{"product_id":"the-handy-world-war-ii-answer-book-richard-estep-9781578598106","title":"The Handy World War II Answer Book","description":"The biggest and deadliest war. Over 50 countries involved. More than 100 million people mobilized. A death toll between 50 to 85 million—half of which were innocent civilians. Six bloody years. Countless atrocities and savageries. If you’re interested in the story and legacy of World War II, then this history book is for you!\n\nFrom the Pearl Harbor attack and the D-Day invasion to the Holocaust and the Manhattan Project, World War II has had a lasting impact on the world. Larger-than-life heroes and villains were minted: Hitler, MacArthur, Stalin, and Churchill, to name a few. The ballistic missile, atomic bomb, radar, and other inventions were developed that came to define modern life. The impact of World War II cannot be underestimated. The Handy World War II Answer Book looks at the Blitzkrieg, Hiroshima, concentration camps, and the rest of the war’s history. It answers 550 of the most intriguing questions about the war, including …\n\nWhy did Italy and Germany become allies? \nWhat was special about the Commando Fighting Knife? \nWhat were the secrets of Station X?\nWho were the Desert Rats?\nDid the Allies know that the Holocaust was happening? \nWhen was the first Enigma machine captured — and by whom? \nWhat led to the Battle of Midway?\nHow was the fate of Stalingrad decided? \nWho were the Flying Tigers? \nDid Hitler really sleep through the D-Day invasion?\nWhat was the biggest naval battle of World War II? \nWhy was Iwo Jima so difficult for the Americans to capture?\nHow did two of the Nuremberg prisoners evade justice?\nWhat happened to Emperor Hirohito? \nFought all over the world, there were battles and operations, warships and warplanes, guns and bombs, attacks and sieges, soldiers and leaders. There was despair and victory, triumph and tragedy, struggle and sacrifice. Learn all about the conflict in The Handy World War II Answer Book! With more than 135 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.","brand":"Visible Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50827694178592,"sku":"9781578598106","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781578598106.jpg?v=1780949574","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/the-handy-world-war-ii-answer-book-richard-estep-9781578598106","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}