Specially created to mark the 75th anniversary, our magnificent Second World War Newspaper Book includes details of events from the war, as they happened. Read about the dark and foreboding days of 1939 as Britain faced up to the reality of war, the long-awaited victory, the downfall of the Nazi regime five years later and much more. This vast compilation of newspaper coverage also contains pictorial sections, with plenty of high-quality photographs of the world at war.
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Tabloid size edition (31 x 38cm) to commemorate the 75th anniversary
Includes pictorial sections with high-quality black-and-white photographs
At the beginning of your book, there is a sequence of photographs, depicting British citizens and soldiers as they prepare their country for the impending war in 1939. This is followed by the opening articles, which cover the historic meeting of the British Parliament, which decide to mobilise all forces after the Germans invade Poland. Other coverage includes the D-Day landings, the Allied invasion of Italy and the advance into Germany.
Other major engagements across the world also included; the North African campaigns, the fall of Hong Kong and Singapore, the fighting in Burma, and the bombing and surrender of Japan. The book concludes with another wonderful pictorial section with uplifting images of victory and freedom. It’s a reminiscent and remarkable insight into World War Two. This book is a fantastic read and will make a wonderful keepsake for anyone who has lived through the war, if not for someone with an interest in it. View full contents here.
How is your WW2 Anniversary 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: Leather
Size: 38 x 31cm
Paper Source:Â 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.Â
World War 2 Anniversary Book
£79.99
An unique insight in words and dramatic pictures into the most epic event in 20th century history.