World War II: the Encyclopedia of the War Years, 1941-1945

World War II: the Encyclopedia of the War Years, 1941-1945
ISBN-10
0486479625
ISBN-13
9780486479620
Series
World War II
Category
History
Pages
940
Language
English
Published
2012-08-15
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Authors
Thomas B. Allen, Norman Polmar

Description

This authoritative and comprehensive survey features over 2,400 entries. Subjects range from battles, soldiers, and military activities to politics, culture, and the Holocaust. Enlivened by 85 illustrations, its panoramic perspective encompasses WWII's enduring influences on the American way of life. "A unique and valuable look at the war."—General James Doolittle

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