TY - BOOK AU - Dickson,Keith D. TI - World War II for dummies SN - 9781119675532 AV - D743 DIC PY - 2020/// PB - John Wiley and Sons KW - History KW - World War II N1 - Includes index; Origins and causes of the War, 1919-1939 Starting the war : the Axis invades and conquers, 1939-1942 Behind enemy lines : nations at war Planning and launching the Allied counterattack, 1942-1943 The long haul, 1944 Starting over : the war's aftereffects, 1945 The part of tens N2 - "World War II was the most destructive conflict of the 20th century. How did it happen -- and why? Packed with fascinating anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and top ten lists, this friendly reference contains everything you need to know about World War II, from the issues that caused the war to its most crucial confrontations and what happened in the aftermath. Read about important figures on both sides, study Hitler's war against the Jews, and find out how the Allies finally achieved victory. Whatever your interest, World War II For Dummies is your go-to guide."--Page 4 of cover ER -