Encyclopedia Of World War - Ii (facts On File Lib...

Discussions on the Holocaust, the Gestapo, and the economic and diplomatic shifts caused by the global conflict. Key Features Author Alan Axelrod Publication Date August 1, 2007 (1st Edition) Publisher Facts On File Length Approx. 944 to 1,024 pages Format Available in Hardcover and Library Binding Entries 700+ cross-referenced entries Legacy and Versions

Detailed accounts of major campaigns and battles, such as the Battle of the Atlantic, the Normandy landings, and the Battle of Pearl Harbor . Encyclopedia of World War II (Facts on File Lib...

Facts On File has published several related titles over the decades, including The Historical Encyclopedia of World War II (1980), which was a translation of a French reference work by Marcel Baudot. The Alan Axelrod edition updated this legacy with modern scholarship and a broader international focus on both the Axis and Allied powers. Encyclopedia of World War II Discussions on the Holocaust, the Gestapo, and the

Entries on key political and military leaders, including Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Erwin Rommel. Facts On File has published several related titles

The encyclopedia features more than that cover a broad spectrum of topics related to the war effort between 1939 and 1945. Its content is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including high school students (grade 9 and higher), researchers, and history buffs.

Coverage of weaponry and specialized units, ranging from Battleships and Submarines to the Manhattan Project and the Tuskegee Airmen.