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Major Problems in the History of World War II: Documents and Essays (Major Problems in American History Series)

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Those seeking an in-depth study of the various problems concerning WWII need look no further. The primary documents featured at the beginning of each chapter provide the reader with an up-close look at the problem, and the essays that follow them present a good revisionist look at the past. However, two flaws are worth noting: First, the footnotes are missing. This makes it difficult to ascertain where the author got his or her information from, and does not allow for the explanation of some key terms and concepts. Second, although the book does contain a short background narrative at the opening of each chapter, it is not detailed enough, and often leaves the reader with more questions than answers. Thus, it is my opinion that this book is best suited for those who have a substantial knowledge of the Second World War, and that those who seek a more general or comprehensive history of the conflict should buy something else.

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