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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.
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Get the story on Hitler, Pearl Harbor, D-Day, and Hiroshima
Explore the war that shaped the "greatest generation"
World War II was the most destructive conflict of the 20th century. How did it happen and why? Packed with fascinating anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and top ten lists, this friendly reference clues you in on the issues that caused the war and gives you the scoop on everything from Pearl Harbor and the Holocaust to D-Day, Hiroshima, and more.
Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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About the Author
Keith D. Dickson is an associate professor of Military Studies at the Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Special Forces (the Green Berets).