World War II: The Encyclopedia of the War Years 1941-1945 - Softcover

Allen, Thomas B.

9780679770398: World War II: The Encyclopedia of the War Years 1941-1945

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679770399 ISBN 13: 9780679770398

Publisher: Random House Reference, 1996

Here is the 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

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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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About the Author:

Norman Polmar is a defense consultant as well as author, columnist, and editor, and has written or co-authored more than 30 books on military subjects. Since 1980 he has served as consultant to several senior officials in the Navy and the Department of Defense and has directed or participated in major studies for the Army and Navy, including their intelligence commands; various other defense agencies; U.S. defense firms; and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Thomas B. Allen is the author of The Blue and the Gray, a book on the Civil War (National Geographic Society, 1992); and War Games (McGraw-Hill, 1987), a serious work on military strategy.

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