| Description |
2 volumes : illustrations, maps, plans ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Almanacs of American wars |
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Facts on File library of American history |
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Almanacs of American wars.
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Facts on File library of American history.
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| Contents |
v. 1. Dedication -- Preface -- How the almanac is organized -- Keep the following in mind -- History -- Chronology of the key events October 28, 1922-August 7, 1944 -- v. 2. Chronology of key events August 8, 1944-November 19, 1945 -- American servicemen awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II -- Biographies of key leaders -- Clossary of terms -- Glossary of abbreviations -- Weapons -- Appendixes -- I. Ship and landing craft classifications -- II. Commands -- III. Composition of divisions -- IV. U.S. ground combat units by division and regiment -- V. Losses: The Battle of the Atlantic -- VI. Enemy aircraft destroyed by the Army Air Force during World War II -- VII. Casualties -- VIII. Maps. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 1267-1282) and index. |
| Summary |
Offers a comprehensive overview of World War II, with alphabetically arranged entries highlighting the leading military and political figures, events, weaponry, and battles that defined the conflict and a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the war. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Almanacs.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Chronology.
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Almanacs, American.
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| Added Title |
World War Two almanac |
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World War 2 almanac |
| ISBN |
9780816062973 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0816062978 hardcover alkaline paper |
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