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Private Edward Lynch was just 18 when he enlisted in the army. When he returned to Australia almost three years later, he wrote Somme Mud, a vivid account of the horrific realities of trench warfare from an ordinary infantryman's point of view. Somme Mud is also an evocative record of the language and attitudes of early twentieth century Australia.

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Learn the true stories of the Cold War and how spies used listening devices planted in live cats and wristwatch cameras. Discover how East Germans tried to ride zip lines to freedom, while the Cambridge Four infiltrated Britain and rockets raced to the moon. Then make your own submarines and practice writing secret codes. It's all part of the true

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The action packed, informative true story of Pearl Harbor as told through the eyes of a diverse group of people who experienced the terror of the unprecedented attack firsthand.

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Find out what life was like for families in wartime Britain in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book.

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Tanya Lee Stone examines the role of African Americans in the military through the lens of the untold story of the Triple Nickles as they became America's first black paratroopers and fought a little-known World War II attack on the American West by the Japanese.

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In 1914, the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked one of the most destructive conflicts the world had ever seen. This is the story of the First World War, and the people who lived and died fighting in it.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

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From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during World War II.

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World War I gets the Hazardous Tales treatment in this story of warfare, treachery, strategy and more!

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"Describes the creation of an all-female squadron of Soviet pilots, known as the Night Witches, in World War II and some of the major battles they fought in during the war"--

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"Adolf Hitler's Nazi forces have violently conquered lands across Europe. They have created brutal camps where Jews, prisoners of war, and other perceived enemies work themselves to death. You are fighting against the Nazis on the frontlines in Europe. YOU CHOOSE what part will you play in fighting for freedom. Are you willing to pay the ultimate price"--

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"Adolf Hitler didn't just invade Europe during World War II. He also broke a pact with Russia and invaded that country. Battles continued into the bitter cold months of winter. You're part of the Allied Forces, trying to push the Nazis out of Russia. YOU CHOOSE how to further the cause for freedom while also battling brutal conditions. Do you have what it takes to survive"--

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A powerful picture book about finding hope and peace after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki

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A remarkable WWII account of a maritime disaster, for fans of Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman-now in paperback featuring historic photographs and a reading group guide!

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A remarkable World War II account of a maritime attack off the West African coast, for fans of Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman.

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From acclaimed author Marc Favreau, comes the incredible true story of Pearl Harbor as never told before, and how its echoes were felt throughout the rest of World War II.

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Brothers in Arms is the remarkable true story of an orphaned bear cub who grew into a World War ll hero alongside his brothers in arms from award-winning author Susan Hood and star illustrator Jamie Green.

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Stone ("Almost Astronauts") examines the little-known history of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, who fought in an attack on the American West by the Japanese. The OTriple Nickles, O in the words of First Sergeant Walter Morris, "proved that the color of a man had nothing to do with his ability." Photos.

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The story of D-Day - the Normandy beach landings which saw the start of the Allies' major offensive against German forces - specially written for young readers. Includes photographs, maps and full-colour illustrations, as well as internet links to recommended websites for further information through Usborne Quicklinks.