The Second World War – remarkably well documented. On the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of war on September 1, 1939, this high-quality illustrated book presents a comprehensive depiction of the challenging era and its background from 1914 to 1951. The impressive reference work visualizes in over 1,200 photographs, illustrations, precise maps, timelines, biographies, eyewitness accounts, and historical documents the emergence, the battlefields, and the post-war period in great detail.

Comprehensive illustrated book on the Second World War. This large-format reference work offers an extensive documentation of the Second World War, its background, and its immediate and long-term consequences, featuring a wealth of photos, maps, quotes, and informative texts. It covers all theaters of war from Europe to North Africa and the Pacific, outlining the largest military operations on land, at sea, and in the air. Additionally, it addresses the ideological backgrounds, propaganda, and life on the home front, as well as the Holocaust and war crimes in Europe and Asia.

What makes this reference work stand out:
• Clear structure.
• Practical references.
• In-depth maps.
• Information on significant individuals.
• Touching eyewitness accounts.
• Detailed information.
• Renowned author team.

An important reference work on the Second World War that comprehensively illuminates this part of German history in a global historical context.