{"title":"Books by David Jordan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-history-of-world-war-ii","title":"The History of World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect introduction to the conflict, \u003ci\u003eThe History of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e gives an accessible history of events with a detailed timeline. The book is divided into two parts, structured chronologically. Part I follows the European, Mediterranean and Africa theatres of war, while Part II examines the conflict in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld War II remains the largest conflict humanity has ever seen, both in terms of scale and loss of life. The war involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–1945. But from Norway to Mandalay, from Stalingrad to Tobruk, from Manchuria to Uruguay, it is also an immense war to try to understand. A perfect introduction to the conflict, \u003ci\u003eThe History of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e is an authoritative, accessible and short narrative giving a history of events as they occurred. This fascinating book is divided into two parts, structured chronologically. Part I follows the European, Mediterranean and Africa theatres of war, while Part II examines the conflict in the Pacific. Throughout the book there is a timeline putting key events into historical context. There are also 200 full-colour artworks and colour and black-and-white archive photographs. Expertly and objectively told by Dr David Jordan, \u003ci\u003eThe History of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e provides an excellent account of the causes of the war, how it developed into a global conflict, how its campaigns fared, and how it changed the map of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53391577022737,"sku":"9781838860813","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6890\/3185\/files\/cover_f5328029-5c20-481d-b52f-84872b2ac1cd.jpeg?v=1776865961"},{"product_id":"world-war-ii-illustrated-atlas","title":"World War II Illustrated Atlas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 160 colour maps, \u003ci\u003eWorld War II Illustrated Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e plots the course of the land, sea and air campaigns in fine detail, tracing the ebb and flow of the fortunes of both sides. Contents include the land, sea and air campaigns in North-West Europe, Italy, North Africa, Russia, South-East Asia and the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld War II was the greatest conflict in the history of mankind. It penetrated into every corner of the globe, from the Arctic to the Pacific Oceans. Immense armed forces engaged one another in battle in every type of environment, from the desert sands of North Africa to the jungles of Burma and New Guinea. The Allied and Axis forces met in brutal encounters ranging from small commando raids to gigantic armoured battles. \u003ci\u003eWorld War II Illustrated Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive visual guide to this complex conflict. It plots the exact course of the land, sea and air campaigns in fine detail, enabling the reader to trace the ebb and flow of the fortunes of both sides. With the aid of over 160 full-colour maps, every theatre of war is covered. Contents include the land campaigns in North-west Europe, Italy, North Africa, Russia, South-East Asia and the Pacific; the naval war in the Atlantic and Mediterranean; the great carrier battles of the Pacific war; and the strategic bombing campaigns of Europe and the Pacific, culminating in the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. \u003cbr\u003eThis new edition provides another 25 maps showing the key raids and battles of the war, ranging from the St Nazaire raid in 1942 to the battle for Corregidor in February 1945. The isometric map views give a new perspective on the war, and are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the battles and raids along with photographs from the event. \u003cbr\u003eThis complete atlas provides an invaluable work of reference for both the general reader and the serious student of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":53391581249809,"sku":"9781838863531","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6890\/3185\/files\/cover_87495cf5-64f0-4e10-9a0a-5ab1392d6774.jpeg?v=1776866316"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stablebookgroup.com\/collections\/books-by-david-jordan.oembed","provider":"Stable Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}