Tales of heroism and uncommon valor during an epic struggle for freedom take the forefront in World War II as top-notch writers and surviving veterans tell the compelling true stories behind history's greatest conflict. Written for all levels of historical knowledge, ranging from experts to novices, World War II covers not just the drama of the most famous battles, but features insightful and exciting articles that take a close-up look at the fighting men, the leaders, the tactics, the weapons, the little-known incidents and the unusual facts behind the greatest conflict of all time.