"Learn about the history of World War II (1938-1945) on the European and North African fronts in this volume of History Summarized. Each volume in this series concisely surveys a major historical event or interrelated series of events or a major cultural, economic, political, or social movement." -- Back cover.

At head of title: History summarized.

Introduction: What were the European and North African fronts of World War II? -- Causes of World War II -- Early stages of the war -- War spreads to Africa and the Soviet Union -- The United States enters the war; Allies advance -- Victory in Europe; Holocaust; consequences of World War II in Europe.