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Fans of the Netflix reboot of The Babysitters Club will delight as four new sisters band together in the heart of New York City. Discover this jubilant novel about the difficulties of change, the loyalty of sisters, and the love of family from a prolific award-winning author.An Operation Sisterhood stage adaptation is coming soon to the John F. Kennedy Performance Art Center!"[A] jubilant middle grade novel." -The New York TimesBo and her mom always had their own rhythm. But ever since they moved to Harlem, BoÂ’s world has fallen out of sync. She and Mum are now living with MumÂ’s boyfriend Bill, his daughter Sunday, the twins, Lili and Lee, the twins'' parents…along with a dog, two cats, a bearded dragon, a turtle, and chickens. All in one brownstone! With so many people squished together, Bo isnÂ’t so sure there is room for her. Set against the bursting energy of a New York City summer, award-winning author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich delivers a joyful novel about a new family that hits all the right notes!“This ode to Black girlhood and the communities that serve them offers humor, tenderness, and charm.” –Renée Watson, New York Times bestselling author “A beautiful, rich, and deeply ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Operation Sisterhood - Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Tento 10 CD box set představuje rozsáhlou kolekci nahrávek Perryho Coma z raných 60. let. Obsahuje kompletní alba jako 'Make Someone Happy' (1962) a 'Sing to Me Mr. C' (1961) s doprovodem orchestru Mitchella Ayrese. Kolekce zahrnuje ikonické písně včetně 'Moon River', 'Can't Help Falling in Love' a 'My Favourite Things'.

• 10 CD s rozsáhlou kolekcí Perryho Coma
• Obsahuje alba z raných 60. let jako 'Make Someone Happy' a 'Sing to Me Mr. C'
• Kvalitní remasterované nahrávky s orchestrem Mitchella Ayrese
• Ideální pro sběratele a fanoušky klasické popové hudby

Objev podobné jako Como Perry: Milestones of a Pop Legend (10x CD) - CD (600511)

Tónovací perly Guerlain Météorites Light-Revealing Pearls of Powder zakrývají nedokonalosti pleti, zmatňují a rozjasňují ji. Produkt s 95% přírodních složek zajišťuje až 12hodinový jas a fixuje make-up. Perly obsahují barevné a stříbřité částice pro vyhlazení textury pleti.

• 95 % ingrediencí přírodního původu
• Matuje pleť až na 8 hodin a fixuje make-up
• Dodává pleti multidimenzionální zářivost
• Lehká textura s jemnou květinovou vůní

Objev podobné jako GUERLAIN Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder tónovací perly na tvář odstín 04 Amber / Ambre 20 g

křeslo Como s polštářem z peří
knihovna Perla Walnut rozměry
povlečení 140x200 cm modré peří
moderní bílá knihovna Perla White
povlečení 160x200 cm modré peří
povlečení s jemným vzorem peří
křeslo s měkkým sedákem z peří
rustikální knihovna Perla Oak
taburet s kombinací peří a pěny
křeslo s opěradlem z pěny a peří
dětské křeslo s polstrováním z pěny a peří
křeslo s opěradlem z peří
bavlněné povlečení Mystic tyrkysové peří
povlak na přikrývku s motivem peří
protivráskové sérum na oční okolí s černou perlou
náušnice z bílé sladkovodní perly a zirkonů

Sada obsahuje dvě pera s modrou náplní v bílo-zlatém provedení s licencí Disney Minnie. Produkt je balen v krabičce s průsvitnou čelní stranou o rozměrech 25 x 3 cm. Pera jsou určena pro děti od 6 let.

• Licencovaný design Disney Minnie Mouse
• Praktická sada dvou per v jednom balení
• Průsvitná krabička pro snadnou identifikaci obsahu
• Vhodné pro děti již od 6 let věku

Objev podobné jako Set per Disney Minnie

Sada obsahuje dvě tmavě zelená pera s modrou náplní v licenci Disney. Balení má průsvitnou čelní stranu a rozměry 25 x 3 cm. Produkt je určen pro děti od 6 let.

• Licencovaný design Disney s Medvídkem Pú
• Praktická sada dvou per v jednom balení
• Tmavě zelená barva s průsvitnou krabičkou pro snadné skladování
• Vhodné pro děti od 6 let, ideální pro školní potřeby

Objev podobné jako Set per Disney Pooh

Náušnice ze 14karátového žlutého zlata s motivem měsíce a hvězdy. Jsou osazeny bílou kulatou kultivovanou perlou a čirými zirkony. Zapínají se na puzetu s brzdičkou.

• 14karátové žluté zlato vysoké kvality
• Kombinace bílé perly a třpytivých zirkonů
• Univerzální design vhodný pro každodenní nošení
• Bezpečné zapínání na puzetu s brzdičkou

Objev podobné jako Náušnice ze žlutého zlata 585 - měsíc a hvězda, bílá sladkovodní perla, zirkony

Sada obsahuje pestrobarevné dřevěné perly v průhledné plastové dóze ve tvaru srdce. Je určena pro holčičky od 3 let k výrobě vlastních náhrdelníků a náramků. Součástí balení je elastický provázek pro snadné navlékání.

• Trénuje jemnou motoriku a koordinaci
• Rozvíjí fantazii a kreativní myšlení
• Bezpečné dřevěné provedení vhodné pro děti
• Praktické balení v dóze ve tvaru srdíčka

Objev podobné jako Lena Dřevěné perly v dóze

Deník s motivem jednorožce v růžových barvách obsahuje oboustranné pero pro zápis a čtení tajných zpráv. Je určen pro děti od 6 let a má rozměry 14,5 x 11 cm. Sada podporuje kreativitu a soukromí při psaní.

