Ladybird Histories is a series of books about periods and people in history that children find especially engaging and that are often taught in schools. Packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers - from lifestyles, battles, and important characters to the influence the past has played on the world around us today. This Ladybird Histories title is all about the Second World War- the countries that took part and their reasons for doing so, key battles and events, significant people and the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people. Everything you need to know about the Second World War for school homework!