Publisher's Synopsis
In the turbulent era of the 20th century, amidst political machinations and rising powers, the world found itself engulfed in a conflict of unprecedented scale and devastation: World War II. "World War 2: The Key Events Of WWII" delves deep into this monumental period, weaving a tapestry of stories, strategies, battles, and consequences that reshaped the modern world.
From the ominous beginnings in a fractured Europe to the dropping of atomic bombs on Japanese soil, this chronicle captures the war in all its complexity. Navigate the political landscapes of Berlin, Moscow, and London; soar in the skies during the Battle of Britain; trudge through the snow in the Siege of Leningrad; and storm the beaches of Normandy. Meet the pivotal figures, from Churchill's defiant oratory to Hitler's dark ambitions, and Roosevelt's diplomatic maneuvers to Stalin's iron fist. But "World War 2: The Key Events Of WWII" goes beyond generals and politicians. It tells the stories of everyday people-soldiers and civilians, heroes and victims-who faced the horrors of war with resilience, sorrow, bravery, and hope. Their tales of perseverance and sacrifice provide a human context to the vast theater of World War II. Comprehensive yet accessible, "World War 2: The Key Events Of WWII" is an essential read for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the forces that shaped the latter half of the 20th century. Journey through a time of profound change, witness the rise and fall of empires, and explore the legacy of a war that still resonates with the world today. Here are the key events the book focuses on:- Prelude To War (1935 - 1939)
- The German Invasion of Poland (September 1939 - 6th October 1939)
- The Phoney War (Winter 1939 -1940)
- Winter War (30 November 1939 - 13 March 1940)
- The Fall of France (10 May - 25 June 1940)
- The Dunkirk Evacuations (June 1940)
- Battle Of Britain (July-October 1940)
- Operation Barbarossa (1941)
- The Attack On Pearl Harbor (December 1941)
- The Battle of Stalingrad (August 1942 - February 1943)
- The Holocaust (1941-1945)
- D-Day (June 6, 1944)
- Battle of the Bulge (December 1944-January 1945)
- Yalta Conference (February 1945)
- Battle of Iwo Jima (February-March 1945)
- Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (August 6 & 9, 1945) and the Japanese Surrender aboard the USS Missouri (September 2, 1945)
- Establishment of the United Nations (October 1945)
