Books like A world at arms by Gerhard L. Weinberg

A 1930s wartime tale of a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect in occupied France, weaving themes of survival, friendship, and the moral choices people make amid World War II.

A comprehensive history of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945, detailing the rise of Adolf Hitler and the collapse of the Third Reich during World War II.

Rick Atkinson’s third volume traces the Allied campaign through Sicily and Italy, detailing battles at Salerno, Anzio and Monte Cassino and the drive to Rome during World War II.

A collection of first‑hand accounts by women who served in the Soviet forces during World War II, assembled by Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich.

A gripping and intimate account of the Second World War, from its start to its conclusion and beyond, capturing the complex and tragic events of one of the most pivotal eras in world history.

Traces the origins of a fledgling army troop comprised of climbers and skiers who formed America's first alpine division, discussing their extensive training and contributions to the Second World War's final victories.

A gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War II, exploring the clandestine activities of resistance movements and the dangers of hoarding wartime secrets.

A detailed examination of the military and political events that led to Pearl Harbor, the Pacific War, and Japan's defeat, written from a Japanese perspective and grounded in firsthand interviews.

A thriller about a World War II spy network and their desperate efforts to protect their agents from capture or death.

Hugh Sebag‑Montefiore chronicles the May 1940 Dunkirk evacuation, spotlighting the resolute British soldiers who, amid dire odds, fought to secure a miraculous retreat.

How politics, propaganda, and profits sparked the drama, imagery, and fantasy of 1940s film--and marched America off to fight World War II. The authors examine how one of America's largest and most lucrative industries was enlisted as an enthusiastic recruiter for Uncle Sam to create scores of "entertainment" pictures in which blatant morale-building propaganda messages received top billing. Revealed is the powerful role of FDR's Office of War Information, staffed by some of America's most famous intellectuals. Intent on portraying the government's interpretation of the war, OWI officials participated in pre-production conferences, reviewed content, and pressured filmmakers to change scripts and even drop movies they deemed objectionable. Ironically, the film industry's own self-censorship system, the Hays Office, paved the way for government censors. The relationship between Washington and Hollywood was not an easy one, however; the authors reconstruct the power struggles between moguls, writers, directors, stars and politicians all seeking to project their own visions on the silver screen.--From publisher description