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- Investigate the factors that led to war
- Examine key turning points, including D-Day and Hiroshima
- Get to know the opposing forces - the Allies and the Axis
Explore the greatest war in history
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 contains everything you need to know about World War II, from the issues that caused the war to its most crucial confrontations and what happened in the aftermath. Read about important figures on both sides, study Hitler's war against the Jews, and find out how the Allies finally achieved victory. Whatever your interest, World War II For Dummies is your go-to guide.
Inside ...
- The significance of World War II
- Hitler's rise to power
- The invasion of Eastern Europe
- Pearl Harbor and U.S. neutrality
- Life and labor on the home front
- The Holocaust
- Liberation and what came next
World War II For Dummies (9781119675532) was previously published as World War II For Dummies (9780764553523). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
- Investigate the factors that led to war
- Examine key turning points, including D-Day and Hiroshima
- Get to know the opposing forces - the Allies and the Axis
Explore the greatest war in history
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 contains everything you need to know about World War II, from the issues that caused the war to its most crucial confrontations and what happened in the aftermath. Read about important figures on both sides, study Hitler's war against the Jews, and find out how the Allies finally achieved victory. Whatever your interest, World War II For Dummies is your go-to guide.
Inside ...
- The significance of World War II
- Hitler's rise to power
- The invasion of Eastern Europe
- Pearl Harbor and U.S. neutrality
- Life and labor on the home front
- The Holocaust
- Liberation and what came next
World War II For Dummies (9781119675532) was previously published as World War II For Dummies (9780764553523). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
Keith D. Dickson, PhD, is a Professor of Military Studies at the Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University. He is a retired Colonel, U.S. Army Special Forces.
Introduction: The Most Destructive War 1
Part 1: Origins and Causes of the War, 1919-1939 9
Chapter 1: World War II: Why It Matters and What You Need to Know 11
Chapter 2: The Great War and the Uneasy Peace: How World War II Happened 21
Chapter 3: Hoping for Peace: The Rise of the Dictators, 1933-1939 51
Part 2: Starting the War: The Axis Invades and Conquers, 1939-1942 67
Chapter 4: Invading Eastern Europe: Hitler's Power Grows, 1939 69
Chapter 5: Blitzkrieg in Europe: World War II Begins, 1939-1941 79
Chapter 6: The Ultimate Battle: Hitler versus Stalin 109
Chapter 7: America on the Sidelines: 1933-1941 121
Chapter 8: Collision in Asia: Japan and America, 1937-1941 131
Part 3: Behind Enemy Lines: Nations at War 149
Chapter 9: Maintaining Resources: The Axis 151
Chapter 10: Working Together: The Allies 159
Chapter 11: The War against the Jews 169
Part 4: Planning and Launching the Allied Counterattack, 1942-1943 179
Chapter 12: The Politics of Compromise, 1942 181
Chapter 13: Taking North Africa, Sicily, and the Boot 189
Chapter 14: Germany a Three-Time Loser: In Russia, At Home, and in the Atlantic 207
Chapter 15: Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and Midway: Japan's Three Strikes 225
Chapter 16: Planning for the Rest of the War, 1943 245
Part 5: The Long Haul, 1944 251
Chapter 17: The Italian Campaign and Soviet Victories in the East 253
Chapter 18: Liberating Europe: From Normandy to Paris, and Beyond 263
Chapter 19: Japan Begins to Crack 287
Part 6: Starting Over: The War's Aftereffects, 1945 313
Chapter 20: Ending the War (Almost): The Final Offensive 315
Chapter 21: The Japanese Defeat 341
Chapter 22: The Uneasy Peace 367
Part 7: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 23: Ten Formidable Military Leaders of World War II 375
Chapter 24: Ten Weapons That Made a Difference 383
Chapter 25: Ten "What Ifs?" of World War II 389
Index 397
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 432 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119675532 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119675537 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Dickson, Keith D |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, product-safety@wiley.com |
| Maße: | 233 x 187 x 25 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Keith D Dickson |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 29.01.2020 |
| Gewicht: | 0,564 kg |
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