World War II was the most destructive event of the twentieth
century. It was total war covering the entire globe, and the
nations that fought it employed every available resource,
harnessing both technology and people to one purpose. If you look
at the world today, you?ll be hard-pressed to find a country
that was not affected by this war.
If you want to find out more about this war, without being
overwhelmed, World War II for Dummies can help. Whether
you?re looking for a way to enhance your appreciation of the
events that took place or just want to refresh your memory without
digging through countless volumes of World War II history, this
book is right for you.


Accurate and easily accessible World War II for Dummies
will help you explore a war that defined and shaped the world we
live in today. You?ll discover all the
players?individuals as well as nations?who participated
in the war and the politics that drove them. Battle by battle,
you?ll find out how the Axis powers initially took control of
the war and how the Allies fought back to win the day. World War
II for Dummies also covers:





The origins and causes of World War II

The rise of Hitler and the Third Reich

How the war was handled at home

Germany?s invasion of Poland, France, Denmark, Norway,
Belgium, and Luxembourg

Great Britain?s refusal to surrender after forty-two days
of German aerial bombardment

The United States entrance into the war after Japan bombed
Pearl Harbor

The Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day)

Germany?s last ditch effort to stop the Allies at the
Battle of the Bulge

The use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki



World War II for Dummies is packed with fascinating
anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and top ten lists, that clue you
in on many of the issues of this war. This friendly reference gives
you the scoop on everything from Pearl Harbor and the Holocaust to
D-Day, Midway, and more.