The Second World War in 100 Objects: The Story of the World's Greatest Conflict Told Through the Objects That Shaped It

About this book

See the history of World War II in an entirely new light: through 100 carefully chosen items from the public to the deeply poignantly personal. Selected by two specialists in military history the objects in this book offer a unique perspective on the Second World War. Ranging from iconic items like the British Spitfire the Purple Heart and Hitlers mountain retreat to personal treasures that tell the moving stories of individuals to official documents medals and badges they all help trace the history of the conflict. Organized chronologically each one is accompanied by a brief description that highlights the articles significance. Reissue.