This copiously illustrated A-Z reference presents the most in-depth information available about the various conflicts the world has endured, local, regional, an

A reference to the ideological, military, political, biographical, and social topics surrounding World War II, which is often considered the pivotal event of th

With its authoritative reference entries, multiple introductory and perspective essays, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and bibliography, this si

Thoroughly revised to include 25 conflicts not covered in the previous edition, as well as expanded and updated information on previous coverage, this illustrat

“Tells how America, since the end of World War II, has turned away from its ideals and goodness to become a match setting the world on fire” (Seymour Hersh,