Mapping the Second World War

Experience the Second World War as you travel through time and follow the conflict of the war from 1939 to 1945 with this unique and invaluable volume!From the earliest onslaught of troops in the Invasion of Poland to the D-Day and the Liberation of France. Features historical maps and photographs from their archives, and fascinating commentary from an expert historian. The events of the battles are detailed and illustrated, artfully telling a story of what occurred through maps with handwritten notes from the front lines. Complete with detailed courses of action for air strikes and naval battles along with annotated maps that illustrated the planned supply routes and attacks for soldiers is pictures of ruins, troops, world leaders, newspaper clippings, and more!Types of maps featured:Maps cover key battles and offensives on major frontsPlanning and operations maps showing defenses in detailMaps showing dispositions of Allied and enemy forcesBomber and V-weapon target mapsKey topics include:1939: Invasion of Poland1940: German invasion of the Low Countries & France1940: Battle of Britain & German invasion threat1941: Pearl Harbor1941-1945: Barbarossa and the Eastern Front1942: Turning Points: midway, Alamein, StalingradThe War at SeaThe War in the Air1944: Neptune & Overlord; D-Day & liberation of France