Hitler by lynne olson the truth about the french resistance, dug out of old records. World war ii this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Essays on the evolution of angloamerican air doctrine, 19401943 maxwell afb, al. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war. Feb 26, 2018 this post on world war ii books is sponsored by libby. Preus is a newbery honor winner and the book is carefully researched and. Aug 11, 2014 shadow of the mountain tells the story of espen, a 14year old norwegian boy, during world war ii. Oct 24, 2017 among their few possessions were manuscripts for a childrens book. Fiction, young adult and true stories 60 outstanding books about world war ii. On a hot summer day in 1934, thirteenyearold briony tallis. With the old breed was one of the main sources for ken burnss.
World war ii ephemera wwii war ration books acorn signal enemy equipment form. Dk publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. Dec 09, 2008 at the end of his book, the second world war, john keegan offers a list of 50 books in english that together provide a comprehensive picture of the most important events and themes of the war, which are readable and from which the general reader can derive his own picture of the war as a guide to deeper reading. The military historian john keegan the face of battle called it one of the most important personal accounts of war that i have ever read. Apr 18, 2015 for a fat single volume history of the war only, max hastings inferno is good.
Not to be confused with another novel with a similar name, this book is amazing, enriching, and well worth a read. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. Published 40 years after the war, terkels retrospective won a pulitzer prize. These books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history.
Shop history military world war ii books at alibris. War bond stamp book from world war ii prev next during both world wars, treasury realized that selling bonds to the poorest americans was good for the war effort because it helped to reduce inflation and tie the interests of a wide swath of the public to that of the national government. Mortensen pdf with commentary at air university press filed under. Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection lot. The book thief by markus zusak, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the diary of a young girl by anne frank, unbr. You are viewing all stock in the world war ii category. Wartime letters, interviews with former soldiers, ordinary citizens and holocaust survivors provide a personal perspective. Make your next great read one of these essential world war ii books. With the old breed, an intimate look at terror in world.
Dropping the atom bomb and the end of world war ii in the pacific. Childrens books about world war ii 19391945 librarything. In this extraordinary novel, stingo, an inexperienced twentytwo year old. Part biography, part travel journal, and part portrayal of wartime in europe, this is an educational and entertaining book for middle grade readers and young history buffs alike. Your next book takes us to a part of world war ii in which you have a particular interest. World war ii books for kids these books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history. World war ii in the west 194041 on april 9, 1940, germany simultaneously invaded norway and occupied denmark, and the war began in earnest. World war ii, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 193945. It was the bloodiest conflict, as well as the largest war, in history. This category is for articles on history books with world war ii as a topic see also.
Anthony doers 2014 pulitzer prizewinning novel all the light we cannot see proved that literature about world war ii continues to fascinate readers. World war ii was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. There are elements of danger in it as the children hide from soldiers but nothing likely to be too disturbing for young readers. World war ii proved to be the deadliest international conflict in history, taking the lives of 60 to 80 million people, including 6 million jews who died at the. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the allies. Get the best deals on original ww ii us books when you. Leningrad by anna reid reveals the nazis deliberate decision to starve the city of leningrad into surrender. The final chapters tell the thrilling tale of how he escapes to sweden on skis with the nazis not far behind. Though the childrens book author did grow up during world war ii, the moment that has stuck with her for the better part of a century happened a few. How an extraordinary coincidence inspired lois lowrys new.
New releases in world war ii history the splendid and the vile. The book thief by markus zusak, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the diary of a young girl by anne frank, unb. The world war ii book series by multiple authors includes books the rising sun, the battle of the atlantic, time life world war ii. World war ii books share book recommendations with your. Five books on world war i history smithsonian magazine. Books in world war ii sorted by popularity project gutenberg books in world war ii sorted by popularity.
World war ii books often focus on the events that unfolded in europe, but this story provides an important portrait of the life of a young girl in japaneseoccupied korea. A collection of public domain world war ii books, radio broadcasts, vdiscs, films, and other ephemera. On this list youll find historical fiction to give context for the time period and convey what it really felt like for fighters on the front lines, kids and families back home, and jews in hiding or sent to concentration camps. On may 10, german forces swept through belgium and the netherlands in what became known as blitzkrieg, or lightning war. It involved the majority of the world s nations, eventually forming two opposing military alliances. This was the longest and most devastating siege in the history of world war ii. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. The main combatants were the axis powers germany, italy, and japan and the allies france, great britain, the united states, the soviet union, and china.
Dk was founded in london in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of penguin random house, formed on july 1, 20. World war ii is also known as the second world war. Providing unfiltered accounts from those directly affected by the war, both at home and on the front lines, terkel allows the reader to experience what it truly meant to live through every facet of world war ii. In my opinion the best fat single volume source to explain that is modern times, by paul johnson, although it extend. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. Books in world war ii sorted by popularity project gutenberg. The best world war ii books, as recommended by one of the most. Sunhee and her brother are forced to learn japanese in school and give up traces of their korean heritage and culture. The secret war is one of 5 top nonfiction books about world war ii.
The epic account of world war iis greatest rescue mission may 7, 2002. This book is a great story of adventure and survival and a good way to introduce the subject of world war ii to your kids. I was thrilled when, many years later, my kids loved it as much as i did. The 9 most essential world war ii books americas military. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. This post on world war ii books is sponsored by libby. By downloading libby to your smartphone, you can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks from your library for free anytime and anywhere. We currently have 604 books in this category in stock. With his new book on the second world war, british historian andrew roberts has not only written the single best history of that. Dk produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in delhi. September 1 marks the 78th anniversary of the start of world war ii, when the nazi wehrmacht stormed into poland. Project gutenberg offers 61,745 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. Dont miss these 100 must read world war ii books, including fiction, ya.
Espen joins the resistance and becomes a courier and then a spy. Jun 25, 2018 this book highlights the atrocities committed by stalin during world war 2, which rival those of the germans towards the jews during the same time period. What are some of your favorite books about world war ii for young readers. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. A list of the best childrens picture books and stories about world war 2. A history with 21 activities by richard panchyk provides a comprehensive survey of the era, beginning with hitlers rise to power in 1933 to the japanese surrender in 1945 a time line opens the volume. Discover book depositorys huge selection of world war 2 books online. Online shopping for world war ii history books in the books store.