Exploring the costs and effects of the war, weinberg concludes by considering the longlasting mark world war ii has left on society today. World war ii was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war. This very short introduction provides a clear and stimulating interpretive overview of the cold war, one that will both invite debate and encourage deeper investigation. Ive read a whole lot of books on world war ii in my life, including gerhard weinbergs massive and exhaustive a world at arms. World war ii questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on world war ii. Weinberg good books by sayingthey cant stop reading them, well, i really could not stop reading. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. A very short introduction very short introductions 9780199688777. World war ii was fought predominantly in europe and across the pacific and eastern asia, and pitted the axis powers of nazi germany, fascist italy, and japan against the allied nations of great britain, france, china, the united states, and soviet union. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great warfrom the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of russia, and the eventual surrender of the central powers. World war ii wwii or ww2, also called the second world war and, in the soviet union, the great patriotic war, and in japan, the second sinojapanese war, was a global war involving fighting in most of the world and most countries.
World war 2 facts for kids national geographic kids. The war involved a majority of the worlds countries, and it is considered the deadliest conflict in human history. Their world is far gone in its cooling and this world is still crowded with life, but crowded only with what. The bloodiest conflict in history, world war ii consumed the globe from 1939 to 1945. It was the bloodiest conflict, as well as the largest war, in history. In the 20th century alone we have already had two huge wars. Fascism is a political system that gives total power to a dictator. During the early years of the war, australian women were generally not given the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the war. It killed more people, cost more money, damaged more property, affected more people, and caused more farreaching changes in nearly every country than any other war in history. A very short introduction examines the origins, course, and impact of the second world war on those who fought and the ordinary citizens who lived through it. Looks at the impact of the war on the home fronts and around the world.
Pdf download world war ii a very short introduction. A very short introduction very short introductions are for anyone wanting a stimulating and accessible way in to a new subject. If one is looking for specific information about battles, then this is not the book for the reader. The very short introductions series from oxford university press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. The enormous loss of life and physical destruction caused. It examines the state of europe in 1914 and the outbreak of war. World war ii was the second global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The war and its heroes the introduction to world war ii heroes provides a brief overview of the causes of world war ii, how the united states became involved, and the brave soldiers who became the heroes of the conflict. A very short introduction to date with regards to the ebook we now have the first world war. Commented on some of the controversial decisions by generals, political leaders, etc. A very short introduction very short introductions 1st edition. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great warfrom the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of russia, and the eventual. The first world war itself sowed the seeds for second world war, primarily because of the humiliating treaty of versailles. Rising to power in an unstable germany, adolf hitler and his national socialist nazi party rearmed the nation and signed treaties.
Starting with the interwar years and the german invasion of poland in september 1939, it examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events. We have seen the causes and consequences of the first world war in the last post. A very short introduction very short introductions 1st edition by weinberg, gerhard l. Most countries fought in the years 19391945 but some started fighting in 1937. At the same time he discusses the great political events that unfolded during the war, such as the russian revolution and the end of the hapsburg dynasty, putting the social and political side of the war into the context of modern european history. Commonlit introduction to world war ii free reading. Nations from across all nonpolar continents were involved, although russia, britain, france, germany, and austriahungary dominated. A very short introduction examines the origins, course, and impact of the second world war on those who fought and the ordinary citizens who. Request pdf on apr 8, 2016, ruth ginio and others published world war ii. A very short introduction responses customers are yet to but still left their own report on the action, or otherwise not read it but.
Jan 01, 1989 i found this a helpful overview of world war ii, with a good introduction which discussed some of the stresses leading to world war i and then world war ii. A very short introduction very short introductions at. Sep 24, 2014 ive read a whole lot of books on world war ii in my life, including gerhard weinbergs massive and exhaustive a world at arms. Army in world war iihighlights the major ground force campaigns during the six years of the war, offers suggestions for further reading, and provides americans an opportunity to learn about the armys role in world war ii. World war ii simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
World war i was a major conflict fought in europe and around the world between july 28, 1914, and november 11, 1918. As howard relates in his introduction, there is still a lot of controversy about some aspects of the war. On average 27,000 people were killed each day between september 1, 1939, until the formal surrender of japan on september 2, 1945. But it does a great job of encapsulating in 6 pages what he covered more comprehensively in 1,178 pages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To gain more land and power, on 1 september 1939 german troops invaded poland. Henry dobbins is a good man, and great soldier, but unsophisticated. I am looking for this one, please thanks a lot amazon link. A global history of world war ii, so i almost passed over gerhards 6page very small introduction.
This informational text gives a comprehensive summary of the causes. By the time the first world war ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. May 24, 2018 the bloodiest conflict in history, world war ii consumed the globe from 1939 to 1945. A very short introduction very short introductions are great because they are so attention holding, i mean you know how people describe world war ii. A very short introduction and millions of other books are available for instant access. From the seven years war to the first world war 94 douglas porch 7. A very short introductionvery short introductions are great because they are so attention holding, i mean you know how people describe world war ii. They are written by experts, and have been published in more than 25 languages worldwide. Written by an internationally recognized authority on nazi germany and world war ii. The second world war saw considerable change for women in australia and overseas. This informational text gives a comprehensive summary of the. The main combatants were the axis powers germany, italy, and japan and the allies france, great britain, the united states, the soviet union, and china. The intellectual side of man already admits that life is an incessant struggle for existence, and it would seem that this too is the belief of the minds upon mars.
Starting with the inter war years and the german invasion of poland in september 1939, it examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events. It breaks down the war into an introduction, and the years of the war, plus the results of the war. Allies vs axis powers causes of second world war19391945. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great war from the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of russia, and the eventual surrender of the central powers. World war ii was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. We shall see the causes and consequences of the second world war wwii in this post.
The enormous loss of life and physical destruction caused by the first world war led people to hope that there would never be another such catastrophe. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the allies. One major cause of world war ii was the rise of fascism in europe. Feb 15, 2007 it breaks down the war into an introduction, and the years of the war, plus the results of the war. I found this a helpful overview of world war ii, with a good introduction which discussed some of the stresses leading to world war i and then world war ii. Explores the origins of the war and the course of events that followed. Together with the nazi party, he wanted germany to rule europe.
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A very short introduction mcmahon has produced a commanding short narrative of a vital period in recent world history. Weinberg, 9780199688777, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rising to power in an unstable germany, adolf hitler and his national socialist nazi. Clear, concise, and compelling, the cold war is a superb primer on the subject.
He views a pair of his girlfriends pantyhose as a goodluck charm. Lead students in a shared reading of this brief overview to build background. Considers the place of the holocaust within world war ii. Jul 22, 2019 world war i was a major conflict fought in europe and around the world between july 28, 1914, and november 11, 1918. The carnage of world war ii was unprecedented and brought the world closest to the term total warfare.
Helpful, brief commentary on some major personalities. The enormous loss of life and physical destruction caused by the first. This very short introduction provides a clear and stimulating interpretive overview of the. World war ii, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 193945.
These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. After hitler refused to stop the invasion, britain and france declared war on germany world war ii had begun. Essay on world war ii 566 words war is one of the most tragic things in our world today. The oxford history of modern war central intelligence agency. A short history of world war i is the first history of this war to be written in twenty years. Fredrik logevall, university of california, santa barbara. With your download, get the 25 best papers relevant to this one, including 20 top related papers. World war ii short introduction linkedin slideshare. A very short introduction very short introductions michael howard. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great war, focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did.
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