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World War Two was the most terrible war that Europe, and indeed the world, had ever seen. Discover the truth behind the propaganda with this brilliantly informative, infographic guide to the real statistics behind WWII.
How many soldiers went to war? How many came home? How many civilians were made homeless? How many bombs were dropped, and where did they land? With over 25 nations fighting the second world war on four different continents the numbers were staggering.
Covering a huge amount of content World War II in Numbers brings these staggering statistics to life with easily digestible graphics depicting the conflict, casualties, weaponry, cost and technology, clearly illustrating the war's impact on individuals, whole countries, and the global social and economic effects that would last long into peacetime.
List of contents
Introduction
People and Personnel
On the Ground
In the Air
At Sea
Campaigns and Conflict
Total War
About the author
Peter Doyle is a freelance palaeontologist and visiting professor at University College London who teaches palaeontology and geology at a number of universities. He is the author of numerous scientific papers and books, including The Key to Earth History and Understanding Fossils (both Wiley). He edits two geological magazines, Geology Today, and, for children, Rockwatch.
Summary
World War Two was the most terrible war that Europe, and indeed the world, had ever seen. Discover the truth behind the propaganda with this brilliantly informative, infographic guide to the real statistics behind WWII.
How many soldiers went to war? How many came home? How many civilians were made homeless? How many bombs were dropped, and where did they land? With over 25 nations fighting the second world war on four different continents the numbers were staggering.
Covering a huge amount of content World War II in Numbers brings these staggering statistics to life with easily digestible graphics depicting the conflict, casualties, weaponry, cost and technology, clearly illustrating the war's impact on individuals, whole countries, and the global social and economic effects that would last long into peacetime.
Foreword
A brilliantly informative, infographic guide to WWII, produced in conjunction with the National Archives.
