War told through artifacts

This engaging volume sheds light on iconic events and lesser-known incidents alike in its study of World War II through the lens of one hundred objects related to the war. Readers will learn about the weapons and vehicles of war, counterintelligence artifacts such as the Enigma machine and secret radio, and items used on the home front such as ration cards.

Though World War I was fought more than a century ago, its legacy lives on in the form of artifacts both big and small. Readers will be fascinated by how these items and documents helped shape the course of the conflict and carrying through to memorials built after the war, such as the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The stories and photographs of these objects illustrate the daily experience of the soldiers, as well as the impact of the war on everyday citizens.