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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imperial German Edged Weaponry Army and Cavalry
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£58.39
Manchester University Press The Debate on the Crusades 10992010
Book SynopsisThis is the first book-length study to chart how the dramatic events of 30 generations ago have been understood, shaped and manipulated by writers in successive periods since and to show how modern images of the crusades are as much a product of our own and intervening times as of the bloody wars of the cross themselves. -- .Trade Review[An] Engaging and extremely worthwhile bookJournal of Ecclesiastical History 63 (3) July 2012'It is Christopher Tyerman’s great achievement to have given us a coherent narrative which spans the very beginnings of recording the First Crusade to today’s analytical approaches to a medieval movement which has fascinated different ages for different reasons.'Christoph T. Maie, Crusades, 2012 -- .Table of ContentsGeneral Editor’s forewordPrefaceIntroduction1. Medieval views on the Crusades2. Reformation, revision, texts and nations 1500-17003. Reason, faith and progress: a contested Enlightenment4. Empathy and materialism: keeping the crusade up to date5. Scholarship, politics and the Golden Age of research6. The end of colonial consensus7. Erdmann and Runciman and the end of tradition8. Definitions and directionsEpilogueSelective guide to further readingIndex
£18.99
Crecy Publishing Aufklärer Volume One: Luftwaffe Reconnaissance
Book SynopsisThe first in a two volume series, this book provides a study of another significant arm of the Luftwaffe that has not been covered to date, Aufklarungsflieger or reconnaissance units. Although such operations are sometimes erroneously perceived as being of lesser importance due to their apparent lack of an offensive function, the Luftwaffe was very advanced in its espousal of the importance of the doctrine of reconnaissance and fully understood its benefits. in fact, no single arm of the Luftwaffe operated such a wide range of aircraft types and many of the operations conducted by the Aufklarungsflieger units were of vital importance to the German war effort.This title covers the aircraft and operations of the reconnaissance units from their origins, in clandestine survey and photographic work over Poland and the United Kingdom in the 1930s, through the first part of World War 2 when they were used during the Spanish Civil War. Aufklarungsflieger were involved on every front where the Luftwaffe fought, from Poland in the east to Britain in the west and they also played their part in operations in the invasions of the Balkans and Russia. On the Russian and Mediterranean fronts, short-range reconnaissance usually involved low-level missions over enemy territory using the ubiquitous Fieseler Fi 156 Storch and Hs 126 biplanes, though Bf 109s and Fw 190s were also employed in such activities. Also included is coverage of the ''Wekusta'' weather reconnaissance units, responsible for the collection of meteorological data, where, because of the proximity of the enemy, normal land based observation was not possible. These units were assigned directly to the Meteorological Service of the Luftwaffe High Command and were considered very valuable assets.In the style of the already published Jagdwaffe, Kampflieger, Nachtjager, Transporter and Zerstorer series, this latest addition to the range will be welcomed by the many modelers, aviation enthusiasts and historians who are still interested in the activities, colours and markings of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War.
£15.29
Simon & Schuster Band of Brothers E Company 506th Regiment 101st
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£24.00
Skyhorse Publishing How to Become a Spy: The World War II SOE
Book SynopsisDuring World War II, training in the black arts of covert operation was vital preparation for the ungentlemanly warfare” waged by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) against Hitler’s Germany and Tojo’s Japan. In the early years of the war, the SOE set up top secret training schools to instruct prospective agents in the art of being a spy. Soon there was an international network of schools in operation in secluded locations ranging from the Scottish Highlands to Singapore and Canada.Reproduced here is one of the most comprehensive training syllabi used at SOE’s Special Training Schools (STSs) instructing agents on how to wreak maximum havoc in occupied Europe and beyond. A staggering array of unconventional skills are coveredfrom burglary, close combat, and silent killing, to utilizing propaganda, surveillance, and disguisegiving an unprecedented insight into the workings of one of WWII’s most intriguing organizations.These files, released from the British National Archive, put covert history in readers’ hands. Uncover an exciting, little-known part of WWII history and delve into the inner workings of a real spy network.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
