A single-volume resource, co-written by the author of Tour of Duty, provides such information as military commander profiles, the war's armaments and battlefronts, timelines, oral histories, and the political, social, and economic factors that influenced the conflict.
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Designed to serve as a complement to the existing body of narrative histories, this reference on World War II features material ranging from battlefronts to important military commanders to armaments as well as political, social and economic factors.
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Seller: Hastings of Coral Springs, Altamonte Springs, FL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. 572 pages including index, bibliography, and glossary. Illustrated. The exterior is lightly worn. Very creaky hinges. A name and date are written on the FFEP. The text is clean and unmarked. The jackt edges are worn. Seller Inventory # BS177
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Written under the direction of historians Douglas Brinkley and Michael Haskew, The World War II Desk Reference is the definitive source for information about the most important conflict of the 20th century. With coverage of battles, military command and weaponry, along with in-depth discussions of the political, social, and economic factors that affected and were affected by the war, this is a perfect complement to the existing body of narrative histories. The World War II Desk Reference features oral histories from the Eisenhower Center for American Studies, which holds thousands of valuable letters, journals, and other records relating to the war. Photos, maps and charts provide further information, making this concise and accessible volume an invaluable tool for students and World War II enthusiasts alike. Douglas Brinkley is the director of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies at the University of New Orleans. He is the author and editor of numerous books of U.S. history. He is a frequent commentator on CNN, C-SPAN, and NBC's Today Show, among other news programs. Michael E. Haskew has edited and written for military history periodicals, and is the editor of WWII History Magazine. His work appears in such books as the International Encyclopedia of Military History and Desert Storm."This who, what, when, and where of World War II is an invaluable tool that will provide a quick answer for casual questions as well as supply needed facts for military historians." - Gerald Astor, author of Terrible Terry Allen and The Greatest War. Seller Inventory # 00097095878
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0060526513-8-1-29
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0060526513I4N10
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_469366284