Turning Points of the Great War: 15 Battles That Changed History

When you think about more recent military history, it’s unsurprising that World War II is the centerpiece of most ...
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World War II: All theatres of battle

This extended video offers a sweeping look at the Second World War across all major theatres. From the Blitzkrieg in Europe and the North African desert war to the vast battles on the Eastern Front ...
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World War II in numbers : an infographic guide to the conflict, its conduct, and its casualties / Peter Doyle

Preparation For War. Populations and Powers -- Military Strengths of the Allies -- Military Strengths of the Axis -- Fleets of Major World Powers -- Soviet Forces in Europe -- Japan and the Second ...
Nature

Conflict Archaeology and Historical Landscapes of War

Conflict archaeology investigates the material vestiges of warfare to shed light on the social, cultural and environmental consequences of armed conflict. This field encompasses the study of ...
The Economist

What to read about the end of the second world war

THE SECOND WORLD WAR sparked decades of scholarship. By one count, 70,000 books had already been published by 1989. The 80th anniversary of the end of the war, both in Europe and Asia, is ...