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Prelude to War

by Robert T. Elson · 1976

World War II series

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Seven chapters and picture essays describe conditions and situations contributing to the beginning of World War II.

Genre
war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
military historymilitary historyMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of thisGermanyGermanyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 216 pages

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