World War Two: Under the Shadow of the Swastika

History is brought vividly to life in this gripping graphic novel recounting World War II through the rise of the Nazis to May 1945 and VE Day.

“An excellent special-focus supplement to WWII studies.” —Booklist

History is more than a bunch of dusty dates. In World War Two: Under the Shadow of the Swastika, author and illustrator duo Lewis Helfand and Lalit Kumar Sharma movingly resurrect the people who lived through it. Covering the full scope of World War II from Hitler’s rise to power to the Allies’ victory in 1945, this fast-paced and informative graphic novel shows the effects of Nazi tyranny on the soldiers, the refugees, and the victims of the most terrible conflict the world has ever known.

Packing impressive historical detail into stunning, full-color illustrations and a gripping narrative that leans on emotion rather than gore, this book is an essential resource for history teachers and students alike. In a world that is forgetting the lessons history has to teach, this book is a reminder of the horrors that come from intolerance.

This edition is one of more than 85 titles Campfire Graphic Novels has published since their introduction to North America in 2010. Featuring gorgeous, sophisticated artwork and lush production values, Campfire Graphic Novels publishes a wide array of distinctive stories ranging from innovative renditions of Western literature’s most beloved classics to vibrant and gripping histories.