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World War II Books

Historical books, memoirs, and research about the Second World War

Explore books about World War II history, military campaigns, the Holocaust, veterans, and personal wartime experiences.

World War II Books

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D-Day Normandy and Beyond: World War II Books

This section of the website features books written by veterans, historians, eyewitnesses, and researchers of the Second World War. While many well-known authors already receive significant attention, this page also aims to highlight lesser-known personal stories and wartime experiences from those who lived through the conflict.

These books present perspectives from different nations and sides of the war, helping preserve the personal experiences, memories, and historical realities of World War II. The content is presented purely for historical and educational purposes.

Catalogue has: 29 World War II books.

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Nazi Secrets Unveiled

Author: Baus van Rhine

I felt compelled to write this book (Nazi Secrets Unveiled: Exploring the Third Reich's World of War & its Evil Outliers) due to a personal connection to the era and a unique…

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Secret above water, the floating annex

Author: Jeanne Zwaans

The resistance began on the water, Jewish friends were given shelter on board. In and around the bunker ship De Zwaan in the harbor of Grevenbicht, the resistance group MaZwaKo (…

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From the Ashes of Sobibor

Author: Thomas Blatt

When Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939, Thomas Toivi Blatt was twelve years old and living with his family in Izbica, a largely Jewish town in the Lublin district. This r…

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Sobibor: The Forgotten Revolt

Author: Thomas Blatt

Sobibór: The Forgotten Revolt by Thomas Toivi Blatt is a detailed and deeply moving study of one of the most significant acts of resistance to occur during the Holocaust. Written…

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A sky never forgotten

Author: Maida Purdy

Imagine the terror of falling behind enemy lines. Maida Purdy captures this fear and the extraordinary resilience required to face it, with remarkable power in A Sky Never Forgott…

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Now I grow oranges

Author: Stephen King

"Now I Grow Oranges" by Stephen King, is an immersive and thought-provoking historical fiction novel set during the tumultuous period of World War II, blending gripping espionage…

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Launching Liberty

Author: Doug Most

How America Built a Fleet from Scratch to Win the War In 1940, with World War II raging overseas, the United States stood on the brink of conflict. President Franklin D. Roosevel…

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Finding Ruth

Author: Ilka Knüppel

Ruth Rosa Luise Mühlmann was just 20 years old when she was murdered at the Bernburg Euthanasia Center on March 31, 1941, one of more than 200.000 people with disabilities systema…

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Escape from Dachau

Author: Kate Mueller Slonim

In Escape from Dachau, Kathe Mueller Slonim delivers an extraordinary, true-life account of her family’s survival amid the rise of Nazi Germany. Blending personal memoir with meti…

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The Curiohaus Trials

Author: Russell Kent

Discover the Hidden History of Justice at the Curiohaus When most people think of war crimes trials, one word comes to mind: Nuremberg. But the story of post-WWII justice goes fa…

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The Original Jeeps

Author: Paul R. Bruno

If you love incredible stories from World War II, you won’t want to miss bestselling author and historian Paul Bruno, the leading expert on the origins of the Jeep. His book, The…

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Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge

Author: Robert O'Connor

Robert O'Connor's historical novel shines a spotlight on the "Jeep shows" that brought entertainment to soldiers during World War II. The story follows Jim Tanzer, inspired by the…

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Arnhem Black Tuesday

Author: Al Murray

Al Murray has long been fascinated by the legendary Battle of Arnhem, and in *Arnhem: Black Tuesday*, he brings his deep knowledge, interpretation, and passion to retell the story…

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Girls in a World War

Author: Peggy Munro Scholberg

After visiting a friend who had returned from World War II confined to a body cast, Nancy Ewing Munro felt a strong urge to join the war effort. In 1944, at 23 years old, she enli…

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Arnhem Veteran

Author: Tan Hughes

'Arnhem Veteran' is a limited edition hardback book where only 500 copies have been printed. The book tells the powerful story of Frank Hughes, a 19 year old glider pilot flying i…

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Your Forgotten Sons

Author: Anne Montgomery

Bud Richardville is assigned to the Graves Registration Service during World War II where his job is to retrieve, identify, and bury the dead. Historical fiction readers who think…

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A Patriot's memoirs of WW2, through my eyes, heart and soul

Author: Luciano "Louis" Charles Graziano

“A Patriot’s Memoirs of World War II” is about a small town boy who had to grow up fast. Louis writes about his experiences of World War II. The trials and challenges he faced are…

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Survival: A Story of Dieppe Prisoners of War

Author: Jim Walker

The failure of the tragic 1942 Dieppe Raid leaves nearly 2000 Canadian soldiers in enemy prison camps. The survival of these prisoners is precarious. Their plight is unimaginable…

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Saving My Enemy

Author: Bob Welch

This great book "Saving My Enemy: How Two WWII Soldiers Fought Against Each Other and Later Forged a Friendship That Saved Their Lives" written by Bob Welch is about two soldiers…

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The luck of the draw

Author: Chloe Melas

Beginning on August 17, 1942, American heavy bomber crews of the Eighth Air Force took off for combat in the hostile skies over occupied Europe. The final price was staggering. 4…

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From the frying pan to mittersill

Author: LTC Jos Groen MSc

During WWII, the paratroopers of Fox Company, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles”, took part in three of the main campaigns in…

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The Forgotten Nazi

Author: Francisco Vera Puig

The peaceful universe of a young Jewish man named Simon is altered by the irruption of the Third Reich. The Nazis arrest his brother accusing him of homosexuality. People accused…

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The Command is Forward

Author: James Haahr

The so-called lull in October 1944 in Lorraine was anything but that. It was Hell for the infantrymen of the 101st Regiment, and we did not know that Hell could be so cold. We liv…

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Memories of an eventful life

Author: Günther Tlotzek

Günther Tlotzek served in the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Division of the German Wehrmacht during WWII. Günther Tlotzek was born on February 9, 1923, in Sokolken in East…

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My army days

Author: John A. Marin

After enjoying twelve years of retirement and just loafing around, I decided to take the plunge and learn how to use the computer. Tiring of playing solitaire and chess, I learned…

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Wing Ding

Author: Lt. Col. Eugene T. Carson

It is fitting for me to dwell a moment on the man and a bit about his boyhood fascination with aviation which I too shared. Much of our fascination was whetted and brought to an e…

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Serving the pieces

Author: Edward V. Walsh

The 242nd Field Artillery Battalion, a crack artillery unit of the US Army during WWII, was activated at Camp White Oregon in August 1942. Edward Walsh served with the unit from C…

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A soldiers armageddon

Author: James B. Simms

Some 20 years after the end of World War II, I became aware that many books had been written and movies made about generals, admirals, battles, tactics, politicians, and nations…

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Sharing my life story

Author: Calvin G. Carrier

The goose bumps were racing up and down my body like it was a race course. Make sure all of your hand grenades have the ﬁring pins firmly in them. make sure the safety is on your…

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