Total War is an illustrated examination of the most significant
historical episode of the twentieth century: World War II. This
immersive account of a conflict that permanently reshaped the
geopolitical landscape is told not only through compelling photographs,
maps, and infographics produced specifically for the book, but also
through a series of artifacts that convey the real-life stories of some
of the millions worldwide--from the United States to Europe, Asia, and
Africa--who were affected by the war.
Published to coincide with the much-anticipated opening of the new
Second World War and Holocaust galleries at the Imperial War Museums
(IWM), London, in 2021, Total War is an essential volume for anyone
interested in the everyday realities of one of the most brutal and
far-reaching wars in modern history. Numerous images from the IWM's
unique Second World War and Holocaust collection are included, many of
which have rarely been published. From a doll belonging to a Jewish
child refugee to a kamikaze pilot's final letter, and from Molotov
cocktails to a US airman's bomber jacket, the book delves into the
significance behind the deeply moving objects reproduced on its pages.
With precision, sensitivity, and a truly global approach, Total War
offers a strikingly original visual perspective on an emotive and often
controversial subject whose implications are still being felt today.
