The Story of World War II Washington Post Edition Book

BATTLESHIPS are sunk, aircraft destroyed, and thousands of Americans are killed or wounded. Smoke rises over Pearl Harbor as the scale of the devastation becomes clear. News spreads rapidly, uniting the nation in shock and resolve. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses Congress, calling for war and bringing the United States into World War II.

Follow the years of World War II as they were reported at the time. From the front lines abroad to life at home in America, experience the conflict through authentic Washington Post coverage.

Featuring:

– The invasion of Poland in 1939

– D-Day and the liberation of Europe

– Pearl Harbor and the Pacific campaign

– V-E Day celebrations across the United States

– The Surrender of Japan and the end of World War II

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Archivist insight: These articles are reproduced from original newspaper scans. As a result, some pages may show imperfections, and image quality may vary from the original print.

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Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 160+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

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