The Second World War (Twentieth Century Wars)

World War II was one of the greatest conflicts the world has ever seen. In this approachable and authoritative book, Spencer C. Tucker traces the history of the wrs and provides a clear overview of the events leading up to it, the war itself, and its aftermath. The Second World War: * begins with the consequences of the First World War and the events of the 1920s and 1930s that led to a new world conflict * examines the military strengths and weaknesses of the various warring nations, the course of the war, the pivotal battles, and the important weapons systems * assesses the major diplomatic and military decisions and milestones, such as the decision to employ the atomic bomb * explores the reasons why the war evolved as it did * considers the socio-economic impact of the war on the home fronts * discusses the immediate aftermath of the conflict and its important effects, the general peace settlement, and the origins of the Cold War Combining military analysis with an incisive examination of the political and social aspects of the Second World War, this is an essential guide to one of the most turbulent and destructive phases in human history.

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Spencer Tucker

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An unprecedented achievement in publishing―a multivolume encyclopedic resource, for both the general reader and specialist―on the central conflict of the 20th century, The Encyclopedia of World War II covers the entire scope of the Second World War from its earliest roots to its continuing impact on global politics and human society.
A monumental five-volume work, The Encyclopedia of World War II is an achievement in scholarship that surpasses all such efforts on World War II before it. From the conflict's historic origins to VJ Day and beyond, it offers readers unprecedented coverage of all aspects of the war as it played out in the corridors of power, in the minds of military strategists, on the battlefields, and in the lives of ordinary soldiers and civilians.
Full of fascinating characters and insights, including a wealth of new information and new thinking about the war's events and impact, The Encyclopedia of World War II will stand as the definitive single reference on the subject for years to come. With over one million words of richly illustrated text, it covers every important battle and weapon system; individual nations and geographic locations; and political, social, and military leaders. Featured essays offer deeper analyses of crucial events such as Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, and other fascinating topics. Providing its content is an incomparable team of international academics and independent historians. Volume five, the documents volume, is unmatched in breadth and depth and includes primary sources such as important official writings and personal reminiscences of the war's key events.
 • Over 1,400 A–Z entries, including lengthy biographies of individuals, studies of battles, details of weapons systems, and analyses of wartime conferences, crucial battlefield and diplomatic turning points, and lingering historical controversies
• Over 270 contributors, including an unprecedented number of international authorities (many from Japan and China), giving the work a global perspective no other encyclopedia on World War II can match
• A wealth of primary documents, ranging from official documents to personal correspondence, is included in a separate volume
• An introductory section with 70 detailed geopolitical and military maps providing a clear orientation for proceeding with research into specific topics and events, as well as 300 photographs, illustrations, charts, and tables
• Includes a discussion of military ranks of the major warring powers and a lengthy comparative table of officers and enlisted men

The Encyclopedia of World War II: A Political, Social, and Military History (5 Volume Set)

Military

ABC-Clio, Inc.

This in-depth study of U.S. involvement in the modern Middle East carefully weighs the interplay of domestic, cultural, religious, diplomatic, international, and military events in one of the world's most troubled regions.• Hundreds of alphabetically organized entries on wars, political events, religious and cultural issues, and diplomatic initiatives, as well as in-depth essays on background material, area and regional analyses, and biographical entries• An introduction by General Anthony Zinni, USMC (Ret), former commander in chief of U.S. Central Command• A chronologically arranged final volume comprised of primary and contemporary documents with individual introductions• A detailed chronology of events• Cross-references and books for further reading appended to each entry• A bibliography of over 450 books that are the latest in the field

The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars [5 volumes]

Priscilla Mary Roberts

Bloomsbury USA

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