Chronicle of the Second World War

The Second World War began with the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein firing on the Polish peninsula of Westerplatte in the early morning hours of Friday, 1 September 1939. The path to a new world conflict was long and gradual, but it became increasingly apparent over time. The developments surrounding the Polish crisis were merely the inevitable culmination of a series of European events over the preceding six years. This is precisely where the narrative of this book begins, continuing through to the end of the entire conflict. In this book, you will find a detailed exploration of all the important chapters of the Second World War, complete with graphs, maps, and a wealth of photographic material to visually guide you through the greatest military conflict of the twentieth century.