From Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 to the official end of World War II on 2 September 1945, this book provides readers with information about the war that left no nation untouched. It includes maps and photographs and illustrates the major battles in the European, Pacific, and African theaters.
Aces is an illustrated history of the brave World War II fighter pilots who earned the title of ace, with archival and modern photos of their aircraft.
Assuming its rightful place of honor on the National Mall between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial is an eloquent and moving tribute to The Greatest Generation. Sixteen million Americans served in the armed forcesmore than 400,000 gave their livesand millions ...