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"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?"--Provided by the publisher.

"Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria spark World War I? How did a sinking ship and a telegram convince the United States to join the fight? How did patriotism and brotherhood motivate soldiers in the trenches? From the battlefields of France to the Russian Revolution, World War I: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind World War I from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting for?"--Provided by the publisher.

This book looks at the roots of World War 2 and presents a chronological examination of what happened at its beginning. It offers readers an accessible summary of the history ad its players -and tells the history from the perspective of soldiers, generals, nurses, politicians and civilians and as well as presenting the culture through artworks, primary sources and the memoirs of its players.

A series of short vignettes and quotations that examines the words and actions of notable and lesser-known people around the world that influenced events leading up to World War II, beginning in 1892 with Alfred Nobel's wish that his explosives would promote peace.

An examination of the history of Pearl Harbor, its strategic use by the United States military, the December 7, 1941, attack, its importance in the Pacific theater of World War II, and other related topics.

In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time and must survive the attack on Pearl Harbor.

This book offers teens a primer on stress with easy-to-understand statistics, and real-life case studies to help teens understand the causes and effects of stress and give them healthy ways to manage stress in their lives.

Traces the history of Vietnam from 1940 to 1960, discussing the involvement of France and then America that led to the Vietnam War. Draws from newly accessible diplomatic archives.