[.ca] Oxford Companion to World War II (ISBN 0192806661)

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The definitive single-volume reference work for students of World War II, I. C. B. Dear's 1,400-page compendium provides a wealth of detail on matters that standard histories often gloss over or pass over altogether. For example, Dear covers the Night and Fog Decree, which called for the execution of any civilians committing crimes against German forces in occupied territories, as well as the Battle of the Courland Peninsula, in which Red Army soldiers overwhelmed the last German forces in the Baltic and seized Latvia and Lithuania for the Soviet Union. This is a fine book to browse through while watching Bataan or The Longest Day, or to have on hand to provide background material for other World War II-related reading.

A great book for the world war two enthusiast.:
This book is one of the most resourceful world war two books that I have purchased so far. It is full of facts dealing with every aspect of the second world war ranging from political issues of the war to information on weapons used to information on all of the battles and important areas and people having to do with the war. The book is set up in an encyclopedia form that is easy to follow and makes it easier to quickly find what you are looking for. I have been purchasing books on World War Two for the past few years, and this is the most informative one yet. This is truly a great book for anyone who is greatly interested in learning much about the second world war.

Worth every cent !:
This book is without question the most useful and comprehensive reference book on the Seond World War to appear in a single-volume, paperback format. It presents data ranging from amazing weapon specifications to wonderfully detailed biographies. Along with the many facts and dates of WWII, the book also includes information that while not common knowledge, is vital to a complete understanding of the conflict. For example, the book explains the strategies, theories, and the complex organization of the axis and allies. In addition, this wealth of information is presented in an easily accessible manner. While it can be read like a book, it is most useful as a quick reference. When I'm reading a book and come upon something I'm not familiar with, I just look in the Oxford Companion for a concise, yet complete explanation. It truly is a superb book.

Excellent Reference:
This is an excellent reference of World War II. Well written, some subjects receive minor mention (as they should) while other subjects receive pages of detailed information. One of the best World War II books I own.