Twelve gripping true stories of the Second World War, for readers who prefer real life to fiction. Includes real life tales of epic naval battles, duels between solitary snipers and other tales of bravery and heroism. Stories are illustrated with maps and line drawings and there are notes on sources and ideas for further reading. With internet links to recommended websites where readers can find out more about World War Two. Published in association with Imperial War Museums.

Ten stories of the First World War from people who lived through it, published in association with Imperial War Museums. Eye-witness accounts of some of World War One's most important events, from the epic naval battle of Jutland to the strange Christmas truce of 1914, are illustrated with maps and line drawings.