• Tajné oboustranné pero pro zápis a čtení
• Atraktivní design s motivem jednorožce v růžových barvách
• Vhodné pro děti od 6 let
• Praktický formát 14,5 x 11 cm

Objev podobné jako Deník s tajemným perem jednrožec

Deník s princeznou a koněm v růžové a světle modré barvě obsahuje oboustranné pero pro psaní tajných zpráv. Je určen pro holčičky od 6 let a má rozměry 14,5 x 11 cm. Sada podporuje zábavné a diskrétní zapisování.

• Tajné pero s oboustrannou funkcí pro skryté zprávy
• Atraktivní design s princeznou a koněm v růžové a modré
• Vhodné pro děti od 6 let, podporuje kreativitu
• Kompaktní rozměry pro snadné nošení

Objev podobné jako Deník s tajemným perem kůň a prinzecna

Komiks Disney - Ariel: Kouzlo svítící perly přináší podmořské dobrodružství v království Atlantika. Ariel a její sestry se spojí, aby čelily temné kletbě ohrožující jejich svět. Publikace má 64 stran v brožované vazbě a je určena dětem od 6 let.

• Autentický Disney příběh s Ariel a jejími sestrami
• Brožovaná vazba a 64 stran vhodné pro děti
• Český jazyk a atraktivní podmořská výtvarnost
• Téma přátelství a rodiny pro rozvoj dětské fantazie

Objev podobné jako Disney - Ariel: Kouzlo svítící perly

Podlahové puzzle Clementoni s motivem Ledového království je vhodné pro děti od 3 let. Hračka obsahuje interaktivní pero pro doplňkovou zábavu, ale baterie nejsou součástí balení. Puzzle je vyrobeno z dřeva a nabízí licencovaný design z populární pohádky.

• Interaktivní pero pro zábavné učení
• Vyrobeno z kvalitního dřeva pro děti
• Licencované motivy Ledového království
• Velké podlahové puzzle pro snadné skládání

Objev podobné jako Clementoni Podlahové puzzle s interaktivním perem Ledové království

''This was pure joy to read and left me feeling warm inside!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book pulled at my heart strings and broke me in places and then slowly pieced me back together again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Oh my!!!!!! Cathy Bramley has done it again, a fantastic read and I could not stop reading it'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book - I absolutely adored it!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Three generations of women, and the summer that saved them.The holidays are here, and in Salcombe, Liz longs for the arrival of her god-daughters, Skye and Clare and Clare''s daughter baby Ivy. After years on her own, she needs help to save the catering business she built with Clare''s late mother, Jen. However, half-sisters Skye and Clare couldn''t be more different, struggling with family secrets and hidden jealousies. As the women navigate this unexpected summer together, truths are revealed and their relationships are put to the test. The Sunrise Sisterhood is a summery slice of joyful escapism as well as an emotional drama about three women healed by the sparkling waves of Salcombe and the power of the sisterhood.***''A heartwarming story of sisterhood and second chances'' Lucy Diamond''Total escapism full of joy, hope and heart'' Kim Nash''Comforting, funny, warm and wise. No-one does ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Sunrise Sisterhood - Cathy Bramley

Foreword by Ashley Judd“Rosenfeld’s tour-de-force takes the power of female alliances to a higher level, giving us a road map for a new vision of women’s equality through the relationships and bonds we form among one another. The gift of this book is that it gives us hope.”—Valerie Jarrett, New York Times bestselling author of Finding My Voice, and former senior advisor to President Barack ObamaThe Bonobo Sisterhood is a revolutionary call to action for women and their allies to protect one another from patriarchal violence. Internationally recognized legal expert Diane L. Rosenfeld introduces us to a groundbreaking new model of female solidarity; one that promises to thwart sexual coercion.Urgent, timely, and original, The Bonobo Sisterhood harnesses the power of the #MeToo movement into a road map for sex equality in humans. Our closest evolutionary cousins, the bonobos have a unique social order in which the females protect one another from male aggression. The takeaway? Evolutionarily, bonobos have eliminated sexual coercion and enjoy a more peaceful, cooperative, and playful existence. We have much to learn from them.Rosenfeld explores the implications of the bonobo model for human societies and systems of governance. How did law develop to elude women’s rights so ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Bonobo Sisterhood - Diane Rosenfeld

A tale of great enterprise and great fortitude, and of wonderful female solidarity and nobility of spirit, in the bleakest of circumstances. For decades after World War II, histories of the French Resistance were written almost exclusively by men and largely ignored the contributions of women. Many current overviews of the subject continue to underplay the extent and importance of women’s participation in the Resistance, treating the subject, in the words of one historian, as ‘an anonymous background element in an essentially male story’. The Sisterhood of Ravensbru¨ck corrects that omission, surveying the bond between four women — Germaine Tillion, Anise Girard, Genevieve de Gaulle, and Jacqueline d’Alincourt — who fought valiantly against Nazi oppression. While the women belonged to different Resistance movements and networks, they were united by a common thread: they were arrested by the Gestapo, underwent merciless interrogations and beatings, were jailed — and, most significantly, survived, if just barely, the hell of Ravensbru¨ck, the only concentration camp designed specifically for women. In an institution designed to dehumanise and kill, the sisterhood maintained their sense of self and joined together to face down death. Remarkably, in the aftermath of World War II, the women once again joined ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Sisterhood of Ravensbruck - Olson Lynne

PRE-ORDER THE INSTITUTE, THE NEW HIGH-CONCEPT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BY KATHERINE BRADLEY, OUT SPRING 2026. ‘Frightening and timely, Bradley’s The Sisterhood is the book everyone should read this year. If you thought it ended with Orwell, think again . . .' CHRISTINA DALCHERVox meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this feminist reimagining of 1984 In Oceania, whoever you are, Big Brother is always watching you and trust is a luxury that no one has. Julia is the seemingly perfect example of what women in Oceania should be: dutiful, useful, subservient, meek. But Julia hides a secret. A secret that would lead to her death if it is discovered. For Julia is part of the underground movement called The Sisterhood, whose main goal is to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-Party vigilante group, and help them to overthrow Big Brother. Only then can everyone be truly free. When Julia thinks she’s found a potential member of The Brotherhood, it seems like their goal might finally be in their grasp. But as she gets closer to Winston Smith, Julia’s past starts to catch up with her and we soon realise that she has many more secrets than we’d first imagined – and that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Sisterhood - Katherine Bradley

