A concise overview of the causes and consequences of the Second World War, written specially for children and published in association with Imperial War Museums. Includes the historical background of the great battles and catastrophes of the Second World War, from Stalingrad to D-Day, Pearl Harbour and the Holocaust. Features vivid illustrations, original photographs, timelines, maps and fact boxes. Further online resources can be accessed via the Usborne Quicklinks website, including animations showing the progress of the war, quizzes to test your knowledge and video footage of famous speeches.