Millett, Allan Reed

This engaging volume sheds light on iconic events and lesser-known incidents alike in its study of World War II through the lens of one hundred objects related to the war. Readers will learn about the weapons and vehicles of war, counterintelligence artifacts such as the Enigma machine and secret radio, and items used on the home front such as ration cards.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the causes and early military operations of the Korean War, tracing its origins to the post-liberation conflict between two revolutionary movements and the groups' efforts to assert their right to govern the peninsula.

Covers U.S. military institutions and policies from Colonial times to the present. Also discusses major military campaigns.