PRE-ORDER THE INSTITUTE, THE NEW HIGH-CONCEPT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BY KATHERINE BRADLEY, OUT SPRING 2026. ‘Frightening and timely, Bradley’s The Sisterhood is the book everyone should read this year. If you thought it ended with Orwell, think again . . .' CHRISTINA DALCHERVox meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this feminist reimagining of 1984 In Oceania, whoever you are, Big Brother is always watching you and trust is a luxury that no one has. Julia is the seemingly perfect example of what women in Oceania should be: dutiful, useful, subservient, meek. But Julia hides a secret. A secret that would lead to her death if it is discovered. For Julia is part of the underground movement called The Sisterhood, whose main goal is to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-Party vigilante group, and help them to overthrow Big Brother. Only then can everyone be truly free. When Julia thinks she’s found a potential member of The Brotherhood, it seems like their goal might finally be in their grasp. But as she gets closer to Winston Smith, Julia’s past starts to catch up with her and we soon realise that she has many more secrets than we’d first imagined – and that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Sisterhood - Katherine Bradley

On the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Peter Taylor tells for the first time the gripping story of Operation Chiffon, the top-secret intelligence operation that helped bring peace to Ireland.‘A gripping exploration of how MI5 and MI6 worked for a ceasefire with the IRA – and how one meeting changed everything’ Telegraph''An extraordinary story . . . A true tale of espionage'' The TimesApril 1998: the Good Friday Agreement is signed, ending decades of violence and bloodshed in Northern Ireland. The process of getting the IRA to end its so-called ‘armed struggle’ was always the prerequisite of the search for peace. It was Operation Chiffon that finally helped make it possible.Operation Chiffon takes us inside the top-secret intelligence operation whose roots go back to the bloodiest years of the conflict in the early 1970s, involving officers from MI6 and, later in the 1990s, MI5. The remarkable story, which has remained hidden for forty years, is now revealed by legendary BBC journalist Peter Taylor with unique access to the officers involved. Drawing on exclusive interviews and Taylor’s fifty years of covering the conflict, the book narrates in first-hand detail how those involved risked their careers – and their lives ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Operation Chiffon - Peter Taylor

The price of vengeance is never what you expect... In the quiet of Cornwall, a monster lurks. Jem Fielding, a ruthless pimp and drug lord, has terrorized the lives of women for years. When he abducts mute teenager Carly Taylor and leaves her to die, he sets in motion a chain of events that will threaten everything he’s built. Carly survives, but the trauma transforms her into a woman consumed by vengeance. With her mind unraveling, she becomes determined to destroy Fielding—no matter the cost. But Carly isn’t alone. Josie, Fielding’s abused wife, hides a dangerous secret—her love for another woman. Kerenza, trapped in a web of blackmail, knows the price of defying Fielding too well. As their paths collide, the women realize their only chance to survive lies in their unity. Together, they must face their darkest fears and the treacherous road to revenge. But victory will demand a sacrifice none of them may be prepared to make. In A Sisterhood of Silence, Julie Evans weaves a harrowing tale of resilience, vengeance, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood in the face of unspeakable evil. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Cornish Crime Series:? ? ? ? ? Captured our imaginations and curiosity. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Sisterhood of Silence - Julie Evans

This book chronicles the story of the single most daring Special Forces operation since World War Two - Operation Barras; the attempted rescue by the SAS of the British Forces who were being held captive by guerrilla gang the West Side Boys in the Sierra Leone jungle. The West Side Boys were a strange-looking bunch, wearing pink shades, shower caps, fluorescent wigs and voodoo charms they believed made them invulnerable to bullets - an impression re-enforced by ganja, heroine, crack cocaine and gallons of sweet palm wine. In 1999 a twelve man patrol of Royal Irish Rangers, who were training government troops in Sierra Leone, were captured and held hostage by the West Side Boys. They were held prisoner in a fortified jungle hideaway, with severed heads decorating the palisades, defended by some 400 heavily armed soldiers. Operation Barras, the rescue mission, was a combined force of 100 Paras, twelve members of the Special Boat Squadron, helicopters from the Navy and RAF and, spearheading the operation, 40-strong D squadron of the SAS. Against amazing odds the hostages were rescued - over 150 of the enemy were killed. Operation Certain Death is a thrilling true story of all out war. No ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Operation Certain Death - Damien Lewis

“A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter.” —Washington Post“Mary McCarthy, Anne Rivers Siddons, and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, but no one has done it with more grace, charm, talent, and power than Rebecca Wells.” —Richmond Times-DispatchThe incomparable #1 New York Times bestseller, Rebecca Wells’s Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is a classic of Southern women’s fiction to be read and reread over and over again. A poignant, funny, outrageous, and wise novel about a lifetime friendship between four Southern women, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood brilliantly explores the bonds of female friendship, the often-rocky relationship between mothers and daughters, and the healing power of humor and love, in a story as fresh and uplifting as when it was first published a decade and a half ago. If you haven’t yet met the Ya-Yas, what are you waiting for?

Objev podobné jako Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood - Wells Rebecca

An adaptation of the documentary film, Operation Toussaint reveals how an Ex-Special Agent and Operation Underground Railroad are saving children from sex trafficking around the world through Operation Toussaint, a covert mission to Haiti.Tim Ballard left his post as a special agent for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to found Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). Through this organization, Tim and his team plan undercover operations to rescue child sex trafficking victims around the world. To date, they have saved hundreds of children from horrific conditions, which Tim wasn’t able to do when bound by government restrictions. Take an inside look at O.U.R., and their mission to end modern day slavery, as you join Tim and his Special Forces team on a covert mission to Haiti where they bring a ring of sex traffickers who bribed their way out of jail to justice in Operation Toussaint.

