World War II: Essential Histories

The period from 1939 to 1945 includes some of the most catastrophic events in living memory. This remarkable series dramatically presents the experience of World War II through contemporary documents, private writings, and comprehensive historical research. Written by distinguished war historians, these books cover the pivotal fighting fronts, including the war at sea, the Pacific war, in the Mediterranean, in Europe (from 1939 to 1943), in the Eastern front (1941-1945,) and in Northwest Europe (1944-1945). Each book contains full-color maps of strategic battles and tactics, a detailed chronology, and intriguing, descriptive portraits of a soldier and civilian participant

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Series Review: World War II: Essential Histories
"...these books will help advanced students see the war as a truly global conflict and are good supplemental choices."
--School Library Journal
Library Set List: $230.82 / S&L: $173.10

Reading Level: 10

Interest Level: 9-12+

Product type : Library Set
ISBN : 978-1-4358-9135-7
Copyright : 2010
Language : English
Category : Social Studies, American History
Pages : 96
Trim : 6.688" x 9 3/4"
Subject : Social Studies, American History
BISAC : JNF025070, HIS027100
Maps • Web Sites • Index • List of Organizations • Author Biography • Timelines • For Further Information Section • Bibliography • Detailed Table of Contents • Further Reading • Glossary • Introductory and Epilogue Material
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World War II: Northwest Europe 1944-1945

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World War II: Europe 1939-1943

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World War II: The War at Sea

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World War II: The Mediterranean 1940-1945

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World War II: The Pacific

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World War II: The Eastern Front 1941-1945

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