The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare: Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World

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This unique reference book introduces readers to the causes and effects of the 20th century's most significant conflictsand explains how the impact of these conflicts still resonates today. The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare: Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World introduces students to the causes and effects of the 20th century's most significant conflicts. Covering conflicts that occurred in all regions of the world, readers will gain knowledge on the causes and consequences of each conflict and become familiar with the historical context needed to understand the roots and consequences of these seminal events. The text also identifies key opponents in each conflict and illuminates the reasons why each country or group decided to fight, the scope of their involvement in the war, and the impact of the war. Reference entries on key battles are presented in chronological order, supplying engaging details on the events and people who shaped each war. The book also supplies maps of the key battles to illuminate the strategic movements of both sides of the conflict. A lengthy bibliography offers a wealth of options to readers seeking more sources of information on any of the conflicts.

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This comprehensive volume has much to offer both academic and public libraries looking for a reference work about warfare in the twentieth century. * Booklist *
Its main value lays in the overall picture it gives of conflict, particularly some of the lesser-known events of the period (e.g., the Malay Emergency). . . . [I]n fact, its overall point is perhaps best appreciated when read in whole, as a monograph . . . the bibliographies serve as an adequate starting point for further research for beginning students. Summing Up: Recommended. High school, community college, undergraduate students; general readers. * Choice *
Overall, this is an excellent exploration of several conflicts that shaped the twentieth century and beyond. * ARBA *
Intricately written, this is best for college-aged students of military history. However, the summaries and time lines make this work accessible for savvy high school students or curious general readers. * Library Journal *

Author Bio

Spencer C. Tucker retired in 2003 after 36 years of university teaching, the last six as holder of the John Biggs Chair in Military History at the Virginia Military Institute.