Objev podobné jako Operation Toussaint - Tim Ballard, Russell Brunson, Nick Nanton

_Operation Bagration_ analyses the great Russian offensive in Belorussia in the summer of 1944 covering the planning of the operation as well as the German plans of the summer campaign of 1944\. In depth research sets out to determine the real ratio of the Soviet and German forces as well as their actual losses during the operation. As well as some good decisions, command on both sides made some crucial mistakes as well as main tactical errors all of which are studied in this book to produce a fully rounded view of the campaign and highlights a connection to Operation Overlord by proving that it was only due to the landing at Normandy that the Soviet forces were able to destroy the German Army Group Centre while the elite mobile forces were concentrated in France.

Objev podobné jako Operation Bagration - Sokolov Boris

Passion, war and deadly secrets ...''Wonderfully moving. A book to curl up with'' Fern Britton''I absolutely loved this heart-warming story of wartime secrets, love and redemption'' Susan Lewis''Enthralling from beginning to end'' Alan Titchmarsh''I loved every word of it!'' Katie Fforde''Well researched and extremely moving. I really enjoyed it'' Jill Mansell''A fresh and captivating tale of secrets and bravery ... her contemporary love story is just as compelling.'' Chloe Timms''An enthralling reminder of the remarkable women who played a part in winning the war.'' Fanny Blake, Daily Mail___________________________1944: Newly recruited SOE agent Elisabeth Shepherd is faced with an impossible mission: to parachute behind enemy lines into Nazi-occupied France and monitor the new long-range missiles the Germans are working on.Her only advice? Trust absolutely no one. With danger lurking at every turn, one wrong move for Elisabeth could spell instant death.2018: Betty is about to celebrate her 100th birthday. With her carer Tali at her side, she receives an invite from the Century Society to reminisce on the past.Remembering a life shrouded in secrecy and danger, Betty remains tight-lipped. But when Tali finds a box filled with maps, letters and a gun hidden in Betty''s cellar, it becomes clear that Betty''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Operation Moonlight - Louise Morrish

''An inspiring story, warmly told'' - Country Life A moving, thrilling account of one man''s extraordinary escape from the Nazis - as told by his great-grandson. Perfect for fans of Ben Macintyre and Damien Lewis ''Frank Griffiths'' incredible escape and evasion story will become a wartime classic. Truly inspiring.'' - ANDY McNAB ''An affectionate and often audacious tale of an unsung WW2 hero. Adam Hart is a writer to watch out for.'' - ANTHONY HOROWITZ''A thrilling tale of courage, bravery and survival, brought to life by Hart''s gripping narrative and fascinating personal connection. A superb debut.'' - ALICE LOXTON''This moving family history pays fitting tribute to the courage and resilience of the Special Duties Squadrons'' crews, and the heroism of the French resisters serving alongside them.'' - CLARE MULLEY''A classic tale of Second World War derring-do, told with flair. A wonderful debut.'' - ROBERT PENN On 14 August 1943, Adam Hart''s great-grandfather Frank Griffiths took off from RAF Tempsford, the SOE ''Special Duties'' airbase in rural England. Frank and his crew were on a secret midnight mission codenamed Operation Pimento, but they were shot down near Annecy in southeast France.Only Frank survived.Though seriously injured, Frank felt it was his duty ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Operation Pimento - Adam Hart

Operation Biting was one of the most thrilling British commando raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly-identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed Würzburg. The brilliant scientist Dr RV Jones proposed an assault to capture key components. The nearest accessible enemy set stood upon a steep cliff at Bruneval in Normandy. Winston Churchill enthused, as did Lord Louis Mountbatten, chief of Combined Operations. A company of the newly-formed Airborne Forces was committed to the operation, which took place on the night of 27/28 February. Amid heavy snow 120 men landed, some of whom were misdropped almost two miles from their objective. They nonetheless launched the assault, dismantled the German radar, and after three nail-biting hours in France and a fierce battle with Wehrmacht defenders, escaped in the nick of time by landing-craft across stormy seas to Portsmouth.Max Hastings recounts this cliffhanging tale in a wealth of previously unchronicled detail. He portrays its remarkable personalities: the ‘boffin’ RV Jones; the peacock Mountbatten; the troubled husband of Daphne Du Maurier, Gen. ’Boy’ Browning, who commanded the Airborne Division; ‘Colonel Remy’, the French secret agent whose men ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Operation Biting - Max Hastings

On the warm night of 18 August 1942, a flotilla pushed out into the flat water of the Channel. They were to seize the German-held port of Dieppe, destroy key installations, seize intelligence material and then sail for home.This was the greatest amphibious operation since Gallipoli, with the biggest accumulation of fighter power ever assembled. But by the morning of the attack, one of its architects already feared that the operation would "go down as one of the great failures in history". Its key players claimed it was essential to D-Day, with the media telling listeners that it was a success -- but the tragedy was all too predictable.Using first-hand testimony from combatants and civilians, and colourful analysis of the roles of Mountbatten and Montgomery, bestselling author Patrick Bishop''s gripping account brings Operation Jubilee powerfully and vividly to life, in an epic demonstration of how ambition, folly and courage came together in one of the most tragic episodes of the war.

