Obviously, there are many books written about World War II--but
very few of them present 'competing voices'. Written for
college-bound high-school students, first- and second-year
undergraduates and general readers of military history, "Competing
Voices from World War II in Europe" highlights the different
perspectives and views of all belligerents in the military arena,
as well as describing the impact of the war on daily life.
The book begins in 1939 (with the invasion of Poland) and ends
in 1945 (with Germany's surrender). However, an introductory
chapter puts the war in perspective by examining key events
preceding the invasion of Poland, and a concluding chapter looks at
the controversy surrounding the Nuremberg Trials after the end of
hostilities. Though well-known, the main events of the war often
remain controversial, and minor events are still relatively
unexplored. Though it is often assumed that Allied victory was
inevitable, and that all the Allies worked together in a seamless
fashion, this book provides evidence that contradicts these basic
concepts. Presented with directly reported sources, together with
all the contextual information, readers will be able to develop
their own opinions about events such as the Munich Conference, the
defeat of France, the debate over a second front, the D-Day events
of 1944, the development of Soviet-American relations throughout
the war and the origins of the Cold War.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2010 |
First published: |
March 2010 |
Editors: |
Harold J. Goldberg
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84645-033-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-84645-033-0 |
Barcode: |
9781846450334 |
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