The Handy World War II Answer Book
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The biggest and deadliest war. Over 50 countries involved. More than 100 million people mobilized. A death toll between 50 to 85 million--half of which were innocent civilians. Six bloody years. Countless atrocities and savageries. If you're interested in the story and legacy of World War II, then this history book is for you!
From the Pearl Harbor attack and the D-Day invasion to the Holocaust and the Manhattan Project, World War II has had a lasting impact on the world. Larger-than-life heroes and villains were minted: Hitler, MacArthur, Stalin, and Churchill, to name a few. The ballistic missile, atomic bomb, radar, and other inventions were developed that came to define modern life. The impact of World War II cannot be underestimated. The Handy World War II Answer Book looks at the Blitzkrieg, Hiroshima, concentration camps, and the rest of the war's history. It answers 550 of the most intriguing questions about the war, including ...
Fought all over the world, there were battles and operations, warships and warplanes, guns and bombs, attacks and sieges, soldiers and leaders. There was despair and victory, triumph and tragedy, struggle and sacrifice. Learn all about the conflict in The Handy World War II Answer Book! With more than 135 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
About this Author
Richard Estep is the author of twenty books, including The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military . He has also written for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services . British by birth, Richard now makes his home in Colorado, a few miles north of Denver, where he serves as a paramedic and lives with his wife and a menagerie of adopted animals.
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"No doubt, the history lover on your list will want The Handy World War II Answer Book by Richard Estep. In an easy-to-read, easy-to-browse format, your giftee will get a nice extra peek inside and around the world at the Second World War. " -- Bookworm Sez
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