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OverviewThis title provides coverage of one of the most costly and vicious conflicts in history, and assesses its impact upon Europe. The author charts the major military campaigns of the war, and analyses its social and economic effects on the countries involved, particularly Nazi Germany and the USSR. Important events and methods of fighting are given coverage, including Germany's military objectives and the Allied response, the impact of Blitzkrieg, the fall of both Poland and France, the Battle of Britain, and the subsequent turning of the tide with Allied victories in North Africa and the invasion of France. The Eastern Front and the closing events of the war from D-Day to the fall of Berlin are also fully examined, and in addition there are is coverage of life in Nazi-occupied Europe and the conduct of the war. The study guides provide a firm basis for answering source-based and essay questions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham DarbyPublisher: Hachette Learning Imprint: Hodder Education Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.184kg ISBN: 9780340869253ISBN 10: 0340869259 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 28 November 2003 Recommended Age: From 16 to 19 years Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Blitzkreig 1939-41 3: The eastern front 1941-4 4: The tide turns in the west 1942-4 5: Behind the lines 6: Total defeat 1944-5 8: ConclusionReviewsAuthor InformationGraham Darby is Head of History at King Edward VI School, Bournemouth Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |