Redirected from list of world war ii documentary films antiaircraft guns fire at night in moscow strikes back ussr, 1942 the following is a list of world war ii documentary films. Heres s picks for the top 10 books written about world war i. For earlier conflicts, see the list of films based on. The encyclopedia of weapons of world war ii, author. See more ideas about books, world war ii and world war. Here you can watch the entire weird weapons of world war ii series. The second world war was the most catastrophic war in human history. Atom bomb fat man and little boy the atom bomb is perhaps the most wellremembered weapon. The last fighter pilot is a harrowing firstperson account of war from one of americas last living world war ii veterans. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. There is a huge array of books focusing on the conflict, the struggles of the military and ordinary people, the key moments, and many more subjects. Many readers suggested anthony beevors books stalingrad and the fall of berlin 1945. The office of strategic services oss was a wartime intelligence agency of the united states during world war ii.
The first tank was called little willie and needed a crew of 3. The origins of the second world war in europe are complex and controversial. World war ii books and documentaries home facebook. Although it was a hightech conflict with newly lethal weapons, he writes, it still. List of common world war ii infantry weapons wikipedia. Collection of 79 history documentaries, free to watch, including cold war, by cnn perspectives 1999, the world at war 1973, in search of athelstan 1981, the unknown soldiers 2006, and mahatma gandhi footage collection 1920. Antiaircraft guns fire at night in moscow strikes back ussr, 1942 the following is a list of world war ii documentary films 1940s. Understanding world war ii through the eyes of german soldiers lse. Pages in category documentary television series about world war ii the following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. World war ii history books 1943 hachette book group. My only complaint is that the information on many weapons is not comprehensive but considering the small size and price, who can complain. Ballantines illustrated history of world war ii series.
D day and the epic 77 day battle for france by james holland, sand and steel. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. This is a list of infantry weapons which were in mainstream use during world war ii 19391945. Matt doeden describes the weapons of world war ii, including small arms, larger weapons, and vehicles.
What are some of the best books explaining world war 1 and. Innovative and affordable, books in the series are per fect for anyone. The same cant be said of the fate of japanese americans, over 100,000 of whom were herded. For many decades after the end of world war ii wwii, a broad popular narrative reinforced through thousands of films and bookscast the german. Its maximum speed was 3 mph and it could not cross trenches. This is a good fun facts about world war 2 for kids in elementary school cartoon.
List of bookbased war films 19271945 wars wikipedia. The real inglorious bastards 2012, a short film documentary, directed by min sook lee, is about the. Do you want personal stories or more of the timeline, general overview sort of book. There are more than 500 separate items of equipment used between 1939 and 1945, from combat handguns to massive aircraft carriers. The pacific in eruption historic overview of aggression, and resistance to it, in the far east. The german perspective by peter margaratis, normandy 44. The world at war is quite simply the best documentary ever made. Approximately 32 hours long, packed with interviews from the men and women involved, conveyed entirely through real footage, and boasting a script free of chauvinism, this clinical survey of the entire second world war is mandatory viewing for anyone claiming an interest in the topic.
Weapons book book series by multiple authors includes books uboat the secret menance ballantines illustrated history of world war ii, panzer division, me109, and several more. List of books and articles about world war ii causes online. It offers an excellent overview of the diverse weaponry used by both the axis powers and the allies, with everything you might want to know about the development and deployment of each type of weapon along with the relevant technical. Nov 14, 2019 the world at war is quite simply the best documentary ever made.
Apr 24, 2018 the hysteria that targeted german americans during world war i when indiana and many other states went so far as to criminalize teaching german to children rarely occurred during world war ii, though about 11,000 german nationals were detained. The winning of world war ii great fighting machines allied bombers duration. This fascinating new book presents more than 175 technological terrors devised by both axis and allied powers over the course of world war ii. The second world war 2009 is a sixpart french documentary about the second world war. Harvey arthur, 19021979, world war, 19391945 publisher washington, d. Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. Air force combat units of world war ii by maurer maurer isbn.
From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the books. List of documentary films about world war ii wikipedia. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. After yesterdays world war ii fiction post, now its time for the nonfiction. Using eye witness accounts from survivors from both sides it is largely unbiased and an excellent. Apr 06, 2020 these books include countdown to d day. The ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the violent century. Matt doeden countries from all over the globe fought in world war ii. In weapons of world war ii, written by the chief of the research and engineering office of ordnance, g.