Objev podobné jako Operation Jubilee - Patrick Bishop

Englandspiel Nordpol, or Operation North Pole, was a successful Second World War counterintelligence operation conducted by Germany''s military intelligence (the Abwehr) between 1942 and 1944.On the night of 6-7 November 1941 two SOE agents, Huub Lauwers and Thys Taconis were parachuted into the Netherlands and dropped over Stegerveld, near Ommen. Lauwers was captured on 6 March 1942, whilst Taconis was captured 3 days later on 9 March. Lauwers was persuaded to send messages back to London by the Germans, in which he intentionally left out two security checks. This should have automatically sounded ''alarm bells'' with those who received the messages, but for some inexplicable reason, it did not. Whether this was just a genuine mistake or something more sinister has never been fully ascertained. After all, security checks were in place to ensure that messages received from agents in the field were genuine and were part of the SOE''s own transmission protocol.   As no one in London realised messages being received from SOE agents in the Netherlands were being sent under the control and direction of German military intelligence, more and more agents and equipment followed unabated for more than 18 months. Of the 54 SOE agents sent to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Operation North Pole - Stephen Wynn

Osprey''s trilogy on Operation Market-Garden continues with a fascinating account of the British airborne assault on the bridge across the Rhine at Arnhem.With Germany being pushed back across Europe the Allied forces looked to press their advantage with Operation Market-Garden, a massive airborne assault that, if successful, could have shortened the war in the west considerably.The ground advance consisted of an armoured thrust by the British XXX Corps, while the US 82nd and 101st US Airborne Divisions secured the bridges at Eindhoven and Nijmegen and the British 1st Airborne Division and Polish 1st Airborne Brigade were tasked with seizing the final bridge at Arnhem to secure the route. What they did not realise was that the 9. SS and 10. SS-Panzer Divisions were nearby, ready to reinforce the local garrison and fend off the Allied assault.Focusing on the role played by these British and Polish troops, Ken Ford examines Operation Market-Garden in its entirety, from the early planning through to the early setbacks and eventual catastrophic conclusion.

Objev podobné jako Operation Market-Garden 1944 (2) - Ford Ken

Overshadowed by the dramatic British failure at Arnhem, the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were a vital component of Operation Market-Garden and succeeded in capturing their objectives at Eindhoven and Nijmegen.In the summer of 1944, plans began for a complex operation to seize a Rhine river bridge at Arnhem in the Netherlands. The American portion of the airborne mission was to employ two divisions of the US XVIII Airborne Corps to seize key terrain features that otherwise might delay the advance of British tanks towards the bridge.The 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions succeeded in their tasks of capturing the vital bridges at Eindhoven at Nijmegen in the face of fierce German resistance. However, the delays caused to the British armored advance, combined with stronger than expected fighting at Arnhem led to the withdrawal of the remnants of the British 1st Airborne Division in one of the Western Allies’ most costly defeats of World War II.Contemporary photographs, maps and detailed color artwork complement extensive archival research that reveals the successes of those American airborne missions, largely overshadowed by the failure of the operation as a whole.

Objev podobné jako Operation Market-Garden 1944 (1) - Steven J. Zaloga

Operation Fortitude was the ingenious web of deception spun by the Allies to mislead the Nazis as to how and where the D-Day landings were to be mounted.''One of the most creative intelligence operations of all time'' – Kim PhilbyThe story of how this web was woven is one of intrigue, personal drama, ground-breaking techniques, internal resistance, and good fortune. It is a tale of double agents, black radio broadcasts, phantom armies, ''Ultra'' decrypts, and dummy parachute drops. These diverse tactics were intended to come together to create a single narrative so compelling that it would convince Adolf Hitler of its authenticity.Operation Fortitude was intended to create the false impression that the Normandy landings were merely a feint to disguise a massive forthcoming invasion by this American force in the Pas de Calais. In other words, the success of D-Day – the beginning of the end of the Second World War – was made possible by the efforts of men and women who were not present on the Normandy beaches.Men such as Juan Pujol, a Spanish double-agent (code-name GARBO) who sent hundreds of wireless messages from London to Madrid in the build-up to D-Day relaying supposed intelligence from his fictitious ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“An eye-level view of mortal danger set against a major inflection point during World War II." -- Wall Street JournalNow in paperback, renowned historian Max Hastings recreates one of the most thrilling events of World War II: Operation Pedestal, the British action to save its troops from starvation on Malta—an action-packed tale of courage, fortitude, loss, and triumph against all odds.In 1940, Hitler had two choices when it came to the Mediterranean region: stay out, or commit sufficient forces to expel the British from the Middle East. Against his generals’ advice, the Fuhrer committed a major strategic blunder. He ordered the Wehrmacht to seize Crete, allowing the longtime British bastion of Malta to remain in Allied hands. Over the fall of 1941, the Royal Navy and RAF, aided by British intelligence, used the island to launch a punishing campaign against the Germans, sinking more than 75 percent of their supply ships destined for North Africa.But by spring 1942, the British lost their advantage. In April and May, the Luftwaffe dropped more bombs on Malta than London received in the blitz. A succession of British attempts to supply and reinforce the island by convoy during the spring and summer of 1942 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Operation Pistol was a British operation performed by 2 SAS during World War 2 launching 51 SAS soldiers into the German territory of Alsace Lorraine 80 miles ahead of the American forces, running alongside Operation Loyton. Of those 51 soldiers, SQMS Jack Alcock commanded a four man party from his C3 group and this is the story of his incredible bravery that awarded him the Croix de Guerre with Silver Star. Jack’s group parachuted in to France in extreme weather conditions lacking vital supplies of food and suffering the theft of their radio receiver they fought through enemy territory seeking shelter with sympathetic locals along the way experiencing a close call with the Gestapo at one farmstead to eventually reach the front line position of the American Fourth Armourerd Division near Arracourt where he was debriefed by Colonel Bruce C Clarke of Command A. Jack later returned to France with his son to retrace his footsteps for this incredible memoir of determination, courage and tenacity.

