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  • Published: 27 June 2019
  • ISBN: 9781405929851
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 56

The Bomber War: A Ladybird Expert Book

Book 7 of the Ladybird Expert History of the Second World War




An accessible and authoritative introduction to the Allied bombing of Germany in WW2

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.

  • Published: 27 June 2019
  • ISBN: 9781405929851
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 56

About the author

James Holland

James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Burma ’44 and, most recently, Big Week, 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 – many television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, History and Discovery Channels.

He is also co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival and co-founder of WarGen.org, an online Second World War resource site, and presents the Chalk Valley History Hit podcast. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he also has a weekly podcast with Al Murray, We Have Ways of Making You Talk: Al Murray and James Holland Talk World War II. He can be found on Twitter as @James1940.

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Praise for The Bomber War: A Ladybird Expert Book

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.

Daily Mail

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

Shiny New Books