I really need to up my great war game, but this is a widely reccd intro book, and prepared me for many discussions and questions about wwi. Selected fulltext books and articles the origins of the second world war in europe by p. Has an amazing amount of weapons of world war ii for such a small book. Pages in category world war ii books the following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. Military allache reports and translations of books and journals which were. Weapons of earlier vintage which were employed during the war, and those in experimental, trials or development stages in 1945, are also outlined. The complete story of the weapons, the battles, and the fighting men published by thunder bay pr 2003 isbn 10. World at war complete series boxset, the complete 11 tape set of the ground breaking british documentary series which covers the whole of the second world war from the pre war build up and hitlers rise to power to the final bitter struggle. If youre interested in reliving some of the worlds most tense and important moments, browse through our selection of military history books. This beautiful reference guide provides a clear and comprehensive look at the weapons and vehicles of all the countries that fought in world war ii. Documentaries on world war ii 19391945 cosmolearning.
Divided by country including minor powers not directly involved in the war, the book covers all the major weaponry of the period. Shop history military world war ii books at alibris. World war i, 191418, also known as the great war, conflict, chiefly in europe, among most of the great western powers. From first firearms to semiautomatic weapons, author. List of documentary films about world war ii jump to navigation jump to. There have been many books on world war ii infantry weapons, but none with photographs like this one. Often times, historical fiction books capture the mood of an era just as deftly as their nonfiction counterpartsand the following novels are no exception.
A memoir of dday, the first wave at omaha beach, and a world at war. You are viewing all stock in the world war ii category. The new york times bestseller and definitive history of christianity for our timefrom the awardwinning author of the reformation and silencea product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill, diarmaid maccullochs christianity goes back to the origins of the hebrew bible. This world war ii book begins on the 2nd september 1939 with the nazi invasion of poland.
Barnes discusses the various weapons used during the war. Volga river, and many drowned as a result of the weight of their clothing and weapons. We currently have 532 books in this category in stock. Beevors stalingrad is the better of his two books on the war. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. August 4, 2014 trish bookish fun 14 as this week is the 100th anniversary of world war 1, i thought a good way of commemorating it would be to recommend some books set during that time. D day and the liberation of france by peter caddickadams, the first wave. Hanson begins by putting the second world war in a classical context. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Japanese high seas fleet the panballantine illustrated history of world war ii by richard. Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the books many readers suggested anthony beevors books stalingrad and the fall of berlin 1945. Wwi is famously quite naval, great sea battles or sea actions had wideranging implications for the war.
Battle of stalingradoverview of the battle of stalingrad 194243. Weird weapons of world war ii history documentary series. With over 500 photographs showing major infantry weapons from the cobberton collection in north devon, england, this book also contains a detailed examination of the small arms used in the conflict. World war ii is also known as the second world war. The d day warriors who led the way to victory in world war ii by alex kershaw, and soldier. World war ii marked not only the end of a terrifying time in europe, but also the dawning of many technological breakthroughs. The bestselling new and future releases in world history of world war ii 19391945. A lavishly illustrated compendium of military hardware covers everything that fought in the air, on the ground, and on the seas during world war ii.
From navaho code talkers and the first computers to manned torpedoes and the atomic bomb. On the reading list, and one of the best introductory volumes, is the first world war by john keegan. A novel of world war ii book iii of the last good war series. Documentaries on world war ii 19391945 cosmolearning history. From ancient to modern warfare, there are titles covering virtually all conflicts throughout the history of mankind. Merrills marauders ballantines illustrated history of the violent century. In this remarkable wwii story by new york times bestselling author john r. Ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the. Sinking the tirpitz world war 2 documentary timeline.
The unsung heroes of world war ii robbin hutton regnery, 2018. Causes world war i was immediately precipitated by the assassination of archduke francis ferdinand of austriahungary by a serbian nationalist in 1914. Discover the best world war ii history in best sellers. Home books 60 books about world war ii anthony doers 2014 pulitzer prizewinning novel all the light we cannot see proved that literature about world war ii continues to fascinate readers. A compilation of the 10 best world war 2 documentary films that accurately share the times, experience, and tragedy of ww2. All about good books and documentaries about world war ii. Although it was a hightech conflict with newly lethal weapons, he writes, it still followed. The following article is a list of ten books that provide different perspectives on the root causes of the second world. German general staff ballantines illustrated history of the violent century. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. World war ii in colour 2009 guidance 1 season series footage of the most dramatic moments from world war ii is restored in color and high definition for this historical documentary series. The missiles, rockets, weapons, and new technology of the.
They were developed to cope with the conditions on the western front. By turns disturbing and heroic, they represent some of the greatest works of world war ii literature, offering a multicultural perspective of the deadliest conflict in human history. Small in size, but immense in information, a great book. Feb 05, 20 relic hunting eastern front of wwii episode 4 hd duration. The documentary is composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war. Filled with illustrations and photographs, readers will learn about everything from pistols to aircraft carriers that were used in world war ii. It involved the majority of the world s nations, eventually forming two opposing military alliances. The secret story of the fantastic surprise weapons. List of books and articles about world war i online. Naval engagements also appear in this book on world war 2, including the sinking of the graf spee, scharnhorst and the bismarck, the bombing of pearl harbour, and the oceanic battles of both the atlantic and the pacific.
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