HIST 3444: World War II in Europe
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Reference Sources
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Encyclopedia of Eastern Europe: From the Congress of Vienna to the Fall of CommunismMain Level, Reference: R 947.003 En19E
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Encyclopedia of German Resistance to the Nazi MovementMain Level, Reference: R 943.08603 En19E
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The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the HolocaustMain Level, Reference: R 909.04924 En19E2 [3 volume set]
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Encyclopedia of the HolocaustMain Level, Reference: R 940.531803 En19E
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Encyclopedia of World War II: A Political, Social, and Military HistoryMain Level, Reference: R 940.5303 En19E [5 volume set]
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World War II in Europe: An EncyclopediaMain Level, Reference: R 940.5303 W893W [2 volume set]
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Cambridge Histories OnlineSearch or browse over 300 historical reference volumes with content spanning 15 subject areas, including American History, Literary Studies, Language and Linguistics, Political and Social Theory, and Religious Studies
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