Weve selected 10 ya books, 20 novels and 30 examples of nonfiction with. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Guernsey was the only british land to be occupied by the germans during the war, so their letters to juliet are unique and full of rich historical detail. Maybe youll love it and be inspired to pick up audie murphys autobiography. Sunhee and her brother are forced to learn japanese in school and give up traces of their korean heritage and culture. These books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history.
What are the best nonfiction books about world war 2. There are a slew of world war 2 books from which to choose. Generally, i gravitate toward bestselling world war 2 fiction, but i have tried to read a lot more world war 2 nonfiction lately. So, that can make finding the best world war 2 books very difficult. I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of recommended books on world war ii of interest to christian readers. A captivating guide from beginning to end the second world war and d day book 1. Mar 29, 2020 the war spread to the mediterranean and africa soon after, but hitlers focus was on the united states and soviet union. Discover the best world war ii history in best sellers. A rare glimpse into the life of a prisoner of war based on a true story. After yesterdays world war ii fiction post, now its time for the nonfiction. Leningrad by anna reid reveals the nazis deliberate decision to starve the city of leningrad into surrender. Shop childrens nonfiction history military wars books. Childrens nonfiction history military wars books alibris. As with any list, my list of the top 10 world ward 2 books is quite subjective.
The diary of a young girl by anne frank, the girls of atomic city. This might have something to do with the fact that i was born thenin fact, about six months before the usa entered the war. Your next book takes us to a part of world war ii in which you have a particular interest. On this page youll find some really brilliant world war two books for kids and teenagers. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written. I have read 14 and have put the rest on my to read list. Non fiction first hand accounts of world war ii score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This was the longest and most devastating siege in the history of world war ii. A world war ii story of survival, resilience and redemption by laura hillenbrand, hiroshima by john hersey, band. Shop childrens nonfiction history military wars books at alibris.
Books about world war 2 for kids and teens living unabridged. Europe 1914 1918 by nicolson buy on amazon although not enough for a study in itself, this quality book will accompany any discussion of the first world war, whether you want a few extra figures for an essay or a readyreference for your novel. Check out the 10 most consequential events of world war ii and 15 good books about the holocaust, including both fiction and nonfiction. Warsaw ghetto is the true tale of irena sendlerowa, a social worker in the warsaw ghetto in the early 1940s, during the early days of german occupation. Two are nonfiction books written by people who lived through the events they describe.
Some of these books are fictional stories about world war ii based on events that really happened. How american business produced victory in world war ii, by arthur herman. These recommendations for books about world war ii will keep your history lover going for a while. For lovers of curious george, this is a fascinating nonfiction account of how the creators of the lovable monkey fled paris during world war ii. You might also be interested in my post, 5 top nonfiction books about world war ii plus many runnersup and 20 most enlightening historical novels plus dozens of runnersup. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the complex, fearsome, and fascinating facts and stories. Best wwii nonfiction books you need to read read it forward. The war spread to the mediterranean and africa soon after, but hitlers focus was on the united states and soviet union. Youll find titles in all genres, ranging from bestsellers, classics, nonfiction, comics and much more. A directory of world war ii nonfiction books on history, hobby and travelrelated subjects. Great deals on world war ii hardcover nonfiction books in english. The 14 best military nonfiction books of alltime americas.
From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books. Historian jonathan boff talks us through the latest books and best modern interpretations of world war i. Whether youre a history buff in general or fascinated by world war ii in particular, nonfiction books about the second world war can offer you plenty of insight into this. Its been 100 years since world war i ended, but there is still very little consensus about what caused it, or what its consequences were.
Oct 24, 2017 world war ii books often focus on the events that unfolded in europe, but this story provides an important portrait of the life of a young girl in japaneseoccupied korea. The top 10 world war 2 books of all time booklist queen. This biography of louis zamperini covers his life as an athlete before the war. Readers cant get enough world war ii fiction, and authors are happy to keep the books coming. Interesting list, there are a number here ive been wanting to read, and a few i hadnt heard of which look interesting. Total war now in three volumes by international authors not written from a national perspective. Mar 22, 2019 you might also be interested in my post, 5 top nonfiction books about world war ii plus many runnersup and 20 most enlightening historical novels plus dozens of runnersup. World war ii nonfiction books in english for sale in stock. How one topsecret unit deceived the enemy with inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other audacious fakery.
May 24, 2019 readers cant get enough world war ii fiction, and authors are happy to keep the books coming. Prepare for some deep discussions on some weighty topics. World war ii kids, military history kids, books barnes. May 16, 2018 dont miss any of the best world war 2 books in my list below.
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