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A History of the Second World War in 100 Maps Hardcover – Illustrated, November 18, 2020

by Jeremy Black (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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The First World War was marked by an exceptional expansion in the use and production of military cartography. But World War II took things even further, employing maps, charts, reconnaissance, and the systematic recording and processing of geographical and topographical information on an unprecedented scale. As Jeremy Black—one of the world’s leading military and cartographic historians—convincingly shows in this lavish full-color book, it is impossible to understand the events and outcomes of the Second World War without deep reference to mapping at all levels. In World War II, maps themselves became the weapons.

A History of the Second World War in 100 Maps traces how military cartography developed from simply recording and reflecting history to having a decisive impact on events of  a global scale. Drawing on one hundred key maps from the unparalleled collections of the British Library and other sources—many of which have never been published in book form before--Jeremy Black takes us from the prewar mapping programs undertaken by both Germany and the United Kingdom in the mid-1930s through the conflict’s end a decade later. Black shows how the development of maps led directly to the planning of the complex and fluid maneuvers that defined the European theater in World War II: for example, aerial reconnaissance photography allowed for the charting of beach gradients and ocean depths in the runup to the D-Day landings, and the subsequent troop movements at Normandy would have been impossible without the help of situation maps and photos. In the course of the conflict, both in Europe and the Pacific,  the realities of climate, terrain,  and logistics—recorded on maps—overcame the Axis powers. Maps also became propaganda tools as the pages of Time outlined the directions of the campaigns and the Allies dropped maps from their aircraft.
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In this thrilling and unique book, Jeremy Black blends his singular cartographic and military expertise into a captivating overview of World War II from the air, sea, and sky, making clear how fundamental maps were to every aspect of this unforgettable global conflict.
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    256 pages
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    University of Chicago Press
  4. Publication date
    November 18, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    022675524X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0226755243
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“A spectacular reference source for high school, university, and public libraries. . . . This scrupulous survey of early-1940s to mid-1950s cartography offers a full study of the war through posters and photos of communication lines, waterways, and troop movements, with text from government and media sources." -- Donna Seaman ― Booklist, "2020 Editor's Choice in History"

"In this thrilling and unique book, Jeremy Black blends his singular cartographic and military expertise into a captivating overview of World War II from the air, sea, and sky, making clear how fundamental maps were to every aspect of this unforgettable global conflict." -- Charles Coutinho ― New Books Network

"This book impresses upon the reader a fresh, renewed sense of the importance of mapping in the Second World War. From the technologies and improvements in mapping production to the differences in map detail and design, Black provides a wealth of information to educate the reader. This volume would benefit anyone wanting to see the Second World War in more visual terms or desiring a deeper understanding of the details behind map design and production during the conflict. The variety of mapping and other documents presented make it an excellent addition to the library of any scholars of the conflict, regardless of their specific areas of interest." ― Journal of Military History

"Black’s imaginative use of maps to tell the history of the Second World War is informative and revealing. One will walk away from his book with a greater appreciation of how maps pervaded nearly every aspect of the war. . . . For those wishing to see the war
anew, through the lens of maps, Professor Black’s book is strongly recommended." ― Imago Mundi

"A History of the Second World War in 100 Maps is a valuable work not only for anyone with an interest in the Second World War, but also in uses and abuses of maps and the craft of map making, and might even be useful in piquing the interest of younger persons in the history of the war." ― StrategyPage

"A valuable work not only for anyone with an interest in the Second World War, but also in uses and abuses of map[s] and the craft of map making." ― New York Military Affairs Symposium Review

"The overall design of 100 Maps, along with its accessibility to a general audience, makes it an important contribution that can also help raise awareness of the role maps have played in such historical events." ― Cartographic Perspectives

About the Author

Jeremy Black is professor of history at the University of Exeter and the author of more than one hundred and forty books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Chicago Press; First Edition (November 18, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 022675524X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0226755243
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.39 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
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