s is useful is in the discussion of Chamberlain by Dilks and Aster. Finney explains the backgrounds of these two writers so that the reader knows what type of background they have. It is not necessary for the reader to know as much about Chamberlain as the writer does, and Finney's method of giving two perspectives helps a reader to form their own ideas and conclusions. Another example of where varying writings are utilized is the debate between Mason and Overy. Although the debate format took away some of the focus on simply explaining and idea and giving facts to back them up, they were still able to get their point across. The varying formats of writing styles also sustained the reader’s attention more than simply reading the same author with same format for 450 pages. As well as the book was put together; there is only a small audience that would benefit from it. Some of the writers in the book do a great job of making an unbiased opinion, and Finney are among this group. The other writers are wasting more of your time than needed if you are not already fluent in World War II history. The most useful information is simply explaining what happened in history, and letting the audience conclude why. However, for supplemental reading for those that have become familiar with the history of World War II, this book will provide at least some information that was overlooked. For someone to use this book as a way of learning the origin, or cause of World War II, there are better books out there....
