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ISBN-10: 0-7679-0685-3
ISBN-13: 9780767906852
Publisher: Broadway
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Year: April 30, 2002
Edition: 1
Size: 19.05 x 23.11 x 2.29cm
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 680gr
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-7679-0685-3
ISBN-13: 9780767906852
Publisher: Broadway
Country:
Year: April 30, 2002
Edition: 1
Size: 19.05 x 23.11 x 2.29cm
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 680gr
Binding: Hardcover
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For the millions who want to know more about “The Greatest Generation” and the global struggle they fought and won, an essential work of popular reference. World War II was the most complex, geographically extensive, and momentous global conflict in human history–a subject uniquely suited to the time-tested formula of the acclaimed 1001 series. From the rise of Hitler and Germany’s military resurgence to Japan’s surrender to the United States, esteemed historian Frank Vandiver presents hundreds of key facts about the war that defined the twentieth century and shaped the world to this day. Organized chronologically, 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About World War II looks at the war with a truly global perspective, covering all the warring nations and examining not only the crucial battlefields but also the strategy, the technology, and the cultural forces that influenced the war. Informed, concise, and accessible, this book will delight both the uninitiated and the hardcore buff with its detailed and freshly presented information on a war we can’t seem to–and don’t want to–forget.
For the millions who want to know more about “The Greatest Generation” and the global struggle they fought and won, an essential work of popular reference. World War II was the most complex, geographically extensive, and momentous global conflict in human history–a subject uniquely suited to the time-tested formula of the acclaimed 1001 series. From the rise of Hitler and Germany’s military resurgence to Japan’s surrender to the United States, esteemed historian Frank Vandiver presents hundreds of key facts about the war that defined the twentieth century and shaped the world to this day. Organized chronologically, 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About World War II looks at the war with a truly global perspective, covering all the warring nations and examining not only the crucial battlefields but also the strategy, the technology, and the cultural forces that influenced the war. Informed, concise, and accessible, this book will delight both the uninitiated and the hardcore buff with its detailed and freshly presented information on a war we can’t seem to–and don’t want to–forget.
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Not what I expected 
I love WWII history trivia/facts so I was looking forward to reading this book. But it was a major diappointment to read the entry's and see it's really 1001 things the Author thinks the reader should know about WWII--not necessarily absolute or even interesting fact's. To be fair the Author says that this book is exactly that--1001 of his opinions, in the preface, but its still a boring read. If like me you love short, quick, amazing facts about WWII I do have a great book recommendation for you. Get »WWII 4,139 Strange & Fasciniting Facts« by Don McCombs, & Fred L. Worth. I have this book which I also found on Amazon, and it is awesome, a '10'. It's 659 pgs of interesting and eye popping information about WWII that you can read for 15 min or 5 hrs and enjoy thoroughly.
I love WWII history trivia/facts so I was looking forward to reading this book. But it was a major diappointment to read the entry's and see it's really 1001 things the Author thinks the reader should know about WWII--not necessarily absolute or even interesting fact's. To be fair the Author says that this book is exactly that--1001 of his opinions, in the preface, but its still a boring read. If like me you love short, quick, amazing facts about WWII I do have a great book recommendation for you. Get »WWII 4,139 Strange & Fasciniting Facts« by Don McCombs, & Fred L. Worth. I have this book which I also found on Amazon, and it is awesome, a '10'. It's 659 pgs of interesting and eye popping information about WWII that you can read for 15 min or 5 hrs and enjoy thoroughly.
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