by PeterYoung (Author), RichardNatkiel (Author)
Military cartography of the highest quality in terms of both design and information An indispensable reference book for any reader of the military history of the Second World War Superb illustrations combined with an outstandingly authoritative text: a classic of military reference publishing
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 232
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 25 Nov 1999
ISBN 10: 0304352861
ISBN 13: 9780304352869
Book Overview: The Military Atlas is a reference book which provides detailed maps of the military side of the Second World War. It is divided into sections corresponding to the major theatres or campaigns of the war; and within these the individual battles or phases of battle each have a double page spread with a selection of maps. Accompanying these are a short explanatory text and illustrations. The introduction to each section fills in the background to the specific campaign, with details about the forces and commanders involved, and the tactical geographical and logistical problems they faced.