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Gerhard L. Weinberg is a German-born American historian specializing in World War II and modern European history.
Known for: A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II
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A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II
This comprehensive study presents a global perspective on World War II, examining the political, military, economic, and social dimensions of the conflict across continents. Weinberg integrates the experiences of major powers and smaller nations alike, offering a unified narrative that highlights the interconnected nature of wartime events and decisions.
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The Interwar Years
The First World War left behind not peace, but a festering wound. As nations struggled to rebuild shattered societies, the Treaty of Versailles burdened Germany with humiliation and debt, Italy with disappointment, and Japan with the feeling of betrayal by the Western powers. The structure of the po...
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The Road to War
By the late 1930s, the global peace had become brittle. Europe’s balance of power was collapsing, Asia was already aflame, and diplomacy was faltering under the weight of deceit. Hitler’s Germany rearmed openly, violating Versailles, while the League of Nations stood powerless. Japan, having already...
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About Gerhard L. Weinberg
Gerhard L. Weinberg is a German-born American historian specializing in World War II and modern European history. He is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has authored several influential works on the origins and conduct of the war.
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