History books generally give an overview of World War Two. Books specifically about the war go more in depth, but there are some strange events and battle plans that get left of all those books. Weird War 2 covers a selection of topics that prove fast can be stranger than fiction.

The book starts with a quick introduction to the war and the things that led up to it. Then, the weirdness is brought out of the annals of mostly untold history. All parties involved tried some odd tactics. From guns that fired around corners to dead rats stuffed with explosives, there were a lot of crazy ideas.

Richard Denham did a good job of keeping the book open to most people. It can be read by a wide range of ages, and it’s easy to find interesting information no matter how much you know about WW2.

Millions lost their lives, and many more fought in the war. That’s not something to laugh about, but there are things that happen in war that can be funny. Sometimes, humor can help those who are hurting get through the pain.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.