This american history play tells the story of the shocking 1941 attack on the u. Stephen ambrose has a lot of other really good books too but i cant remember the names. If you are a publisher of world war ii booksor know of onewhos not on our. A mesmerizing reimagination of the final months of world war ii kate quinn, author of the alice network, hannahs war is an unforgettable love story about an exceptional woman and the dangerous power of her greatest discovery. In 1942 the islands fell under japanese occupation during world war ii, and us forces and filipinos fought together during 194445 to regain control. Mike pavelec 2018, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The book has many easytofollow charts, graphs and maps to digest.
World war ii prisoners of war data file, 1271941 11191946. Interesting list, there are a number here ive been wanting to read, and a few i hadnt heard of which look interesting. World war ii historical fiction books hachette book group. Pages in category world war iii speculative fiction the following 146 pages are in this category, out of 146 total.
World war ii era data in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of world war ii and in honor of those who served, ncei provides access to world war ii era summary of the day data. Buy the world war ii data book book club by ellis, john isbn. The world war ii data book hardcover 2 nov 1993 by john ellis author. List of books and articles about world war ii online. Five books on world war i history smithsonian magazine. Army in world war ii series the armys official history of world war ii commonly referred to as the green books are listed in the following sections. First published in 1960, this national book award winner and new york times bestseller traces the rise and fall of nazi germany from adolf hitlers birth in 1889 to the end of world war ii in 1945. Manuel quezon was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10year transition. Jul 18, 2014 this summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i. Sunhee and her brother are forced to learn japanese in school and give up traces of their korean heritage and culture. World war ii this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Aamerica and merica and world war ii 19411945 section 1 mobilizing for war section 2 the early battles section 3 life on the home front section 4 pushing back the axis section 5 the war ends 1942 japan captures the philippines americans win battle of midway 1941 1942 1943 1941 united states enters world war ii roosevelt bans.
Letters and reflections, a compilation of the letters sent to brokaw in response to the book, and album of memories. The kriegsmarine 19351945 paperback 2010 by david porter author. They are each 208 pages in length, heavily illustrated and with pictorial essays on specific topics within the volume. Discover librarianselected research resources on world war ii from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. First, it is aiming to offer interesting and useful information about ww2. World war 2 went on to set the new standard in combat tank design, resulting in the main battle tank seen at war s end in 1945. Dropping the atom bomb and the end of world war ii in the pacific. The world war ii database is founded and managed by c. The combat system evolved much from its infancy witnessed during world war 1 1914. Specifically world war ii stories and, come to think of it, tales from the. For more information on what data is contained in the cookies, please see our cookie policy. This delightful new book is an excellent text for encapsulating experiences of world war ii from the viewpoint of children. Causes world war i was immediately precipitated by the assassination of archduke francis ferdinand of austriahungary by a serbian nationalist in 1914.
By downloading libby to your smartphone, you can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks from your library for free anytime and anywhere. World war i, 191418, also known as the great war, conflict, chiefly in europe, among most of the great western powers. The book thief by markus zusak, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the diary of a young girl by anne frank, unbr. Records of world war ii prisoners of war, created 1942 1947, documenting the period 1271941 11191946. Third reich 193345 world war ii data book by dr chris mcnab isbn. In his humorous, vulgar, and heartbreaking descriptions of what american and british soldiers experienced in what has been called the good war, fussell dissects euphemisms, demystifies common assumptions, and offers you a gripping image of one of historys most.
Browse our latest titles in the world war ii military history new releases category to discover your next read from. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Office of chief of military history, department of the army, 1954. Now comes his companion volume on world war i, providing an expert, uniquely comprehensive source of information on all areas of the conflict. List of books and articles about world war i online. The thousand year reich actually lasted from january 1933 until may 1945, but in that time germany underwent radical transformation. East asiasoutheast asia philippines the world factbook. Jun 19, 2018 john lennon biography john winston lennon, better known as john lennon, was an english musician and activist, recognized as a member of the band the beatles. Home browse history military history wars, battles, and military interventions world war ii world war ii. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. The essential facts and figures for the german navy world war 2 data book by david porter isbn.
May 08, 2015 this anniversary edition commemorates the experiences of the individuals who brought the war into the homes of millions of americans. Since leaving the british ministry of defence in 2006 after 29 years service, he has worked on a number research projects. His father, fred lennon, was a deserter in world war ii and escaped as a ships crew to north. This book has been cited by the following publications. But if you liked the band of brothers series, i havent met anyone who hasnt, the book is a. The third reich 1933 1945 is an essential reference guide for anyone interested in the history or demographics of the third reich. The 100 novel series aftershock 1990 film amerika miniseries ape and essence. The story of the way big data shaped world war ii published on. Some smaller vessels, usually unnamed, submitted smallformat patrol logs during world war ii, and these small volumes typically include a title page, a list of officers and enlisted personnel, and remarks pages that feature spaces for filling in weather information at the top of each page. Im a writer, a historian and im very busy day in and day out, so it should surprise no one that i am working on several major projects simultaneously.
