World War II cost the lives of more than 50 million people, find out whatit was like to experience - and survive - such an extraordinary time. Inassociation with the Imperial War Museum, this powerful book and DVDcombine incredible images with dramatic eyewitness accounts of the peoplewho were alive during World War II to bring to life this monumental time.Read the stories of fear, courage and hope of the soldiers fighting onland, at sea, and in the air and the civilians on the home front. Learna..bout the build-up to war and how the conflict has shaped the modernworld. Remarkable film footage on the accompanying DVD brings the storiesto life and maps, charts, and timelines provide instant information on thecourse of events.