World War II: Infographics

Description

The mass of available data about World War II has never been as large as it is now, yet it has become increasingly complicated to interpret it in a meaningful way. Packed with cleverly designed graphics, charts and diagrams, World War II: Infographics offers a new approach by telling the story of the conflict visually. Encompassing the conflict from its roots to its aftermath, more than 50 themes are treated in great detail, ranging from the rise of the Far Right in pre-war Europe and mass mobilization, to evolving military tactics and technology and the financial and human cost of the conflict. Throughout, the shifting balance of power between the Axis and the Allies and the global nature of the war and its devastation are made strikingly clear.

Jean Lopez is the Managing Editor of Guerres & Histoire (War and History) magazine. Vincent Bernard is a renowned specialist in military history. Nicolas Aubin is a World War II specialist who has contributed to a number of journals of military history. Nicolas Guillerat was trained as a data designer and graphic artist. Jonathan Fenby CBE, has been the editor of the Observer and the South China Morning Post. He is the author of twenty books, nine on China and others on World War II and France.

'A masterpiece of illustrative endeavour ... a fantastic achievement and a must-have addition to any WWII enthusiast's bookshelf' - The Armourer 'Hugely impressive ... This is data visualisation at its absolute finest ... a truly staggering achievement by everyone involved' - Geographical 'Awe-inspiring' - History of War 'Superb, beautifully presented ... [has] successfully developed creative and unique means to explain this intricate detail. A pleasing aesthetic runs throughout' - Britain at War 'Groundbreaking as a resource for students to think about the history and scale of modern conflict' - Dr Simone Gigliotti, Royal Holloway