World War II: A Short History

World War II: A Short History
ISBN-10
0130977691
ISBN-13
9780130977694
Series
World War II
Pages
372
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Pearson/Prentice Hall
Author
Michael J. Lyons

Description

Highly regarded for its clarification of the complexities of World War II, the book illuminates the origins, course, and long-range effects of the war and provides a balanced account that analyzes both the European and Pacific theaters of operations and the connections between them. The Fourth Edition incorporates new material from the latest literature, offering modified conclusions on key topics and expanding coverage throughout. The author examines the origins of World War II, the legacy of World War I, the rise of the dictators, the road to war, Germany's march of conquest, globalization of the war, the second front question and the invasion of North America, war in the Atlantic, the allied bombing offensive, the home fronts, and the triumph of the allies. For World War II enthusiasts.

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