World War II

Become an eyewitness to the terrifying global conflict that reshaped the world ΓÇô from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum,go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War. This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart ΓÇô divided by international alliances and growing tensions between nations. Meet the key players who influenced the outcome of this global struggle. Explore major events such as the attack on Pearl Harborthe Battle of Britainthe D-Day invasionand the atomic bombs in Japanand discover how clever code-breakers developed new technology to decipher hidden messages and gain military advantage over their enemies. Loved and trusted for over 30 yearsEyewitness has a new look and even more content: ΓÇó A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love! ΓÇó Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists ΓÇó Packed with factsinfographicsstatisticsand timelines ΓÇó Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness World War II uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. This history book expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfareweaponryvehiclesmapsand secret documents along with amazing factsinfographicsstatisticsand timelines to reveal this conflict as never before. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists! DKΓÇÖs Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialistswith brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generationswith a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next? Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosauror come face-to-face with a pharaoh in Eyewitness Ancient Egypt. Do you think youΓÇÖve found your topic of interest? DK has even more history books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for ΓÇ£DK history booksΓÇ¥.