World war ii data book old dominion gameworks page 2. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. This list is generated based on data provided by crossref. The world war ii data book by john ellis, 9781854102546, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Shop history military world war ii books at alibris. World war ii fatality statistics vary, with estimates of total deaths ranging from 70. Books in world war ii sorted by popularity project gutenberg books in world war ii sorted by popularity. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Any nonfiction world war ii book collection is not complete without band of brothers. World war ii was the deadliest military conflict in history. Providing a comprehensive and authoritative summary of all the available fact.
A unique and comprehensive compilation of data covering all aspects of the war. The red army in world war ii, and world war ii data book. I would suggest the secret army, which is a littleknown but fascinating firsthand account of the activities of the polish home army by its leader after the government fled the country, including daytoday details of the warsaw uprising. It tells the moving story of olive and her brother cliff as they leave the heavily bombed streets of london and become evacuees on the coast of devon, sent to live with an enigmatic lighthouse keeper. Project gutenberg offers 61,833 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. For an easily readable book covering the most basic stuff about the war which took place over 6 continents and all of the worlds oceans, by the way you can start with 1001 things everyone should know about wwii. World war ii teaching resources worksheets and lesson plans. And my dad carried with him out of\r\ nworld war ii a mythology of america, the lone ranger, the doer of good, \r and the\r carrier of the democratic. The tables below give a detailed countrybycountry count of human losses. Included is an interview with former ap world war ii correspondent george bria who reported on the surrender of italy, as well as a new foreword by john daniszewski, current ap vice president for international news. He was born in liverpool, united kingdom, on october 9, 1940. World war ii data book old dominion gameworks page 4. Apr 18, 2015 for a fat single volume history of the war only, max hastings inferno is good.
World war, 19141918, miscellanea, european history. World war ii era data national centers for environmental. It is not an az dictionary but one that explores this lesser known area of the german war machine in chronological order. This post on world war ii books is sponsored by libby. Oct 01, 2001 described by len deighton as a truly astonishing book, john ellis world war ii databook established a new benchmark in military reference works. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. The story of the schweinfurt raid tells of the united states air forces massive bombing raid into nazi germanys industrial heartland on thursday, october 14, 1943. Digitized paper mission reports by location, mission and more than 60 other attributes.
For the general interested reader or student, it offers plenty of information. On 4 july 1946 the republic of the philippines attained its independence. Victory in the ground war of world war 2 could be decided through various means but it was the tank that ultimately took center stage. Aamerica and merica and world war ii class with mr. World war ii united states military records, 1941 to 1945. The memoir has been called the bestknown book of a womans world war i experience, and is a significant work for the feminist movement and the development of. The ss 192345 world war ii data book first edition by dr chris mcnab isbn. Free ebooks, world war ii, military history, nook books. Described by len deighton as a truly astonishing book, john ellis world war ii databook established a new benchmark in military reference works. The technology of world war ii examines the impact of scientific progress on the course and outcome of the war, and shows how new technologies resulted in destruction on an unprecedented scale. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the complex, fearsome, and fascinating facts and stories.
Which inventions, if any, dictated the outcome of the war. World war ii books often focus on the events that unfolded in europe, but this story provides an important portrait of the life of a young girl in japaneseoccupied korea. Facts, figures and data for the german air force, 193345 by s. This book is a top reface on the second world war, covering all areas from map to command structures to table of organization and hardware. Wwii historic fiction, world war two firsthand accounts nonfiction, best childrens books about world war ii 19391945, world war 2 bo. To access these files through anonymous ftp, follow the instructions at the bottom of this page. The essential facts and figures for gorings air force. Historian and world war ii veteran paul fussell illustrates the odd incongruities between wartime rhetoric and frontline realities. We want your experience with world of books to be enjoyable and problem free.
The essential facts and figures for all the combatants. Teacherapproved stories, resources, and worksheets for teaching about world war ii in your classroom, courtesy of junior scholastic, the middle school social studies classroom magazine. World war ii data book old dominion gameworks page 3. The series does a really good job but the depth of the book is unrivaled. An estimated total of 7085 million people perished, which was about 3% of the 1940 world population est. Readers cant get enough world war ii fiction, and authors. Like the other books in this series, this volume has many easytofollow charts, graphs and maps to digest in the form of a reference guide. The essential facts and figures for gorings air force pavelec, sterling michael on. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices.
The story of the schweinfurt raid tells of the united states. The essential facts and figures for all the combatants ellis, john on. In my opinion the best fat single volume source to explain that is modern times, by paul johnson, although it extend. Books in world war ii sorted by popularity project gutenberg. World war ii data book hitlers secret weapons 19331945. Each book focused on a different topic, such as the resistance, spies, the home front but mainly the battles and campaigns of the conflict. What determined the success or failure of new technologies. The volume does have some overlap with world war ii data book. This book is another in a series, world war ii data book.
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