Key figures of World War II / edited by Catherine Ellis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ellis, Catherine, editor.

Series:

Biographies of war.

Biographies of War

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Biography.

World War, 1939-1945.

Generals--Biography.

Generals.

Heads of state--Biography.

Heads of state.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color), portraits.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A great introduction to a pivotal historical period and the leaders who shaped it. The first two chapters of this informative reference tell the story of the major events in the war, including the prelude to war, the initiation of hostilities, the most important battles, the military strategies and counter-strategies, Allied victory, and the rebuilding of Europe and the emergence of a new world order. The subsequent three chapters offer profiles of key Allied and Axis military and political figures. Illustrated primarily with photographs taken during the war itself, this one is sure to ensnare

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter One: Early Stages of the War; Chapter Two: A Hard-Won Victory; Chapter Three: American Leaders; Chapter Four: Other Allied Leaders; Chapter Five: Axis Leaders; Conclusion; Glossary; For More Information; Bibliography; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781680480597

1680480596

OCLC:

928031935