The Second World War Explained

This concise volume offers an accessible introduction to the events of the Second World War with all age groups in mind, returning to the need for authoritative information on the general trajectory of the conflict as a companion to the ongoing and frequent work on more specific aspects of the period.

About the author

Michael O'Kelly served in the Royal Navy for 34 years. He saw action in the Korean War and became an Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist. After retiring as a Commander he took up an executive position with Whitberad Plc. He was a West Sussex County Councillor for eight years. With a particular interest in education, he has been Chairman of the Governors of a large Comprehensive School and remains as a Governor today. A keen sportsman, he is a member of the MCC and used to coach.

He and his wife have been married for 60 years and have four sons and twelve grandchildren. He lives near Petersfield, Hampshire where one of his sons runs an award winning independent bookshop.

Summary

Concise volume giving all the key information on WW2.

Product details

• Authors: O'Kelly Michael, Michael O'Kelly
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9781526737434
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-3743-4
• No. of pages: 201
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 241 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 598 g
• Illustrations: 50 Black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; 1940 bis 1949 n. Chr., Moderne Kriegsführung