Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Bomber War is an accessible, insightful and authoritative introduction to the airborne Allied fight against Nazi Germany.

- How did aeroplane technology change the theatre of war?
- How did the Blitz affect Britain's ability to fight?
- How did the Allies finally triumph?

DISCOVER how the complex impact of bomber technology shaped the outcome of World War II. From the Blitz to the Battle of the Ruhr, the Bomber War transformed the state of warfare in the twentieth century.

GERMANY'S DEADLY TACTICS, THE ALLIES' BRUTAL VICTORY

Written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland and with immersive illustrations by Keith Burns, THE BOMBER WAR is an accessible and enthralling introduction to these critical battles and their impact on the outcome of World War II.

An accessible and authoritative introduction to the Allied bombing of Germany in WW2.

About the Author
James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories he has presented - and written - a large number of television programmes and series. He has a weekly Second World War podcast, We Have of Making You Talk, with Al Murray, and is Chair of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He is a research fellow at St Andrew's University. Keith Burns is an award winning aviation artist and commercial illustrator. He has illustrated comics for the past decade, his collaborations with writer Garth Ennis, Johnny Red and Out of the Blue being the most recent. In 2012 he joined the Guild of Aviation Artists. In 2015 he won the Messier Dowty award for best acrylic painting in show, and in 2016 he was made a full member of the Guild, had his first solo exhibition at the RAF Club in London and won Aviation Painting of the Year. He has produced commissions for the RAF, the Army, the Imperial War Museum and Forces Charities. Over the last few years Keith has supplied art for various stamp collections for Jersey Post.

Reviews
Praise for WW2 Ladybird Experts Series * - *
Shines a light on some of the darkest and most dramatic moments of the six-year conflict. * Daily Mail *
The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. * Shiny New Books *



Book Information
ISBN 9780718186531
Author James Holland
Format Hardback
Page Count 56
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 119mm * 10mm