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      The Second World War: Ambitions to Nemesis

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      A fascinating and accessible history of the Second World War in its global context, this book studies the major events of the war and general themes from ambition and advance and expansion and containment, to rout and victory.

      Bradley Lightbody presents a fascinating and accessible history of ...

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      Product ID:9780415224055
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Second World War
      Subtitle:Ambitions to Nemesis
      Authors:Author: Bradley Lightbody
      Page Count:304
      Subjects:General and world history, General & world history, History, Military history, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Military history
      Description:A fascinating and accessible history of the Second World War in its global context, this book studies the major events of the war and general themes from ambition and advance and expansion and containment, to rout and victory.

      Bradley Lightbody presents a fascinating and accessible history of the Second World War in its global context. Examining the war around general themes from ambition and advance, through expansion and containment, to rout and victory, The Second World War covers all the major theatres and events of the war.

      From the origins and background to the war to its aftermath and legacy, The Second World War covers:

      * the pre-war ambitions of Italy, Germany and Japan
      * the outbreak of the war in Poland
      * the ''Phoney War''
      * Blitzkrieg, the Fall of France and the Battle of Britain
      * Pearl Harbour
      * the war in North Africa and El Alamein
      * the final solution
      * D-Day, the liberation of Italy and deliverance from the concentration camps
      * the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

      This book provides a comprehensive overview of the global ambitions and the global warfare that was the Second World War, making it essential reading for all students of twentieth century world history.


      Imprint Name:Routledge
      Publisher Name:Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2004-05-27

      Additional information

      Weight536 g
      Dimensions168 × 244 × 18 mm