Interesting visuals and primary source excerpts illuminate the narrative, which covers key battles, America's entry into the war after Pearl Harbor, events leading to the end of the war, and more. Genocide, intentional nuclear destruction, world war — what inspired such events and what was left in their wake? How Did It Happen? investigates these questions and others as it probes some of the major turning points in modern history. Encouraging readers to develop interpretive and critical thinking skills, this series from Lucent Books combines primary source materials, full-color images, expert opinions and narrative explanation of the causes and effects of key economic, political and militaristic events in 20th-century history. [Edit review] [Delete review]