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Discusses the notable events of World War II that took place in Europe, from the ominous chain of events leading up to Germany's invasion of Poland to the death of Hitler.

World War II resulted in the defeat of the Axis powers and left the United States and the Soviet Union as antagonists in the developing Cold War. This title begins with a brief history of World War II and then examines key questions about its causes and effects.

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars describes life for a spy during World War II.

Highlights the more well-known battles that occurred during World War II.

A chronicle of World War II includes accounts of major events and personal anecdotes from soldiers in the field.

"Learn about the history of World War II (1939-1945) on the Asian and Pacific fronts in this volume of History Summarized. Each volume in this series concisely surveys a major historical event or interrelated series of events or a major cultural, economic, political, or social movement." --

Describes the second World War through the letters of the people who fought it, serving in all branches of the military, throughout the Pacific, northern Africa, and Europe.

These twenty-six stories unfold from across Germany, Poland, Great Britain, the United States, and provide an inspiring reminder of women and girls' refusal to sit on the sidelines around the world and throughout history.