I have recently managed to obtain an original first edition set of the History of the Second World War Series (8 Volumes of 16 Magazines each). This series was published by Purnell in the mid to late 60's. It was followed almost immediately by the release of the companion series History of the First World War.
The Second world war set was re-released by Purnell in the early 70's but with slightly modified material. The magazine covers were changed completely for the first 1-1.5 volumes.
The Second World War set was also published by Marshall Cavendish (New York) in the mid 70's in North America with the same magazine and covers of the re-released Purnell series.
You can see the Magazine Covers for:
Purnells History of the First World War (8 Volumes - 16 Magazines in original Binders) located elsewhere on the forum here:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683900
Marshall Cavendish History of the Second World War (8 Volumes - 16 Magazines in original Binders) located elsewhere on the forum here:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=684020
Below I will start posting the covers for the First Edition Purnell's History of the Second World War Set. Those overseas (especially in the UK) that are old enough to remember this series likely remember these covers vs. the ones released by Marshall Cavendish.
NOTE* The Purnells Set was larger in size. Some of the magazine covers will appear to be cropped. That is due to the limited width size of my scanner.
The Second world war set was re-released by Purnell in the early 70's but with slightly modified material. The magazine covers were changed completely for the first 1-1.5 volumes.
The Second World War set was also published by Marshall Cavendish (New York) in the mid 70's in North America with the same magazine and covers of the re-released Purnell series.
You can see the Magazine Covers for:
Purnells History of the First World War (8 Volumes - 16 Magazines in original Binders) located elsewhere on the forum here:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683900
Marshall Cavendish History of the Second World War (8 Volumes - 16 Magazines in original Binders) located elsewhere on the forum here:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=684020
Below I will start posting the covers for the First Edition Purnell's History of the Second World War Set. Those overseas (especially in the UK) that are old enough to remember this series likely remember these covers vs. the ones released by Marshall Cavendish.
NOTE* The Purnells Set was larger in size. Some of the magazine covers will appear to be cropped. That is due to the limited width size of my scanner.
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