The History of World War II

A massive and lushly illustrated graphic novel on World War II that looks through the eyes of major players such as Winston Churchill, Josef Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt In 20 captivating chapters, interspersed with informative chapter openers as well as a bibliography for further reading, The History of World War II unravels the complex dynamics of the conflict that transformed every corner of the globe into a theater of war. From fragile alliances tested to their limit, to long-simmering bitter rivalries, the root causes of the war immediately following the "war to end all wars" are unpacked and examined in a powerful narrative that illuminates the enduring legacy of this tumultuous period, asking the reader to reflect on the lessons it can offer for our time. Arnaud De La Croix and Vicente Cifuentes expertly weave together a compelling and vivid history of World War II, the scope of which has yet to be matched in graphic novel format.

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Arnaud De La Croix is a historian, author, and editor with a passion for comics and history. He has written both graphic novels and academic histories of the Middle Ages and World War II, some of which have been translated into English. He has been a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, an editor at Le Cri, Duculot, Castermann, Le Lombard, and an editorial director at Dargaud-Lombard-Dupuis. Vicente Cifuentes is a cartoonist who was born in Albacete, Spain. He has collaborated with renowned comics writers such as Alan Moore and Roy Thomas, and he has worked on Marvel’s X-Men, Hulk, and New Exiles and DC Comics’ Batgirl, Green Lantern, Superman, Justice League Dark,and Aquaman, among others.

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A visual reckoning with the war that redefined the modern world.

How do you capture the sheer scale, the human cost, and the geopolitical chess match of the Second World War in a single volume?

In The History of World War II, acclaimed historian Arnaud de la Croix and master illustrator Vicente Cifuentes deliver a definitive, chronological chronicle of the conflict. Spanning twenty meticulous chapters, this graphic novel balances the grand strategy of global superpowers with the devastating realities of the individuals who fought and suffered.

From the rise of totalitarian regimes and the blitzkrieg of Europe to the turning points at Stalingrad and Midway, the horrors of the Holocaust, and the dawn of the atomic age, every major theater of war is rendered with striking historical accuracy and deep psychological weight.

Inside this definitive volume:

• Twenty Chronological Chapters: Covering the foundational causes of the war, the escalation of global violence, and the fragile peace that followed.
• Illustrated Biographies: Crucial insights into the minds and maneuvers of key leaders, including Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Contextual Framing: Each chapter opens with an authoritative historical introduction, providing vital context before plunging into the visual narrative.
• Uncompromising Research: Backed by a comprehensive bibliography and detailed chronology, making it an essential resource for both dedicated history buffs and visual storytelling enthusiasts. Combining rigorous scholarship with the visceral power of sequential art, The History of World War II offers an unforgettable perspective on the 20th century's defining conflict-a vital reminder of the costs of war and the fragility of peace.