One of the most destructive wars in human history, WWII still haunts nations and is a subject of ongoing interest for films, television and books, generating a rich trove of historical material. Through vivid accounts, WWII is brought to life in this concise and accessible volume, which includes first-person interviews by Studs Terkel; propaganda comics from Dr. Seuss; stories of wartime experiences from writers including historian Howard Zinn and celebrated French author Marguerite Duras and writings of some of the world's leading war historians.
