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He's silent, invisible. He lies in one position for days, barely twitching a muscle, able to control his heartbeat and breathing. His record has never been matched: 93 confirmed kills. This is the story of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock, Marine sniper, legend of military lore.

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Although, to the casual eye, various British tanks of World War I look much the same, the Mark V is quite outstanding and has a strong claim to be the tank that won the Great War. This title examines the technological developments that made this tank excel where others had failed.

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John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, is one of the great commanders of history. This book looks at the many highs and lows in the career of the most successful British general of his era.

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With the explosive fireworks of his military classics "Marine Sniper" and "Silent Warrior," the author gives a startlingly realistic account of the Marines' hellish introduction to a new kind of warfare in Vietnam and the raw truth about how it produced a new kind of American soldier.

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This collection explores the role of martial masculinities in shaping nineteenth-century British culture and society. -- .

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One of the most underrated medium bombers of the Second World War, the Martin B-26 Marauder never fully managed to shake off an underserved early reputation as a dangerous aircraft to fly. This title deals with this aircraft.

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Presents the Second World War as it was experienced by three of its most flamboyant, controversial and influential commanders - Bernard Montgomery, George Patton and Erwin Rommel.

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The Mau Mau Freedom Fighters waged a guerrilla war for eight years (1952-1960) against their British colonial rulers, to win back their land and independence. This book explores their unique motivations, training and tactics, as well as their battle experience.

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This title tells the fascinating story of German airborne heavy weapons platform designs and the difficult history behind the types' development.

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When the revolutionary Messerschmitt Me 262 jet first appeared as a bomber in the skies over north-west Europe in late 1944, it represented both a new dawn in aeronautical development and a great shock to the Allied air forces and armies. This book covers the complete history of the Me 262 bomber and reconnaissance units during World War 2.

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"Explores the history of medical services, health and welfare in Europe during the First World War."--Provided by publisher.

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"Explores the history of medical services, health and welfare in Europe during the First World War."--Provided by publisher.

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Using archeological evidence and other sources, this book charts the history of the medieval Russian fortress from its early beginnings until the 14th century, paying attention to the development of one of the most iconic fortifications in the world: the Kremlin.

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This fascinating reference covers the weapons and armor used by warriors from the 4th to the 15th century and discusses how and why they changed over time.

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The battle of Meiktila was the decisive battle of the Burma campaign and resulted in the liberation of Burma, the capture of Rangoon and the virtual destruction of the Japanese Burma Area Army. This work details every stage of this formidable battle.

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A critical analysis of social memories of the Spanish Civil War, with specific reference to the rural context of the conflict. Based on a mixture of archival research and interviews with the inhabitants of one village in Huelva the book focuses on the forgotten history of the conflict.

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A critical analysis of social memories of the Spanish Civil War, with specific reference to the rural context of the conflict. Based on a mixture of archival research and interviews with the inhabitants of one village in Huelva the book focuses on the forgotten history of the conflict.

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Considers the connections between memory and violence in the wake of World War II. Covering a range of European experiences, this book takes a long-term approach to the study of trauma at the local level. It challenges the notion of collective memory and calls for an understanding of memory as a fine line between the individual and society.

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Considers the connections between memory and violence in the wake of World War II. This book covers a range of European experiences from East to West, and takes a long-term approach to the study of trauma at the local level. It reveals the myriad ways in which communities react to and reconstruct the horrors of war.