Featuring detailed analysis and full-color tactical maps, this book provides a fascinating introduction to 28 of the most important actions of World War II, including Westerplatte, Siege of Leningrad, Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, El Alamein, Stalingrad, Kursk, Monte Cassino, The Battle of the Bulge, Iwo Jima, and many more. With over 250 color and black-and-white photographs, artworks illustrating the uniforms, tactics, and military technology of the era, and a comprehensive overview of the historical context of each battle, Great Battles of World War II offers an information-packed guide to some of the most iconic battles in military history.
