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ABC-CLIO's World War II: A Student Encyclopedia captures the monumental sweep of the "Big One" with accessible scholarship, a student-friendly, image-rich design, and a variety of tools specifically crafted for the novice researcher. For teachers and curriculum specialists, it is a thoroughly contemporary and authoritative work with everything they need to enrich their syllabi and meet state and national standards. Ranging from the conflict's historic origins to VJ Day and beyond, it brings all aspects of the war vividly to life—its origins in the rubble of World War I, its inevitable outbreak, its succession of tumultuous battles and unforgettable personalities. Students will understand what the war meant to the leaders, the soldiers, and everyday families on home fronts around the world. Featured essays look at Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, and other crucial events, as well as fascinating topics such as signals intelligence and the role of women in war. A separate primary source volume provides essential source material for homework, test preparation or special projects. With a wealth of new information and new ideas about the war's causes, course, and consequences, World War II will be the first place students turn for the who, what, when, where, and—more importantly—the why , behind this historic conflict. Designed with the more visual needs of today's student in mind, this landmark encyclopedia covers the entire scope of the Second World War, from its earliest roots to its continuing impact on global politics and human society. Over 1,000 illustrations, maps, and primary source materials enhance the text and make history come alive for students and faculty alike.ABC-CLIO's World War II: A Student Encyclopedia captures the monumental sweep of the'Big One'with accessible scholarship, a student-friendly, image-rich design, and a variety of tools specifically crafted for the novice researcher. For teachers and curriculum specialists, it is a thoroughly contemporary and authoritative work with everything they need to enrich their syllabi and meet state and national standards. Ranging from the conflict's historic origins to VJ Day and beyond, it brings all aspects of the war vividly to life—its origins in the rubble of World War I, its inevitable outbreak, its succession of tumultuous battles and unforgettable personalities. Students will understand what the war meant to the leaders, the soldiers, and everyday families on home fronts around the world. Featured essays look at Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, and other crucial events, as well as fascinating topics such as signals intelligence and the role of women in war. A separate primary source volume provides essential source material for homework, test preparation or special projects. With a wealth of new information and new ideas about the war's causes, course, and consequences, World War II will be the first place students turn for the who, what, when, where, and—more importantly—the why, behind this historic conflict. WORLD WAR II: A Student Encyclopedia 2 About the Editors 7 Contents 8 Advisory Board 9 List of Entries 10 List of Maps 22 Foreword 24 Preface 34 Acknowledgments 36 General Maps 38 General Essays 58 Origins of the War 60 Overview of World War II 72 Legacy of the War 78 A 82 B 222 C 296 D 412 E 456 F 482 G 540 H 612 I 662 J 706 K 740 L 782 M 838 N 950 O 1010 P 1026 Q 1106 R 1112 S 1172 T 1314 U 1372 V 1410 W 1428 Y 1476 Z 1496 Chronology, Glossary, Bibliography, and Contributors 1502 Chronology 1504 Selected Glossary 1514 Selected Bibliography 1524 List of Editors and Contributors 1548 List of Documents 1558 Introduction 1563 Section I The Coming of War 1565 Section II Poland to Pearl Harbor 1597 Section III Waging War 1637 Section IV The Home Fronts 1663 Section V The Human Impact of War 1711 Section VI The Long-Term International Impact 1775 Index 1821 An encyclopedic look at the events of World War II. Designed with the more visual needs of today's student in mind, this landmark encyclopedia covers the entire scope of the Second World War, the conflict's historic origins to VJ Day and beyond, it offers readers unprecedented coverage of all aspects of the war as it played out in the corridors of power, in the minds of military strategists, on the battlefields, in the lives of ordinary soldiers, and in the society and culture of the home front.. Over 1,000 illustrations, maps, and primary source materials enhance the text and make history come alive for students and faculty alike Designed with the more visual needs of today's student in mind, this encyclopedia covers the entire scope of World War II, from its earliest roots to its continuing impact on global politics and human society. With over 1,000 illustrations, maps, and primary source materials v. 1. A-C v. 2. D-K v. 3. L-R v. 4. S-Z v. 5. Documents.