World War II

Sir Tony Robinson

Mar 2013 · Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Book 2 · Macmillan Digital Audio · Narrated by Sir Tony Robinson

About this audiobook

Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by children.

In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War II, Sir 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

For more World War history facts in this fun series, discover World War I.

Ratings and reviews

Similar to the World War 1 book in this series, the sound effects and odd voices used to introduce the chapters are irritating and make a mockery of a dark time in history. It was also surprising that the book just skimmed over the Holocaust as if it were a minor blip that occured during WW2. Buy a different book to read with your kids.

Really funny and very educated for people intrested in WWII

About the author

Sir Tony Robinson has written many books on historical subjects, including Bad Kids and The Worst Children's Jobs in History. He has written several television series for children including Maid Marian and Her Merry Men for which he received a BAFTA and a Royal Television Award. He presents Channel 4's archaeology series Time Team, and played Baldrick in Blackadder.