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OverviewThe Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air. This book also looks at how the war led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry. Feature boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to children, such as life inside a U-boat and tips for a jungle fighter. Maps and cross-section artworks of the insides of famous tanks, aircraft, U-boats, aircraft carriers add extra detail and fascination for children. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter ChrispPublisher: Hachette Children's Group Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books Dimensions: Width: 28.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9781783124503ISBN 10: 1783124504 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 07 March 2019 Recommended Age: From 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsThe Gathering Storm Hitler's Germany The Outbreak of War The Fall of Western Europe The Battle of Britain World War The Assault on Russia Pearl Harbor The Home Front Occupation Resistance Fighters Theatres of War Desert Warfare Atlantic Convoys Propaganda Special Forces The Holocaust Stalingrad and Kursk Codebreakers The Defeat of Italy The Battle For The Pacific D-Day New Technology The Defeat of Germany Assault on Japan Hiroshima and Nagasaki V for Victory Aftermath Glossary.ReviewsAuthor InformationPeter Chrisp has written over 80 history books for children. He lives close to the sea in Brighton, UK and has a particular interest in nautical and military subjects. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |