Synopses & Reviews
World War II: The Essential Reference Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the major events, campaigns, battles, personalities, and issues of World War II, supplemented by a selection of primary-source documents. Comprising essays written by leading international scholars that introduce non-specialist readers to all the major theaters of the war, this volume covers the entire span—both geographically and chronologically—of this far-reaching conflict.
A selection of official and personal documents conveys the emotionally charged tenor of the period and the tremendous psychological impact of the war on those involved in it, both directly and indirectly. Examples range from a will written by a young Japanese university student who became a kamikaze pilot, to German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's description of the Battle of El Alamein, to memoirs penned by ordinary soldiers.
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"Those looking for an overview of major issues, events, and persons in WWII will appreciate this clear and succinct volume, which is recommended for most libraries." - Booklist
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"This is an excellent one-volume compendium to World War II. . . . Overall, this is a good general introduction to the war for those who need the basics." - ARBA
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"As a quick reference with solid overviews of the war's major battles and campaigns (including the Holocaust), its major combatants' military organizations, and political and military leaders of central importance, this volume does an admirable job. . . . For general readers and undergraduates, this is a useful source." - Choice
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In this book an internationally renowned team of historians provides comprehensive coverage of all major campaigns and theaters of World War II, synthesizing the tremendous breadth and depth of source materials on this global conflict. It includes primary-source documents created by both famous leaders and average citizens.
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. Comprises essays by an internationally renowned team of historians
. Provides comprehensive geographical coverage of all major campaigns and theaters of war
. Includes documents created by famous leaders as well as ordinary soldiers and pilots
. Examines the various armed forces of the United States, Germany, Japan, Britain, and Italy in World War II
. Presents eyewitness accounts of war and its consequences
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. A bibliography includes recently published books as well as movies and electronic media
. An index enables quick access to information by topic or event
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• Comprises scholarly essays by an internationally renowned team of historians that debate some of the enduring questions related to World War II, such as whether the United States was justified in dropping the atomic bomb
• Provides comprehensive geographical coverage of all major campaigns and theaters of war
• Examines the various armed forces of the United States, Germany, Japan, Britain, and Italy in World War II
• Presents eyewitness accounts of war and its consequences
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• Introductory essays examine the causes, course, and consequences of the war
• A bibliography includes recently published books as well as movies and electronic media
• A comprehensive chronology clarifies the order of historical events