The Handy World War II Answer Book
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- Why did Italy and Germany become allies?
- What was special about the Commando Fighting Knife?
- What were the secrets of Station X?
- Who were the Desert Rats?
- Did the Allies know that the Holocaust was happening?
- When was the first Enigma machine captured ? and by whom?
- What led to the Battle of Midway?
- How was the fate of Stalingrad decided?
- Who were the Flying Tigers?
- Did Hitler really sleep through the D-Day invasion?
- What was the biggest naval battle of World War II?
- Why was Iwo Jima so difficult for the Americans to capture?
- How did two of the Nuremberg prisoners evade justice?
- What happened to Emperor Hirohito?
Fought all over the world, there were battles and operations, warships and warplanes, guns and bombs, attacks and sieges, soldiers and leaders. There was despair and victory, triumph and tragedy, struggle and sacrifice. Learn all about the conflict in The Handy World War II Answer Book! With more than 120 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
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About the Author Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Europe 1918-1939 2. Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean 1940-1941 3. Russia 1941-1943 4. The Atlantic War 1941-1942 5. The Pacific and Asia 1937-1942 6. Europe and North Africa 1942-1943 7. The Pacific and Asia 1943-1945 8. Europe 1944-1945 9. Victory 1945 10. Aftermath 1946- Further Reading Index
