Engaging & entertaining reference guide of World War IICompelling & accessible Eyewitness World War II explores every aspect of the Second World War from the impact of World War I & the implication of unstable peace to the significant events that sparked the path to war Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition Eyewitness World War II is now more interactive & colourful than ever with infographics statistics facts & timelines making the book more engaging & educational for your child Eyewitness World War II also

Includes:: a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts perfect for bedrooms or classrooms

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Collected edition of ten BBC documentaries about the Second World War Each documentary provides a detailed examination of different aspects of the conflict from the rise of the Nazi Party to the final battle in Berlin & concludes with a chilling investigation into the political social & military conditions that made the prosecution of the Nazi&s & Final Solution& against the Jewish population possible

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- A Warning From History&; & The Road to War&; & Dunkirk&; & War of the Century&; & Battle of the Atlantic&; & Horror in the East&; & Battlefields&; &D-Day&; &D-Day to Berlin& & & Auschwitz&


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World War II was the most destructive event of the twentieth century It was total war covering the entire globe & the nations that fought it employed every available resource harnessing both technology & people to one purpose If you look at the world today you ll be hard-pressed to find a country that was not affected by this war If you want to find out more about this war without being overwhelmed World War II for Dummies can help Whether you re looking for a way to enhance your appreciation of the events that took place or just want to refresh your memory without digging through countless volumes of World War II history this book is right for you Accurate & easily accessible World War II for Dummies will help you explore a war that defined & shaped the world we live in today You ll discover all the players individuals as well as nations who participated in the war & the politics that drove them Battle by battle you ll find out how the Axis powers initially took control of the war & how the Allies fought back to win the day World War II for Dummies also covers The origins & causes of World War IIThe rise of Hitler & the Third Reich How the war was handled at home Germany s invasion of Poland France Denmark Norway Belgium & Luxembourg Great Britain s refusal to surrender after forty-two days of German aerial bombardment The United States entrance into the war after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor The Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day) Germany s last ditch effort to stop the Allies at the Battle of the Bulge The use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima & Nagasaki World War II for Dummies is packed with fascinating anecdotes interesting sidebars & top ten lists that clue you in on many of the issues of this war This friendly reference gives you the scoop on everything from Pearl Harbor & the Holocaust to D-Day Midway & more ...

The enormous loss of life & physical destruction caused by the First World War led people to hope that there would never be another such catastrophe How then did it come about that there was a Second World War causing twice the 30 million deaths & many times more destruction as had been caused in the previous conflict? In this Very Short Introduction Gerhard L Weinberg provides an introduction to the origins course & impact of the war on those who fought & the ordinary citizens who lived through it Starting by looking at the inter-war years & the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 he examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events including the war in the West in 1940 Barbarossa The German Invasion of the Soviet Union the expansion of Japan's war with China developments on the home front & the Allied victory from 1944-45 Exploring the costs & effects of the war Weinberg concludes by considering the long-lasting mark World War II has left on society today ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

It&s total robot war! In development to be a major motion picture Ashley Wood&s World War Robot tells the tale of a dwindling band of humans & robots who face-off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it
- on Earth on the Moon & on Mars! Badass battles really intense humanrobot drama & even a little black humor & political intrigue are the order of the day Contains over 70-pages of all-new content from Ashley Wood!
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Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free blu-ray player in order to play Big-budget zombie apocalypse thriller starring Brad Pitt UN employee & committed family man Gerry Lane (Pitt) is forced to abandon his wife & children when a global pandemic hits turning ordinary people into violent subhuman monsters with an insatiable appetite for human flesh Due to the nature of his job Gerry is deemed one of the very few people left on Earth with the ability to find the source of the virus & ultimately a cure but will he be able to do so before the last remnants of humanity are completely eradicated? Actors Brad Pitt Mireille Enos Daniella Kertesz James Badge Dale Ludi Boeken Matthew Fox Fana Mokoena & Peter Capaldi Director Marc Forster Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Screen 2401 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (71) Additional Languages German ; Italian ; Castillian ; French Subtitles English ; German ; Dutch ; Italian ; Danish ; Swedish ; Norwegian ; Finnish ; Castillian ; French ; English for the hearing impaired Duration 1 hour & 56 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free blu-ray player in order to play Big-budget zombie apocalypse thriller starring Brad Pitt UN employee & committed family man Gerry Lane (Pitt) is forced to abandon his wife & children when a global pandemic hits turning ordinary people into violent subhuman monsters with an insatiable appetite for human flesh Due to the nature of his job Gerry is deemed one of the very few people left on Earth with the ability to find the source of the virus & ultimately a cure but will he be able to do so before the last remnants of humanity are completely eradicated? Actors Brad Pitt Mireille Enos Daniella Kertesz James Badge Dale Ludi Boeken Matthew Fox Fana Mokoena & Peter Capaldi Director Marc Forster Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Screen 2401 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (71) Additional Languages German ; Italian ; Castillian ; French Subtitles English ; German ; Dutch ; Italian ; Danish ; Swedish ; Norwegian ; Finnish ; Castillian ; French ; English for the hearing impaired Duration 1 hour & 56 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play " The big action sequences are spectacular" raves The Sunday Times in this fast-paced pulse-pounding action epic Former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is in a race against time to save both his family & the world from a pandemic that is toppling governments & threatening to destroy humanity itself " World War Z is epic & the scenes of pandemonium are phenomenal" (MTV) Actors Brad Pitt Mireille Enos Daniella Kertesz James Badge Dale Ludi Boeken Matthew Fox Fana Mokoena & Peter Capaldi Director Marc Forster Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Screen Widescreen 2401 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages English Audio Description ; Hindi Subtitles English for the hearing impaired ; English ; Danish ; Swedish ; Norwegian ; Finnish ; Dutch ; Hindi Closed Captions Yes Duration 1 hour & 51 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Big-budget zombie apocalypse thriller starring Brad Pitt UN employee & committed family man Gerry Lane (Pitt) is forced to abandon his wife & children when a global pandemic hits turning ordinary people into violent subhuman monsters with an insatiable appetite for human flesh Due to the nature of his job Gerry is deemed one of the very few people left on Earth with the ability to find the source of the virus & ultimately a cure but will he be able to do so before the last remnants of humanity are completely eradicated? Certificate 15 Suitable for Persons Aged 15 or Over ...

Humanity is on the brink of extinction From New York to Moscow & Jerusalem the undead apocalypse continues to spread As the end looms a hardened few band together to defeat the horde & outlive the dead World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies Based on the Paramount Pictures film World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world Battle swarms of hundreds of zombies – the Swarm Engine™ seamlessly renders hordes of zombies in incredible firefights Advanced gore systems offer gruesomely satisfying action Coop story-driven campaigns – survive around the world as unique groups tell their stories of perseverance Fight other players for survival – several intense Player vs Player vs Zombies game modes complement the coop campaigns Grow stronger – unlock powerful weapon upgrades & level 6 character classes to take on greater challenges ...