Presented in a chronological format and including primary sources and archival images, this book describes the causes, battles, and outcome of World War II. Germany and other nations that felt "cheated" by the outcome of World War I decided it was time to take back what they believed to be theirs. What began in Europe became a true worldwide contest, with clear distinctions between right and wrong. Discover what circunstances led to the outbreak of the war, how everyday people and their leaders reacted to it, and how its outcome affected the entire world.