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A World War II timeline / by Elizabeth Raum.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Smithsonian war timelinesPublication details: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, 2014.Description: 48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 22 x 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1476541582 (library binding)
  • 1476551782 (pbk.)
  • 9781476541587 (library binding)
  • 9781476551784 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • At head of title: Smithsonian
Subject(s):
Contents:
World War II -- The crisis begins -- Broken promises -- The phony war -- Germany triumphs in Europe -- France falls: Britain under atack -- Breaking codes, breaking pacts -- Nazis begin mass murders -- U.S. enters the war: Japan controls the Pacific -- Turning points -- Losses mount on both sides -- Workers, resisters, and bombers -- Allies advance -- Planning for victory -- Allies regain territory in Pacific -- Setbacks for Germany and Japan -- Liberation in sight -- The Axis takes desperate measures -- Mounting death tolls -- Final days -- Recovering from war.
Summary: "A photographic timeline of World War II"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 940.53 R246 Available 33111007539733
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

World War II begins in an economic depression and grows into a fight about tyrants and dictators. In the end, it is the deadliest, most destructive war in history. Explore the events of World War II and witness the struggle between power and peace.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

World War II -- The crisis begins -- Broken promises -- The phony war -- Germany triumphs in Europe -- France falls: Britain under atack -- Breaking codes, breaking pacts -- Nazis begin mass murders -- U.S. enters the war: Japan controls the Pacific -- Turning points -- Losses mount on both sides -- Workers, resisters, and bombers -- Allies advance -- Planning for victory -- Allies regain territory in Pacific -- Setbacks for Germany and Japan -- Liberation in sight -- The Axis takes desperate measures -- Mounting death tolls -- Final days -- Recovering from war.

"A photographic timeline of World War II"-- Provided by publisher.

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