World War 2

di History Nerds (Autore)

Gary Williams (Narratore)

AM Publishing, 2023

World War II is a sweeping and immersive account of the global conflict that defined the twentieth century. Spanning 1939 to 1945, the Second World War engulfed Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific in a struggle between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers that reshaped the modern world. From the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany to the defiance of Winston Churchill’s Britain and the industrial might of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s United States, this comprehensive history traces the political tensions, ideological extremism, and economic turmoil that led to total war. Witness the invasion of Poland, the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, and the vast and brutal Eastern Front where Nazi Germany clashed with Joseph Stalin’s Soviet Union. Experience the turning points of the conflict: the attack on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings in Normandy, the Pacific island campaigns, and the liberation of Europe. Explore the horrors of the Holocaust and the genocidal policies of the Third Reich, as well as the immense sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, this book examines the war on every front — from tank battles and naval warfare to resistance movements and life on the home front. It also reveals how the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war in the Pacific and ushered in the geopolitical tensions that would become the Cold War. Comprehensive yet accessible, World War II offers an authoritative study of military strategy, global diplomacy, totalitarian regimes, and the human cost of global conflict. Perfect for readers of military history, twentieth-century history, and international relations, this powerful narrative explores how the Second World War forever transformed nations, borders, and the balance of power. Discover the triumphs, tragedies, and enduring legacy of the war that shaped the modern era.

• Autore: History Nerds
• Narratore: Gary Williams
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 03:47:44
• Anno edizione: 2023
• Editore: AM Publishing
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 1230006397845