The period from 1939 to 1945 includes some of the most catastrophic events in living memory. This remarkable series dramatically presents the experience of World War II through contemporary documents, private writings, and comprehensive historical research. Written by distinguished war historians, these books cover the pivotal fighting fronts, including the war at sea, the Pacific war, in the Mediterranean, in Europe (from 1939 to 1943), in the Eastern front (19411945,) and in Northwest Europe (19441945). Each book contains full-color maps of strategic battles and tactics, a detailed chronology, and intriguing, descriptive portraits of a soldier and civilian participant