The Cassell Atlas Of The Second World War [Hardcover]

Brigadier Peter Young (Editor), Richard Natkiel (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2000

215 maps that cover every aspect of military operations by land, sea, and air from 1939 to 1945--plus diagrams, photographs, and cogent accompanying explanations--trace the history of WW II. The atlas breaks down all the major theaters in the war, from Germany's first strikes to the Japanese offensive, and within those larger campaigns you can follow the many smaller, individual battles. Charts illustrate key factors such the balance of forces.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0304352861
• ISBN-13: 978-0304352869
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,327,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty cover, but mediocre maps and photos, December 28, 2002

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This review is from: The Cassell Atlas Of The Second World War (Hardcover)

As a professional cartographer, I was excited to add this atlas to my map research collection, but I was disappointed by the quality of the maps and photographs. The maps are numerous and reasonably clear, but the cartography is 30 years old, and they look like photocopies. Same for the pictures--poor contrast, grainy, and ugly. I've seen some of the same stock photos in other books, where they were given a much better treatment.

The scope of the atlas reaches wide, but not deep. Nearly every campaign is covered, but in little detail. I would have appreciated more footnotes and sources also.

The price is reasonable for a thick atlas, but I would've gladly paid twice the price for a better looking product.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly an indispesible addition to any history library, February 1, 2002

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Michael Callaghan (Jersey City, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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this is truly one of the few books that is worth much more than its asking price. I use this as a companion to all of my WWII studies; right now that consists of "Crisis In the Philipines" by Gerald Astor and "The Story of World War II" by Donald Miller (both excellent books). The maps here are detailed enough that they contain all necessary information including troop movements, CO names, dates, and geographic features - and, as an added bonus, the book lies flat when opened. That means you can open to the map of your study, put the book on your desk or kitchen table or bed in front of you, and have your other history book in your hands, looking over at the maps when you need to spot a reference. Absolutely fantastic. Additionally, each map has a very brief account of the battle and its outcome, good for a quick review. This atlas covers all campaigns, African, Asian, European and Pacific, and all with equal attention to detail. I have the now out-of-print "Pacific War Atlas" as well, but this book does the same job, and does it with more detail and in a more convenient format. I will soon be reading "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Day Of Infamy" and know that this book will be open through the text of both of them. there can't be a higher reccommendation than that. High quality binding and thick paper stock round out the package. If you have even a slight interest in the Second World War, buy it now.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Companion to Any WWI Book in Your Library., July 12, 2001

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Kevin Nieman "Writer / Provocateur" (Thousand Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful resource that details every part of the world affected by the battle between the Axis and Allied powers. Along with incredibly detailed maps showing troop movements, there is a summary of each major battle that effected the war. I keep it right next to me when I am reading about the Eastern Front so that I can pinpoint the exact Army groups and positions held during the moments of my reading. It is invaluable.

I recommend this to wargamers, military buffs, fans of history, or anyone else interested in the way World War Two shaped our world. It is a vital resource.