History of World War II – A.J.P. Taylor (Octopus, 1974) Hardcover Illustrated

A richly illustrated and authoritative account of World War II, edited by renowned historian A.J.P. Taylor. This 1974 hardcover edition from Octopus Books features contributions from leading military experts and historians, including Sir Basil Liddell Hart, Alan Bullock, and Saul Friedlander.

Organized into eight thematic sections, the book covers:

- The rise of Nazi Germany and the Nazi-Soviet Pact 

- Blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, Norway, and France 

- The Battle of Britain and the Atlantic 

- The Pacific War and Pearl Harbor 

- The Eastern Front and Operation Barbarossa 

- The Holocaust and Nazi occupation policies 

- Allied resistance, D-Day, and the defeat of the Axis powers

Includes over 285 pages of detailed analysis, maps, and black-and-white photographs. A compelling reference for collectors, historians, and students of military history.

Publisher: Octopus Books 

Year: 1974 

Format: Hardcover 

Pages: 285 

Condition: Very Good, clean boards, tight binding, no markings 

Postage: Free UK delivery