Eyewitness to World War II
Unforgettable Stories and Photographs from History's Greatest Conflict
$95.84
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2012
Summary
Dramatic first-person stories—culled from soldiers, generals, and those on the homefront—coupled with rare photographs and artifacts, present an up-close and compelling account of the greatest challenge to face a generation of Americans, for the legions of readers ever fascinated by World War II.
The unforgettable story of World War II is told through the words of those who lived it—America’s greatest generation—both on the battlefield and the home front. Personal writings create a dr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781426209703 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1426209703 |
| Author: | Stephen G. Hyslop |
| Publisher: | National Geographic Society |
| Imprint: | National Geographic Society |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2012 |
| Weight: | 1.76kg |
| Dimensions: | 35mm x 285mm x 244mm |
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Critics Review
“This book captures both the scale and the human emotion [of WWII]” –Baltimore Sun
“This incredibly dramatic and moving compilation of reportage, first-person accounts and archival photos reminds us why war is hell.” –Sacramento Bee
About The Author
Stephen G. Hyslop
STEPHEN G. HYSLOP’s many books include Great Empires, Eyewitness to the Civil War, Bound for Santa Fe- The Road to New Mexico and the American Conquest, and Chroniclers of Indian Life.
NEIL KAGAN heads Kagan & Associates, a firm specializing in innovative illustrated books. During his career at Time-Life Books, he spearheaded multiple historic series and has produced Eyewitness to the Civil War and Atlas of the Civil War for National Geographic. The author lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
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