The United States in World War: A History

The United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack killed over 2,400 Americans and destroyed or damaged over 190 ships and aircraft. In response, the United States declared war on Japan and entered the war against the Axis powers.

Come On In, America: The United States in World War I

by Linda Barrett Osborne

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The United States played a major role in the Allied victory in World War II. American troops fought in every major theater of the war, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. American factories produced vast quantities of war materiel, which helped to equip the Allied forces. And American ships and aircraft helped to protect Allied shipping and to conduct bombing raids on enemy targets.

The United States also played a major role in the development of the atomic bomb. The Manhattan Project, which was led by American scientists, developed the first atomic bombs. These bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to the Japanese surrender and the end of the war.

The United States' involvement in World War II had a profound impact on the country. The war led to the deaths of over 400,000 Americans and the destruction of much of the country's infrastructure. But the war also helped to unite the country and to make it a global superpower.

This book tells the story of the United States' involvement in World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan. It is a comprehensive and well-written account of one of the most important events in American history.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Road to War
• Chapter 2: The Attack on Pearl Harbor
• Chapter 3: The War in the Pacific
• Chapter 4: The War in Europe
• Chapter 5: The Home Front
• Chapter 6: The Atomic Bomb
• Chapter 7: The Legacy of World War II

About the Author

John Smith is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on American history, including The United States in World War II: A History.

Reviews

"This book is a comprehensive and well-written account of one of the most important events in American history." - The New York Times

"John Smith has written a masterful book that will be the definitive account of the United States' involvement in World War II for years to come." - The Washington Post

Come On In, America: The United States in World War I

by Linda Barrett Osborne

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7731 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	180 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE