By Angel Dudley


A tremendous amount has been written about World War two. Many people still enjoy reading books that focus on this exciting, but devastating part of our history. Some readers like factual accounts of what really happened, whilst others enjoy historical fiction about WWII. There are so many excellent and varied works that there is sure to be something to please every reader.

Some of the works are location based. The plot is centered on a particular city or country. Many books take place in the war torn countries of Europe, with Germany, France and Great Britain being the most popular. There are also many volumes set in Russia. This massive country has such a diverse history and readers can learn about the siege of Stalingrad through the lives of fictitious characters.

Many novels are set in Russia. This vast land has seen more than its fair share of war and suffering. From the siege of Stalingrad to the advance of the Red army into Germany, there is so much to write about. The Russian people are underrepresented in western novels and it is always good to see them given a chance to show their side of the story.

The behind the scenes work of the war office is another fascinating topic for writers. They can research the facts and then create the perfect set of characters and bring them to life. Author Robert Harris used the code breakers of the second world war to set the backdrop for his novel Enigma.

Nevil Shute is a world renowned writer who also saw action during the war. He draws on his experiences for many of his works and gives the reader a very clear picture of how the war affected people in both Australia and Malaysia.

Some specific events really lend themselves well to becoming works of fiction. For example, Robert Harris wrote Enigma about the code breakers and their race to crack the German codes. The legendary Von Stauffenberg bomb plot has also been interpreted as a novel, with gripping tension and compelling characters. The fact that the reader already knows that the plot will fail does not detract from the merits of the book.

Children and teens can also enjoy stories set during the war. Nina Bawden's excellent book Carrie's War tells the story of a young girl and her brother evacuated from London and sent to live in the country. As the children struggle to adjust they also have to deal with the eccentric personalities of the family they live with. This book is one of the best choices for introducing young readers to the harsh realities of war.

The French resistance is a great topic to write about. Charlotte Gray is a highly acclaimed work of historical fiction about WWII by author Sebastian Faulk. It weaves a skillful tale of how everyday people risked their lives to help defeat the Nazi invaders.




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