The Story of the Second World War

by Katharine Savage

Genres: History, Historical, Military Fiction, World War II

314 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1957

Reviews

[Mike Petty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in the 2nd-3rd grade,(it was labeled as 8th grade reading level material, I was very proud of myself) had to stop on "the underground rebellion" chapter for a year because I moved to another state, came back but never finished the book. Fast forward many years. I was on the verge of college graduation and remembered the book, so I talked to my old grade school librarian and she was kind enough to give it to me(she wouldn't even take a "donation" for the school.) So that spring I finished the book. I credit it with starting my fascination with WWII

[Tom Schulte · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good, quick read about thi epic European struggle that consumed so much of the world. I always pick up something new. This time I was appalled by Hitler's strategic use of German lads raised by charitable Norweigans to effect the invasion and occupation of that country.

[Jacob P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The theme of this story I believe is “ The peace this followed the first was was not a lasting one. The punishments and humiliations imposed on Germany impacted future conflict. Hitler promised to restore Germany to greatness, but his promises would only lead to destruction. ( Katharine Savage Pg 53)
The crisis of this story would be “ In the darkest days of the war the Nazis carried out a terrible crime. Millions of innocent people, especially Jews, were sent to camps where they were killed and tortured the world would learn the full horror of the holocaust but for many it was a tragedy.” (Katharine Savage Pg 109)
The characterization being told in this story would be “ Men like Hitler, Mussolini and militarist leaders in Japan rose to power, promising their nations glory but only bringing them terror and war.” (Katharine Savage Pg 135)
The Imagery in the book would be “ like a dark cloud the German tanks rumbled across the countryside moving faster than a storm chasing the horizon. The soldiers inside were like lightning leaving no time for the enemy to make a move. ( Katharine Savage Pg 182)
The style Genre would be “ the skies above England became a battlefield, Day after day the sound of planes raced through the air. But the brave pilots of the royal Air Force never gave up” ( Katharine Savage Pg 197)

[Joe Holman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a very pleasant surprise. I would have never dreamed that such a small book could give justice to WWII. Yet this does just that. If I was teaching a history course on the war, this would be a must read for the students as it gives a great overview of most of the key moments of the war.

[Kermit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book. A "living book" per Charlotte Mason's criteria.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

B (age 11) read this in 2 days....he loved it! Now on his wishlist.

[Lew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad little history of WWII written at the end of the fifties. This was written for Scholastic Book Services for young adults.