This is a fresh look at a watershed of the twentieth century. By late 1942 World War II had been going for years with no end in sight. The five weeks from late October to early December saw campaigns, battles and developments which decisively turned the war to the Allies’ favor.
The author takes an innovative look at the personalities and events that led to this critical period. He then examines five campaigns around the world through the month of November. History pivoted on these campaigns and other developments he explores. Moore also discusses how the campaigns and events are inter-related in new and interesting ways.
His sources are interviews, oral histories and previously unavailable diaries, photos, and letters. A wide selection of books, sites, and journals were tapped as well.
Table of Content
A Note from the Author ……………………………………………………..
Foreword: November 1942; The world in 1941 and in 1943 ……
Who: Dramatis Personae …………………………………………………..
When: Setting the Stage: What Happened Before, During,
and After November, 1942
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Maps
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CHAPTER I
November 8: Operation Torch;
The world in the 1930’s–1941 ……………………………………
CHAPTER II
November 8: Logistics; The war, 1941–1942 ……………………….
CHAPTER III
November 8: Early Guadalcanal; The war, 1942 …………………..
CHAPTER IV
November 9: Warriors and administrators;
Russia; Technology
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CHAPTER V
November 10: Submarines; Battle of the Atlantic;
Intelligence
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CHAPTER VI
November 11, Armistice Day: Pact of Steel;
Civilians in the War ……………………………………………….
CHAPTER VII
November 12: Throwing lightning bolts;
Training Pilots; India
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CHAPTER VIII
November 13–15: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal;
intelligence
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CHAPTER IX
November 13–15: Russia; the Home Front;
New Guinea
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CHAPTER X
November 16–19: North Africa; Cactus; Stalingrad ……………
CHAPTER XI
November 20–29: Burma; Tunisia; Land battles;
What if?
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CHAPTER XII
The Future Defined ……………………………………………………….
Bibliography
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Glossary: Who Is Raj and What Is a Tin Fish? ……………………..
Daily Breakdown ………………………………………………………….
Discussion Questions
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