A comprehensive range of historical information and current commentary on World War II.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Volume 1: Background to war -- The Beginning of the War in Europe -- The War expands -- Japan attacks and America goes to war -- The Home front -- Europe under occupation -- The Holocaust -- Volume 2: The Allies and the Axis -- Turning points: the Allies begin to win the war -- The Great Invasion -- Operation Overlord -- THe Defeat of Germany -- The War against Japan -- The Defeat of Japan -- Spies and scientists -- Art, entertainment and propaganda -- The World after the war.