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This book tells the story of the various Allied operations and schemes instigated to keep Spain and Portugal out of WWII, which included the widespread bribery of high ranking Spanish officials and the duplicity of Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, head of the Abwehr. Ian Fleming and Alan Hillgarth were the architects of Operation Golden Eye, the sabotage and disruption scheme that would be put in place had Germany invaded Spain. Fleming visited the Iberian Peninsula and Tangiers several times during the war, arguably his greatest achievement in WWII and the closest he came to being a real secret agent. It was these visits which supplied much of the background material for his fiction – Fleming even called his home on Jamaica where he created 007 ''Goldeneye''. The book begins with Hitler''s dilemma about which way to move, and his meeting with Francisco Franco at Hendaye in October 1940, a major turning point in the war when an alliance between Germany and Spain seemed possible. Simmons explores the British reaction to this, with Operation Tracer being created by Admiral Godfrey, head of Naval Intelligence. This was a plan to leave a listening and observation post buried in the Rock of Gibraltar should ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Vox meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this feminist reimagining of 1984 In Oceania, whoever you are, Big Brother is always watching you and trust is a luxury that no one has. Julia is the seemingly perfect example of what women in Oceania should be: dutiful, useful, subservient, meek. But Julia hides a secret. A secret that would lead to her death if it is discovered. For Julia is part of the underground movement called The Sisterhood, whose main goal is to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-Party vigilante group, and help them to overthrow Big Brother. Only then can everyone be truly free. When Julia thinks she’s found a potential member of The Brotherhood, it seems like their goal might finally be in their grasp. But as she gets closer to Winston Smith, Julia’s past starts to catch up with her and we soon realise that she has many more secrets than we’d first imagined – and that overthrowing Big Brother might cost her everything – but if you have nothing left to lose then you don’t mind playing the game . . . This is a story about love, about family, about being a woman, a mother, a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'Oh, for f*ck's sake' muttered Claire under her breath, as she opened the fridge to see what she could find for a no effort dinner. The children continued to fight behind her. They regarded any form of fish not encased in breadcrumbs as toxic, and were resistant enough to the delicious homemade fishfingers Claire had made for them, insisting they much preferred Captain Birdseye's version. White wine was starting to look like quite an appealing dinner actually. Maybe just a small glass.'Are you having wine, Mum? You know you're not supposed to have wine every night. We did about alcohol units at school. That's quite a big glass of wine, how many units do you think are in it?''Bet the bastards didn't tell you that wine is remarkably good at cancelling out whining though, did they?' muttered Claire.Claire's family has gone nuclear. Her precious moppets keep calling Childline when she feeds them broccoli, she's utterly Ottolenghied out at weekends, and her darling husband is having an affair with her best friend.The question isn't whether she needs a glass of wine, but is there one big enough?Enter the Sauvignon Sisterhood, a new set of friends brought together by a shared love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE INSPIRATION BEHIND DUNE: PROPHECY, THE MAJOR NEW TV SERIES COMING AUTUMN 2024 ON SKY AND NOW. DISCOVER THE SISTERHOOD OF DUNE, THE ELECTRIFYING FIRST NOVEL IN THE PREQUEL TRILOGY THE GREAT SCHOOLS OF DUNE. It is 83 years after the last of the thinking machines were destroyed in the Battle of Corrin, after Faykan Butler established himself as the first Emperor of a new imperium. War hero Vorian Atreides has turned his back on Salusa Secundus, flying off to parts unknown.Abulurd Harkonnen, convicted of cowardice, was sent away to live on gloomy Lankiveil, and his descendants continue to blame Vorian for the downfall of their fortunes. Raquella Berto-Anirul has formed the Bene Gesserit School as the first Reverend Mother. Descendants of Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva have built a powerful transportation company using mutated Navigators who fly "spacefolder ships".Gilbertus Albans has established a school on bucolic Lampadas teaching humans to become Mentats. Even so, decades after the defeat of the thinking machines, anti-technology fervor continues to sweep across the human-settled planets, with powerful fanatical groups imposing violent purges…

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Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Central Intelligence Agency relied on women even as it attempted to channel their talents and keep them down. Women sent cables, made dead drops, and maintained the agency’s secrets. Despite discrimination – even because of it – women who started as clerks, secretaries, or unpaid spouses become some of the CIA’s shrewdest operatives.They were unlikely spies – and that’s exactly what made them perfect for the role. Because women were seen as unimportant, pioneering female intelligence officers moved unnoticed around Bonn, Geneva, and Moscow, stealing secrets from under the noses of their KGB adversaries. Back at headquarters, women built the CIA’s critical archives – first by hand, then by computer. And they noticed things that the men at the top didn’t see. As the CIA faced an identity crisis after the Cold War, it was a close-knit network of female analysts who spotted the rising threat of al-Qaeda – though their warnings were repeatedly brushed aside.After the 9/11 attacks, more women joined the agency as a new job, targeter, came to prominence. They showed that data analysis would be crucial to the post-9/11 national security landscape – an effort that culminated ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It’s time for a w(h)ine“God, she’s funny” – Jilly Cooper‘Oh, for f*ck’s sake’ muttered Claire under her breath, as she opened the fridge to see what she could find for a no effort dinner. The children continued to fight behind her. They regarded any form of fish not encased in breadcrumbs as toxic, and were resistant enough to the delicious homemade fishfingers Claire had made for them, insisting they much preferred Captain Birdseye’s version. White wine was starting to look like quite an appealing dinner actually. Maybe just a small glass.‘Are you having wine, Mum? You know you’re not supposed to have wine every night. We did about alcohol units at school. That’s quite a big glass of wine, how many units do you think are in it?’’Bet the bastards didn’t tell you that wine is remarkably good at cancelling out whining though, did they?’ muttered Claire.Claire’s family has gone nuclear. Her precious moppets keep calling Childline when she feeds them broccoli, she’s utterly Ottolenghied out at weekends, and her darling husband is having an affair with her best friend.The question isn’t whether she needs a glass of wine, but is there one big enough?Enter the Sauvignon Sisterhood, a new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Friendships are some of the longest-standing and most important relationships in our lives – they help us feel seen, nourished, and cared for. As a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford knows the power of community and the positive impact it has on our health and wellbeing.Drawing on Dr. Joy''s expertise in facilitating group therapy, Sisterhood Heals puts our unique connection with other women at the centre, to help us build and sustain mutually supportive friendships. From how we can better hold space for our friends, to dealing with common arguments, setting firmer boundaries, and navigating the pain of a friend breakup, this book will teach you to create a more fulfilling and connected life for yourself and those around you.

