Books and Media
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World War II Posters
VT1,478World War II Posters: 24 Cards This original collection of GI Generation posters recaptures the heroic spirit of the Second World War. Vivid reproductions of two dozen morale-boosters include Norman Rockwell's famous "Four Freedoms," C. C. Beall's...11660VT1,478 -
World War II Profiles PB
VT864Profiles #2: World War II By: Aaron Rosenberg (Author) Paperback 160 pages 2011 Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.4 x 7.5 inches Full-color series--six bios in one! It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. Find out how key...16866VT864 -
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World War II Quiz Book PB
VT1,855The World War II Quiz Book: Over 1,700 Questions and Answers to Test Your Knowledge of History's Most Compelling Conflict Robert Davenport Paperback 364 Pages 2009 If you think you know a lot about World War II, challenge yourself with this...12804VT1,855 -
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World War II: The Encyclopedia of the War Years,
VT4,941World War II: The Encyclopedia of the War Years, 1941-1945 (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor) By: Norman Polmar and Thomas B. Allen Paperback 960 Pages An authoritative and comprehensive survey of the World War II era, this reference features...15252VT4,941 -
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World War II: Visual Encyclopedia - Hardcover
VT2,101World War II: Visual EncyclopediaBy: DKHardcover208 PagesAugust 2015Age Range: 8-11Grade Level: 4-7 This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.World War...19030VT2,101 -
WOW! Anthology of B-24
VT3,092WOW!: Anthology of B-24 Ralph Walsh Paperback 2009 This excellent collection spans many segments of the air war during World War II. Packed with well over 160 short stories, this anthology collection is also well illustrated and is an excellent...14284VT3,092 -
WWII Bakelite Jewelry Love and Victory
VT3,091WWII Bakelite Jewelry: Love and Victory By: Bambi Deville Engeran Hardcover 112 Pages 1940s Bakelite jewelry helps to document the efforts of patriots in the USA and by their allies to restore world peace. Nearly 200 images of pins, necklaces,...15532VT3,091 -
WWII Code Breakers - Hardcover
VT3,790World War II Code Breakers (Heroes of World War II) by Lisa L. OwensHardcover32 pagesAugust 2018Ages: 8-12Grade: 3-6 Discover the true stories of code breakers who worked behind the scenes during World War II. Men and women cracked enemy codes in order...25442VT3,790 -
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WWII Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide - Paperback
VT1,484World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide by Tony Holmers (Author) and Jim Laurier (Illustrator)Paperback288 PagesFebruary 2021 A compact but comprehensive guide to the iconic fighter planes that fought during World War II, which features...24601VT1,484 -
WWII Illustrated Atlas - Hardcover
VT3,709World War II Illustrated Atlas: Campagins, Battles & Weapons From 1939 - 1945 by David Johnson and Andrew WiestHardcover256 PagesFebruary, 2019 From two military experts comes an outstanding and comprehensive one-volume visual guide to the complex...23506VT3,709 -
WWII Plans That Never Happened PB
VT3,704World War II Plans that Never Happened: 1939-45 by Michael KerriganHardcover192 PagesApril 2011 A Nazi scheme to capture the Pope, an IRA plan to invade Northern Ireland, a British plan to attack the Soviet Union after the defeat of Hitler or a Japanese...23505VT3,704 -
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Yalta PB
VT2,473Yalta: The Price of Peace S.M. Plokhy Paperback 451 pages 2011 Revisiting the much-studied Yalta conference of February 1945, historian Plokhy capitalizes on his advantage over prior authors. He had better access to Russian archives, which...14873VT2,473 -
Year Zero-A History of 1945 PB
VT2,350Year Zero: A History of 1945by Ian BurumaPaperback384 Pages2014 A marvelous global history of the pivotal year 1945 as a new world emerged from the ruins of World War II Year Zero is a landmark reckoning with the great drama that ensued after war came...20833VT2,350 -
You Can Fly HB
VT2,225You Can Fly: The Tuskegee AirmenBy: Carole Boston Weatherford (Author)Hardcover96 pages2016Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inchesAge Range: 9 - 12 yearsGrade Level: 4 - 7 grade Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford’s innovative history...20748VT2,225 -
You'll Be Sor ree
VT2,102You'll Be Sor-ree!: A Guadalcanal Marine Remembers The Pacific War By: Sid Phillips Paperback 260 Pages Sid Phillips knew he was a long way from his home in Mobile, AL, when he plunged into the jungles of Guadalcanal in August 1942. A mortarman...15599VT2,102 -
Yours, For Probably Always HC
VT4,947Yours, For Probably Always: Martha Gellhorn's Letters of Love and War 1930-1949 Janet Somerville Hardback528 Pages2019 Before email, when long distance telephone calls were difficult and expensive, people wrote letters, often several each day. Today,...25029VT4,947
Whether you're a seasoned historian or a curious reader, our Books Collection at the National WWII Museum promises a captivating and enlightening journey through the pages of history.
Embark on a literary journey through the lesser-discussed theaters and hotspots of WWII, gaining insight into the untold stories that shaped the course of history. From riveting accounts of military campaigns to in-depth analyses of social impacts, our collection ensures a well-rounded understanding of this pivotal era.
Uncover the heroes and heroines who played pivotal roles in shaping the world, with biographies that spotlight the contributions of women and African-Americans. Connect with the stories with our insight selection of historical fiction.
Explore the resilience of the homefront, where ordinary citizens became extraordinary in the face of adversity. Our collection of books provides a nuanced perspective on the battles fought not only on distant shores but within the hearts and homes of those who lived through this transformative period.