Description
In the longer perspective, even the most momentous events can appear to lose coherence and significance. However, such was the impact of World War Two that even more than sixty years after its end, interest in the origins, course and consequences of the war continues to increase and generate debate.
In this essential introductory guide, John Plowright casts a critical eye over the mass of literature that surrounds the conflict, focusing on key topics such as:
- Nazi foreign policy and appeasement
- The Fall of France
- Operation Barbarossa and the Allied strategic bombing offensive
- The impact of the war on Britain's international position and on American society
- The movement towards European integration
This timely book provides an approachable synthesis of the scholarship relating to the causes, course and outcomes of the Second World War. It is ideal for all those in danger of drowning in the ocean of print on the subject and who wish to gain an understanding of the central issues and debates.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Nazi Foreign Policy
Appeasement
The Fall of France
Great Britain Alone
The Eastern Front
The Strategic Bombing Offensive Against Germany
The Holocaust
The Pacific War
The Second World War and the Cold War
The German Question
The Impact of World War Two on Great Britain and its Empire
The Impact of World War Two on the United States
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index.
Product details
| Published | Nov 21 2006 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 232 |
| ISBN | 9780230213623 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Series | Histories and Controversies |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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