Facts On File has published several related titles over the decades, including The Historical Encyclopedia of World War II (1980), which was a translation of a French reference work by Marcel Baudot. The Alan Axelrod edition updated this legacy with modern scholarship and a broader international focus on both the Axis and Allied powers. Encyclopedia of World War II
The , part of the Facts On File Library of World History , is a comprehensive reference work authored by Alan Axelrod that serves as a definitive guide to the largest conflict in human history. Spanning roughly 1,024 pages in its 2007 edition, the encyclopedia provides an international perspective on the military, political, and social dimensions of the war. Scope and Content Encyclopedia of World War II (Facts on File Lib...
Entries on key political and military leaders, including Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Erwin Rommel. Facts On File has published several related titles
The encyclopedia features more than that cover a broad spectrum of topics related to the war effort between 1939 and 1945. Its content is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including high school students (grade 9 and higher), researchers, and history buffs. Spanning roughly 1,024 pages in its 2007 edition,
Detailed accounts of major campaigns and battles, such as the Battle of the Atlantic, the Normandy landings, and the Battle of Pearl Harbor .