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World War II in Europe.

Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago : World Book, c2011Description: 64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780716615095
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • D 756 .W67 2011
Contents:
The background to war -- The rise of the Nazis -- The road to war -- The invasion of Poland -- Early Nazi conquests -- Germany attacks Britain -- The sorrow of the Jews -- The war spreads -- The invasion of the U.S.S.R -- Life on the home front -- A world at war -- The Siege of Leningrad -- Soldiers at war -- Stalingrad : Germany halted -- The death camps -- Women in combat -- The invasion of Italy -- The propaganda war -- War movies -- Tanks at war -- The Allies fight back -- D-Day : the Allies in France -- Civilian resistance -- Bombing Germany -- End of the Third Reich -- Liberating the camps -- The end of war in Europe -- Interpreting the war -- Timeline.
Summary: "A history of World War II as it was fought in Europe, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher
Item type: Books - Reference
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Books - Reference Books - Reference National University - Manila LRC - Main Reference General Education REF D 756 .W67 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000009689

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The background to war -- The rise of the Nazis -- The road to war -- The invasion of Poland -- Early Nazi conquests -- Germany attacks Britain -- The sorrow of the Jews -- The war spreads -- The invasion of the U.S.S.R -- Life on the home front -- A world at war -- The Siege of Leningrad -- Soldiers at war -- Stalingrad : Germany halted -- The death camps -- Women in combat -- The invasion of Italy -- The propaganda war -- War movies -- Tanks at war -- The Allies fight back -- D-Day : the Allies in France -- Civilian resistance -- Bombing Germany -- End of the Third Reich -- Liberating the camps -- The end of war in Europe -- Interpreting the war -- Timeline.

"A history of World War II as it was fought in Europe, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher

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