Year 10

It is arguably the single greatest event in human history. Decades on from when the last shot was fired, the battles may be fading from living memory, but the shock waves of World War II still resonate. This comprehensive history examines not just the many theatres of operation, but also provides a challenging analysis of the war's causes and momentous consequences —as well as relating the human story of a conflict that cost the lives of an estimated 50 million people. *World War II* evokes the sheer epic scale of combat, ranging from the battlefronts in Europe, Africa, Russia, and the Pacific to its appalling impact on civilian populations across the globe. First-hand accounts from combatants and civilians blend with compelling images and unique graphics and timelines to create a truly complete picture of the war. Forty full-colour digital maps reveal the strategic and tactical situations faced by the commanders on both sides, while th descriptions of the fighting itself propel the reader into the terrible realities of battle: Stalingrad, Normandy, Guadalcanal, Pearl Harbour, El Alamein, Kursk — war on land, sea, and air in all its brutal intensity.

This book is a magisterial global history of World War II. Beginning in 1937 with the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War, Evan Mawdsley shows how the origins of World War II lay in a conflict between the old international order and the new and then traces the globalisation of the conflict as it swept through Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. His primary focus is on the war's military and strategic history though he also examines the political, economic, ideological, and cultural factors which influenced the course of events. The war's consequences are examined too, not only in terms of the defeat of the Axis but also the break-up of colonial empires and the beginning of the Cold War. Accessibly written and well-illustrated with maps and photographs, this compelling new account also includes short studies of the key figures, events and battles that shaped the war.

World War II is usually seen as a titanic land battle, decided by mass armies, most importantly those on the Eastern Front. Phillips Payson O'Brien shows us the war in a completely different light. In this compelling new history of the Allied path to victory, he argues that in terms of production, technology and economic power, the war was far more a contest of air and sea than of land supremacy. He shows how the Allies developed a predominance of air and sea power which put unbearable pressure on Germany and Japan's entire war-fighting machine from Europe and the Mediterranean to the Pacific. Air and sea power dramatically expanded the area of battle and allowed the Allies to destroy over half of the Axis' equipment before it had even reached the traditional 'battlefield'. Battles such as El Alamein, Stalingrad and Kursk did not win World War II; air and sea power did.

"A history of World War II as it was fought in the Pacific, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

World War II - the greatest conflict Australia has ever experienced, and the only war that united almost all the population in the effort to win. This is the story of how, Australia, World War II began as a battle far away and turned into one that brought war to the shores of the nation.

This secondary school resource has been developed to mark the 70th anniversary of the battles along the Kokoda Trail. Covers the significance and strategic importance of Kokoda, the different peoples involved in the war, the fighting and living conditions, casualties, the personal experience of Australian and Japanese soldiers, General Blamey's "Rabbit Speech" and modern-day commemorations and pilgrimages to the site.

For Australians, Kokoda is the iconic battle of World War II, yet few people know just what happened, and just what our troops achieved. Kokoda was a defining battle for Australia - a small force of young, ill-equipped Australians engaged a highly experienced and hitherto unstoppable Japanese force on a narrow, precarious jungle track, and defeated them.

In You'll Be Sorry! Ann Howard honors grandmothers and mothers in a superb account of women's participation in the Services during World War II, and their ensuing battle for equal opportunity that set the foundation for the Women's Liberation Movement of the 70s. You'll Be Sorry! is an absorbing account of the experiences of women serving in the Australian Women's Army Service, and other Services. Ann Howard captures the resistance and prejudice 66,000 women experienced as they left home to join the Services in WWll. Their stories range across Australia and are recounted with unflagging honesty. Howard presents a vivid account of women's growing confidence as they were given responsible positions, only to find there was no place for them outside the home after peace was declared. They returned to find the men had taken the jobs. There was a social expectation that they should return to their homes, have babies and carry on as before and care for the often traumatised returning men. Many of their stories are horrendous. This book is a result of previous material published in the 1990s, and still in great demand. Many of the wonderful women Howard interviewed are no longer with us, so these accounts are historically invaluable.

Summary: When Patsy Adam-Smith wrote Australian Women at War in 1984, her aim was to tap into the memories of all the 'brave, modest, forgotten women' while they were still alive, in order to honour them. Now, for the first time, this iconic volume is republished for an entirely new generation of readers. This magnificent work is a history of how Australian women have responded to war -- from 1900, when the first nurses sailed to the Boer War, to 1945 and its aftermath. Recording the achievements of our women for all time, it tells of their bravery, self-sacrifice, endurance and devotion. Australian Women at War is a tribute to Australian women.

