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Hitler : downfall, 1939-1945 / by Ullrich, Volker,author.; Chase, Jefferson S.,translator.; translation of:Ullrich, Volker.Adolf Hitler: die Jahre des Untergangs 1939-1945.English.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 641-809) and index."From the author of Hitler: ascent, 1889-1939, [an] ... account of the dictator's final years, when he got the war he wanted but his leadership led to catastrophe for his nation, the world, and himself"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945; Heads of state; National socialism.; World War, 1939-1945;

The war girls / by Alexander, V. S.,author.;
During one of the darkest periods of World War II, two Jewish sisters and a family friend living on the Aryan side of the Warsaw Ghetto form a trio called The War Girls who fight to rescue their loved ones, finding courage through sisterhood to keep hopealive.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Jewish women; Sisters; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;

The call of the Wrens / by Walsh, Jenni L.,author.;
"Based on real history, The Call of the Wrens explores the bonds of sisterhood and love even when all hope seems lost"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Great Britain. Royal Navy. Women's Royal Naval Service (1917-1919); Great Britain. Royal Navy. Women's Royal Naval Service (1939-1993); World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1939-1945;

The guns of August ; The proud tower / by Tuchman, Barbara Wertheim; MacMillan, Margaret.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 487-507 and p. 1101-1162) and index.
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918; History, Modern;
© 2012., Library of America ,

The house of shadows / by Williams, Kate,1974-author.;
The de Witt family, who once lead an idyllic and privileged life, are struggling to piece together the shattered fragments of their lives in the aftermath of the Great War. In 1939, the world is on the verge of turmoil with the approaching storm of the Second World War. The fragile peace of the de Witt's world is threatened once again as the family must deal with the consequences of another devastating war.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Families; Family secrets; Life change events; World War, 1939-1945;

The note through the wire : the incredible true story of a prisoner of war and a resistance heroine / by Gold, Doug,author.;
Praised as an unforgettable love story by Heather Morris, author of 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz', 'The Note Through the Wire' is the real-life, unlikely romance between a resistance fighter and prisoner of war set in WWII Europe.
Subjects: Lobnik, Josefine.; Murray, Bruce.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Soldiers; Prisoners of war; Prisoners of war;

Rogue heroes : the history of the SAS, Britain's secret special forces unit that sabotaged the Nazis and changed the nature of war / by Macintyre, Ben,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Great Britain. Army. Special Air Service; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Special forces (Military science);

The secret of the village fool / by Upjohn, Rebecca,1962-; Benoit, Renné.;
During the Holocaust in Poland, Anton hides his Jewish neighbours Milek and Munio and their parents.
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945);
© c2012., Second Story Press,

Fields of fire : the Canadians in Normandy / by Copp, Terry,1938-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2003., University of Toronto Press,

Island war / by Giff, Patricia Reilly.;
"In 1942, Izzy and Matt become trapped on an Japanese-occupied Aleutian island when the rest of the American population is evacuated and must survive on their own for the duration of World War II"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Survival; Friendship; World War, 1939-1945; Islands;

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