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On 9 October 1950, the headstrong General Douglas MacArthur, buoyant after his successful invasion at Inch'n, orders US troops to follow South Korean forces across the 38th Parallel into North Korea, with the objective of totally destroying the North Kor

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An illustrated history of Venice, from its beginnings as 'La Serenissima' 'the Most Serene Republic' to the Italian city that continues to enchant visitors today.

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During WWII, on one raid alone, Nuremburg March 1944, more Bomber Command airmen lost their lives than were lost in the Battle of Britain. These were ordinary men who became part of extraordinary events.

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In this book the author provides a detailed insight into one part of Bomber Commands operations in the Second World War. This book is the result of four decades of research into the squadrons, men and machines that operated from RAF Grimsby.

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From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for it and gave it back.

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Victor Klemperer was Professor of French Literature at Dresden University. As a Jew, he was removed from his post in 1935, only surviving thanks to his marriage to an Aryan. Presenting a study of language and its engagement with history, this book draws form Klemperer's conviction that the language of the Third Reich helped to create its culture.

This two-volume collection of essays addresses the Latino/a experience in present-day America, covering six major areas of importance: education, health, family, children, teens, and violence.

The Latino/a presence in this country predates the United States itself, yet this group is often marginalized in the American culture.

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Florence tells the story of how T.E. Lawrence, who would later become the iconic Lawrence of Arabia, and a Jewish agronomist from Palestine map the land and conflicts of the modern Middle East. 16 pages of b&w photos throughout.

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Inspired by his own service, a career that traced the rise and fall of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria from 2014-2021, one US veteran of the war against ISIS has set out to explore how decisions are made in the heat of the moment and particularly in the face of the enemy.

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Offers new perspectives on the history, legacies and impact of the League of Nations. This book revitalises the history of the League, and deepens understandings of how its `many organs operated and impacted on far-flung parts of the globe, simultaneously crossing borders and scholarly boundaries.

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The unique contribution Lancasters have made in war is commemorated in fitting style.

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"Welcome to Cuba! Hear the strong dance beat of salsa music. Walk city streets lined with colorful buildings. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this hot island country."--Provided by publisher.

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"Welcome to Peru! Hike through the clouds to ancient cities of the Andes Mountains. Hear the calls of birds in the Amazon rain forest. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this beautiful South American country."--Provided by publisher.

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A fascinating re-examination of the battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval encounter in history and probably the most decisive naval battle of the entire Pacific War, and one that saw the Imperial Japanese Navy eliminated as an effective fighting force and forced to resort to suicide tactics.

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Most works on the Seven Years War concentrate on major battles or a single theatre. Light Troops examines the small unit actions of the conflict in Europe and North America and in doing so adds a new dimension to our understanding of this conflict.

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Between 8 and 12 December of 1962, world attention focused on a surprise rebel uprising that sprang up in northern Borneo, where hostages were taken and threatened with execution. The small river town of Limbang, administrative centre of the Fifth Division of the British Crown colony of Sarawak.

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Introduces the memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States.

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This book gives an overview of the French conquest of Morocco between 1900 and 1926. Whilst providing a general outline of the conquest of Morocco the book concentrates on the use of forts and other fortifications built by the French Foreign Legion to secure the territory gained and pacify the areas of operation.

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