The Handy World War II Answer Book
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The Handy World War II Answer Book
By (Author) Richard Estep
Visible Ink Press
Visible Ink Press
4th December 2024
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Military history
Second World War
940.53
Physical Properties
Paperback
400
Width 180mm, Height 234mm, Spine 20mm
Description
The biggest and deadliest war. Over 50 countries involved. More than 100 million people mobilized. 50 to 85 million deathshalf of which were innocent civilians. Six bloody years. Countless atrocities and savageries. If youre interested in the story and legacy of World War II, then this history book is for you!
From the Pearl Harbor attack and the D-Day invasion to the Holocaust and the Manhattan Project, World War II has had a lasting impact on the world. Larger-than-life heroes and villains were minted: Hitler, MacArthur, Stalin, and Churchill, to name a few. The ballistic missile, atomic bomb, radar, and other inventions were developed that came to define modern life. The impact of World War II cannot be underestimated. The Handy World War II Answer Book looks at the Blitzkrieg, Hiroshima, concentration camps, and the rest of the wars history. It answers nearly 350 of the most intriguing questions about the war, including
What were the secrets of Station X
Who were the Desert Rats
Did the Allies know that the Holocaust was happening
When was the first Enigma machine captured and by whom
What led to the Battle of Midway
How was the fate of Stalingrad decided
Who were the Flying Tigers
Did Hitler really sleep through the D-Day invasion
What was the biggest naval battle of World War II
Why was Iwo Jima so difficult for the Americans to capture
How did two of the Nuremberg prisoners evade justice
What happened to Emperor Hirohito
Fought all over the world, there were battles and operations, warships and warplanes, guns and bombs, attacks and sieges, soldiers and leaders. There was despair and victory, triumph and tragedy, struggle and sacrifice. Learn all about the conflict in The Handy World War II Answer Book! With more than 120 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
Author Bio
Richard Estep is the author of twenty books, including The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military. He has also written for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. British by birth, Richard now makes his home in Colorado, a few miles north of Denver, where he serves as a paramedic and lives with his wife and a menagerie of adopted animals.
