World War II, America at War 1941-1945 - Hardcover

Allen, Thomas B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0394585305 ISBN 13: 9780394585307

Publisher: Random House, 1991

Synopsis

Encyclopedic entries on the people, places, weapons, and battles of World War II are accompanied by a day-by-day chronology of the events of the war

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From the Back Cover:

"A unique and valuable look at the war."—General James Doolittle, USAF An authoritative and comprehensive survey of the World War II era, this reference features over 2,400 entries. Subjects range from battles, soldiers, and military activities to politics, culture, and the Holocaust. Its panoramic perspective on the war's influence on the American way of life encompasses transitory aspects—rationing, movies, songs, and sports—as well as long-term effects, such as women's changing social roles and the integration of the armed forces. "Highly recommended" by Library Journal, this volume's two-part approach begins with an extensive day-by-day chronology of key events, highlighted with quotations from prominent individuals. The "War Chronology" is cross-referenced with the second part, an encyclopedic "War Guide," consisting of information on people, places, weapons, and events. More than 85 illustrations enliven this complete military and social survey of the war years, in addition to two indexes, three appendixes, and suggestions for further reading.
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From the Inside Flap:

authoritative and comprehensive reference work on the last world war, from an American perspective.  Published in hardcover in the midst of the 50th anniversary of various aspects of World War II, this ambitious work includes over 2,000 entries on military actions and battles, weapons, people, politics, culture, and everyday life, enlivened by quotes from the leaders of the day.  The result is a complete military and social history of the time.test

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0394585305
• ISBN 13: 9780394585307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 940