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Morning of Fire by Scott Ridley is the thrilling story of 18th century American explorer and expeditioner John Kedrick as he journeyed for land and trade in the Pacific. Set against the backdrop of ……続きを見る

Lawrence of Arabia meets Sebastian Junger's War in this unique, incendiary, and dramatic true story of heroism and heartbreak in Afghanistan written by a Pulitzer Prize–nominated war correspondent. ……続きを見る

On October 24, 1944, more than two hundred American soldiers realized they were surrounded by German infantry deep in the mountain forest of eastern France. As their dwindling food, ammunition, and ……続きを見る

"Thoroughly researched and well written, this book astounds the reader as to how its subject managed to get away with all the things he did. The author tells a good story about a bad man and his war……続きを見る

In 2003, eight Ulstermen – some of the last surviving veterans of the 1944 D-Day invasion of France – were interviewed for the film documentary We Fought on D-Day by DoubleBand Films in Belfast. The……続きを見る

*** This is a short and Untold Stories of the Women Heroes in the Extraordinary World War Two *** These women have been footnotes in history and at least one of them was a model for women in James B……続きを見る

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. “An amazingly detailed account of fighting in I……続きを見る

The first major history of the American glider pilots, the forgotten heroes of World War II, by a New York Times bestselling author. A story of no guns, no engines and no second chances. This book d……続きを見る

A decorated WWII flying ace and Royal Air Force Group Captain recounts his experience in the air over Europe in this thrilling military memoir. New Zealand fighter pilot Desmond Scott joined the Roy……続きを見る

The First World War saw many changes to Derbyshire that helped shape what the county is today. This book details the human experiences, thoughts, concerns, fears and hopes of the county during one t……続きを見る

'They were the war's bravest women, devoted to defeating the Nazis yet reluctant ever to reveal their heroic pasts. Now a new book tells their intrepid tales.' - Daily Express Britain's war in the s……続きを見る

An antidote to all those history books that are too long, too technical, over complicated and difficult to follow. WW2: A Layman's Guide is a straightforward, short history of the Second World War t……続きを見る

In 1941, Imperial Japan rapidly brought an end to the British Empire in Asia. Because a non-white race dared to upset the white colonialists’ status quo in Asia, the British resented the Japanese lo……続きを見る

by Kenneth W. Prescott, Captain, USNR (Ret.) Merriam Press World War II Memoir From training at Melville, Rhode Island, to the South Pacific where as XO and CO of PT 61 and CO of PT 48 he served at ……続きを見る

Illustration has been an integral part of human history. Particularly before the advent of media such as photography, film, television, and now the Internet, illustrations in all their variety had b……続きを見る

Stranded in the Philippines is based on the memoirs of Professor Henry Roy Bell and his wife Edna. After graduation from Emporia College in Kansas, they had gone to the Philippines in 1921 to teach ……続きを見る

SPECIAL TRIBUTE. WORLD WAR II 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION. Foreword written by Eric Shawn, Fox News Anchor and Senior Correspondent. Newly added photos, graphics, and a SPECIAL TRIBUTE to……続きを見る

The biggest and most comprehensive WW2 fact book ever put together. Fact. Split into sixteen seperate sections including the major combatants, the big battles, weapons, the air war and casualties, 1……続きを見る

Set in the desperate turmoil of Germany during the final chapter of World War II, “Paper Boats” is an emotionally inspiring, fast-paced read with twists and turns, examining the inevitable crossing ……続きを見る

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. “An amazingly detailed account of fighting in I……続きを見る

Dies ist ein kurzes Buch über die Folgen des Zweiten Weltkrieges Kriege hatten schon immer immense Auswirkungen auf die sozialen und ökonomischen Grundlagen eines Landes. Durch seine nie dagewesene,……続きを見る

La guerra ha sempre avuto la tradizione di cambiare la mappa sociale ed economica di una nazione. Il concetto di famiglia venne completamente distrutto con la diffusa devastazione della Seconda Guer……続きを見る

*** Ceci est un petit ouvrage qui se focalise sur le lendemain de l'extraordinaire Seconde Guerre mondiale *** La guerre a la tradition de changer la carte sociale et économique d'un pays. Le concep……続きを見る

When war broke out in 1939, few knew that they would soon be fighting to survive, let alone how or when it would end. 'Rations: A Very Peculiar History' looks at the measures the British government ……続きを見る

Comic books TRANSCEND TIME and Space Regardless of one’s language or age, comic books transport the reader into the action through exciting four colour graphics. Centered around Canadian war stories……続きを見る

***This is a short book on the aftermath of the Extraordinary Second World War *** War has a tradition of changing the social and economic map of a country. The concept of family was completely torn……続きを見る

The Yuma Proving Ground's early history began in 1849 with the establishment of Army outposts in the region. When the United States entered World War II in 1942, the Army established a large-scale t……続きを見る

As two of the most popular entertainers of the mid-century film industry, comic greats Bud Abbott and Lou Costello offered an essential balm to the American public following the sorrows of the Great……続きを見る

D-Day: A Layman's Guide has been written specifically for people with little or no prior knowledge of the D-Day landings and the battle for Normandy and will serve as an ideal introduction to one of……続きを見る

The award of a military decoration does not define valor--it only recognizes it. Many acts of notable courage and self-sacrifice occur on the battlefield but are often obscured in the fog of battle ……続きを見る