"A history of World War II as it was fought in Europe, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

The background to war -- The rise of the Nazis -- The road to war -- The invasion of Poland -- Early Nazi conquests -- Germany attacks Britain -- The sorrow of the Jews -- The war spreads -- The invasion of the U.S.S.R. -- Life on the home front -- A world at war -- The Siege of Leningrad -- Soldiers at war -- Stalingrad : Germany halted -- The death camps -- Women in combat -- The invasion of Italy -- The propaganda war -- War movies -- Tanks at war -- The Allies fight back -- D-Day : the Allies in France -- Civilian resistance -- Bombing Germany -- End of the Third Reich -- Liberating the camps -- The end of war in Europe -- Interpreting the war -- Timeline.