History Buff’s Guide to World War II
History Buff’s Guide to World War II

Author: Thomas R. Flagel

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1402271476

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Did you know that neither Hitler nor Stalin graduated from high school? Or that the Allies often employed teenage girls as spies? In The History Buff's Guide to World War II, Thomas R. Flagel leaves no stone unturned as he presents dozens of top ten lists that examine the politics, leaders, and battles of the Second World War. From Hitler to Stalin, battleground to home front, Flagel's compelling analysis and attention to often-overlooked information ensures a surprise on every page for even the most dedicated World War II buff. This fresh, impossible-to-put-down book puts a new perspective on one of the most heavily researched wars of all time and is sue to enthrall expert and amateur historians alike. Do You Think You Know World War II? Top Ten Speeches Top Ten Causes of Military Deaths Top Ten Most Popular Myths and Misconceptions Top Ten Forms of Resistance Top Ten Military Blunders "

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War II
The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War II

Author: Mitchell Geoffrey Bard

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781592572045

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WWII began in 1939 as a European conflict between Germany and an Anglo-French coalition but eventually widened to include most of the nations of the world. It ended in 1945, leaving a new world order dominated by the United States and the USSR. This book features updated and expanded coverage of the fateful D-Day invasion, a critical timeline of major WW II events, and a WW II timeline highlighting the crucial and most important events of the war. It will include details about major battles on land, in the air, and on the sea - starting with Hitler's rise to power and his goal of European conquest; to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbour; to the decisive battles such as D-Day and the Battle of Midway, which turned the tides of the war toward the Allies.

History Buff’s Guide to the Civil War
History Buff’s Guide to the Civil War

Author: Thomas R. Flagel

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1402242875

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"The single best kickoff to the American Civil War...I can't imagine a better guide for any of us, whether student or scholar." -Robert Hicks author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Widow of the South "A detailed and enjoyable set of facts and stories that will engage every reader from the newest initiate to the Civil War saga to the most experienced historian. This book is a must have for any Civil War reading collection." - James Lewis, Park Ranger at Stones River National Battlefield Do You Think You Know the Civil War? The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War clears the powder smoke surrounding the war that changed America forever. What were the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict? With over thirty annotated top ten lists and unexpected new findings, author Thomas R. Flagel will have you debating the most intriguing questions of the Civil War in no time. From the top ten causes of the war to the top ten bloodiest battles, this invaluable guide to the great war between the states will delight and inform you about one of the most crucial periods in American history.

Warman's World War II Collectibles
Warman's World War II Collectibles

Author: John Adams-Graf

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-08-13

Total Pages: 1484

ISBN-13: 1440240728

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Collecting & Preserving WWII History Since the end of World War II, veterans, collectors, and history buffs have bought, sold, and traded the "spoils of war." Souvenir collecting began as soon as troops set foot on foreign soil. Soldiers looked for wartime trinkets and keepsakes to remind them of their time in the service, validate their presence during the making of history, and generate income when they returned home. Today these items help us understand and define a time when almost the entire world was at war. Newly expanded and completely updated, Warman's World War II Collectibles, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive full-color resource on World War II militaria. Illustrated with 1,800 all-new color images, the book is loaded with information and current values for uniforms, footwear, headgear, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, personal items, accoutrements, and groupings--a new category--from the United States, Germany, England, Japan, the former Soviet Union, and other countries from 1939-1945. • 1,800 all-new color images and thousands of values • History and collector tips • Pros and cons of each collecting area • Availability and price ratings, as well as reproduction alerts • First-person accounts of the war

The History Buff's Guide to Gettysburg
The History Buff's Guide to Gettysburg

Author: Thomas R. Flagel

Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9781581825091

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A comprehensive guide to the major people, places, and events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg in July, 1863; and contains detailed top-ten lists of the most significant elements of the battle.

The Oxford Guide to World War II
The Oxford Guide to World War II

Author: Ian Dear

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 1072

ISBN-13: 9780195340969

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"First published in 1995 as The Oxford companion to the Second World War "--Verso.

A Travel Guide to World War II Sites in Italy
A Travel Guide to World War II Sites in Italy

Author: Anne Saunders

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-12-13

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781540566041

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THE BOOK SHOWN ON THIS PAGE IS THE UPDATED AND EXPANDED SECOND EDITION, published in December 2016. This new version adds tours of WWII sites in Sicily/southern Italy, and updates the descriptions of WWII sites in central and northern Italy. It also adds locations along the Adriatic coast, where the Eighth Army fought many battles. Altogether the new edition describes almost 200 sites. The guidebook closes with excerpts from the journal of a prisoner of war who spent months in Italian POW camps. Please note that book reviews prior to December 2016 refer to the FIRST edition, published in 2010 and no longer in print (although some first-edition copies are still for sale on the Amazon website).

The Armed Forces of World War II
The Armed Forces of World War II

Author: Andrew Mollo

Publisher:

Published: 2002-02-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780316858977

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For many years, military historians and artists, collectors of militaria, war-gamers and war enthusiasts in general have felt the need for a comprehensive record of the uniforms, insignia and organisation of the fighting men of World War II. This remarkable book provides just such a record. Andrew Mollo is one of the leading British military historians with a worldwide reputation and his book is the result of years of study and research. His text not only details the design of uniforms and insignia but also describes their effectiveness in the field and how this affected the fighting ability of the troops themselves. An impressive series of 350 full-colour drawings has been specially commissioned for this book. These are supported by 160 photographs of the combatants in action, along with 53 plates of insignia. The authenticity of the drawings, together with the comprehensive descriptions, make The Armed Forces of World War II an invaluable source of reference for all students of military uniform.

The 25 Essential World War II Sites
The 25 Essential World War II Sites

Author: Chuck Thompson

Publisher: Asdavis Media, Greenline Publications

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780978771904

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Follow in the footsteps of history--and experience the landmarks firsthand--with this comprehensive travel guide to the European Theater in World War II. Fascinating historical commentary is juxtaposed with insider information on what to see.

Guts & Glory: World War II
Guts & Glory: World War II

Author: Ben Thompson

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780316320597

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Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen. From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time. Packed with trivia, epic battles, and amazing illustrations, World War II comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this account from Ben Thompson that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers.