World War II For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
9781119675532 (ISBN)
More than 75 years after its end, World War II remains one of the most devastating and impactful events in human history. It was a global war, and the nations that fought it employed every available resource, harnessing both technology and people to one purpose. Today, we remember WWII for its battles, tragedies, and horrors, but also for its outcome: a greater good that triumphed over evil.
The breadth of World War II facts and history can be overwhelming, which is why World War II For Dummies is the perfect book for any reader, from history buffs to WWII novices. Full of accurate and easy-to-understand information (so you don’t have to speak military to comprehend), this book will help you explore a war that defined and shaped the world we live in today. You’ll discover all the players—individuals as well as nations—who participated in the war and the politics that drove them. Battle by battle, you’ll find out how the Axis powers initially took control of the war and how the Allies fought back to win the day. World War II for Dummies also covers:
The origins and causes of World War II
The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich
How the war was handled at home
Germany’s invasion of Poland, France, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, and Luxembourg
Great Britain’s refusal to surrender after 42 days of German aerial attack
The United States’ entrance into the war after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
The Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day)
Germany’s last-ditch effort to stop the Allies at the Battle of the Bulge
The use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Become an expert on this historical catalyst with World War II For Dummies—grab your copy today.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of World War II For Dummies (9780764553523). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 10.03.2020 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 185 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 567 g |
| Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► 1918 bis 1945 |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781119675532 / 9781119675532 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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