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The Bomber War: A Ladybird Expert Book

  • Imprint: Michael Joseph

  • ISBN: 9780718186531

  • Length: 56  Pages

  • Dimensions: 178mm x 10mm x 119mm

  • Weight: 130g

  • RRP: £8.99

The Bomber War: A Ladybird Expert Book

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Bomber War is an accessible, insightful and authoritative introduction to the airborne Allied fight against Nazi Germany.

- How did aeroplane technology change the theatre of war?
- How did the Blitz affect Britain's ability to fight?
- How did the Allies finally triumph?

DISCOVER how the complex impact of bomber technology shaped the outcome of World War II. From the Blitz to the Battle of the Ruhr, the Bomber War transformed the state of warfare in the twentieth century.

GERMANY'S DEADLY TACTICS, THE ALLIES' BRUTAL VICTORY

Written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland and with immersive illustrations by Keith Burns, THE BOMBER WAR is an accessible and enthralling introduction to these critical battles and their impact on the outcome of World War II.

  • Imprint: Michael Joseph

  • ISBN: 9780718186531

  • Length: 56  Pages

  • Dimensions: 178mm x 10mm x 119mm

  • Weight: 130g

  • RRP: £8.99

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  • Praise for WW2 Ladybird Experts Series

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  • Shines a light on some of the darkest and most dramatic moments of the six-year conflict.

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  • The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information.

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About the Author

James Holland

James Holland is a historian, writer and broadcaster. The author of a number of bestselling histories, including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Normandy '44 and, most recently, Sicily '43, he has also written nine works of historical fiction, including the Jack Tanner novels. He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. He has presented - and written - a large number of television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, and the History and Discovery channels. A three-part documentary series based on his bestselling book Normandy '44 under the same title can be found on Amazon Prime. James is co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival and of WarGen.org, an online Second World War resource site, and presents the Chalke Valley History Hit podcast. He also presents We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast with Al Murray in which they discuss the Second World War. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940.

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