World War II: Visual Encyclopedia profiles the soldiers who served, as well as key events and the technology of war. Find the facts about the most cunning strat

An unprecedented achievement in publishing a multivolume encyclopedic resource, for both the general reader and specialist-on the central conflict of the 20th c

A masterly account of the Second World War from the pen of a neutral, a Swiss author and professional soldier, Lt. Colonel Eddy Bauer, who reveals in this first

This authoritative and comprehensive survey features over 2,400 entries. Subjects range from battles, soldiers, and military activities to politics, culture, an

Alphabetical entries identify the leading campaigns, battles, warships, weapons, military leaders, statesmen, and other participants in World War II

From the P-51 Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire to the Yakovlev Yak-3, Messerschmitt Me 109, and Vought F4U Corsair, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the

"[This book] examines key weapons of every type. The volume includes more than 1500 weapons, from handguns to jet fighters. Each weapon system is illustrated wi

The editor gratefully acknowledges the many other Foundation Center staff who contributed support, encouragement, and information that was indispensable to the

The ultimate reference book on the war that changed the world. Over 3000 fact-packed entries in an easy-to-use A-Z format. A full who's who of World War II: fea