Total war, World War II and its lasting legacy, by Mark R. Polelle
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Total war, World War II and its lasting legacy, by Mark R. Polelle
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eng
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Total war
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875186793
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by Mark R. Polelle
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The modern scholar : great professors teaching you!
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World War II and its lasting legacy
Summary
Polelle examines the origins, major events, and consquences of the Second World War. Taking in account the First World War's effect on politics, economics, culture, and the international system as a whole, the course illustrates the ideologies at play as communism, fascism, and democratic capitalism came into direct conflict. Polelle also imagines a number of "what ifs," including what whould have happened if Hitler had not invaded the Soviet Union, and concludes with a consideration of the legacy of World War II
Table Of Contents
Lecture 1. The origins and importance of World War II -- lecture 2. The international system of the 1920s and 1930s -- lecture 3. The outbreak of war in Europe -- lecture 4. The fall of France, the Battle of Britain, and Hitler's decision to attack Russia -- lecture 5. Operation Barbarossa and war clouds over the Pacific -- lecture 6. Turning point : 1942 -- lecture 7. Allies on the offensive -- lecture 8. End of the Pacific war
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