The Story of World War II Telegraph Edition Book

THE FIRE is out now, but the street still smoulders. I light a cigarette with shaking hands, the match flaring too bright in the dark. Last night, the blast took out the corner shop, nothing left but bricks and smoke. I haven’t slept. Who has? I check the sky, listen for sirens. Nothing yet. Just silence and the crackle of falling rubble. I sip cold tea from a chipped mug and wait for morning, if it comes … 

Follow the story of World War II through a book of authentic Telegraph newspaper articles, curated from original reports published as the conflict unfolded. This edition charts the defining moments of the war — exactly as they were reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939
– Britain and France’s declaration of war
– The Battle of Britain and the Blitz
– D-Day and the liberation of Europe
– Victory in 1945 and the war’s lasting aftermath

Each article offers a powerful insight into the events that shaped history, as told by those who witnessed them first-hand. Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a truly unique keepsake. Whether for a history enthusiast, a veteran’s family member, or someone fascinated by the past — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of living history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.