EYES OF THE WAR VOL.II, A PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT OF WORLD WAR II [Hardcover] unknown author

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First edition Oct. 1945. Hardcover has some wear and a small gouge on the bottom left front of the cover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This remarkable photographic record, published mere months after WWII’s end, offers a powerful visual testimony to the global conflict that shaped the 20th century. Compiled from frontline photographers, the haunting images capture the grim realities of battle, the resilience of soldiers and civilians, and the devastating toll of modern warfare. A vital primary source and visceral time capsule transcending sanitized narratives, this book’s well-preserved interior ensures the images remain as vivid and powerful as when captured, a sobering reminder of war’s human cost.

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First edition Oct. 1945. Hardcover has some wear and a small gouge on the bottom left front of the cover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This remarkable volume, published mere months after the end of World War II, offers a powerful and intimate photographic record of the global conflict that shaped the 20th century. Compiled from the work of countless military photographers embedded on all fronts, “Eyes of the War Vol. II” captures the grim realities of battle, the resilience of soldiers and civilians, and the devastating toll of modern warfare. While the anonymous authors remain unknown, their images speak volumes, providing an unvarnished visual testimony to the sacrifices and hardships endured by a generation thrust into the crucible of history. For collectors and scholars alike, this book represents a vital primary source, a visceral time capsule that transcends the sanitized narratives of textbooks and official accounts. Though bearing the scars of age and use, the book’s well-preserved interior ensures that the haunting images within remain as vivid and powerful as the day they were captured, a sobering reminder of the human cost of conflict.

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Weight 15 lbs
Dimensions 2.4 × 14.5 × 21.5 in
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