Mapping the Second World War

Follow the conflict of the Second World War from 1939 to 1945 in this unique volume, published in association with Imperial War Museums, London, featuring historical maps and photographs from their archives, and fascinating commentary from an expert historian. Over 150 maps tell the story of how this global war was fought. Types of maps featured: Strategic maps showing theatres of war, frontiers and occupied territories Maps covering key battles and offensives on major fronts Planning and operations maps showing defences in detail Propaganda and educational maps for the armed forces and general public Maps showing dispositions of Allied and enemy forces Bomber and V-weapon target maps Descriptions of key historical events accompany the maps, giving an illustrated history of the war from an expert historian. Key topics covered include 1939: Invasion of Poland 1940: German invasion of Low Countries & France 1940: Battle of Britain & German invasion threat Dec 1941: Pearl Harbor 1942: Turning points: Midway, Alamein, Stalingrad 1941-45: Barbarossa and the Eastern Front The War at Sea The advances to Jerusalem, Damascus and Baghdad The War in the Air 1944: Neptune & Overlord; D-Day & liberation of France