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Table of Contents Introduction

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Chapter 1: A World Ablaze Chapter 2: Seeds of War Chapter 3: Axis Powers Surge Chapter 4: Allies Fight Back Chapter 5: Turning Point Chapter 6: Civilians Suffer

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Chapter 7: Bitter End, New Beginning

Chronology

Further Reading

Internet Resources

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Index

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