The Second World War: Europe and the Mediterranean begins with an in-depth discussion of the military organization of pre-World War II Germany and the western Allies. It then follows the events of the war, starting with Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 and ending with Germany's unconditional surrender in 1945. --taken from book cover.

"Department of History, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York." Originally published: Wayne, N.J. : Avery, 1984. (The West Point military history series).

Toward a new order in the Far East -- From Versailles to Pearl Harbor: development of the American Armed Forces -- "East wind, rain": Japan strikes -- Centrifugal offensive: Japan victorious -- Waltzing Matilda: the early Carrier War -- Legacy of Midway: the Jungle War -- Atolls, volcanoes, and carriers: Nimitz strikes -- "I shall return" -- China-Burma-India: the war for East Asia -- Allied victory: toward a newer order in the Far East.