Chronology of World War II: The Day By Day Illustrated Record 1939-45

London: Marshall Cavendish, 1980. Hardcover. Good/Good. A day by day chronology of World War II, from the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the capitulation of Japan in 1945 - six bitter years of struggle and sacrifice. Fully illustrated with photos and newspaper headlines of the day. Major events are highlighted in bold print for easy cross-reference, and includes a full glossary and index. From land, sea and air campaigns to civilian life, each front is given a seperate entry, so the reader can follow the simultaneous unfolding of far-flung events, or focus on areas of particular interest. Tables of facts and figures chart the course and cost of the war while twenty detailed maps locate the action. Concise biographies of the leading personalities are featured, alongside provocative analyses of the key turning points in the Axis bid for world domination. A wealth of fascinating detail for the military historian or general reader. Contains 200 pages, 29 x 22cms, illustrated throughout with b&w photos, maps, charts and graphics. Ex-library, remains of paper label on front endpaper, some library markings. Black cloth boards in good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, good: clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.