World War II
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New York : DK Pub., 2004.
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 pages : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
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Published
New York : DK Pub., 2004.
Format
Book
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
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Level 8.3, 1 Points

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"Discover the war that shaped the modern world and the history of this global conflict"--Cover.
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Includes index.
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since, has the world witnessed such widespread bloodshed. Beginning with the events that led to its outbreak, World War II goes on to introduce the main leaders and highlight the decisive moments. From Pearl Harbor, Midway, and the Atlantic, to fighting in Russia and in the desert, outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of the tragedies that led to the loss of more than 50 million lives. Written by Simon Adams, author of many popular history titles including Children's History of the 20th Century and Eyewitness Titanic, World War II offers compelling insight into the most destructive war of the 20th century.
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$15.99

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Adams, S. (2004). World War II (Rev. ed.). DK Pub..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Adams, Simon, 1955-. 2004. World War II. DK Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Adams, Simon, 1955-. World War II DK Pub, 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Adams, Simon. World War II Rev. ed., DK Pub., 2004.

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