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World War II
The global conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. World War II is also known as the Second World War. It involved the majority of the world's nations, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.
It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries.
This category includes non-fiction books as well as historical novels that are set during World War II. ...more
It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries.
This category includes non-fiction books as well as historical novels that are set during World War II. ...more
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We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and star
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― The Second World War: Alone
― The Second World War: Alone
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He threw his burning cigarette onto our clean living room floor and ground it into the wood with his boot.
We were about to become cigarettes.
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― Between Shades of Gray
― Between Shades of Gray
Welcome to the Wholesome History Reads Group!
This group is dedicated to finding awesome his…more
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A group focused on the history of WWII in the European Theater.
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last active 4 years ago
Welcome to "Read to Win the War," a book club for readers of World War II history and fiction, b…more
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last active 7 months ago
This is open to various aspects of historical fiction. One of the periods that is popular center…more
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last active 2 years ago
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