America in the 20th century. World War II : the road to war

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“The Road to War” chronicles the world events that ultimately led to World War II. Included are the rise of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party in post-World War I Europe; the rise of communism, fascis...

“The Road to War” chronicles the world events that ultimately led to World War II. Included are the rise of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party in post-World War I Europe; the rise of communism, fascism, and National Socialism; American isolationism, including the lend-lease program; fighting in Europe, including the German blitzkrieg; and the Holocaust. The program culminates with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and America’s declaration of war. In the tradition of America in the 20th Century, “The Road to War” provides a visually rich, compelling survey of these important events.

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