This record of war as portrayed by artists in World War II includes 500 paintings and drawings by 75 artists from 14 combatant countries.

Blitzkrieg in Europe -- Britain stands alone -- Struggle in North Africa -- Invasion of Russia -- Sea wars -- Explosion in the pacific -- Island invasions and carrier wars -- Stepping stones to Europe -- Air war over Europe -- Forgotten wars and silent services -- Home fronts, resistance fronts -- Assault on Nazi fortress Europe -- End of the war in Europe -- Closing on Japan -- End of the war in the Pacific -- Art collections -- Sources -- Acknowledgments -- Artists' index -- Subject index.