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CZ: ARCTIC P9 Tichý (černý) Nízkohlučný ventilátor 92 mm Výkonné chlazení P9 Silent je 92mm ventilátor s 1900 otáčkami za minutu. Ventilátor dodává statický tlak 1,32 mmH 2 O, generuje proudění vzduchu až 23,96 cfm a je extrémně účinný při pouhých 0,08 A. Rychlost ventilátoru lze stále ovládat pomocí regulace napětí. Optimalizováno pro vysoký statický tlak P9 Silent poskytuje soustředěný proud vzduchu a zaručuje dobré proudění vzduchu i při obzvláště vysokém statickém tlaku. Proto je P9 Silent také speciálně vhodný pro použití na chladičích, radiátorech, dírkách a filtrech. Prakticky tiché díky fluidnímu dynamickému ložisku Jako zvláštní vlastnost je P9 Silent vybaven osvědčeným hydrodynamickým ložiskem ARCTIC. To zajišťuje prakticky tichý provoz při všech rychlostech. Téměř bezhlučný motor Zejména při nízkých otáčkách ventilátoru je motor hlavním zdrojem nežádoucího hluku. Německý motor s vylepšeným ložiskem snižuje tření a vibrace, čímž snižuje hlučnost a umožňuje téměř tichý provoz. Kvalita, na kterou se můžete spolehnout Abychom zajistili dlouhou životnost našich výrobků, provádíme dlouhodobé testy za různých, někdy velmi nepříznivých podmínek. Tímto způsobem se učíme, jak můžeme trvale zlepšovat naše produkty pro naše zákazníky. Vynikající výsledky dlouhodobého testování nám navíc dávají jistotu, že naše výrobky jsou vynikající nejen z hlediska kvality, ale také z hlediska životnosti. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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G.U.M Post-Operation, 1 ks, Zubní kartáčky unisex, Zubní kartáček G.U.M Post-Operation udržuje zdraví a krásu vašich zubů. Efektivně odstraňuje zubní plak a pomáhá v prevenci proti zubnímu kazu. Vlastnosti: odstraňuje zubní plak poskytuje šetrnou péči dásním i zubní sklovině snadno se s ním manipuluje Jak používat: Naneste na kartáček zubní pastu, navlhčete, vyčistěte zuby a dutinu ústní. Důkladně vypláchněte.

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In August 1942, beleaguered Malta was within weeks of surrender to the Axis, because its 300,000 people could no longer be fed. Churchill made a personal decision that at all costs, the 'island fortress' must be saved. This was not merely a matter of strategy, but of national prestige, when Britain's fortunes and morale had fallen to their lowest ebb. The largest fleet the Royal Navy committed to any operation of the western war was assembled to escort fourteen fast merchantmen across a thousand of miles of sea defended by six hundred German and Italian aircraft, together with packs of U-boats and torpedo craft. The Mediterranean battles that ensued between 11 and 15 August were the most brutal of Britain's war at sea, embracing four aircraft-carriers, two battleships, seven cruisers, scores of destroyers and smaller craft. The losses were appalling: defeat seemed to beckon. This is the saga Max Hastings unfolds in his first full length narrative of the Royal Navy, which he believes was the most successful of Britain's wartime services. As always, he blends the 'big picture' of statesmen and admirals with human stories of German U-boat men, Italian torpedo-plane crews, Hurricane pilots, destroyer and merchant-ship captains, ordinary ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''This impeccably researched wartime thriller had me gripped from the opening pages – I loved it.'' Eliza Graham''A nail-biting read from start to finish … a must for WW2 fiction fans'' Tessa HarrisHolland, 1944: Undercover British agent Nancy Callaghan has been given her toughest case yet. A key member of the Dutch resistance has been captured, and Nancy must play the role of a wealthy Nazi to win over a notorious SS officer, Detlef Keller, and gain crucial information.England: Coding expert Tom Lockwood is devastated that the Allies have failed to push back the Nazis, leaving Northern Holland completely cut off from the rest of Europe, and him from his beloved Nancy. Desperate to rescue the love of his life, Tom devises Operation Tulip, a plan to bring Nancy home.But as Nancy infiltrates the Dutch SS, she finds herself catching the eye of an even more senior member of the Party. Is Nancy in too deep, or can Tom reach her before she gets caught?Inspired by the true events of occupied Holland during WW2, don''t miss this utterly gripping story of love, bravery and sacrifice.Readers have been gripped by Operation Tulip!''Swift is such a good storyteller … thrilling'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''So hard ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLERA Times Best History Book of the Year; A Waterstones Best Book of the Year''Reads like a thriller… I couldn''t put Max Hastings''s new book down'' DAILY MAIL''Hastings is a master of drama, a writer intimately familiar with the mind of the soldier'' THE TIMESOperation Biting was one of the most thrilling British commando raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly-identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed Würzburg. The brilliant scientist Dr RV Jones proposed an assault to capture key components. The nearest accessible enemy set stood upon a steep cliff at Bruneval in Normandy. Winston Churchill enthused, as did Lord Louis Mountbatten, chief of Combined Operations. A company of the newly-formed Airborne Forces was committed to the operation, which took place on the night of 27/28 February. Amid heavy snow 120 men landed, some of whom were misdropped almost two miles from their objective. They nonetheless launched the assault, dismantled the German radar, and after three nail-biting hours in France and a fierce battle with Wehrmacht defenders, escaped in the nick of time by landing-craft across stormy seas to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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21st March 1945. 1530 hours. Bursting through a hazy sky, dozens of Allied fighters and bombers sweep over German-occupied Venice. Their mission – destroy Germany’s strategic outposts nestled along the port, while leaving the floating city unscathed. As bombs rained down upon Europe, flattening city after city, Venice – La Serenissima; home of Titian and Veronese; immortalised in the serene landscapes of Canaletto – remained sacrosanct. Its artistic and architectural treasure too considerable, too precious to risk destruction. But, as the push up through Italy reached its final, gruelling months, the Allies were confronted with a terrible dilemma. The ancient city of Venice was now closer and closer to the line of fire. As casualties mounted, the value of art, of history seemed diminished – just a month earlier Allied bombers had reduced the ancient hilltop abbey of Monte Cassino to a stony husk. In a gripping tale, bestselling author Jonathan Glancey reveals the thrilling history of ‘Operation Bowler’. Joining audacious Wing Commander George Westlake DFC and his elite team, Operation Bowler explores how an unlikely squad of pilots executed one of the most meticulous and complex air raids of the Second World War, sparing not only Venice, but its ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'If you have children or will have children, if you know children or can remember being a child, dare to read Operation Wandering Soul ... it is bedtime reading for the future' USA TODAY'Powers' prose soars like the most magnificent of choirs' WASHINGTON POST'The most intellectually stimulating novelist at work in the English language today' DAILY TELEGRAPHIn the paediatrics ward of a public hospital, a group of sick children gather, their lives brightened only by the power of imagination. The surrogate parents of this group - Kraft, a tired, overworked surgical resident, and Espera, a dedicated therapist - are charged with prolonging their lives using storytelling and make-believe alone. Using the boundless reach of imagination, Operation Wandering Soul is a novel that celebrates the wonder of childhood. Both social indictment and emotional account of intimate needs, it asks how we might keep alive a little longer the enduring magic of childhood dreams.

