"History of World War II" retraces the world's deadliest war as seen through original reporting of The Times. The 12" x 15" book contains 80 historical reprints of Times pages chronicling every major campaign and battle. The articles provide first-hand accounts of the fighting from the front lines by correspondents and photographers.
On Sept. 1, 1939, Americans awoke to a giant headline across the top of The New York Times: "GERMAN ARMY ATTACKS POLAND; CITIES BOMBED, PORT BLOCKADED; DANZIG IS ACCEPTED INTO REICH." World War II had started and would last six years, at the cost of 60 million lives.
This volume covers Pearl Harbor ("Japan Wars on U.S. and Britain; Makes Sudden Attack on Hawaii"), Bataan ("5,200 Americans, Many More Filipinos Die of Starvation, Torture After Bataan"), Iwo Jima ("U.S. Marines Storm Ashore on Iwo Island"), the Battle of the Bulge, Hiroshima and much, much more, right through V-J Day ("Japan Surrenders to Allies, Signs Rigid Terms on Warship").
Full pages are reproduced to show headlines, photos, maps, secondary articles and advertisements that capture war's global impact, from the battlefield to the home front.
A historical gift for history buffs and military enthusiasts, the hardcover book has stately leatherette binding and its cover can be personalized. Comes with a 2.5" x 7.5" magnifier and a certificate of authenticity.
Produced in Vermont.
