Understand the Second World War will show you how one of the most important events in history developed, charting the main military campaigns and examining the path to Allied victory and its impact on the countries involved. Full of anecdotes and details which provide a personal appeal it serves as an accessible introduction to one of the most important, tragic and costly events in history. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's…mehr
Understand the Second World War will show you how one of the most important events in history developed, charting the main military campaigns and examining the path to Allied victory and its impact on the countries involved. Full of anecdotes and details which provide a personal appeal it serves as an accessible introduction to one of the most important, tragic and costly events in history. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Alan Farmer is a widely published academic on modern American, European, and British history. He is currently the Head of History at St. Martin's College, Lancaster.
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1. 01: Introduction 2. * : The main causes of World War 11 * : Who was most to blame for the War? 3. 02: The European War: 1939-40 4. * : Why did Germany triumph? * : Why did France collapse so quickly? 5. 03: Britain Alone: 1940-1 6. * : Why did Britain survive? * : The strength of Britain’s position in 1941? 7. 04: Operation Barbarossa 8. * : Why did Hitler launch his attack on the USSR in 1941? * : Why did Barbarossa not succeed? 9. 05: Pearl Harbor 10. * : The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan * : Why did Hitler declare war on the USA? 11. 06: The Turning of the Tide: 1942-3 12. * : How close to success were the Axis powers in the summer of 1942? * : Turning the tide 13. 07: The Home Fronts 14. * : The impact of the war on Axis and Allied societies * : Why did the Allied powers out-produce the Axis powers? 15. 08: Resistance and Collaboration 16. * : To what extent did occupied countries collaborate with the conquerors? * : The strength of the resistance 17. 09: The Holocaust 18. * : Why did it happen? * : Who was most to blame? 19. 10: War at Sea and in the Air 20. * : The Allies victory in the Battle of the Atlantic * : How effective was Allied bombing? 21. 11: Allied Advance: 1943-4 22. * : The Russians' success in the east * : How successful were the Allies in the west? 23. 12: Leadership 24. * : The effectiveness of the main leaders * : Who was the most effective leader? 25. 13: The Defeat of Germany 26. * : The success of the Allies in 1944-5 * : Should American and British strategy have been different? 27. 14: The Defeat of Japan 28. * : Why was the USA successful in the Pacific War? * : Should the USA have dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? 29. 15: Conclusion 30. * : Did the Allies win or the Axis lose? * : The main consequences of the War
1. 01: Introduction 2. * : The main causes of World War 11 * : Who was most to blame for the War? 3. 02: The European War: 1939-40 4. * : Why did Germany triumph? * : Why did France collapse so quickly? 5. 03: Britain Alone: 1940-1 6. * : Why did Britain survive? * : The strength of Britain’s position in 1941? 7. 04: Operation Barbarossa 8. * : Why did Hitler launch his attack on the USSR in 1941? * : Why did Barbarossa not succeed? 9. 05: Pearl Harbor 10. * : The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan * : Why did Hitler declare war on the USA? 11. 06: The Turning of the Tide: 1942-3 12. * : How close to success were the Axis powers in the summer of 1942? * : Turning the tide 13. 07: The Home Fronts 14. * : The impact of the war on Axis and Allied societies * : Why did the Allied powers out-produce the Axis powers? 15. 08: Resistance and Collaboration 16. * : To what extent did occupied countries collaborate with the conquerors? * : The strength of the resistance 17. 09: The Holocaust 18. * : Why did it happen? * : Who was most to blame? 19. 10: War at Sea and in the Air 20. * : The Allies victory in the Battle of the Atlantic * : How effective was Allied bombing? 21. 11: Allied Advance: 1943-4 22. * : The Russians' success in the east * : How successful were the Allies in the west? 23. 12: Leadership 24. * : The effectiveness of the main leaders * : Who was the most effective leader? 25. 13: The Defeat of Germany 26. * : The success of the Allies in 1944-5 * : Should American and British strategy have been different? 27. 14: The Defeat of Japan 28. * : Why was the USA successful in the Pacific War? * : Should the USA have dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? 29. 15: Conclusion 30. * : Did the Allies win or the Axis lose? * : The main consequences of the War
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