See below for a selection of the latest books from second world war fiction category. Alternate universe world war ii works archive of our own. On this list youll find historical fiction to give context for the time period and convey what it really felt like for fighters on the front lines, kids and families back home, and jews in hiding or sent to concentration camps. In addition to discussions about espionage in world war 2, the use of intelligence in the beginning of the cold war is also discussed. This book tells the story of the buildup of the united states army air forces just before and during world war ii.
Fighting the first world war by william philpott overlook, 2014. Many types of fiction have involved events in the world war ii time period. Many of these works are key examples of the war novel genre. Reexamines the causes and lingering effects of the war, drawing on. Naval engagements also appear in this book on world war 2, including the sinking of the graf spee, scharnhorst and the bismarck, the bombing of pearl harbour, and the oceanic battles of. Espionage prevented the germans from developing the atomic bomb among other. Also importantly, zamyatins book greatly influenced two fictional works that tower over the rest of the genre to this day. Utilizing the voices of the conflicts most heroic figures, some immortal and some unknown, jeff shaara tells the story of americas pivotal role in world war ii. World war ii 269 angst 220 alternate universe historical 215 alternate universe 214 romance 106 fluff 86 war 85 periodtypical homophobia 70. The book is set in a world that has come apart at the seams. Naval engagements also appear in this book on world war 2, including the sinking of the graf spee, scharnhorst and the bismarck, the bombing of pearl harbour, and the oceanic battles of both the atlantic and the pacific. World war, 19391945 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Do you want personal stories or more of the timeline, general overview sort of book.
Its book 17 but you dont have to read the whole series before you can read that. Presented with a red border are the second world war fiction books that have. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. World war iii books tagged world war iii librarything. This volume presents detailed information about the uniforms and equipment of the elite fallschirmjaeger, the german paratroops of world war ii. World war ii historical fiction, historical fiction.
Jan 20, 2014 after the war, he became a journalist, a pacifist, a friend to mohandas gandhi, and a pursuer of peace. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. World war z 174 young jedi knights 173 looking for alaska, john green 172 dr. Listing the 10 best novels about world war ii, plus two dozen others. This world war ii book begins on the 2nd september 1939 with the nazi invasion of poland. Often times, historical fiction books capture the mood of an era just as deftly as their nonfiction counterpartsand the following novels are no exception.
Discover the best world war ii historical fiction in best sellers. People love to read about one of the worst events in history. The 100 novel series aftershock 1990 film amerika miniseries ape and essence. Pages in category world war iii speculative fiction the following 146 pages are in this category, out of 146 total. The rising tide is the first book in the world war ii book series by jeff shaara. Seuss series 582 daughters of the moon 573 bartimaeus trilogy 570 bloodlines series, richelle mead 569 young wizards 562. Ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the. World war ii began with an impressive display of technological power as german panzer divisions swept across france, belgium, denmark, and the netherlands, crushing the allied defences. The best historical fiction books about world war ii you.
Three concentrations of black and white photographs and a selection of quality maps accompany a superbly written narrative that expertly guides the reader. This is a list about the best novels about world war 2 basically a genre onto itself considering how extensively it has been covered in literature and art. In spite of the alliances that bound many of the same participants, the war was. Set in the rural french farmland and forest west of verdun, this world war ii story is filled with intrigue, action, and romance. Oct 29, 2015 the twisted logic of war, which grew out of world war ii and the cold war that followed it, somehow dictated that the best way to make sure a nuclear gloomy skies. The top 10 world war 2 books of all time booklist queen. Sep 28, 2009 world war ii dominates world history today as it dominated world attention over 60 years ago. Great deals on one book or all books in the series.
The most popular items in world history of world war ii 19391945. Below, ive compiled a list of fiction, ya, memoir, biography, and history for you to check out. Discover the best world war ii history in best sellers. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the book thief by markus zusak, lilac girls by martha hall kelly, we. Its my grandfathers handwritten journal he wrote before he died. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
World war ii this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. World war ii historical fiction, historical fiction, books barnes. Refine your search for world war 2 books using our price and author filters. The novel is a collection of individual accounts narrated by an agent of the united nations postwar commission, following the devastating global conflict against the zombie plague. Keegans book has become a modernday classic, representing the most popular view of the great war. Here are 18 world war 2 books to add to your shelf. My grandfather, willis b nesmith, served under patton in italy and africa fighting against rommel. Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the. Both books available on kindle and part of the apocalypse now series. Im a writer, a historian and im very busy day in and day out, so it should surprise no one that i am working on several major.
