World War II

Weird World of Wonders

by Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It’s history, but not as we know it!
Find out everything you need to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including:
- just how useful mashed potato is
- how the Battle of Britain was won
- what it takes to be a spy
- how D-Day was kept a surprise

Genres: History, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2013

About the author

Sir Tony Robinson is an English actor, comedian, amateur historian, TV presenter, author and political activist. He is known for playing "Baldrick" in the BBC television series Blackadder and for hosting Channel 4 programmes such as Time Team and The Worst Jobs in History.

Reviews

[sarah Hoare]

I 💘 it

[Sophie Crane]

Great book learned lots totally recommended to history lovers.

Tony Robinson is a great author of history books.