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Essential Histories - World War I & II Historical Books

Each book studies the origins, politics, fighting and repercussions of one major war or theatre of war, from both military and civilian perspectives. Maps, photography and contemporary illustrations support each text. Books in Osprey’s Essential Histories series span 3,000 years of human conflict, and upon completion in 2004, the series will number 65 volumes. Most major wars from the Punic Wars to the Iran-Iraq War are covered in single volumes, whilst four to six book sets are devoted to the First World War, the Second World War, the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War. Featuring full-color maps, diagrams and photography throughout, each book in Osprey’s Essential Histories series also includes pictures of contemporary artwork and artifacts, providing a full visual appreciation of how it was to live through each war. Essential Histories are an important reference resource for students, teachers, academics, history enthusiasts and hobbyists.

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First World War, The (1) - The Eastern Front 1914-1918

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Stock #: OSPESS013

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

MSRP $20.95

First World War, The (2) - The Western Front 1914-1916

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Stock #: OSPESS014

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

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First World War, The (4) - The Mediterranean Front 1914-1923

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Stock #: OSPESS023

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

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Second World War, The (2) - Europe 1939-1943

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Stock #: OSPESS035

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

MSRP $17.95

Second World War, The (5) - The Eastern Front 1941-1945

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Stock #: OSPESS024

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

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Second World War, The (6) - Northwest Europe 1944-1945

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Stock #: OSPESS032

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

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First World War, The (3) - The Western Front 1917-1918

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Stock #: OSPESS022

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

Second World War, The (1) - The Pacific

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Stock #: OSPESS018

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

Second World War, The (3) - The War at Sea

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Stock #: OSPESS030

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II

Second World War, The (4) - The Mediterranean 1940-1945

By: Osprey

Stock #: OSPESS048

Product Line: Essential Histories - World War I & II