Relive the events of World War II through the news stories as originally reported by The Daily Mirror, one of the most prominent World War 2 newspaper platforms at the time. Chronicled in this personalised edition are the events before and during the Second World War. This book brings together a unique record of WWII, concluding in the Nuremberg War Trials in 1945, through detailed news stories as they were originally recorded by reporters at the time.

• Emboss the name on the cover for FREE
• Look back on WW2 through newspaper articles printed at the time
• Featuring rare photos of the Second World War from 1939 to 1945
• Protect your book for years to come with a premium gift box

Inside the book are World War 2 newspaper articles written while the events were unfolding at the time. It’s an intriguing insight into the major events during the war as it was fought in Europe and across the world. 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.

This World War II book begins on the 2nd September 1939 with the Nazi invasion of Poland. It encompasses various major events of the war in Europe including the rescue at Dunkirk, the D-day landings, the Allied invasion of Italy, the advance into Germany, and finally VE Day. This book on the Second World War also includes World War 2 newspaper clippings of other major engagements across the world; the North African campaigns, the fall of Hong Kong and Singapore, the fighting in Burma, and the bombing and surrender of Japan.

How is your World War II history book personalised?

• Name: 25-character limit (appears on the front cover)
• Gift Box: Optional (please see image for example of gift box available)

The opening page includes a space for you to write a handwritten personal message. If you are ordering this as a gift, we recommend getting the book delivered to your home address if you would like to complete it with a personalised message. Only enter the name you wish to be printed on the book. When entering your personalisation, please note that accents, emojis and other symbols can’t be used as our system doesn’t support these. Make sure to double-check your spelling.

Size & Quality

• Cover: Leatherette / Leather
• Size: 38 x 31cm
• Paper Source:  Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
• Made in the UK

These newspaper reproductions are created from the Mirror scan archive and in some instances, there will be blemishes and the reproduction quality may not be as clear or precise as copying directly from the actual paper itself. 

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