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History of the Second World War Magazines for Sale
Step into one of the most ambitious World War II magazine projects ever printed with History of the Second World War. Original issues are now available for sale at OriginalMagazines.com, giving collectors richly illustrated, article‑driven installments that were designed to be kept, bound, and reread for years.
A Brief History of History of the Second World War
Originally published in the mid‑1960s as Purnell’s History of the Second World War, this weekly “partwork” series broke the war down into magazine‑length installments. Ninety‑six issues (plus supplements) were produced, each focusing on specific campaigns, fronts, personalities, and themes.
The series was created in cooperation with the Imperial War Museum, which supplied research, statistics, and photographs. Later US‑market versions were issued under the History of the Second World War name by publishers such as Marshall Cavendish, but the concept remained the same: an in‑depth, collectible magazine encyclopedia of the war.
What Made History of the Second World War Stand Out
This magazine series stood out for:
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Highly structured coverage of the war, installment by installment
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Detailed maps, battle diagrams, and equipment cutaways
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Archival photographs, including many rarely seen at the time
It was designed to be more than casual reading—each issue was a chapter in a permanent reference set.
Why Collectors Value History of the Second World War Today
Collectors value History of the Second World War for its combination of serious research and mid‑century visual design. Popular collecting angles include:
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Complete or near‑complete runs of the partwork
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Issues focused on specific operations (D‑Day, North Africa, Eastern Front, Pacific campaigns, etc.)
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Copies with supplemental materials and intact covers for binding
For WWII historians, model builders, and military buffs, these issues are both reading material and display pieces.
Topics and Themes Featured in History of the Second World War
Typical issues may include:
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Major campaigns and battles on all fronts
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Biographical profiles of commanders and political leaders
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Analyses of strategy, technology, and logistics
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Home‑front stories, resistance movements, and occupied territories
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Diagrammed hardware: tanks, aircraft, ships, and weapons
Start Your History of the Second World War Collection
Whether you’re a serious military historian or building a themed WWII display, original History of the Second World War magazines give you an organized, richly illustrated tour through the conflict.
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