A compelling account of the personal experiences of groups who were affected by World War II, both on and off the battlefields. * Twelve essays written by international scholars and authors describe what it was like to be members of different groups during World War II * Each essay contains a brief historical introduction that provides context focusing on individuals and their experiences in war and combat * A bibliography accompanies each essay and a general bibliography emphasizes works in social history, listing additional readings for those who wish to pursue the topics further * Includes a detailed index and timeline for easy access to specific information