Ammonite Press
Second World War, The (In Pictures)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781907708893
- author:
- Ammonite Press
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ammonite Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 3
- Dimensions:
- 16.6 x 16.4 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive photographic examination of World War II from a British perspective. This book delves into the major events and consequences of the global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and all great powers. The war saw the formation of two opposing military power blocs: the Allies, led by the UK, US, and Soviet Union, and the Axis, comprising Germany, Italy, and Japan. The conflict resulted in the deaths of over 100 million people and had a profound impact on the world, leading to the establishment of the United Nations and the European Union. The widespread use of strategic bombing and mass exterminations during the war left a lasting legacy, with estimates suggesting that up to 70 million civilians lost their lives. This book provides a detailed look at this pivotal moment in history, shedding light on the key events and consequences of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.