Tales of World War II

non-fiction book

Discover hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world’s darkest hour - World War II.

In this beautifully illustrated book, war historian Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including the Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic, the Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies and the African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French Resistance, to name a few.

Interspersed throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war – from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.

Travel through time with this collection of stories and learn about this crucial period of our History!

Written by Dr Hattie Hearn.
Published in October 2023 by Neon Squid.

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