America, Hitler and the UN

Informationen zum Autor Dan Plesch is the Director of the center for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS! University of London. His previous books include 'The Beauty Queen s Guide to World Peace'." Klappentext In January 1942, the Declaration by United Nations forged a military alliance based on human rights principles that included over 24 countries, marking the beginning of the UN. But how did the armies of the United Nations co-operate during World War II to halt Nazi expansionism? When did the UN start to tackle the international economic and social challenges of the post-war world? This is the first book to explore how the profound restructuring of the international world order was organized. Drawing on previously unknown archival material, Plesch analyzes the engagement with the UN by all levels of society, from grassroots to the political elites. Plesch has pieced together the full story of how the UN intervened in surprising ways at a pivotal time in world history and argues that the UN s success is as vital today as it was then."Explores an unusual and neglected aspect of World War II. Zusammenfassung Explores an unusual and neglected aspect of World War II. Inhaltsverzeichnis ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgements List of TablesList of MapsList of PhotographsMajor participantsChronologyIntroductionChapter 1: America before Pearl Harbour: ostrich or owl?Chapter 2: America goes to war: the creation of the United NationsChapter 3: Weapons for the Allies: Motown goes to Stalingrad Chapter 4 Keeping the Allies together: Casablanca & TehranChapter 5: Justice for War Crimes: Auschwitz and NuremburgChapter 6: Post-war Relief & Reconstruction: UNRRAChapter 7: Money & Trade: Bretton Woods and Havana, prosperity for all?Chapter 8: Security: Dumbarton Oaks, Yalta and San FranciscoChapter 9: Templates for 21st Century Peace and SecurityAPPENDIX I Foreign Office Document June 1942. What is meant by the term United Nations and how does it differ from the term Allied Nations.Appendix II The surrender of enemy states to the United Nations Bibliography...

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Explores an unusual and neglected aspect of World War II.

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In January 1942, the Declaration by United Nations forged a military alliance based on human rights principles that included over 24 countries, marking the beginning of the UN. But how did the armies of the United Nations co-operate during World War II to halt Nazi expansionism? When did the UN start to tackle the international economic and social challenges of the post-war world? This is the first book to explore how the profound restructuring of the international world order was organized. Drawing on previously unknown archival material, Plesch analyzes the engagement with the UN by all levels of society, from grassroots to the political elites. Plesch has pieced together the full story of how the UN intervened in surprising ways at a pivotal time in world history and argues that the UN s success is as vital today as it was then."

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Explores an unusual and neglected aspect of World War II.

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Foreword Preface Acknowledgements List of Tables List of Maps List of Photographs Major participants Chronology Introduction Chapter 1: America before Pearl Harbour: ostrich or owl? Chapter 2: America goes to war: the creation of the United Nations Chapter 3: Weapons for the Allies: Motown goes to Stalingrad Chapter 4 Keeping the Allies together: Casablanca & Tehran Chapter 5: Justice for War Crimes: Auschwitz and Nuremburg Chapter 6: Post-war Relief & Reconstruction: UNRRA Chapter 7: Money & Trade: Bretton Woods and Havana, prosperity for all? Chapter 8: Security: Dumbarton Oaks, Yalta and San Francisco Chapter 9: Templates for 21st Century Peace and Security APPENDIX I Foreign Office Document June 1942. What is meant by the term United Nations and how does it differ from the term Allied Nations. Appendix II The surrender of enemy states to the United Nations Bibliography