World War II for dummies
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World War II for dummies
（--For dummies）
Wiley, c2001
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World War Two for dummies
World War 2 for dummies
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World War II was the most destructive event of the twentieth century. It was total war covering the entire globe, and the nations that fought it employed every available resource, harnessing both technology and people to one purpose. If you look at the world today, you'll be hard-pressed to find a country that was not affected by this war. If you want to find out more about this war, without being overwhelmed, World War II for Dummies can help. Whether you're looking for a way to enhance your appreciation of the events that took place or just want to refresh your memory without digging through countless volumes of World War II history, this book is right for you. Accurate and easily accessible World War II for Dummies will help you explore a war that defined and shaped the world we live in today. You'll discover all the players individuals as well as nations who participated in the war and the politics that drove them. Battle by battle, you'll find out how the Axis powers initially took control of the war and how the Allies fought back to win the day.
World War II for Dummies also covers: * The origins and causes of World War II * The rise of Hitler and the Third Reich * How the war was handled at home * Germany's invasion of Poland, France, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, and Luxembourg * Great Britain's refusal to surrender after forty-two days of German aerial bombardment * The United States entrance into the war after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor * The Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day) * Germany's last ditch effort to stop the Allies at the Battle of the Bulge * The use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki World War II for Dummies is packed with fascinating anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and top ten lists, that clue you in on many of the issues of this war. This friendly reference gives you the scoop on everything from Pearl Harbor and the Holocaust to D-Day, Midway, and more.
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Most Destructive War. PART I: Origins and Causes of the War, 1919-1939. Chapter 1: World War II: Why It Matters and What You Need to Know. Chapter 2: The Great War and the Uneasy Peace: How World War II Happened. Chapter 3: Hoping for Peace: The Rise of the Dictators, 1933-1939. PART II: Starting the War: The Axis Invades and Conquers, 1939-1942. Chapter 4: Invading Eastern Europe: Hitler's Power Grows, 1939. Chapter 5: Blitzkrieg in Europe: World War II Begins, 1939-1941. Chapter 6: The Ultimate Battle: Hitler versus Stalin. Chapter 7: America on the Sidelines: 1933-1941. Chapter 8: Collision in Asia: Japan and America, 1937-1941. PART III: Behind Enemy Lines: Nations at War. Chapter 9: Maintaining Resources: The Axis. Chapter 10: Working Together: The Allies. Chapter 11: The War against the Jews. PART IV: Planning and Launching the Allied Counterattack, 1942-1943. Chapter 12: The Politics of Compromise, 1942. Chapter 13: Taking North Africa, Sicily, and the Boot. Chapter 14: Germany a Three-Time Loser: In Russia, At Home, and in the Atlantic. Chapter 15: Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and Midway: Japan's Three Strikes. Chapter 16: Planning for the Rest of the War, 1943. PART V: The Long Haul, 1944. Chapter 17: The Italian Campaign and Soviet Victories in the East. Chapter 18: Liberating Europe: From Normandy to Paris, and Beyond. Chapter 19: Japan Begins to Crack. PART VI: Starting Over: The War's Aftereffects, 1945. Chapter 20: Ending the War (Almost): The Final Offensive. Chapter 21: The Japanese Defeat. Chapter 22: The Uneasy Peace. PART VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Formidable Military Leaders of World War II. Chapter 24: Ten Weapons That Made a Difference. Chapter 25: Ten "What Ifs?" of World War II. Index. Book Registration Information.
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