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The World War II Desk Reference Hardcover – May 11, 2004

by Douglas Brinkley (Author)

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More than 12 million American men and women entered the U.S. armed forces during World War II, and millions more worked and sacrificed at home to help the Allied cause to defeat the Axis powers. At the close of the war, America had become the leading nation on the global stage, and its veterans returned home to forge a vibrant postwar society. Written under the direction of two distinguished historians, The World War II Desk Reference explains in clear prose, backed by rosters of statistics, time lines, and maps, the global cataclysm that was World War II.

But this volume is not a typical almanac. With material ranging from battlefronts to important military commanders to armaments, among the backdrop of all the necessary political, social, and economic factors, Douglas Brinkley and Michael E. Haskew's reference will prove invaluable to readers. Photographs, lists, time lines, tables, glossaries, and maps encapsulate many pieces of complicated information, making The World War II Desk Reference immensely browsable. The book also includes a helpful resource on national World War II monuments, organizations, and museums.

Throughout the book, you'll find oral histories culled from several sources, including the Eisenhower Center for American Studies at the University of New Orleans, which holds the world's largest repository of valuable letters, journals, and other war-related records. Excerpted from those who fought on both sides, these accounts add a deeply touching, profoundly personal dimension seldom found in other books on World War II.

In a modern world plagued by terrorism, dictators, and weapons of mass destruction, Brinkley and Haskew's seminal work reminds us that America's role in World War II led to a truly monumental victory. For World War II enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in our nation's history, this is the one book to own.

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An incredibly comprehensive and extraordinarily accessible reference for anyone with any interest in World War II facts and profiles. Styled like an encyclopedia, this reference book is stunningly detailed, providing both text and photos for nearly every topic imaginable regarding the war.

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About the Author

Douglas Brinkley is a professor of history at Rice University, the CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and Audubon. The Chicago Tribune has dubbed him “America’s new past master.” His recent Cronkite won the Sperber Prize for Best Book in Journalism and was a Washington Post Notable Book of the Year. The Great Deluge won the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award. He is a member of the Society of American Historians and the Council on Foreign Relations. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and three children.

Hardcover: 592 pages
Publisher: Collins Reference; First Edition edition (May 11, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060526513
ISBN-13: 978-0060526511
Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.5 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 12 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,444,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #670 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > Military
- #3182 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Reference
- #3958 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > History

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Excellent all around !

ByYosef Y - Have had it all...on December 2, 2016

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Excellent, well detailed reference materials on the greatest calamity in recorded history. Good read as well !

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I wish I bought this sooner!

ByKevin S.on March 30, 2014

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Perfect! Exactly what I wanted, fact after fact with no confusion and no extra words, I recommend this to anybody that wants to know more, or even to start learning about ww2, amazing book!

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For a used book, it was in excellent condition

Byolderthandirton March 6, 2014

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Except for the name of the former owner of this book, the condition of the item appeared brand new, and the coverage of the subject is exactly what I expected.

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Great resource for historians and writers

ByDyan Guarreraon July 1, 2014

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As a WW2 history buff I found this book highly useful. Writers and students will too, when doing research. Every history buff should have this book on their shelves.