REDDING, Calif., June 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an almanac like no other, war historian Patrick Watson assembles a staggering collection of World War II facts in a hefty, 726-page reference for anyone wishing to know anything about World War II - be it the casual investigator or the hardcore WWII fanatic.
The product of twenty-three years of study and research by the author, Watson's Really Big WWII Almanac will appeal to students of history and casual observers alike. Readers of this guide will find the format easy to use, and the content both informative and entertaining. By going to a specific calendar date, you will find information on events pertaining to World War II that occurred on that day, from the 1800s until today.
Not only will you find numerous references to facts and figures of military operations, but also items of trivia, such as the activities of movie stars who received the first civilian automobile produced after the war, and many other interesting pieces of trivia.
Whatever your interests, there is sure to be something with Watson's Really Big WWII Almanac that will stimulate your enthusiasm.
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About the Author
Patrick Watson has always been a collector of information and artifacts pertaining to World War II. Recently convinced by friends and family that others might be interested in his collection, he decided to share the culmination of twenty-three years of information gathering this WWII Calendar/Almanac.
The author, known simply as "Watson" by his family and friends, lives in Redding California with his wife Sandy and their dogs, Ida and Abby.
Watson's Really Big WWII Almanac * by Patrick Watson
Volume I: January to June
Publication Date: December 11, 2007
Trade Paperback; $23.99; 726 pages; 978-1-4257-8966-4
Cloth Hardback; $34.99; 726 pages; 978-1-4257-8974-9
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