£12.34
Orion Publishing Co The Spanish Armada
Book SynopsisA dramatic blow-by-blow account of the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English fleet - a tale of daring and disaster on the high seas by one of our best narrative historians.After the accession of Elizabeth I in 1558, Protestant England was beset by the hostile Catholic powers of Europe - not least Spain. In October 1585 King Philip II of Spain declared his intention to destroy Protestant England and began preparing invasion plans, leading to an intense intelligence war between the two countries, culminating in the dramatic sea battles of 1588.Robert Hutchinson's tautly written book is the first to examine this battle for intelligence, and uses everything from contemporary eye-witness accounts to papers held by the national archives in Spain and the UK to recount the dramatic battle that raged up the English Channel. Contrary to popular theory, the Armada was not defeated by superior English forces - in fact, Elizabeth I's parsimony meant that her ships had no munitions left by the time the Armada had fought its way up to the south coast of England. In reality it was a combination of inclement weather and bad luck that landed the killer blow on the Spanish forces, and of the 125 Spanish ships that set sail against England, only 60 limped home - the rest sunk or wrecked with barely a shot fired.Trade ReviewThe victory of the English navy over the Spanish Armada in 1588 is one of those defining moments in our history, a shining example, so the story goes, of British pluck and determination to succeed against almost overwhelming odds. Well no, not really, says historian Robert Hutchinson in his revelatory new book. Instead he argues that the Spanish forces were defeated by a combination of bad weather, poor strategy and sheer ill fortune * CHOICE *Napoleon once called history "a fiction that men agree to believe". The Spanish Armada is a case in point, as Robert Hutchinson ably demonstrates in this cogent, readable account of the attempted invasion of England by the Spanish forces in 1588... Hutchinson tells this bloody, brilliant story authoritatively and without sentiment, revealing a real 'game of thrones' that shames the TV series for drama, ruthless ambition and grand enterprise * YOUR FAMILY TREE *The author does a magnificent job of describing the military campaign from Drake's daring raid on Cadiz to the critical battle of Gravelines, but he also shows what a close-run thing it was, and how Elizabeth was not supported unanimously by her own council and nobles. He also argues convincingly that, in terms of intelligence, and particularly the role played by her spymaster Francis Walsingham, this was a truly modern war * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *In a book which successfully weaves together the different elements of the dramatic story, Robert Hutchinson, making use of fresh research (not least his own), sets out to consider the background and the events themselves, using all the evidence now available to historians * THE TABLET *This is a well-written book by an accomplished author and its true strength lies in its skilful presentation of the period context. The account of the Spanish Armada and its unfortunate progress into battle and eventual ruin is well worth reading. Hutchinson places us in the centre of intrigue and action... This is history soaked in blood and bedecked with guts * WARSHIPS INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW *
£9.49
Stackpole Books Luftwaffe Kg 200
Book SynopsisOriginally published under title: KG 200. Crowborough, East Sussex: Hikoki Publications, 2003.
£17.95
MP-NCA Uni of North Carolina Coming Out Under Fire The History of Gay Men and
Book SynopsisDuring World War II, as the United States called on its citizens to serve in unprecedented numbers, the presence of gay Americans in the armed forces increasingly conflicted with the expanding antihomosexual policies and procedures of the military. Allan Berube examines in depth and detail these social and political confrontations.
£30.36
McFarland & Company Col. Frank Huger C.S.A.
Book Synopsis Mostly cheerful and optimistic in tone, these missives include sketches of the battles in which Huger participated and fair and honest opinions of his superiors and fellow soldiers, including harsh criticism of generals Braxton Bragg and James Longstreet. Huger also declares his frustration with technical artillery problems and his appetite for the charms of young women at home. The colonel''s correspondence offers insights into the day-to-day life of an artillery man in Virginia and Tennessee and reveals the trials and triumphs of one patriotic family during wartime. An informative introduction details his family background, his education at West Point, and his postwar career as a railroad executive.
