Decadence and Change: 1920's (Looking Back at Britain)

Bastable, Jonathan

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A Fascinating Perspective on World War II’s Largest and Most Bitterly Fought Battle 
*Includes never-before-published material from rare German and Russian KGB sources *Authored by the critically acclaimed author of Voices from D-Day *Features rare photographs from both sides of the front 
 No previous work about Stalingrad places such emphasis on the experience of ordinary fighters and civilians. This volume of human history and military strategy includes fresh translations from original sources describing this pivotal event of World War II as told by the German and Soviet soldiers who fought the battle, Russian civilians who watched the enemy at the gates as well as Western diplomat and newspaper correspondent onlookers.

Voices from Stalingrad: Nemesis on the Volga

History

Military

David&Charles

Voices from D-Day

Collecting a wide variety of accounts from D-Day, the author recreates that fateful day from the perspective of politicians, clerks, factory workers, soldiers, sailors, and airmen, never losing sight of the human element while also painting a vividly rendered recreation of the most important day of World War II. Reprint.

Voices From D-Day

Voices from the World of Samuel Pepys

Europe

This is a fascinating record of the pivotal event of World War II told through the personal accounts of the German and Soviet soldiers who fought it, the Russian civilians who watched the destruction of their city, and Western onlookers such as diplomats and newspaper correspondents. Many of these voices are gleaned from newly discovered archive material, and from rare sources and reminiscences in Germany and Russia, including KGB sources. Many have never been published, or are totally unknown in the English-speaking world. All foreign voices are quoted in fresh and engaging new translations from the original sources. It also features rare photographs of the battle from both sides of the front.

VOICES FROM STALINGRAD: UNIQUE FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS FROM WORLD WAR II'S CRUELLEST BATTLE

British Prime Ministers (Amazing & Extraordinary Facts)

David & Charles, Ltd.

A magnificent celebration of 175 years of the Royal Geographical Society, from the early expeditions of Livingstone and Stanley in Africa, to the postwar explorations atop Mount Everest. This superb book assembles a stunning visual record - including maps, original documents and artifacts, as well as more than 400 photographs (the majority in full colour) - that the Royal Geographical Society and those it has sponsored have gathered throughout its history.* The Royal Geographical Society was founded in 1830 and has evolved into the largest geographical society in Europe, and one of the largest in the world. It plays a vital role in all aspects of geography, making an important contribution to our understanding of the world on a regional, international and truly global scale.

To the Ends of the Earth, Visions of a Changing World: 175 Years of Exploration and Photography (The Royal Geographical Society)

Arts & Photography

MILLER, Keith

Popey, David

Gardner, Rita

The Royal Geographical Society

Cossons, Sir Neil

Butlin, Robin

Photography & Video

BCL Press

Devil's Acre: A Russian Novel

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Therefore Publishing Limited

D-Day - June 6, 1944 - was a pivotal day in human history. This was the great turning point of the Second World War, when the largest armada ever assembled took a third of a million Allied men across the English Channel. The invasion force of 150,000 troops from Britain, the United States, Canada and many other nations fighting on the Allied side on D-Day under the command of Generals Eisenhower and Montgomery landed on five beaches to spearhead Operation Overlord, the invasion of German-occupied mainland Europe. On Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches they fought through what has been described as ‘the longest day’ against deadly German firepower but many sadly would not live to see the end of the day. This new paperback edition of a classic account of D-Day told through firsthand accounts brings vividly to life the bravery and skill of the young men called to fight to liberate Europe. For many it was their first experience of combat and it would change their lives for ever. The accounts are taken from letters, diaries and interviews and range from generals and politicians to front-line soldiers and civilians. The accounts in this book tell the whole story of D-Day from the meticulous planning of the four years following the retreat at Dunkirk, the invasion armada, the fighting on the beaches and the first foothold in France, the hard-fought progress through the ‘bocage’ countryside of Normandy before the German army was surrounded and the Allies could breakout at speed and sweep through France to the German border, not forgetting the role of the home front throughout the campaign. Even today there are many reminders of D-Day that visitors can see on the beaches of Normandy and in the towns, villages and cemeteries inland.

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Greenhill Books

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