World War 2 for Teens will give you more than just the dates, facts, and figures; it will fill in the exciting stories of what happened by revealing the gritty details of how the battles were won and paint vivid pictures of the key players. After reading this, you will become an armchair expert on all aspects of WW2:

The causes of the war and who was involved.
The major battles and the turning points of the war, along with statistics and incredible stories of heroism.
The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler; his ambitions, mistakes, and twisted ideologies that saw him win stunning victories as well as perpetrate some of the worst atrocities ever seen.
Winston Churchill's inspiring stand against the Germans as he rallied Britain to fight against the evil of the Axis powers.
America’s reluctance to join the conflict and how the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor forced their hand, which would end up shifting the direction of the war.
The Soviet Union’s part in WW2 and their Red Army as they held off the Nazis in the Siege of Leningrad during the bitter Russian winter.
The Holocaust and how Hitler tried to wipe out the Jews in a systematic strategy of death.

Filled with incredible stories, you will find yourself back in the middle of the Second World War; face to face with leaders who shaped the course of history, fighting alongside soldiers in the heat of battle, and living through extraordinary moments with those who endured.

Also, look out for these add-ons throughout the book with some incredible extra insights into the war:

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Strap on your helmet, tighten your boots, and find out all you can about the moment in history that changed the entire world!