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Reviewed on May 1, 2004
Gr 5-8 Two brief but effective series entries. Levy explains how the rise of total war in the 20th century created the need for involvement, sacrifice, and increased production from the general populations of countries at war. The author looks at the home fronts of both Allied and Axis countries, including the bombing of civilian targets, occupation and resistance, domestic support of war efforts, physical and emotional hardships, and the problems caused by millions of displaced persons. She also discusses the Holocaust and conc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More