New york times bestseller with the war in europe winding down in the spring of 1945, the united states turns its vast military resources toward a furious assault on the last great steppingstone to japanthe heavily fortified island of okinawa. Browse our range of world war 2 books online, from dday to the monuments men. An oral history of the zombie war is a 2006 zombie apocalyptic horror novel written by american author max brooks. A novel of world war ii 4 book series kindle edition. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. However, when it comes to books about world war 2, i cant seem to get enough.
Five books on world war i military history, memoir, and even a novelized series make this list of cantmiss books about the great war. The novel is a collection of individual accounts narrated by an. Historical fiction books about world war 2 for any world war ii or historical fiction lovers. The worst catastrophe in the united states history, happened in the year 1927 when the mississippi river. World war ii historical fiction, historical fiction, books. World war ii dominates world history today as it dominated world attention over 60 years ago. Reexamines the causes and lingering effects of the war, drawing on experiences of frontline soldiers, munitions workers, politicians and diplomats, and shows how u. It includes events that were set in world war ii but have never occurred. See more ideas about books, world war ii and world war. New world war ii fiction written from a fresh perspective by a new author. Best novels about world war 2 list of wwii fiction books. These novels set during the wwii era are some of the most inspiring, heartbreaking, and powerful reads you will ever encounter and each of them gives us a new perspective on the time.
What are some of the best books explaining world war 1 and. This list is a chronological collection of significant events from such fiction. He dedicated to book to all who strive for world peace and an end to wars. The worst catastrophe in the united states history, happened in the year 1927 when the mississippi river flooded. The threemonth battle in the pacific theater will feature some of the most vicious combat of the entire second world war, as american troops confront an.
Best sellers in world history of world war ii 19391945. Find the complete ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the violent century. Not to say that i dont like it, i just dont find that historical fiction is my goto genre. The book thief by markus zusak, catch22 by joseph heller, slaughterhousefive by kurt vonnegut jr. New york times bestseller this is jeff shaara at his best, giving us another superb and historically grounded novel of one of the most dramatic struggles of world war. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. For an easily readable book covering the most basic stuff about the war which took place over 6 continents and all of the worlds oceans, by the way you can start with 1001 things everyone should know about wwii. Five books on world war i history smithsonian magazine. Come and rediscover your favorite shows with fellow fans. Orwells 1984 and aldous huxleys 1939 brave new world. Many you have probably heard of because they have won awards or have been. What are the best books about world war ii andor the. In spite of the alliances that bound many of the same participants, the war was essentially two separate but simultaneous conflicts. Throne of glass series 696 lorien legacies 693 to kill a mockingbird 688 dragonriders of pern series 679 kingdom keepers 643 phantom stallion 629 100% wolf 617 charlie bone 615 dr.
Nov 10, 2011 the first world war 1998, by john keegan. Browse our latest titles in the world war ii military history new releases category to discover your next read from. One or two of the best minds in science have devised a goaway bomb, the effects of which are difficult to describe in under two or three pages. Fiction, young adult and true stories 60 outstanding books about world war ii. What are some good historical fiction books that take place during world war 2. By turns disturbing and heroic, they represent some of the greatest works of world war ii literature, offering a multicultural perspective of the deadliest conflict in human history. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Dont miss these 100 must read world war ii books, including fiction, ya, history, memoir, and more. World war two books, pearl harbor, wake, remagen, midway. These books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history.
These books are ideal for those interested in military history or want to know more about wwii. The number of world war ii books available is vast. After yesterdays world war ii fiction post, now its time for the nonfiction. A novel of world war ii 4 book series kindle edition from book 1. Goutard, days of infamy by john costello, eagles high by peter north, fall of. Though it may be a popular genre, only a select few historical fiction books about world war ii truly capture the nuance and danger of that period of time in our world s history. World war ii was the most widespread war in history, involving more than 30 different countries. New york times bestseller this is jeff shaara at his best, giving us another superb and historically grounded novel of one of the most dramatic struggles of world war ii. The world war ii german army combat uniform collectors handbook fallschirmjaeger. But what are the best historical books about world war 2. The title is simple and straightforward, and yet in and of itself poses an enormous challenge to its writer.
Trying to remain optimistic in the era of catastrophic climate change. What are some good historical fiction books that take. Jul 26, 2017 also importantly, zamyatins book greatly influenced two fictional works that tower over the rest of the genre to this day. This book, published 11 years after cliffs death in 1977, displays the filth and hell of combat as it truly is. Espionage prevented the germans from developing the atomic bomb among other things. World war ii books for kids these books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history. More than 1,000 people were killed, and approximately 9000,000 people were left without a home from cairo iii all the way to new orleans.