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World War II

The Essential Reference Guide

Priscilla Roberts editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:16th Aug '12

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In this book an internationally renowned team of historians provides comprehensive coverage of all major campaigns and theaters of World War II, synthesizing the tremendous breadth and depth of source materials on this global conflict.

In this book an internationally renowned team of historians provides comprehensive coverage of all major campaigns and theaters of World War II, synthesizing the tremendous breadth and depth of source materials on this global conflict. It includes primary-source documents created by both famous leaders and average citizens. World War II: The Essential Reference Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the major events, campaigns, battles, personalities, and issues of World War II, supplemented by a selection of primary-source documents. Comprising essays written by leading international scholars that introduce non-specialist readers to all the major theaters of the war, this volume covers the entire span—both geographically and chronologically—of this far-reaching conflict. A selection of official and personal documents conveys the emotionally charged tenor of the period and the tremendous psychological impact of the war on those involved in it, both directly and indirectly. The book includes scholarly essays on enduring dilemmas of World War II, such as whether the United States justified in dropping the atomic bomb on Japan, as well as comprehensive essays on the causes, course, and consequences of the

As a quick reference with solid overviews of the war's major battles and campaigns (including the Holocaust), its major combatants' military organizations, and political and military leaders of central importance, this volume does an admirable job. . . . For general readers and undergraduates, this is a useful source. * Choice *
This is an excellent one-volume compendium to World War II. . . . Overall, this is a good general introduction to the war for those who need the basics. * ARBA *
Those looking for an overview of major issues, events, and persons in WWII will appreciate this clear and succinct volume, which is recommended for most libraries. * Booklist *

ISBN: 9781610691017

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1219g

440 pages