“A spectacular reference source for high school, university, and public libraries. . . . This scrupulous survey of early-1940s to mid-1950s cartography offers a full study of the war through posters and photos of communication lines, waterways, and troop movements, with text from government and media sources."
— Donna Seaman, Booklist, "2020 Editor's Choice in History"
"In this thrilling and unique book, Jeremy Black blends his singular cartographic and military expertise into a captivating overview of World War II from the air, sea, and sky, making clear how fundamental maps were to every aspect of this unforgettable global conflict."
— Charles Coutinho, New Books Network
"A History of the Second World War in 100 Maps is a valuable work not only for anyone with an interest in the Second World War, but also in uses and abuses of maps and the craft of map making, and might even be useful in piquing the interest of younger persons in the history of the war."
— StrategyPage
"A valuable work not only for anyone with an interest in the Second World War, but also in uses and abuses of map[s] and the craft of map making."
— New York Military Affairs Symposium Review
"This book impresses upon the reader a fresh, renewed sense of the importance of mapping in the Second World War. From the technologies and improvements in mapping production to the differences in map detail and design, Black provides a wealth of information to educate the reader. This volume would benefit anyone wanting to see the Second World War in more visual terms or desiring a deeper understanding of the details behind map design and production during the conflict. The variety of mapping and other documents presented make it an excellent addition to the library of any scholars of the conflict, regardless of their specific areas of interest."
— Journal of Military History
"Black’s imaginative use of maps to tell the history of the Second World War is informative and revealing. One will walk away from his book with a greater appreciation of how maps pervaded nearly every aspect of the war. . . . For those wishing to see the war
anew, through the lens of maps, Professor Black’s book is strongly recommended."
— Imago Mundi
"The overall design of 100 Maps, along with its accessibility to a general audience, makes it an important contribution that can also help raise awareness of the role maps have played in such historical events."
— Cartographic Perspectives