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World War II in Europe. / World War 2 in Europe World War Two in Europe - Chicago : World Book, c2011. - 64 pages; illustrations; 26 cm. - World Book's documenting history .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The background to war -- The rise of the Nazis -- The road to war -- The invasion of Poland -- Early Nazi conquests -- Germany attacks Britain -- The sorrow of the Jews -- The war spreads -- The invasion of the U.S.S.R. -- Life on the home front -- A world at war -- The Siege of Leningrad -- Soldiers at war -- Stalingrad : Germany halted -- The death camps -- Women in combat -- The invasion of Italy -- The propaganda war -- War movies -- Tanks at war -- The Allies fight back -- D-Day : the Allies in France -- Civilian resistance -- Bombing Germany -- End of the Third Reich -- Liberating the camps -- The end of war in Europe -- Interpreting the war -- Timeline.

"A history of World War II as it was fought in Europe, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780716615095

LCCN: 2010008911

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War, 1939-1945--Europe --Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Europe --Sources --Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: D756 / .W67 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 940.54/21