About the book
A comprehensive account of World War II by America’s preeminent military historian and author of The Dying Citizen.
“Breathtakingly magisterial.” —Wall Street Journal
World War II was the most lethal conflict in human history. Never before had a war been fought on so many diverse landscapes and in so many different ways, from rocket attacks in London to jungle fighting in Burma to armor strikes in Libya.
The Second World Wars examines how combat unfolded in the air, at sea, and on land to show how distinct conflicts among disparate combatants coalesced into one interconnected global war.
An authoritative history of astonishing breadth, The Second World Wars offers a stunning reinterpretation of history's deadliest conflict.
Editions of The Second World Wars
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465066988
- EBook
- ISBN 9780465093199
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A comprehensive account of World War II by America’s preeminent military historian and author of The Dying Citizen.
“Breathtakingly magisterial.” —Wall Street Journal
World War II was the most lethal conflict in human history. Never before had a war been fought on so many diverse landscapes and in so many different ways, from rocket attacks in London to jungle fighting in Burma to armor strikes in Libya.
The Second World Wars examines how combat unfolded in the air, at sea, and on land to show how distinct conflicts among disparate combatants coalesced into one interconnected global war.
An authoritative history of astonishing breadth, The Second World Wars offers a stunning reinterpretation of history's deadliest conflict.
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What is The Second World Wars about?
A comprehensive account of World War II by America’s preeminent military historian and author of The Dying Citizen.
“Breathtakingly magisterial.” —Wall Street Journal
World War II was the most lethal conflict in human history. Never before had a war been fought on so many diverse landscapes and in so many different ways, from rocket attacks in London to jungle fighting in Burma to armor strikes in Libya.
The Second World Wars examines how combat unfolded in the air, at sea, and on land to show how distinct conflicts among disparate combatants coalesced into one interconnected global war.
An authoritative history of astonishing breadth, The Second World Wars offers a stunning reinterpretation of history's deadliest conflict.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Second World Wars?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
Where can I read a sample of The Second World Wars?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780465066988
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Second World Wars?
Victor Davis Hanson
Who is the Publisher of the book The Second World Wars?
Basic Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Second World Wars is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465066988) and ebook(ISBN 9780465093199)
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