World War II Allied Victory
World War II Allied Victory
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Summary
Examines the events of the Second World War which led to the success of the Allies in 1945. This book answers questions such as what kept Hitler from surrendering when defeat seemed inevitable; What tactics were used by the Americans to gain military supremacy in the Pacific; and, what part did the atom bomb play in forcing Japan's surrender.
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World War II Allied Victory by Sean Sheehan
For the first three years, neither the allied troops nor their opponents could deliver a decisive blow in battle. But Allied fortunes in the Mediterranean and the Pacific and Hitler's disaster in Russia opened the way for long planned invasion of Normandy in 1944. Finally decisive victory in Europe seemed to be within the Allies' grasp. But then, what kept Hitler from surrendering when defeat seemed so inevitable? What tactics were used by the Americans to gain military supremacy in the Pacific? And what part did the atom bomb play in forcing Japan's surrender? These questions are examined alongside the analysis of the political and military consequences of the Second World War, and the way it has shaped our lives today.
'these books strike a nice balance between meaty , informative text and visual source material.. A valuable addition to school projects' -- School Librarian, v.49, no.1, Spring 2001 Teenage readers who take in all four [...] will emerge with a sense of waste and tragic exhilaration. They will have taken their minds and feelings on an unforgettable and necessary journey. -- TES, 12 Jan 2001
Sean Sheehan has a degree in Ancient Literature and History. He is fascinated by all aspect of of the ancient world, and in particular the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. A visit to Auschwitz in the 1970s sparked off an interest in the history of the Jewish people and the Holocaust, and since then Sean has spent much time reading and researching the subject. He has also written two books for Hodder Wayland about the Holocaust.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780750226400 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750226404 |
| Title | World War II Allied Victory |
| Author | Sean Sheehan |
| Series | World Wars S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2000-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |