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  • Otto Skorzeny
    Massimiliano Afiero
    Quella di Otto Skorzeny è sicuramente una delle figure più controverse ed interessanti della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, alla quale molti storici hanno dedicato articoli e libri, per esaltare o denigrare le sue azioni che nel bene o nel male furono comunque straordinarie: la liberazione del Duce sul Gran Sasso, l'operazione 'Panzerfaust' nell'ottobre del 1944, l'operaz...
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    28,71 €

  • Death in the Baltic
    Cathryn J Prince
    January 1945: the outcome of World War II has been determined. The Third Reich is in free fall as the Russians close in from the east. Berlin plans an eleventh-hour exodus for the German civilians trapped in the Red Army’s way. More than 10,000 women, children, sick, and elderly pack aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a former cruise ship. Soon after the ship leaves port, three Sovie...
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    16,52 €

  • A Terrible Revenge
    Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
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    24,93 €

  • The Greatest Test of Courage
    Ronda Hassig
    Edward Mack had everything: a wife, a newborn son, and his dream job. But as a West Point graduate stationed in the Philippines, his life changed forever on December 7, 1941. Not long after, he would survive the Bataan Death March, Camps O’Donnell and Cabanatuan. At Cabanatuan, he headed an underground operation to get food and medicine for his fellow prisoners. His final desti...
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    11,87 €

  • Renatus' Kayak
    Rozanne Enerson Junker
    Woody Belsheim had one question when he gave his niece, Rozanne Enerson Junker, a miniature sealskin kayak made for him in 1944 by Inuit hunter Renatus Tuglavina: Would it be possible for you to find out what happened to Renatus...and to his daughter, Harriot?Woody had seldom spoken about his World War II service when he and six other G.I.s manned a secret American weather stat...
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    14,59 €

  • Operation Barbarossa
    Nigel Askey
    In June 1941 the German Wehrmacht launched Operation Barbarossa: the attack on the USSR and the largest land invasion in recorded history. The titanic battles that followed led to the greatest loss of life ever experienced in a military campaign. Since the end of WWII there has been intense discourse about the key operational and strategic decisions made by the German and Sovie...
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    40,02 €

  • The Axis Forces 4
    Massimiliano Afiero
    Book magazine dedicated to the German, Italian and Japanese armed forces and their allies during WW2.In this issue. The battle of Narva 1944, The japan in war, The Italian Alpine Division Monterosa of RSI. Eastern Volunteer insignia. Heinrich Sonne. Knight Cross Holder. ...
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    12,71 €

  • Frecce Nere
    Pierluigi Romeo di Colloredo Mels
    Dell’impiego in linea del Corpo Truppe Volontarie, inviato da Mussolini in aiuto ai nazionalisti di Franco a partire dal 1936, la storiografia e la pubblicistica corrente concentri la propria attenzione su un periodo di un mese, sino al marzo del 1937, quando avvenne la battaglia di Guadalajara, enfatizzando l’unico insuccesso del C.T.V. (presentato comunemente come una sconfit...
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    33,56 €

  • The Soldier That Wagged Her Tail
    Dolores N Morris
    World War II sits in our collective memory as the 'Good War': the one where the sides were clear and the sacrifices great. Literature and film have produced very few images of a certain group of heroic soldiers who died on foreign beaches, fields and jungles. The African American soldier, in segregated units, fought and died on those battlefields, and for the most part, their c...
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    11,85 €

  • VOICES OF THE PACIFIC-Large Print Edition
    Matthew Rozell
    LARGE PRINT EDITION: The telephone rings on the hospital floor, and they tell you it is your mother, the phone call you have been dreading. You’ve lost part of your face to a Japanese sniper on Okinawa, and after many surgeries, the doctor has finally told you that at 19, you will never see again. The pain and shock are one thing. But now you have to tell her, from 5000 miles a...
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    30,60 €

