World War IIevokes the sheer epic scale of combat, ranging from the battlefronts in Europe, Africa, Russia and the Pacific to its appalling impact on civilian populations across the globe. First-hand accounts from combatants and civilians blend with compelling images and unique graphics and timelines to create a truly complete picture of the war.

Forty full-colour digital maps reveal the strategic and tactical situations faced by the commanders on both sides, while the descriptions of the fighting itself propel the reader into the terrible realities of battle.