Christine Slovey – World War II (5 Volumes)

Автор: Christine Slovey
Название книги: World War II (5 Volumes)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Военная история
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

Volume 1
Chapter 1: Background to War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . l
Chapter 2: The Beginning of the War in Europe . . . . . 35
Chapter 3: The War Expands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chapter 4: Japan Attacks and America Goes to War . . . 83
Chapter 5: The Home Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chapter 6: Europe Under Occupation . . . . . . . . . 131

Chapter 7: The Holocaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Chapter 8: The Impact of Total War . . . . . . . . . . 181
Volume 2
Chapter 9: The Allies and the Axis. . . . . . . . . . . 205
Chapter 10: Turning Points:
The Allies Begin to Win the War . . . . . . . . 227
Chapter 11: The Great Invasion:
Operation Overlord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Chapter 12: The Defeat of Germany. . . . . . . . . . 277
Chapter 13: The War Against Japan . . . . . . . . . . 305
Chapter 14: The Defeat of Japan . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Chapter 15: Spies and Scientists. . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Chapter 16: Art, Entertainment,
and Propaganda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Chapter 17: The World After the War . . . . . . . . . 391
Where to Learn More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxvii
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xlv

Volume 3. Biographies
Volume 4. Primary Sources
Volume 5. Index

Between 1939 and 1945 a war was fought among all the
major powers of the world. By the end of it, more than fifty
countries were involved. It was a war in which more people died
than had died in any previous war and it changed the political,
social, and economic face of the entire world. World War II:
Almanac provides a comprehensive range of historical information
and current commentary on World War II. The set explores
how events after World War I (1914–18) led to World War II; the
impact of the rise of dictatorial governments in Europe and of
militarism in Japan; how world leaders attempted to avoid war;
the relationships among the Allied countries and among the
Axis countries; major battles and turning points; life on the
home fronts and the nature of German occupations in Europe;
scientific developments; art and entertainment during the war;
and finally, how the world was changed by the war.
Other Features
World War II: Almanac is divided into seventeen subject
chapters, each focusing on a particular topic, such as The
Beginning of the War in Europe, Europe Under Occupation
The War Against Japan, and Spies and Scientists. The chapters
contain numerous sidebar boxes, some focusing on people
associated with the war, others taking a closer look at pivotal
events. More than 150 black-and-white photos and maps illustrate
the text. Each volume begins with a timeline of events, a
“Words to Know” section, and a “Research and Activity Ideas”
section. The volumes conclude with a list of sources students
can go to for more information and a subject index so students
can easily find the people, places, and events discussed
throughout World War II: Almanac.