£20.89
Stackpole Books Armored Champion The Top Tanks of World War II
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The History Press Ltd British Napoleonic Uniforms
Book SynopsisFor the first time in print a book identifies each regiment and illustrates the change in uniforms, the colour of the facings and the nature and shape of the lace for the officers, NCOs and private soldiers over the period of the Napoleonic War 1793-1815. In British Napoleonic Uniforms, Carl Franklin's lavishly illustrated third volume for The History Press, these changes to the uniforms of all the numbered regiments of cavalry and infantry are discussed in detail. It is illustrated with more than two hundred full-colour plates of the uniforms and every aspect of their regimental distinctions.The book is divided into four parts. Part One looks at the commonalities of the cavalry and considers uniforms appropriate to each regiment such as headwear, the evolution of the uniforms and horse furniture. Part Two considers the uniforms of the heavy and light cavalry regiments. It includes full-page colour illustrations of the Household Cavalry, the Heavy Cavalry (Dragoon Guards and Dragoons), and Light Cavalry (the Light Dragoons and Hussars). Part Three shows the commonalties of the infantry and considers the uniform appropriate to each regiment, such as those of the Drummers and Highland Regiments, as well as their tartans. Part Four discusses the uniforms and distinctions of the infantry, including the regiments of Foot Guards and Infantry of the Line (Fusiliers, Light Infantry, Riflemen and Highland Regiments). For this revised edition Carl Franklin has updated many of the artworks and provided a colour guide specifically for modellers.
£48.00
University of British Columbia Press African Canadians in Union Blue
Book SynopsisBefore Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, he added a paragraph authorizing the army to recruit black soldiers. Nearly 200,000 men answered the call. Several thousand of them came from Canada.What compelled these men to leave the relative comfort of their homes to face death on the battlefield, loss of income, and legal sanctions for participating in a foreign war? Drawing on newspapers, autobiographies, and military and census records, Richard Reid pieces together a portrait of a group of men who served the Union in disparate ways as soldiers, sailors, or doctors but who all believed that liberty, justice, and equality were worth fighting for.By bringing the courage and contributions of these men to light, African Canadians in Union Blue opens a window on the changing nature of the Civil War and the ties that held black communities together even as the borders around them shifted or were torn asunder.Trade ReviewRichard M. Reid’s engaging and well-researched examination of the nearly 2,500 African Canadians who served in the Union Army is a must-read for anyone interested in the black experience during the American Civil War… thanks to Reid’s fascinating and important study, the sacrifice, courage, and determination of these African Canadians can now find their proper place in the history of the American Civil War. -- Kevin D. Greene, University of Southern Mississippi * Journal of Military History *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 British North America: Glory Land or the Least-Worst Option?2 The Black Response: What the Numbers Mean3 Blacks in the Navy: A Different Military Experience4 Promises Deferred: In the Army, 1863-645 Promises Fulfilled: In the Army, 1864-656 Black Doctors: Challenging the Barriers7 Post-War Life: Continuity and ChangeConclusionAppendix: Establishing the location of black British North American veterans, 1865-75NotesSelected BibliographyIndex
£25.19
McFarland and Company, Inc. American Sea Power and the Obsolescence of
Book SynopsisIn a pattern evident since World War II, the US Navy has attempted to adapt its capital ship theory to irregular conflicts - with mixed results - before returning to traditional operations with little or no strategic debate. This book discusses the challenges of irregular warfare in the 21st century, and the need for US naval power to develop a new strategic paradigm.
£27.54
McFarland & Company Korean Battle Chronology Unitbyunit United States
Book SynopsisA history of U.S. involvement in the Korean War as told by the 100,000 American casualties--by the dates they occurred, their causes, their numbers and the units in which they served. This work is subdivided into three units including The Peninsular War, Active Defense and The War of the Hills.
£35.99
McFarland and Company, Inc. The Freckleton England Air Disaster The B24 Crash
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McFarland & Co Inc The Mossad Six Landmark Missions of the Israeli
Book Synopsis This book describes the clandestine missions that were defining moments in the evolution of the Mossad, including its pursuit of the Black September terrorists who murdered Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games, its acquisition on the high seas of yellowcake uranium for Israel''s undeclared nuclear weapons program, and its role in bringing to justice Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. The agency''s more questionable deeds are also covered, among them the assassination of civilian scientists associated with Iraq''s nuclear energy program and the abduction of Israeli citizen Mordechai Vanunu, who, like Edward Snowden, has been variously depicted as a principled whistleblower and an unscrupulous traitor. Taken together, the missions discussed in this volume illustrate the Mossad''s character, creativity and courage, while acknowledging the problematical moral dimensions of its operations.
