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The battles of World War II happened anywhere and everywhere, in freezing temperatures, arid deserts, and jungles.

Multidimensional Warfare

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This sweeping World War II series examines the outcome of battles fought in every major theater. It shows that these battles were decided by strategy and by which armies could capitalize on the terrain or gain better access to supplies. Whether waged by the Allies or by Hitler and the Axis powers, victory or defeat could determine possession of territory, resources, or the will to go on fighting.

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Compare the change in battles of WWI and WWII when fights turned more dynamic, with tank battles, blitzkrieg, commando raids, and amphibious landings.

Sudden Attacks

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WWII involved conflict on an unprecedented scale, and its battles set new marks for the sheer size of forces deployed and powerful weapons.

Overwhelming Force

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A war that reached touched every sort of terrain demanded a wide variety of tactics. Examine the battles fought across land, sea, and air.

Flexible Strategies

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Battles are almost always about dominion, and the fate of nations in the second world war rose and fell on actions that took territory.

Seizing Territory

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Every war seized new tactics to influence the course of battles. Campaigns were waged against non-military targets in an attempt to destroy morale.

Tactical Campaigns

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A world war is a patchwork of actions across land, sea, and air. Explore the battles of amphibious forces and the problems of supply.

Fragmentation

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A handful of names are carved into history as turning points which influenced the course of WWII, the fate of nations, and the make-up of our world. 