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Gerhard L. Weinberg - A World At Arms: A Global History Of World War Ii
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ISBN13: 9780521618267. ISBN10: 0521618266. by Gerhard L. Weinberg. Published by Cambridge University Press.
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An Historical Booster Chair
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Pros: A comprehensive overview of WWII in one volume.
Cons: Attempts to capture the global event that was WWII in one volume.
Bottom Line:
A good wide-ranging introduction to WW II. Provides sufficient detail so that readers can determine what aspects or theaters of this global conflict they would like to investigate further.
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Comprehensive, But Map-Challenged
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Pros: Comprehensive; well-organized; objective.
Cons: Very bad maps; dry--no, arid.
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For a comprehensive view of WWII, read this book (with an atlas); but if you've already read other comprehensive histories, take a raincheck on this one.
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