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Book SynopsisFueled by recent films and TV series such as Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers and popular books by Stephen Ambrose and Tom Brokaw, interest in World War II has soared. As a result of this surge of attention, the number of websites on World War II has exploded. Many are excellent sources of information, but how can they be found among the massive number of sites? Search engines can''t tell the good from the bad, making the process of uncovering quality World War II sites a frustrating and time-consuming process of sifting through hundreds of thousands of hits. But now, web users overwhelmed by this colossal task have a place to turn. World War II on the Web gives history buffs all the tools they need to zero in on the most useful sites. The authors-experts in web research-have examined and evaluated thousands of websites. In this new book, they have included only the most well constructed, informative, attractively designed sites on World War II. This book/CD-ROM is modeled on S
Trade ReviewFor anyone wanting to undertake an exploration of World War II on the Web, this is an invaluable treasure map. * The Dallas Morning News *
A very handy volume. -- John Orloff, writer, HBO's epic World War II miniseries, Band of Brothers
I wish this invaluable source existed when I wrote Flags of our Fathers. Now I keep this book on my desk at all times. -- James Bradley, author of Flags of our Fathers
Any[one] with a passionate interest in World War II should buy this terrific book at once. -- William R. Trotter * Pc Gamer Magazine *
[This book] will keep you busy for years. Smith and Jenkins have produced reviews that stand alone as historical essays. You don't actually have to go online to enjoy this book, but it definitely will inspire you to browse. * The Roanoke Times *
Table of ContentsPart 1 I The Very Best World War II Web Sites—Reviews and Ratings Chapter 2 A World at War Chapter 3 Political and Military Leaders Chapter 4 European/Atlantic/Mediterranean Theater of Operations Chapter 5 Pacific Theater of Operations Chapter 6 The Soldiers' Stories Chapter 7 The Home Front Chapter 8 New Opportunities—Women and African Americans in World War II Chapter 9 The Holocaust and War Crimes Chapter 10 Unit Histories Chapter 11 Photographs, Posters, and Propaganda—World War II in Pictures Part 12 II Sites Worth a Visit—A Topical Index
