World War II (Living Through... Series)
Why was the Second World War so devastating, and how had the world become so divided into armed camps? How did the war affect people on both sides of the conflict, and why are its consequences still felt today? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives.
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World War II (Living Through... Series)
Why was the Second World War so devastating, and how had the world become so divided into armed camps? How did the war affect people on both sides of the conflict, and why are its consequences still felt today? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives.
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World War II (Living Through... Series)

World War II (Living Through... Series)

by Andrew Langley
World War II (Living Through... Series)

World War II (Living Through... Series)

by Andrew Langley

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Overview

Why was the Second World War so devastating, and how had the world become so divided into armed camps? How did the war affect people on both sides of the conflict, and why are its consequences still felt today? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781484611647
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: 07/01/2014
Series: Living Through... Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 80
File size: 15 MB
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Age Range: 12 - 16 Years

About the Author

Andrew Langley is a prolific author of books for children, with a special interest in history and the environment. He has been short-listed for several major awards, most recently with books on natural disasters and Hiroshima.

Table of Contents

The path to war 4

A Lightning war 10

Struggle to survive 18

Campaigns in the east 24

The United States enters the war 30

The Tide turns 38

The Allies Advance 44

The invasion of Europe 50

Surrender 58

What have we learned? 66

Timeline 68

Glossary 70

Notes on Sources 73

Bibliography 76

Find out more 77

Index 79

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