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WWII in 100 Objects The Story of the World's Greatest Conflict Told Through the Objects that Shaped it
WWII in 100 Objects The Story of the World's Greatest Conflict Told Through the Objects that Shaped it
Author: Allan Reed Millett and Julian Thompson
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WWII in 100 Objects tells the story of the Second World War through a curated selection of one hundred artifacts, using material culture to trace the conflict’s global sweep—from the European and Pacific theaters to North Africa and civilian home fronts. Each object serves as a concise entry that links technology, leadership, logistics, propaganda and everyday experience to the larger strategic and social currents of 1939–1945, offering readers an object‑based, thematic and chronological view of how physical items shaped and reflected the war.
Presented as a heavily illustrated, large‑format survey, the book offers high‑quality studio photography of each object with captions and short interpretive essays, making it both a pictorial reference and an accessible introduction for general readers, students, collectors and museum visitors; the volume is authored by Allan Reed Millett and Julian Thompson and is organized as 100 individual entries for easy browsing (ISBN13: 9781435152106).
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / General
WWII in 100 Objects
The Second World War in 100 Objects
World War II material culture
World War II artifacts
Object-based history
Illustrated World War II survey
Non‑fiction history
Popular history
Bibliographic / Classification
History – Military – World War II
General World War II overview
Reference / pictorial reference
Type of Book & Format
Object-by-object survey of World War II
Thematic and chronological entries (100 individual objects)
Heavily illustrated history book
Photographic reference (images of objects)
Short interpretive essays accompanying images
Geographical / Theaters of War
European theater of operations (ETO)
Pacific theater
North African / Mediterranean campaigns
Home fronts (civilian and industrial) – various nations
Nations / Sides
Allies (including United Kingdom, United States, Soviet Union, Commonwealth and other Allied nations)
Axis powers (including Germany, Italy, Japan and other Axis partners)
Comparative Allied and Axis perspectives (contrasting objects from different sides)
Operations / Campaigns (as a class of content)
Branches / Themes
Army, navy, air force represented via objects
Leadership, command, and decision‑making reflected in documents and personal items
Home front and civilian experience represented through everyday artifacts
Technology and innovation in World War II
Logistics and industrial production (war materials and equipment)
Propaganda and morale (posters, symbols, insignia)
Objects / Material Culture (generic, non‑speculative)
Official documents and orders
Personal items belonging to participants (e.g., letters, small artifacts)
Medals, decorations, and insignia
Flags, emblems, and national symbols
Technological devices and machinery components related to the war effort
Visual Content
High‑quality object photography (studio-style illustrations)
Captions and explanatory text for each image
Large-format layout suitable for display and browsing
People / Biographical Elements
Contextual discussion of political and military leadership as connected to specific artifacts
Audience / Use
General readers of military history
World War II enthusiasts
Introductory reference for students and lay readers
Visual reference for collectors and museum visitors
Gift-book / coffee-table audience
Descriptive Subject Tags
World War II overview (1939–1945)
Global conflict
Military history through objects
War artifacts interpretation
Material history of warfare
Social and cultural history of World War II
Illustrated military history book
Museum-style presentation of World War II
Concise essays on World War II themes
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.
