Publisher's Synopsis
When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, Britain and France declared war and hoped to end German aggression. But, within two years, Germany had attacked and occupied Denmark, the Netherlands, France and Yugoslavia and then began an ambitious onslaught against the Soviet Union. After Japan's attack on Pearl Harbour, America became the next country to enter the war, truly making it a World War. What events led to the attack on Pearl Harbour? How and when would Hitler's dreams of expansion be stopped?
Through clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information and fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps this book provides the answer to these questions and more. Panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war are liberally scattered throughout, making this book a must-have resource for anyone interested in the Second World War.
