The Cassell Atlas Of The Second World War (Hardcover)

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

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Product Description
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: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #719,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Companion to Any WWI Book in Your Library., July 13, 2001

By	Kevin Nieman "Writer / Provocateur" (Moorpark, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Michael Callaghan (Jersey City, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but map colors are poor, April 7, 2003

By A Customer

This book covers all of WWII. It is like reading a book with text, pictures, and maps. It is full of information. The biggest draw back to this book is the map colors. The only colors you will see is black, gray, red, pink, & white.