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Going to War in WWII (Armies of the Past)

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One of the few books that I have read with my 10 year old son that I think gives a good overview of WWII for kids. Includes several simple concepts (e.g., Blitzkrieg), yet detailed information and drawing of these concepts with a dictionary of terms in the back. I am online writing this review because I looking for another book by this author.

GOING TO WAR IN WORLD WAR II serves as a short introduction to that epic struggle for readers 9-12. Published in 2001 by Franklin Watts, Moira Butterfield's book is part of that publisher's 'Armies of the Past' series.

Butterfield's book only runs to 32 pages. She traces the history of the war in a series of two-page chapters entitled The Road to War, Blitzkrieg, Battle in the Sky (Battle of Britain), New Battlegrounds, Wolfpacks and Warships, War in the Pacific, etc. Events, personalities, tactics, strategies, policies and so on are very briefly described. I was glad to see Butterfield didn't shy away from topics such as the Gestapo, the Holocaust, POWs and the human cost of the war. The text is complimented by b&w and color illustrations, photographs and maps.

Given the text limitations, GOING TO WAR IN WORLD WAR II is a very, very basic introduction to World War II. Its combination of short, punchy descriptions and colorful text should make it appealing to young readers. Recommended.