World War II: A Student Encyclopedia

1795 pages | February 23, 2005 | PDF | 36 Mb One might disagree as to which of the two world wars of the twentieth century made a greater impact. World War I had the larger overall influence in changing the course of events, but World War II was certainly the most ide-ranging and costly conflict in human history; it ultimately involved, to some degree, every major power and region of the world. Wars are preventable, and World War II was no exception. It represented the triumph of inadequate leadership and narrow nationalism over internationalism. Unfortunately, little has changed in that regard. The League of Nations has given way to the United Nations, but we still live in a state of international anarchy in that each nation pursues the course of action it deems most appropriate to further its own interests. This is not the outcome that many who fought in the conflict were seeking. This encyclopedia treats the causes, the course, and, to some extent, the effects of the war. With the exception of introductory essays, as well as the glossary of terms and the selective bibliography, all entries are arranged lphabetically. These cover the major theaters of war, the campaigns, the individual battles, the major weapons systems, the diplomatic conferences, and the key individuals on all sides of the conflict. We have also included entries on the home fronts and on the role of women in the war, and we have sought to address some of the war*s historiographical controversies and major turning points. Links (36 Mb) Quote:http://rapidshare.com/files/140305596/0158.www.softarchive.net.rar