The History Buff's Guide to World War II: Top Ten Rankings of the Best, Worst, Largest, and Most Lethal People and Events of World War II

Flagel, Thomas R.

ISBN 10: 140227145X / ISBN 13: 9781402271458

Published by Cumberland House, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History Buff's Guide to World War II: Top Ten Rankings of the Best, Worst, Largest, and Most Lethal People and Events of World War II
• Publisher: Cumberland House
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 140227145X
• ISBN 13: 9781402271458
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Did you know that neither Hitler nor Stalin graduated from high school? Or that the Allies often employed teenage girls as spies? In The History Buff's Guide to World War II, Thomas R. Flagel leaves no stone unturned as he presents dozens of top ten lists that examine the politics, leaders, and battles of the Second World War. From Hitler to Stalin, battleground to home front, Flagel's compelling analysis and attention to often-overlooked information ensures a surprise on every page for even the most dedicated World War II buff. This fresh, impossible-to-put-down book puts a new perspective on one of the most heavily researched wars of all time and is sue to enthrall expert and amateur historians alike.

Do You Think You Know World War II?

• Top Ten Speeches
• Top Ten Causes of Military Deaths
• Top Ten Most Popular Myths and Misconceptions
• Top Ten Forms of Resistance
• Top Ten Military Blunders

About the Author

Thomas R. Flagel teaches American History at Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tennessee. He holds degrees from Loras College, Kansas State University, Creighton University, and has studied at the University of Vienna. He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee.