World War II
Subtitle: a history in documents
By: [compiled by] James H. Madison.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780195338126; 9780195161762
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 -- Sources
Genres: Sources.
Description: "The documents in this book point readers to the major themes and issues of World War II, including major causes, course, and consequences of the war. Coverage is worldwide, with attention to home front as well as battlefront issues. Diplomacy and strategy blend with insights into the lives of ordinary people around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A note on sources and interpretation; title: How to read a document; title: To war, again; title: Fighting men and women; title: Mobilizing for total war; title: Home front sacrifice and morale; title: Picture essay: Wartime posters sent the message; title: Turning points toward allied victory; title: Peace; title: War memories; title: Time line.