Critical Perspectives On World War II

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The book I picked to write my essay about is called Critical Perspectives on World War II. The reason I chose this book is I love history, you can learn a lot from history. History isn't a common favorite class. I love reading about the United States becoming one. “The 100 years of the 20th century is remembered for the best and the worst humanity mankind can produce.” Couple things it will be remembered for art, science, and technology. The world has grown so much from technology. Everyday life is filled with everyone being on their phone 24/7. As a nation we have forgotten the scars of war. During the World War II, 50 million people died as result of the war. “That is as if everyone in Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Arizona,Oregon,Colorado,

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