  • The Craziest Stories of World War 2
    Auke de Haan / Jennifer Joseph / Skriuwer.com
    World War 2 produced some of the most improbable events in modern history. Alongside the familiar grand strategies and famous battles, the war was full of bizarre accidents, unlikely heroes, spectacular failures, and moments of pure absurdity. This book collects the stories that rarely make it into the standard histories but are completely true.From soldiers who kept fighting f...
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    13,46 €

  • Alleged Nazi Occult Influence on the Second World War
    Frandsen
    Alleged Nazi Occult Influence on the Second World War: A Historical Analysis cuts through the post-war mythology and conspiracy theories to reveal the actual, limited role of occult and esoteric beliefs in Nazi Germany.This report meticulously analyzes the historical evidence, providing a critical distinction between documented facts and sensationalized fiction. It examines:The...
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    6,47 €

  • Manual For Submarine Mining
    Unknown
    In the shadowy depths of the ocean, where light barely penetrates and silence reigns, a secret world of naval warfare unfolds. This intriguing realm of underwater explosives and submarine defence strategies is meticulously unravelled in a work that bridges the gap between the Victorian era’s military ingenuity and today’s maritime security operations. Once lost to time, this in...
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    17,97 €

  • Bailén
    Benito Pérez Galdós
    Amidst the roar of cannon fire and the clash of steel, a nation fights for its soul. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this gripping historical novel captures the essence of Spanish independence with vivid detail and emotional depth. It immerses readers in the early 19th century, where military strategy and human resilience intertwine, creating a tapes...
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    18,76 €

  • Juan Martín El Empecinado
    Benito Pérez Galdós / E
    In the crucible of war, where the line between heroism and despair blurs, emerges a tale of unyielding courage and patriotism. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Independence War, this historical fiction novel plunges readers into the tumultuous early 19th century Spain, a time when the country was embroiled in a fierce struggle against Napoleonic forces. Through the eyes ...
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    18,69 €

  • Gerona
    A / Benito Pérez Galdós
    Amidst the tumult of cannon fire and the whispers of defiance, a city stands resilient against the relentless tide of the Napoleonic Wars in Spain. This historical fiction novel immerses readers in the harrowing siege of Gerona, a poignant testament to human resilience themes and the indomitable spirit of its people. As the city crumbles under siege, the novel reveals the intri...
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    18,78 €

  • Napoleón En Chamartín
    Benito Pérez Galdós
    In the heart of Madrid, where cobblestones echo with the march of history, a city teeters on the brink of transformation. This historical fiction novel immerses readers in the turbulent era of the Napoleonic Wars in Spain, capturing the societal upheaval themes that resonate even today. As the French forces encroach, the intricate dance of political intrigue unfolds, offering a...
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    19,54 €

  • El 19 De Marzo Y El 2 De Mayo
    Benito Pérez Galdós
    In the heart of early 19th century Spain, the air crackles with the tension of a city on the brink of revolution. As Madrid’s streets pulse with the fervour of the 1808 uprising, this historical fiction novel captures the raw spirit of a nation grappling with its identity amidst the chaos of the Spanish independence war. Once lost to time, this Spanish classic literature master...
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    18,70 €

  • Zumalacárregui
    Benito Pérez Galdós
    Amidst the swirling mists of 19th century Spain, a battle for the soul of a nation unfolds, where loyalty and strategy intertwine like dancers in a deadly waltz. This historical novel plunges readers into the heart of the Carlist Wars, a time when the Basque country setting was both a witness and a participant in a gripping war narrative. Spanish literature aficionados and hist...
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    18,69 €

  • Tanker Turk and Hellcat Dan
    Larry Allen Lindsey
    'A fast moving account of the final days of a world changing war.' -Kirkus ReviewsOn April 6, 1945, author Larry Lindsey’s father, a tank commander with Patton’s 3rd, crossed the battle lines at Rinteln, Germany, in an unarmed jeep and single-handedly convinced over two thousand Nazis to surrender without firing a single shot. On that same day, during the most intense kamikaze ...
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    17,95 €

  • Tanker Turk and Hellcat Dan
    Larry Allen Lindsey
    'A fast moving account of the final days of a world changing war.' -Kirkus ReviewsOn April 6, 1945, author Larry Lindsey’s father, a tank commander with Patton’s 3rd, crossed the battle lines at Rinteln, Germany, in an unarmed jeep and single-handedly convinced over two thousand Nazis to surrender without firing a single shot. On that same day, during the most intense kamikaze ...
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    25,58 €

  • MY HONOR IS MY LOYALTY
    BARRY J. KLAZURA
    My Honor Is My Loyalty is a powerful Balkans World War II novel that plunges readers into the raw, unflinching realities of the German anti-partisan campaigns on the Eastern Front and in the Balkans. Told through the reflective voice of an aging veteran, it becomes a war and trauma novel that meditates on memory, ideology, and the haunting price of loyalty. What begins as a sto...
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    13,17 €

  • H.M. SHIPS DAMAGED OR SUNK BY ENEMY ACTION 3rd. Sept. 1939 to 2nd. Sept. 1945
    Anon
    The compilation draws primarily on Admiralty reports, representing as complete a record as available. Readers with additional information or corrections are encouraged to submit them through the Admiralty channels. Subsequent releases of British Naval Prisoners of War have enabled the inclusion of new details for ships damaged early in the conflict.For technically significant i...
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    47,25 €

  • H.M. SHIPS DAMAGED OR SUNK BY ENEMY ACTION 3rd. Sept. 1939 to 2nd. Sept. 1945
    Anon
    The compilation draws primarily on Admiralty reports, representing as complete a record as available. Readers with additional information or corrections are encouraged to submit them through the Admiralty channels. Subsequent releases of British Naval Prisoners of War have enabled the inclusion of new details for ships damaged early in the conflict.For technically significant i...
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    68,55 €

  • What The Greatest Generation Knew
    Dr. Christine Van Horn
    They lived through the Great Depression andWorld War II. We still have this moment in timefor the men and women of the Greatest Generationand their families to provide their wisdom to aworld in desperate need. We need to hear abouttheir character, their stories and the lessonsthey can share with us today. ...
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    15,58 €

  • Lighting the Passage
    Jim S Bentley
    Real life is lived in hardcopy-very few read quite like the remarkable journey of 'Pelican King' Jim Bentley. It’s rugged, colorful, and inspiring as any well-worn tome.Lighting the Passage brings the Bentley’s sharp and humorous reflections on the quirks of everyday living and the enduring strength of family, all delivered with his trademark acerbic wit.For the first time, Ben...
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    25,90 €

  • Migration, Dictatorship, and Identity in Twentieth-Century Europe
    Martyn Housden
    Migration, Dictatorship, and Identity in Twentieth-Century Europe examines the impact of migration on the self-understanding of German authors Siegfried von Vegesack and Werner Bergengruen, and how their experiences of displacement in World War II shaped their authorship. ...
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    184,26 €

  • Outside Looking In
    Outside Looking In provides a fresh look at the problem of Holocaust universalization by examining how the historical experience of the Holocaust has been mediated by politicians, artists, journalists, legal theorists, essayists, filmmakers, and novelists amongst colonized societies or other marginalized groups. ...
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    184,19 €

  • A Childhood in Bohemia and the Flight to the West
    Erika Storey
    A Missing Chapter of World War II History Comes to LightIn the aftermath of World War II, approximately 15 million Germans were expelled from Eastern European countries where their families had lived for centuries. Among them were 3 million Sudeten Germans forced from their homes in Bohemia - a story that has remained largely unknown in English-speaking countries until now.A Ch...
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    31,65 €

  • Mujeres bajo la esvástica
    Francisco Luis Nogueira Martinez
    La historia del Tercer Reich como nunca antes se ha contado: desde la mirada de sus mujeres.¿Qué papel desempeñaron realmente las mujeres en la Alemania nazi?Más allá de la propaganda, los eslóganes y los mitos que han sobrevivido hasta hoy, este libro ofrece una visión rigurosa, histórica y profundamente humana del universo femenino bajo la dictadura hitleriana.A través de doc...
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    30,83 €