The Second World War remains today the most seismic political event of the past hundred years, an unimaginable upheaval that impacted upon every coun- try on earth and is fully ingrained in the consciousness of the world’s citizens. Traditional narratives of the conflict are entrenched to such a degree that new research takes on an ever-important role in helping us make sense of World War II. Aiming to bring to light the results of new archival research and exploring notions of memory, propaganda, genocide, empire, and culture, Routledge Studies in Second World War History sheds new light on the events and legacy of global war.