£20.89
McFarland & Company Vauban and the French Military Under Louis XIV
Book Synopsis A man of inventiveness, versatility and reformist ideas, Marshal Sebastien Le Preste de Vauban built a formidable ring of fortresses to protect France''s national frontiers. More than just a fortification designer, Vauban was also a gifted economist, author, and political strategist. This book tells the complete story of Vauban''s exceptional career, placing him within the framework of Louis XIV''s reign and revealing his lasting influences in France and other nations. With the aid of numerous detailed drawings, 17th century bastioned fortification, artillery, and seige warfare are described in detail. Vauban''s fortifications that are still standing today are particularly highlighted.
£27.54
McFarland & Company American Military Transport Aircraft Since 1925
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£32.39
McFarland and Company, Inc. Mission to Mach 2
Book SynopsisThis engaging memoir relays the life story of a famed pilot who flew supersonic jets for the United States Air Force during the Cold War through Vietnam and beyond. Though the story of one man, it reflects upon the ingenuity and sacrifice of so many veterans who worked during one of the most significant periods in aviation history.
£14.24
McFarland and Company, Inc. Arming the Luftwaffe The German Aviation Industry
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£27.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd China Horse Marine John R Angstadt USMC American
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Legion Condor
Book SynopsisThis new, large format book contains over 1,000 images of Germany''s Legion Condor during the Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939. Coverage of all branches of the Legion Condor, with a special emphasis on aviation, includes detailed operational and unit histories, technical aspects of aircraft flown, biographies of noted personalities, and a look at uniforms, insignia and equipment. Superbly rendered full-color aircraft profiles show the variety of fighter, bomber, recon, and transport aircraft used. Covered too are the panzer, flak and naval units of the Legion Condor. A collection of hundreds of extremely rare Legion Condor artifacts in full-color rounds out this comprehensive look at the infamous pre-World War II German military.
£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Black and Field Gray Uniforms of Himmlerâs SS
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£73.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd SOG Knives and More from Americas War in
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd US Army Twin Beeches
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Compendium of Automatic Morse Code
Book SynopsisTrace the evolution ofautomatic Morse code devicesfrom the early 1800s to today through this informative text and over1,100 photos. Beginning with an overview of telegraphy and early key history, fifteensections explore the equipment usedto sendmessages over long distances. Featured arecode readers, oscillators, Morse trainers, electronic keyers,single- and dual-lever paddles,portable paddles, automatic mechanical keys, accessories, andmore. Eachdevice is presented in text and images,somewithclassicadvertisements; this combination allows the readerto appreciate devicedevelopmentand better understand the thinking that went into the design. Paddle and keymaintenance and adjustment are also examined, as well ascomputer interfacing and use of the Internet. The book also includes the results of patent studies and historical research, with many new findings presented, making ita must-have for collectors, ham operators, or anyone interested in the history of these communication devices.
£55.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd MIG PILOT SURVIVAL Russian Aircrew Survival
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Uniforms of the Soviet Union 19181945
Book SynopsisUniforms of the Soviet Union 1918-1945.
£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sound Locators Fire Control Systems and
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vultures Row
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Army Group North
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£29.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd On the Highways of the Skies
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd German Gliders in World War II
Book SynopsisGliders formed a special category of aircraft within the Luftwaffe. While other aircraft types were used for many years, as a rule gliders were conceived for short service lives, in some cases just a single mission. The purpose of the glider, most of which were built using the simplest materials, was to deposit soldiers and materiel behind enemy lines undetected. In this book the various types used by the Luftwaffe in World War II, and their development are described in detail from military gliders for a few soldiers to large-capacity gliders capable of transporting tanks.
£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd FallschirmjÃger Brigade Ramcke in North Africa
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£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd RFC RAF RNAS Schiffer Military History
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£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Range Unlimited History of Aerial Refuelling
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£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Sky Men
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Japanese Admirals 19261945
Book SynopsisOver 1400 serving Japanese Admirals (Flag Officers) from 1926-45 reign are included in this work. The book concentrates on the service histories of those officers active during the 1936-45 period of Japanese expansion and military actions in Manchuria, China, the Far East and the Pacific. This is an essential reference for any historian, student or collector interested in the IJN during this period.
