The Clever Teens' Guide to World War Two

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The Clever Teens' Guide to World War Two Lasting six years and a day, the Second World War saw the civilian, however young or old, in the frontline of war. Civilian deaths accounted for 5% of those killed during the First World War; but during the Second, of the 50 million plus killed, it was over 66%. During the 2,174 days of the conflict, a thousand people died for each and every hour it lasted. With 81 of the world's nations involved, compared to 28 during the First World War, this war, unlike any other, was total war. The Clever Teens’ Guide to World War Two covers all the major facts and events giving you a clear and straightforward overview of the politics involved, the violence that ensued and how it changed the world in unimaginable ways. Ideal for your “clever teenager”.