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Passion, war and deadly secrets . . .''A charming novel full of fascinating detail about the Second World War, AND a heart-warming love story. I loved every word of it!'' Katie Fforde''Wonderfully moving. A book to curl up with'' Fern Britton''I absolutely loved this heart-warming story of wartime secrets, love and redemption'' Susan Lewis''Enthralling from beginning to end'' Alan Titchmarsh''Well researched and extremely moving. I really enjoyed it'' Jill Mansell___________________WARTIME FRANCE, 1944Trust absolutely no one.This is the only advice newly recruited SOE agent Elisabeth Shepherd is given when faced with the impossible.Her mission: to enter Nazi-occupied France and monitor the Germans'' deadly long-range missiles.GUILDFORD, 2018Betty is celebrating her 100th birthday when she receives an invite from the Century Society to reminisce on the past.She remains mysteriously tight-lipped about her past, however.And then her carer, Tali, discovers a box full of maps, letters and a gun . . .___________________Readers love Operation Moonlight . . .***** ''Beautifully written and researched, this was a truly compelling read, emotionally moving and with the perfect amount of jeopardy to keep me glued to the pages!''***** ''Operation Moonlight goes beyond just another historical fiction tale of a woman in WWII to a real page-turning literary account ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Operation Ouch! based on the popular CBBC series and recent winner of the Booktrust Best Book Award for ''Best Fact Book''!Can you guess which of these amazing facts Operation Ouch! has in store for you?a) That in your lifetime you''ll spend a whole year on the toiletb) That you shed at least 30,000 skin cells every dayc) That the biggest muscle in your body is in your bumANSWER: All three of course!Join Dr Chris and Dr Xand as they take a tour of YOUR BRILLIANT BODY!Find out the incredible things your body can do, test your gross-out knowledge and try out cool body tricks at home.

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Southern Thailand, 1941. This is the story of Operation Cleeves. A daring and long forgotten SOE Far East mission, where a handful of tin miners risked their lives fighting against the onslaught of Japan on the eve of World War Two in Southeast Asia. Using declassified documents, previously undiscovered records and extensive original research, Kate Reid-Smith provides an intimate yet harrowing look into a most secret and turbulent operation shrouded in mystery. Where vivid and powerful accounts of tremendous courage in the face of resilience and redemption, uncovers how an eclectic mix of European civilians and Indian soldiers all marooned amid danger, violence and bloodshed, were suddenly confronted by unspeakable survival choices, as the circumstances of war catapulted them into an unimaginable world of horrific atrocities. Some of their stories are told for the very first time in this revelatory book, uncovering perilous undertakings requiring daring and sang-froid bravery, and how using only their wits for survival, all bore the full brunt of Japan’s initial invasion.

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A focused, illustrated history of NATO''s war against Serbian forces over Kosovo. [THE CORRECT VERSION OF THIS EBOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD.]On the night of March 24, 1999, NATO forces began military action to stop Serbia''s campaign of repression during the Kosovo War. Initially planned to be a 72-hour operation, it took 78 days of sustained air warfare for Operation Allied Force to cause Slobodan Milosevic to withdraw his forces. Despite such setbacks as the loss of an F-117 stealth fighter and the bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, Allied Force ended with perhaps the most complete airpower victory of modern times. However, there is a dearth of written histories on NATO’s air war over Kosovo. In this book Dr Brian D. Laslie, one of the leading scholars of modern air power operations, offers a complete history of the campaign, based on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. Although predominantly a USAF effort, the campaign also featured multinational contributions as well as significant naval aviation. Using spectacular original battlescenes, maps and 3D diagrams, Dr Laslie examines the aircraft, weapons and doctrine used, the Serbian air defenses, how the Allied forces planned and launched their air campaign, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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