The Second World War is the most devastating conflict our planet has seen, an all-consuming fight for survival with every human life hanging in the balance. Inside this bookazine from the makers of History of War, we will explore the bloody clash that took over the globe. We will spotlight the battlegrounds where the fighting was the fiercest, highlight the nations that mustered domestic expertise to fight back against their enemies, discover how pivotal leaders led armies into fierce battles and much more. Over these pages, you’ll encounter maps that outline key moments of defining skirmishes provided by cartographers and The Map Archive; if you wish to discover more, we recommend visiting themaparchive.com. Get ready to rewind the clock and journey across a world scarred by war.