This book follows the journey of women on the home front during the WWII (1939-1945). Before WWII, many British women, especially married and middle-class women, did not have jobs, but the war changed this completely. What did women do in the war, and just how did it change their lives? Women’s War will tell you, and help you answer these questions: How did women help Britain ‘Take the Road to Victory’? Who looked after the children while they were working? Why did women have to ‘Make-do and Mend’? What did land girls do? What were GI brides? This series, produced in association with the Imperial War Museum, looks at the hardships and small triumphs of life in the UK during the war. Each book contains evocative photographs and posters, and fascinating quotes from people at the time and people alive now who vividly remember their wartime experiences.

For over 100 years Australia's military nurses have been risking their own lives to save the lives of others. From nursing Gallipoli wounded in Egypt during World War I, to treating injured troops and civilians in modern day Afghanistan, with skill, devotion, and compassion these courageous nurses have cared for the casualties of war. Australia Remembers 6: Care and Compassion - Wartime Nurses shines a light on the remarkable women, and later men, who have served, and continue to serve Australia and humanity during times of war, conflict and natural disasters. The hardships, dangers and sorrows they faced is made accessible to younger readers and highlights the outstanding contribution of these often-forgotten heroes. With historic photographs, quotes from past and present-day nurses, fascinating facts and medical breakthroughs, questions and fun activities, it provides engaging and informative reading for children, adults and educators.

The 20th Century brought enormous changes for Australian women, especially changes to traditional roles. For the first time, non-Aboriginal women voted in elections and stood for parliament. Hard times hit during the two world wars and the Depression, yet women became increasingly independent and achieved success in many new fields from which they had previously been excluded. Discover how Australian women live between 1900 and 1945.

Sourced from Oppenheimer's own research and archival material from the Australian War Memorial, Australian Red Cross archives and State Libraries, Australian Women and War contains accounts of women such as Nursing Sister Nellie Gould in the Boer War and Angela Rhodes, the first Australian Military female air traffic controller to serve in Baghdad during the second Gulf War. The book also contains little known accounts of women such as Nurse Ethel Gillingham, one of the only Australian women to be a POW in WWI, and the group of Australian teachers sent to South Africa during the Boer War to work in the internment (concentration) camps. It contains chapters entitles: Before 1914, WWI, WWII, Post 1945 and The Modern Era.

No surrender and no retreat...When the 9th Division of the AIF withdrew into the Libyan fortress town of Tobruk early in April 1941, a siege began that was to make its mark on the course of World War II and the popular memory of a nation.

This book looks at the story of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from the perspectives of the scientists who developed the atom bomb; the politicians who decided to use it; the aircrew who bombed two cities; the Japanese survivors; and their leaders who finally surrendered. It also considers how the world has changed since the start of the atomic age.

How did Winston Churchill inspire Britain and its Empire in the dark days of 1940, when defeat in World War II seemed imminent, and how did that lead to victory in the Battle of Britain? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a momentous event from World War II, showing how one of the world's most famous leaders chose to follow a particular course of action.

Provides background and information on major topics about the World War II period, biographies of significant men and women involved in the war, and primary sources such as full or excerpted speeches, diary entries, newspaper accounts and other original documents.

Examines the effect of World War II on people living in America. The Almanac discusses major events on the home front, including the changing role of women, Civil Defense and the draft. Biographies highlights 26 key figures, such as John L. Lewis, J. Robert Oppenheimer and others. Primary Sources includes primary material from a variety of sources, including speeches, documents and other material.

Desperate to bring an end to the Pacific Theater in World War II, the United States unleashed the most powerful and deadly bomb known to humankind at the time.

In 1945, President Harry Truman faced the decision of whether to use the newly developed atomic bomb against Japan in an attempt to end World War II. Those in favor argued that dropping the bomb would end the war quickly and save American lives, but those opposed argued that the war was approaching its end and that using such a devastating weapon against civilians was unnecessary and barbaric. Should the United States drop the atomic bomb on Japan?This eBook examines the atomic bombing of Japan and delves into the pro and con arguments that surrounded it. It includes a timeline, primary sources, a bibliography, and a Learn More About chapter with more information on the topic.

On the morning of June 6, 1944, the largest and most powerful armada of warships the world had ever seen left southern England bound for the beaches of Normandy.

During the summer of 1940, the fate of the world hung in the balance as Adolf Hitler's powerful air force, the Luftwaffe, contested the skies above southern England with Britain's Royal Air Force.