A Companion to World War II brings together a series of fresh academic perspectives on World War II, exploring the many cultural, social, and political contexts of the war. Essay topics range from American anti-Semitism to the experiences of French-African soldiers, providing new contributions to the genre. A collection of original historiographic essays that include cutting-edge research. Analyzes the roles of neutral nations during the war. Examines the war from the bottom up through the experiences of different social classes. Covers the causes, key battles, and consequences of the war.