WWII Beginner here...

Discussion in 'Books, Films, TV, Radio' started by PearlJamNoCode, Nov 14, 2006.

  1. PearlJamNoCode

    PearlJamNoCode Senior Member

    Hi, I would like some advice on a book or two to purchase to learn more about WWII. I would like a book with a good overall picture of the war, including maps, pictures, weaponry, planes, ships, basically a little bit of everything to get a good foundation of knowledge about the war. I don't want to get too in depth just yet, but I'd like to learn more than the average person already knows.

    Thanks!
     
  2. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    Welcome Pearl Jam.

    Good luck with your request.
     
  3. Owen

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  4. PearlJamNoCode

    PearlJamNoCode Senior Member

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. At my grandfather's house I found this great book The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II. It has everything; rifles, pistols, trucks, tanks, ships, jets, planes, even Molotov Cocktails! Each entry has an amazing illustration and good info. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about WWII weapons.
     
  5. 51highland

    51highland Very Senior Member

    welcome pearljam, try looking at a few websites too, Google away!

    51highland www.keep-em-moving.com
     
  6. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Ayup,
    I strongly recommend the Oxford Companion to World war II edited by Dear & Foot, a huge brick of a book for very little money that is as comprehensive a general guide as you'll ever find anywhere, was going to post a pic of the cover but it seems to be available worldwide under a variety of covers.
    Cheers & welcome,
    Adam.
     
  7. jacobtowne

    jacobtowne Senior Member

    Local libraries almost always have single-volume works on the war covering briefly the various theaters. Since these are overviews, they deal with main events and actions, but nevertheless can provide a good foundation.

    JT
     
  8. Kitty

    Kitty Very Senior Member

    Watcha PearlJam. Like the boys say, you'll need quite a few books, but maybe best to start with some of the Jane's guides. The Fighting Aicraft of WW2 is very good, and covers all sides and makes.
     
  9. PearlJamNoCode

    PearlJamNoCode Senior Member

    Local libraries almost always have single-volume works on the war covering briefly the various theaters. Since these are overviews, they deal with main events and actions, but nevertheless can provide a good foundation.

    JT

    Thanks. Since I am sort of new to this, these are the types of books I am looking for now. I'd like to get the broad scope of it all first, then get more specific books about topics that interest me. I'm really enjoying this Encyclopedia of Weapons for now.

    Thanks for the suggestions, gang!
     

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