World War II Chronicle Series -- World War II Records (Comprehensive Accounts of Famous Anti-Fascist Battles in Various Countries)

Author: Lin Jingyun (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: "Record of World War II — Famous Anti-Fascist Battles of Countries"
World War II was the largest conflict in human history. It involved more than 61 countries and regions, with a population exceeding 2 billion. The total mobilized forces of the warring sides reached 110 million, spanning six years and numerous battles across three continents (Europe, Asia, Africa) and four oceans (Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, Arctic). The casualties and losses caused by the war are difficult to accurately calculate, with the total number of military and civilian casualties estimated at over 90 million. Five countries suffered more than 5 million casualties during World War II. China had 35 million, the Soviet Union had 20 million, Germany had 9.99 million, Japan had 6.49 million, and Poland had 5.59 million. Among them, China accounted for approximately 40% of the total casualties, demonstrating the significant contribution of impoverished and backward China in defeating fascist aggression. The military expenditure of World War II was approximately 1,171 billion US dollars, with economic losses estimated at over 4,000 billion US dollars. The destruction of cities, factories, residential areas, cultural heritage, and the loss of human cultural heritage spanning thousands of years are immeasurable. This book provides detailed accounts of the famous battles of World War II, allowing you to understand why each battle occurred, how it developed, and how it concluded. By reading this book, you will gain rich historical and military knowledge.