The Second World War is a compact but comprehensive and absorbing history of the war. It examines the causes of the war, how it was won and lost, and its far-reaching consequences for humanity. In tracing the key events of both the European and the Far Eastern wars, R. A. C. Parker outlines clearly the strategies of the participants, the economies and societies that underlay them, and the strengths and weaknesses of their fighting forces. He describes the decisive battles and analyses the reasons for their outcome, paying close attention to special features of the war: mobile warfare, forced migration, the Holocaust, strategic and nuclear bombing. Unlike many other histories of the war this book places British and European involvement squarely in an international perspective, and the author never shies away from raising fundamental questions.

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Struggle for Survival: The History of the Second World War

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Robert Alexander Clarke Parker

Parker, R. A. C.;

IRL Press at Oxford University Press

Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

German Historical Institute London

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

Rev. ed., Oxford, New York, England, 2001

Rev. ed, Oxford [England, 1997

January 28, 2002

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [306]-314) and index.
Rev. ed. of: Struggle for survival. 1989.

Cover 1
Contents 8
List of plates 10
List of maps 12
1. Hitler, Germany, and the origins of the European war 14
2. German conquest of Poland, Norway, the Low Countries, and France 34
3. Britain alone 57
4. Operation BARBAROSSA: the German attack on the Soviet Union 73
5. The United States enters the war: the origins of the Japanese attack 85
6. Japanese victories and disappointments: December 1941 to August 1942 99
7. The end of German expansion: the Atlantic, North Africa, and Russia, 1942-1943 108
8. Anglo-American strategies for victory 128
9. Economies at war 144
10. Strategic bombing 172
11. Morale 194
12. Driving back the Germans: North Africa, Italy, and Russia 198
13. D-Day and victory in Europe 216
14. The defeat of Japan and the atom bomb 253
15. From war to peace: Anglo-American relations 272
16. From alliance to Cold War: the Soviet Union and the West 279
17. The impact of war: the murder of the European Jews 293
18. The impact of war: casualties, crisis, and change 310
Note on quotations 334
Book list 335
Index 344
A 344
B 345
C 346
D 347
E 348
F 348
G 349
H 350
I 351
J 351
K 351
L 352
M 352
N 353
O 354
P 354
Q 355
R 355
S 356
T 357
U 357
V 358
W 358
Y 359
Z 359
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Cover 1
Contents 8
List of plates 10
List of maps 12
1. Hitler, Germany, and the origins of the European war 14
2. German conquest of Poland, Norway, the Low Countries, and France 34
3. Britain alone 57
4. Operation BARBAROSSA: the German attack on the Soviet Union 73
5. The United States enters the war: the origins of the Japanese attack 85
6. Japanese victories and disappointments: December 1941 to August 1942 99
7. The end of German expansion: the Atlantic, North Africa, and Russia, 1942-1943 108
8. Anglo-American strategies for victory 128
9. Economies at war 144
10. Strategic bombing 172
11. Morale 194
12. Driving back the Germans: North Africa, Italy, and Russia 198
13. D-Day and victory in Europe 216
14. The defeat of Japan and the atom bomb 253
15. From war to peace: Anglo-American relations 272
16. From alliance to Cold War: the Soviet Union and the West 279
17. The impact of war: the murder of the European Jews 293
18. The impact of war: casualties, crisis, and change 310
Note on quotations 334
Book list 335
Index 344
A 344
B 345
C 346
D 347
E 348
F 348
G 349
H 350
I 351
J 351
K 351
L 352
M 352
N 353
O 354
P 354
Q 355
R 355
S 356
T 357
U 357
V 358
W 358
Y 359
Z 359

<p><P>From the rise of the Nazi party, through the bombing of Pearl Harbor, to the ultimate defeat of the Axis nations and the first chills of the Cold War, <b>The Second World War&#58; A Short History</b> offers a completely comprehensive overview of the Second World War in one readable, compact volume. Alastair Parker deftly explores the causes of the war and why it lasted so long, how it was won and lost, and its consequences for humanity.<br> The author traces the key events in both the European and Far Eastern theaters, outlining the strategies of the participants and the strengths and weaknesses of their fighting forces. Parker conveys a vivid picture of the features that distinguished the Second World War from any war that preceded it, including mobile warfare, widespread forced migration, the Holocaust, and strategic and nuclear bombing. Unlike many other histories of the war, this short history places the British and European involvement squarely in an international perspective, never shying away from raising difficult and fundamental questions about this monumental conflict.<br> <b>The Second World War</b> presents an unprecedented short history, offering a sweeping survey of events that omits none of the drama that filled the years between 1939 and 1945. With intriguing photographs and a number of helpful maps, it is a fascinating and objective look at the central struggle of our times.</p>

"From the rise of the Nazi party, through the bombing of Pearl Harbor, to the ultimate defeat of the Axis nations and the first chills of the Cold War, The Second World War : A Short History offers a completely comprehensive overview of the Second World War in one readable, compact volume. Alastair Parker deftly explores the causes of the war and why it lasted so long, how it was won and lost, and its consequences for humanity. The author traces the key events in both the European and Far Eastern theaters, outlining the strategies of the participants and the strengths and weaknesses of their fighting forces. Parker conveys a vivid picture of the features that distinguished the Second World War from any war that preceded it, including mobile warfare, widespread forced migration, the Holocaust, and strategic and nuclear bombing. Unlike many other histories of the war, this short history places the British and European involvement squarely in an international perspective, never shying away from raising difficult and fundamental questions about this monumental conflict."--Publisher description

From the rise of the Nazi party through the bombing of Pearl Harbor to the ultimate defeat of the Axis nations and the first chills of the Cold War, this book offers a completely comprehensive overview of the Second World War in one readable, compact volume. Historian Alastair Parker deftly explores the causes of the war, how it was won, and its consequences for humanity. Photos and maps.

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