For the first three years, neither the allied troops nor their opponents could deliver a decisive blow in battle. But Allied fortunes in the Mediterranean and the Pacific and Hitler's disaster in Russia opened the way for long planned invasion of Normandy in 1944. Finally decisive victory in Europe seemed to be within the Allies' grasp. But then, what kept Hitler from surrendering when defeat seemed so inevitable? What tactics were used by the Americans to gain military supremacy in the Pacific? And what part did the atom bomb play in forcing Japan's surrender? These questions are examined alongside the analysis of the political and military consequences of the Second World War, and the way it has shaped our lives today.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called The World Wars .

There are 64 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2000 by Hachette Children's Group .

Sean Sheehan has written several books for KS3/4 students, including several history books.