Books with title World War II: Navy

A Step Into History series takes a step into some of the most important moments in history, and discovers how these moments helped shape the world we live in today.Just over two decades after the conclusion of World War I, another war began spreading across the world. As power-hungry leaders such as Germany's Adolf Hitler, Italy's Benito Mussolini, and Japan's Hideki Tojo seized control of their countries and began invading their neighbors, nations in Europe, Asia, and America banded together to combat them. Readers will discover how the war started, how it affected people, and how it has had a lasting impact on the world.

Get ready to blast back to World War II and discover what life was like during that time!Discover what life was like throughout the world during World War II. This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the war started to the Holocaust to the German surrender, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how spies deciphered enemy codes and how some small resistance groups won against the Axis Powers. The unique details, along with the clever illustrations, make this series stand out from the competition.

HIGH ILLUSTRATED. INCLUDES: TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1: THE NEW MEN OF POWER 2: ALL THE "LITTLE HITLERS" 3: THE DARK EMPIRE OF THE SS 4: A RULE OF PLUNDER 5: THE "FINAL SOLUTION: 6: THE ENSLAVEMENT OF THE ARMY PICTURE ESSAYS: HITLER'S ARTFUL SPECTACLES NAZIFYING A NATION THE FUHRER'S PRIVATE WORLD BREEDING THE "MASTER RACE" THE CAMPAIGN OF HATE THE HOLOCAUST AFTERMATH OF A FAILED COUP BIBLIOGRAPHY PICTURE CREDITS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX

What was it like to be a soldier in World War II? What was it like to survive the bomb dropped on Hiroshima? What was it like to be a witness to history? Step back in time to World War II and see history through the eyes of those who lived it. Discover what it was like to be aboard the USS Arizona when the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor. Find out how it felt to be a Russian child caught in a bombing raid during the Siege of Leningrad. Hear how, on June 6, 1944, a day called “D-Day” changed the life of one Canadian soldier forever.

Get ready to blast back to World War II and discover what life was like during that time!Discover what life was like throughout the world during World War II. This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the war started to the Holocaust to the German surrender, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how spies deciphered enemy codes and how some small resistance groups won against the Axis Powers. The unique details, along with the clever illustrations, make this series stand out from the competition.

Engaging and entertaining reference guide of World War II. Compelling and accessible Eyewitness World War II explores every aspect of the Second World War from the impact of World War I and the implication of unstable peace to the significant events that sparked the path to war. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition, Eyewitness World War II is now more interactive and colourful than ever with infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child. Eyewitness World War II also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms.

Why did the German people follow Adolf Hitler during World War II? Why did the Soviet Union switch sides partway through the war? How did U.S. women and racial minorities hope to use their participation in the war to change society at home? From the invasion of Poland to the dropping of atomic bombs, World War II: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind World War II from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting for?