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World War II
The global conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. World War II is also known as the Second World War. It involved the majority of the world's nations, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.
It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries.
This category includes non-fiction books as well as historical novels that are set during World War II. ...more
It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries.
This category includes non-fiction books as well as historical novels that are set during World War II. ...more
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In August 1944, the War Ministry in Tokyo had issued a directive to the commandants of various POW camps, outlining a policy for what it called the ‘final disposition’ of prisoners. A copy of this document, which came to be known as the ‘August 1 Kill-All Order,’ would surface in the war crimes investigations in Tokyo. Bearing a chilling resemblance to actual events that occurred at Palawan, the directive stated:
‘When the battle situation becomes urgent the POWs will be concentrated and confine
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― Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission
― Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission
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Never be afraid of doing the thing you know in your heart is right, even if others don't agree.
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― Dream When You're Feeling Blue
― Dream When You're Feeling Blue
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Welcome to the Wholesome History Reads Group!
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books about ww2 in china and japan
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