As the events of 1939-45 fade from memory and the Second World War recedes into the history books, old questions become even more pressing: What caused the terrible events of World War II? Did the participating nations seek a conflict, or have it thrust upon them? How do the repercussions still affect us today? And, what was it like to be part of a nation fighting for its life? The answers make a fascinating story...one that those who didn't live through this turbulent time need to know. Follow the relentless spread of war in every theater, from the initial German blitzkriegs to the Russian campaign, from the Far East to the African front. Concise, fast-moving, and always compelling.