier’s perspective
Combat experience
James Jones – war writing
Veteran author
Chronicle of soldiering
Ballantine Books military titles
Cataloging / Classification Tags
Nonfiction > History > Military > World War II
Nonfiction > History > Modern 20th Century
Military studies > Soldiering & combat
Author studies > James Jones
Subject heading example: World War, 1939–1945 — Personal narratives (implied by author’s background and “chronicle of soldiering,” though exact library subject headings are not fully listed in online bookseller data)
Book Condition: Good
Book Condition: Good
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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.
