Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.

A great overview of the whole conflict... a great book for primary school kids - but also contains enough colourful snippets and insights to appeal to older children, too.

• Chapters in this book include:- First strike- Atlantic terror- War in the sky- Blitzed cities- Firepower- In the Pacific- D-Day- Final months