Bibliograph

World War II, a chronology of war, edited by Colonel Raymond K. Bluhm, Jr., USA (Ret.)

Type

Label

World War II, a chronology of war, edited by Colonel Raymond K. Bluhm, Jr., USA (Ret.)

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

World War II

Oclc number

1124764577

Responsibility statement

edited by Colonel Raymond K. Bluhm, Jr., USA (Ret.)

Sub title

a chronology of war

Summary

Building upon official military histories, this book presents a day-by-day summary of every significant Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy activity. Key historical entries, as well as significant operations, technological advances, and the people instrumental in shaping the military, are treated as expanded vignettes and written by leading experts in each subject. Presented with action pictures and art on every page that will interest every reader

Table Of Contents

Foreword by President George H.W. Bush -- Editor's note -- Prelude to War. 1938, the storm approaches -- 1939, an awakening nation -- 1940, a call to arms -- 1941, to the colors -- The war against Japan. 1942, Down, but not out -- 1943, the long road back -- 1944, contest of strength -- 1945, Year of reckoning -- 1946, a return to peace -- The war in Europe. 1942, meeting the enemy -- 1943, On land, sea, and air -- 1944, piercing the wall -- 1945, the final act

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