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9780486479620

World War II: The Encyclopedia of the War Years, 1941-1945

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  • ISBN13:

    9780486479620

  • ISBN10:

    0486479625

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-08-15
  • Publisher: Dover Publications

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Summary

Authoritative and comprehensive, this reference surveys World War II from an American perspective. It features over 2,400 entries on military activities and battles, including subjects ranging from weapons and participants to politics, culture, and everyday life. More than 85 illustrations enliven this complete military and social history of the war years.

Author Biography

Thomas B. Allen is the author of many history books, including George Washington, Spymaster, and the co-author of The Spy Book: The Encyclopedia of Espionage and The Bonus Army: An American Epic.
Norman Polmar is a regular commentator on the Discovery, A&E, and History channels. He has written more than 40 books on naval, aviation, and intelligence subjects and has advised members of Congress on defense issues.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations
About This Book
Acknowledgments
Prologue to War 1919-1941
War Chronology 1941-1945
War Guide A-Z
Epilogue to War 1946-1990
Appendix A.  Military Rank Comparison
Appendix B.  U.S. Army and Army Air Forces Battle Streamers
Appendix C.  U.S. Navy Battle Stars
Recommended Reading
Personality Index
Code and Project Names Index
 

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