
World War II: Book of Lists
Chris Martin(Author)
The History Press Ltd
Will be published approx. on 27. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
186 pages
978-1-83705-090-1 (ISBN)
Description
If you're interested in the story behind the deadliest conflict in human history, then this is the book for you.
In this easy-to-read and fascinating compilation, the Second World War is broken down into an array of topics, revealing such statistics as who were the best fighter aces, what were the top ten military blunders during the war, and which were the biggest battleships and the best tanks. There are lists of the various escape attempts from Colditz, the code names used for military operations and even which actors have played Hitler on screen.
Many major events and dates in the war are covered in detail, with equal emphasis placed on the human experience of combat in the field and on the home front. Often poignant and always revealing, World War II: Book of Lists offers a unique insight into those tumultuous years.
In this easy-to-read and fascinating compilation, the Second World War is broken down into an array of topics, revealing such statistics as who were the best fighter aces, what were the top ten military blunders during the war, and which were the biggest battleships and the best tanks. There are lists of the various escape attempts from Colditz, the code names used for military operations and even which actors have played Hitler on screen.
Many major events and dates in the war are covered in detail, with equal emphasis placed on the human experience of combat in the field and on the home front. Often poignant and always revealing, World War II: Book of Lists offers a unique insight into those tumultuous years.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
188 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83705-090-1 (9781837050901)
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11/2011
The History Press Ltd
€9.99
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Person
Chris Martin is a military historian and writer with a passion for uncovering the human stories behind major conflicts. Known for his engaging and accessible style, he brings together meticulous research and vivid detail to illuminate the strategy, heroism, and humanity of World War II.