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Explores the transition from war to uneasy peace after WWII, examining how and why the war ended as it did, whether a different resolution was possible, and what the victors actually won. Some essays examine the often tragic results of actions taken to deal with immediate circumstances such as the food crisis. Others assess the roles of key players, and explore ongoing controversies surrounding the war's termination and its relationship to the Cold War. Offner teaches history at Lafayette College. Wilson teaches history at the University of Kansas and is general editor of the University Press of Kansas Modern War Studies series. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
