WW II: Time-Life Books History of the Second World War

by Time-Life Books

A lavishly illustrated account with excellent text and hundreds of maps, photographs, and diagrams.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, War, World War II

496 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1989

Reviews

[Anne Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Compared to the Time Life book on the Homefront during WW II, this book is extremely detailed in what was going on in the world before, during, and the aftermath of WW II. Although I only read the picture highlights, I was able to grasp the overwhelmness of this time period. A WW II historian and enthusiast would appreciate the thoroughness and complexity of this book.

[C.H. Cobb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive look at WW2. Great illustrations, could have used more maps. Does a really good job of tracing events leading up to the war, and then the various theatres of the war. Also does a good job of giving an overall chronological view of the war. Good pictures, but the quality of the resolution seems poor--most photos are very grainy. Not sure what accounts for that.

[P.S. Winn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great informative book that adds pictures, maps and more to the story line. If you are curious abut history, time life books are the ones to grab.

[Angelia Khaterine · Rating 5 out of 5]

"We have resolved to pave the way for a grand peace for all the generations to come by enduring the unendurable and suffering what is insufferable"

5 thumbs up, not just for the spot-on Time-Quality pictures, but also the remarkable explanations and how Time could place themselves as historian. For people who never explore the knowledge of WWII and wanted to learn some, this is a BIG recommended book to have.

[Pbwritr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book. Great descriptions filled with details to help understand the background behind many historical events, battles, politics, and personalities. Wonderful photos as well. Chronologically and categorically oriented--works very well.

[Johnathon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb history book that chronicles the whole of WWII with an excellent collection of writing, photos, maps & paintings. A straight forward history that details 'the world's greatest tragedy', this a must for any history buff, especially of WWII, that brings it alive like few books do.

[Sheik · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first photo book I ever saw...it was standard issue for any WW2 veterans house.

This is where I first saw Capa's photographs.

[Thom Dunn]

Some 30-odd volumes.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

An overview of World War 2, covering the salient points.