The biggest and deadliest war. Over 50 countries involved. More than 100 million people mobilized. A death toll between 50 to 85 million—half of which were innocent civilians. Six bloody years. Countless atrocities and savageries. If you’re interested in the story and legacy of World War II, then this history book is for you!
From the Pearl Harbor attack and the D-Day invasion to the Holocaust and the Manhattan Project, World War II has had a lasting impact on the world. Larger-than-life heroes and villains were minted: Hitler, Mac Arthur, Stalin, and Churchill, to name a few. The ballistic missile, atomic bomb, radar, and other inventions were developed that came to define modern life. The impact of World War II cannot be underestimated.
The Handy World War II Answer Book looks at the Blitzkrieg, Hiroshima, concentration camps, and the rest of the war’s history. It answers 550 of the most intriguing questions about the war, including …
Fought all over the world, there were battles and operations, warships and warplanes, guns and bombs, attacks and sieges, soldiers and leaders. There was despair and victory, triumph and tragedy, struggle and sacrifice. Learn all about the conflict in The Handy World War II Answer Book ! With more than 120 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
Innehållsförteckning
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Europe 1918-1939
2. Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean 1940-1941
3. Russia 1941-1943
4. The Atlantic War 1941-1942
5. The Pacific and Asia 1937-1942
6. Europe and North Africa 1942-1943
7. The Pacific and Asia 1943-1945
8. Europe 1944-1945
9. Victory 1945
10. Aftermath 1946-
Further Reading
Index
Om författaren
Richard Estep is the author of twenty books, including The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military. He has also written for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. British by birth, Richard now makes his home in Colorado, a few miles north of Denver, where he serves as a paramedic and lives with his wife and a menagerie of adopted animals.
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