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This book examines the forgotten scandals of yesterday, featuring silent and silver screen stars like Jean Harlow, Mae West, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and Errol Flynn.

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A comprehensive historical account of the production of Howard Hughes's famed HK-I Hercules one of the most expensive failures in aviation history.

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A richly illustrated guide to modelling the versatile High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle or HUMVEE, filled with previously unseen photographs and drawings.

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"First published in the United States of America in 2006 by Zenith Press"--Title Page verso.

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The breaking of the Zimmerman telegram and the entry of the United States into the First World War. The interception of Soviet communications in the 1920s and the police raid against the Russian Trade Delegation.

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Fresh insights into a century of major disasters caused by human error with more than 100 photographs graphically demonstrating this needless carnage.

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This books links the stories of 18th Century courtesans into the way it was perceived at the time and uses satirical illustrations and contemporary quotations.

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Based on first-hand accounts and interviews, In Hitler's Shadow is the definitive follow up to Hitler's Girls, a unique account of the lives of German girls in Hitler's youth. In this second volume, we follow the lives and struggles of 'Hitler's Girls' in the aftermath of the war

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Dramatic and graphic recollections of a French officer in the Peninsular War.

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An unrivalled insight into the mind of Napoleon drawn from Napoleon's own correspondence, orders, observations and recorded speech.

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The standard reference work on electronic-warfare systems during the Second World War.

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Based on actual German wartime plans, a realistic counter-factual study of what might have been had Operation Sealion gone ahead. It assesses whether Hitler could have pulled off a successful invasion of Britain shortly after Dunkirk and presents a scenario in which Great Britain engages its land, sea and air forces against Hitler.

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First book dedicated solely to this topic

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Nowhere else will you find these articles verbatim, penned by the men themselves to their families at home. Unlike previous Roll of Honour books by the author, these stories, many of which are about Irishmen who actually survived the carnage, are laid before you.

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The first complete history of these famous Italian miniature assault boats. Superbly illustrated with many previously unpublished photos. Soundly researched from primary sources.

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Air Vice-Marshal 'Johnnie' Johnson became the RAF's top-scoring fighter pilot and wing leader par excellence of the Second World War. This previously unpublished diary details the event experienced by Johnnie Johnson in 1942.

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One of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War, this is an excellent reference source for modellers and war gamers.

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Describes the roots of the Kamikaze' or suicide for the Emperor' concept. Covers the suicidal exploits of the Japanese pilots. Assesses the damage caused by Kamikaze action. Examines the counter measures taken by the Allies. A fascinating study of this little understood phenomenon.

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The pursuit and sinking of the Bismarck is one of the classic tales of naval warfare. Written by a leading naval historian and authority. Draws on hitherto unquoted first hand accounts and throws spectacular new light on the legendary story.

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An entertaining trip back in time to meet the four kings who shaped the Georgian era.

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After the landings at Gallipoli, the three battles of Krithia dominated the fighting in Helles. These battles also involved troops from Australian and New Zealand, whose contribution in the area is often neglected.

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Al Venter was rarely conventional in his approach to problems encountered in the Middle East.