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by James Burrows (Author)
Fact-packed WW2 book for elementary/primary school children. Includes over 40 photographs, bringing the war to life!
Buckle up, because we're about to embark on an adventure through the thrilling twists and turns of World War 2! We'll uncover the stories behind epic battles, meet real-life heroes, and discover the amazing events that shaped the world after World War 2:
- The causes of World War 2 and the countries involved.
- The major battles of the war, along with statistics and stories of heroism.
- The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler; his ambitions, mistakes, and twisted ideas.
- Winston Churchill's inspiring stand against the Germans.
- America's reluctance to join the war, which changed after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.
- The Soviet Union's part in WWII, as its Red Army held off the Nazis in the Siege of Leningrad, history's bloodiest battle!
- The Holocaust and how Hitler tried to wipe out the Jews.
- How spies, codebreakers and scientists helped shorten the length of the war.
Look out for more Amazing Facts:
Did you know? Hitler had an American nephew, called William Hitler. He served in the US Navy during the war and later changed his surname.
Did you know? 60,000 Americans volunteered to fight for Nazi Germany!
