World War 2 reached nearly every corner of the globe, from North Africa's scorching deserts to Russia's frozen tundra. Discover the devastating arsenal of weapons used by the warring nations. Learn how the war affected front-line soldiers, women at home, and national leaders. Explore the critical battles that turned the tide of the war. Follow a history of scientific advances that culminated in the ultimate weapon, the atomic bomb. Find out how World...

Traces the roots of the Gulf wars and the role women played in the military, as correspondents, as medics, and on the homefront.