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The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II

Author : Cathal J. Nolan

Publisher : Greenwood

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,54 MB

Release : 2010-04-22

Category : History

ISBN : 0313330506

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The editor gratefully acknowledges the many other Foundation Center staff who contributed support, encouragement, and information that was indispensable to the preparation of this volume. Special mention should also be made of the staff members of the New York, Washington, DC, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Atlanta libraries who asslsted in tracking changes in foundation information. We would like to express our appreciation as well to the many foundations that cooperated fully in updating information prior to the compilation of The Foundation Directory. --Book Jacket.



A Concise Encyclopedia of the Second World War

Author : Alan Reid

Publisher : Osprey Publishing (UK)

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 34,57 MB

Release : 1974

Category : History

ISBN :

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Kortfattet kronologisk oversigt over vigtige begivenheder under 2. Verdenskrig.





Encyclopedia of World War II

Author : Alan Axelrod

Publisher : H W Fowler

Page : 911 pages

File Size : 26,95 MB

Release : 2007

Category : History

ISBN : 0816060223

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A reference to the ideological, military, political, biographical, and social topics surrounding World War II, which is often considered the pivotal event of the twentieth century.



The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II: M-Z

Author : Cathal J. Nolan

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,92 MB

Release : 2010

Category : World War, 1939-1945

ISBN :

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"From the battlefields to the corridors of power, from the barracks to the home front, The concise encyclopedia of World War II provides a complete portrait of the war. Entries not only address major battles and campaigns, but political, economic and cultural issues as well, plus brief portraits illustrate the conflict's commanding personalities. Its global perspective notably corrects the usual Western focus of World War II studies, incorporating a wealth of information on often underreported topics such as the Eastern Front and the Sino-Japanese War"--Page 4 of cover.



Twentieth-Century War and Conflict

Author : Gordon Martel

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 442 pages

File Size : 14,43 MB

Release : 2014-07-28

Category : History

ISBN : 1118884639

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TWENTIETH-CENTURY WAR AND CONFLICT “With rich entries that highlight the political context, strategic significance, and tactical detail of each conflict, this encyclopedia is an essential reference for students of military history and strategic studies.” Theo Farrell, King’s College London Drawn from the award-winning five-volume Encyclopedia ofWar (Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2013), the single-volume Twentieth-Century War and Conflict provides an essential guide to the conflicts and concepts that shaped warfare in the twentieth-century and up to the present day. This concise reference contains a range of entries from 1,000 to 6,000 words long, each written by a leading international scholar. This concise encyclopedia provides full coverage of global conflicts and themes in twentieth-century war. World Wars I and II are covered by 10 separate entries. Lesser conflicts are also incorporated in this volume, including the Russo-Japanese War, the Greco-Turkish War, the Falklands War, the Soviet War in Afghanistan, the Gulf Wars, and more. Issues such as chemical warfare, ethnic cleansing, psychological warfare, and women and war also receive substantial treatment, making this an invaluable resource for students and general readers alike.



The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II [2 volumes]

Author : Cathal J. Nolan

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 1476 pages

File Size : 13,82 MB

Release : 2010-04-22

Category : History

ISBN : 031336527X

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A comprehensive and integrated military, political, and strategic history of World War II, ranging from the daily life of conscripts and civilians to operational and strategic decision making at the highest levels. Filled with up-to-date scholarship yet supremely manageable and accessible, The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II offers the opportunity to explore a conflict that remains a source of fascination for scholars, students, and general readers alike. From the battlefields to the corridors of power, from the barracks to the home front, The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II provides a complete portrait of the war. Entries not only address major battles and campaigns, but political, economic, and cultural issues as well, plus brief portraits of the conflict's commanding personalities. Its global perspective notably corrects the usual Western focus of World War II studies, incorporating a wealth of information on often underreported topics such as the Eastern Front and the Sino-Japanese War.



World War II at Sea: An Encyclopedia

Author : Spencer C. Tucker

Publisher : ABC-CLIO

Page : 751 pages

File Size : 37,39 MB

Release : 2011-11-30

Category : World War, 1939-1945

ISBN : 9781598844573

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Scholarly treatment of World War II is constantly changing as new materials inform new interpretations. At the same time, current military operations lead to reevaluation of the tactics and technologies of the past. Marshaling the latest information and insights into this epic conflict, World War II at Sea: An Encyclopedia will enable students and other interested readers to explore specific naval engagements, while also charting the transformation of naval history through innovations in ordnance. In treating the naval aspects of World War II, this two-volume ready reference enhances the understanding of a part of the war that is often overshadowed by the fighting on land and in the air. The encyclopedia focuses on the events, individuals, organizations, and ideas that shaped the world's navies during World War II, as well as the resultant battles that changed naval history. It also covers the numerous innovations that occurred during the conflict and shows how strategies evolved and were executed.



World War II

Author : John Keegan

Publisher : Collins & Brown

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 42,49 MB

Release : 2000

Category : World War, 1939-1945

ISBN : 9781855858787

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Details on major weapons, ships, vehicles, aircraft, tanks, along with a recounting on every major campaign and battle, and hundreds of biographies of military and civilian leaders are collected in this visual encyclopedia of World War II. Illustrations.