Second World War

Name: Second World War
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ISBN: 9780333920930

ISBN-10: 0333920937

ISBN-13: 9780333920930

Edition: 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Spencer Tucker, Spencer C. Tucker

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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…

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date: 11/29/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Spencer C. Tucker is a professor of history and holds the John Biggs Chair of Military History at the Virginia Military Institute. A graduate of VMI, he served as a captain in Army Intelligence during 1965-1967. He lives in Lexington, VA.



List of Maps


Introduction


The Road to War, 1931-1939


The Axis Triumphant, 1939-1940


The Limits of German Power


Japanese Successes


Japan Checked


The Tide Turns in Europe


Home Fronts and Axis Occupation Policies


The War at Sea


The War in the Air: The Strategic Bombing of Germany and Japan


The Allies Victorious in Europe


The Defeat of Japan


Wartime Diplomacy and the Peace Settlement


Selective Bibliography


Index