£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weapons of Warriors
Book SynopsisWeapons of Warriors is a photographic study containing many of the most renowned, prestigious, and historical Arabic and Turkish swords from the 12th through the 19th century. Every sword is professionally studio photographed in the highest resolution and corrected color. Each weapon is presented in multiple angles, many in life size across two pages to provide the reader with the most detailed appreciation of the skill, craftsmanship, and artistry involved in the hand crafting of these famous Shamshirs, Kilics, Nimchas, Yatagans, and Saifs. The Askeri Military Museum of Istanbul, Turkey, has set a new standard in international art and cultural exchange by opening its entire collection to the authors. The museum staff provided every assistance to be certain that their most magnificent and important weapons were photographed for this study. The museum director of edged weapons even took the time to pen an essay (included herein) on the Turkish Yatagan. Working with the authors is an int
£68.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vultures Over Israel
Book SynopsisThe French Vautour was designed to serve as an attack aircraft, bomber and nightfighter. Israel purchased all three versions and was the only nation to operate all three types. Sqdn.110 recon Vautours collected imagery crucial for IAF Operation Focus, the pre-emptive strike that opened the June 1967 Six Day War. It was during this war that Sqdn. 110 attack Vautours spearheaded the IAF air superiority offensive.
£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Blohm Voss Bv 222 Wiking
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Messerschmitt Bf 109E
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd âœWe Wage War by Nightâ
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£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Geisha Maiko of Kyoto
Book SynopsisThis exquisite collection of photographs and interviews focuses on four of Kyoto''s most beautiful geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha). First, the geisha and maiko were photographed at Kyoto''s largest geisha dance performances and other important dances. Next, portrait sessions were held with each woman to capture the kata (forms or poses) of her favorite dances. The geisha and maiko were then interviewed about their photographs, giving the reader a rare insight into their artistic training. Finally, images follow one maiko from her last few days as an apprentice through her first few days as a geisha. Never before has the change from maiko to geisha been documented so completely. The result is a collection of 149 gorgeous photographs that shed light on these exquisitely beautiful women like no other book before.
£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd U.S. Aerial Armament in World War II The
Book SynopsisFollowing his previous Ultimate Look volumes on the B-29, B-32, B-18, and B-25, and volumes one and two in this series, Wolf continues his definitive history of U.S. aerial armament in World War II. Drawing from his extensive library, microfilm archives, and technical manuals Wolf covers: Dive Bombers, Fighter Bombers, Rockets, Napalm, Torpedoes, Depth Charges, Aerial Mines, GT-1 Glide Pattern Torpedo, Speedee Bomb, Hydrobomb, Disney Rocket-Assisted Bomb, Very Heavy Conventional Bombs, Atomic Bomb, Poison Gas and Biological Bombs, Leaflets, Animal Aerial Weapons. There is an extensive chapter on guided missiles including GB (Glide Bomb) Series, VB (Vertical Bomb) Series, Drones (Aphrodite, Anvil, Castor, Willie Orphan, XBQ-1/2/3 and PQ Series, and USN TDR drones), SWOD (Special Weapons Ordnance Device) Series (Robin, Pelican, Moth, and Bat/SWOD Mk9), Glomb, Gargoyle, Gorgon, JB: Jet Bomb Series (JB-1 through 10).
£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Japanese Generals 19261945
Book SynopsisA unique and extensive record of 1,771 Imperial Japanese Army Generals involved in the Manchuria, China and the Pacific Wars during the period 1926 to 1945. This includes those involved with both the military and bureaucratic aspects of running an army. 237 photographs of Generals are included. Information contains details of commands, locations, campaigns and war crimes. Personal details, voiced opinions and even details of their swords are included when located. Additional sections include a table of the Military Command structure at the time of the Japanese surrender in August and September 1945 plus lists of the Commanders of General Armies, Area Armies, Armies, Divisions and Independent Mixed Brigades at that time. Senior Imperial Japanese Army officers are normally believed to have served with unquestioning obedience to their superiors but this work shows that was not always true. This book forms an essential reference for any historian or collector interested in the Japanese war
£58.39
Jaico Publishing House Mein Kampf
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Headline Publishing Group Arnhem Jumping the Rhine 1944 1945
Book SynopsisA riveting account of the Allies' victory at Arnhem by an expert in World War Two battle tactics and historyTrade Review'Among the thousands of books devoted to Second World War history only a small minority can claim to appeal to a wide audience. But through Lloyd Clark's narrative skill, ARNHEM is surely one of them' * Daily Telegraph *'Well stocked with dramatic personal accounts and much military detail' * Edinburgh Evening News *'This is an insightful and gripping account of what is widely considered the greatest airborne battle in history' * People's Friend *
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