From spy missions to code breaking, this richly illustrated account of the covert operations of World War II takes readers behind the battle lines and deep into the undercover war effort that changed the course of history.
Dramatic first-person stories--culled from soldiers, generals, and those on the homefront--coupled with rare photographs and artifacts, present an up-close and compelling account of the greatest challenge to face a generation of Americans, for the legions of readers ever fascinated by World War II.
With 34 newly created battle maps that trace the movements of troops and pivotal moments of the Civil War, and more than 85 archival maps that illustrate the war from every angle, this enthralling atlas is destined to become a must-have reference for historians and the legions of men and women who are fascinated by the Civil War.