World War II. Illustrated Encyclopedia

This illustrated encyclopedia is dedicated to the tragic and heroic events of World War II from 1939 to 1945. The concise articles presented here in chronological order contain comprehensive, objectively presented information about the political and economic situation in Europe and the world in the pre-war and wartime years. Attention is also given to the modernization of weaponry, which resulted in the use of nuclear weapons by one of the opposing sides. Detailed maps of key battles and large-scale military operations in Italy, Algeria, and Japan, in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters, as well as in the Northern, Eastern, and other directions of military action, deserve special attention. Rare surviving documents and excerpts from the press of that time, archival photographs, and biographical references showcasing both renowned and lesser-known yet equally influential political and military figures of the opposing coalitions explain and complement the presented information. This publication is aimed at anyone interested in military history.