Turning to diplomacy and military operations, the reasons for Allied success in World War II are assessed. The holocaust, use of atomic bombs, and how the war transformed the world and the place of the United States in it are examined.
Transforming America: U.S. History Since 1877 weaves together common threads that encourage a deep, critical understanding of the forces that have shaped American history. Dimensions of freedom, equality and national identity are revisited throughout the series. And the viewer is taken to places where history happened, experiencing stories of choice and consequence that bring history to life.
