World War II covers one of the largest conflicts in the history of the world from the events that led to the war to Japans defeat. The rise of fascism, the turning points of the war, and the grim legacies of the Holocaust figure prominently in this volume. Also discussed is the influence of historic personalities such as Hitler, Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Mussolini. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are also included.