Books in Atlas of Conflicts series

This series sets out to explain why the major wars of the 20th century started, to describe what happened, and to analyse how the results changed our world. Each title includes 24 maps which show how the battles and campaigns were fought, how boundaries were redrawn, and nations reshaped.

Examines the military conflict between North and South Korea, discussing the roots of the conflict in the Cold War and the consequences that have maintained the artificial barrier that divides the Korean peninsula into two countries.

Examines the war in Vietnam between communist North Vietnam and U.S.-supported South Vietnam, discussing the roots of the conflict during the French colonial era, the involvement of the U.S., and the final withdrawal of American troops.

Examines the battles of World War II in the Far East, discussing the reasons for going to war against Japan, the decision to use the atomic bomb to end the conflict, and how the political map of the region changed as a result of the Allied victory.

Examines the global war caused by European power struggles in the early twentieth century, discussing the new forms of combat that emerged, the late entry of the United States into the war, and the peace treaties that set the stage for World War II.

Describes the events and campaigns of World War II in Europe and North Africa, discussing the rise and defeat of Nazi Germany and the post-war political divisions in Europe that led to the Cold War.

Woolf, Alex

Examines the global war caused by European power struggles in the early twentieth century, discussing the new forms of combat that emerged, the late entry of the United States into the war, and the peace treaties that set the stage for World War II.

Examines the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between the Jewish nation of Israel and the Arabic peoples of the region, from the founding of Israel through multiple wars and attempts to broker peace agreements to end the hostilities.

Examines the battles of World War II in the Far East, discussing the reasons for going to war against Japan, the decision to use the atomic bomb to end the conflict, and how the political map of the region changed as a result of the Allied victory.

- Primary sources- 24 full-color maps in each title- Profiles of military and political leaders

Describes the events and campaigns of World War II in Europe and North Africa, discussing the rise and defeat of Nazi Germany and the post-war political divisions in Europe that led to the Cold War.