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World War II in 50 Events: From the Very Beginning to the Fall of the Axis Powers
Do you want to learn how the bloodiest military conflict of all time began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allies Read about the 50 most important events of World War II, from the very beginning to the fall of the Axis Powers. This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events and battles that changed the course of history forever. Some of them include: - The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria (September 18, 1931) - The Signing of the Non-Aggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union (August 23, 1939) - The Battle of Britain (Summer 1940) - Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) - The Destruction of Cologne during the Thousand Bomber Raid (May 30, 1942) - The Battles of Midway (June 1942) - The German Surrender at Stalingrad (February 2, 1943) - Drop of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and many many more The book takes you through the most important events of WWII from before the beginning of the war in 1939 until its end in 1945. It contains all the major battles and fights. You will find pictures and explanations to every event, making this the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history. Download your copy now! Tags: world war ii books, world war 2 historical fiction, history, world history, history books, history of war, war tactics, military, world war 2 books for kindle, world war 2 books for teens, world war 2 books young adult, history books for kids, military tactics, world war ii in colour, world war 2 movies, world war 2 posters, world war 2 books for kids, world war 2 books for adults, nazi germany, axis, allies, d-day,
84 pages, Paperback
First published April 25, 2015
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April 8, 2022
كتاب قصير يختصر أهم خمسين حدثا من أحداث الحرب العالمية الثانية، شرارة الحرب بدأت بغزو اليابان الإمبريالية لأقليم منشوريا الصيني، وغزو المانيا النازية لبولندا، وانتهت باستسلام اليابان امام الجيش الأمريكي وهزيمة النازية وانتحار هتلر.
June 4, 2018
An interesting book, but one that is amazingly Eurocentric. The Pacific gets short shrift. For the Pacific, it goes something like this...Pearl Harbor, Midway, Invasion of the Philippines/Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Surrender.
Such a lopsided view of what the most important moments of the war make it hard to recommend this book even as a starter, but what it does include is thought-provoking and would be good at a beginner level to get things off to a start for the War in Europe if not much else.
Such a lopsided view of what the most important moments of the war make it hard to recommend this book even as a starter, but what it does include is thought-provoking and would be good at a beginner level to get things off to a start for the War in Europe if not much else.
October 22, 2017
It was a very interesting book about World War 2 facts and info
I chose this rating because if children in a school were learning about world war 2 then it would tell them a lot about it. It is also a book that will remember many, many people, ( especially on Remembrance Day)!
I chose this rating because if children in a school were learning about world war 2 then it would tell them a lot about it. It is also a book that will remember many, many people, ( especially on Remembrance Day)!
June 30, 2020
I received a review copy of this audiobook.
I am not sufficiently familiar with WWII to say for sure whether these 50 events are really the key events to understand the period, but it seems to do a good job. I think I would prefer a text copy I could flip through over an audio version.
I am not sufficiently familiar with WWII to say for sure whether these 50 events are really the key events to understand the period, but it seems to do a good job. I think I would prefer a text copy I could flip through over an audio version.
June 19, 2019
Not baf
Not much to this sparse collection of noticeable events. Pretty consisted effort but could do with more historic occasions. Amateurish.
Not much to this sparse collection of noticeable events. Pretty consisted effort but could do with more historic occasions. Amateurish.
February 5, 2020
For the layman
A decent book to introduce readers to history, but it needs better editing. Quite a few grammatical mistakes. Needs work.
A decent book to introduce readers to history, but it needs better editing. Quite a few grammatical mistakes. Needs work.
August 25, 2020
Bare bones of course, but a nice, quick refresher course.
November 14, 2015
There have probably been 10s of 1000s of books written about WW2 that delve deeply into every event and decision.
This is a great, quick, 10000 ft view that spells out 50 major events in chronological order.
Great book to get an overview.
I adore every book in this series I have read.
This is a great, quick, 10000 ft view that spells out 50 major events in chronological order.
Great book to get an overview.
I adore every book in this series I have read.
December 17, 2015
Nice, quick history in bite-size chunks.
February 25, 2016
Nice Historical Review
50 quick facts from WWII. This covered a lot of details that I had forgotten and introduced a few interesting bits of new info as well.
50 quick facts from WWII. This covered a lot of details that I had forgotten and introduced a few interesting bits of new info as well.
December 31, 2016
Great little read about the major events that shaped WWII.
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