{"product_id":"world-war-ii-the-encyclopedia-of-the-war-years-1941-1945-paperback","title":"World War II: The Encyclopedia of the War Years, 1941-1945 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNorman Polmar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas B. Allen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A unique and valuable look at the war.\" -- General James Doolittle, USAF. \u003cbr\u003e An authoritative and comprehensive survey of the World War II era, this reference features over 2,400 entries. Subjects range from battles, soldiers, and military activities to politics, culture, and the Holocaust. Its panoramic perspective on the war's influence on the American way of life encompasses transitory aspects -- rationing, movies, songs, and sports -- as well as long-term effects, such as women's changing social roles and the integration of the armed forces. \u003cbr\u003e \"Highly recommended\" by \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal, \u003c\/i\u003ethis volume's two-part approach begins with an extensive day-by-day chronology of key events, highlighted with quotations from prominent individuals. The \"War Chronology\" is cross-referenced with the second part, an encyclopedic \"War Guide,\" consisting of information on people, places, weapons, and events. More than 85 illustrations enliven this complete military and social survey of the war years, in addition to two indexes, three appendixes, and suggestions for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA unique and valuable look at the war.--General James Doolittle, USAF An authoritative and comprehensive survey of the World War II era, this reference features over 2,400 entries. Subjects range from battles, soldiers, and military activities to politics, culture, and the Holocaust. Its panoramic perspective on the war's influence on the American way of life encompasses transitory aspects--rationing, movies, songs, and sports--as well as long-term effects, such as women's changing social roles and the integration of the armed forces. Highly recommended by \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal, \u003c\/i\u003ethis volume's two-part approach begins with an extensive day-by-day chronology of key events, highlighted with quotations from prominent individuals. The War Chronology is cross-referenced with the second part, an encyclopedic War Guide, consisting of information on people, places, weapons, and events. More than 85 illustrations enliven this complete military and social survey of the war years, in addition to two indexes, three appendixes, and suggestions for further reading.\u003cbr\u003eDover (2012) republication of \u003ci\u003eWorld War II: America at War, 1941-1945, \u003c\/i\u003e originally published by Random House, New York, 1996. ALSO AVAILABLE Picture History of World War II American Aircraft Production, Joshua Stoff. 160pp. 87\/8 x 113\/4. 0-486-27618-X See every Dover book in print at\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas B. Allen is the author of many history books, including \u003ci\u003eGeorge Washington, Spymaster, \u003c\/i\u003e and the co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Spy Book: The Encyclopedia of Espionage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bonus Army: An American Epic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eNorman Polmar is a regular commentator on the Discovery, A\u0026amp;E, and History channels. He has written more than 40 books on naval, aviation, and intelligence subjects and has advised members of Congress on defense issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 960\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 x 9.1 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756221268256,"sku":"9780486479620","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9a03fce2005ae23bade30e16c369c845.webp?v=1780076693","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/world-war-ii-the-encyclopedia-of-the-war-years-1941-1945-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}