operation steinbock 1944 chris goss

The story of Germany''s disastrous last cross-Channel Blitz in early 1944, which left the Luftwaffe devastated and barely able to oppose the D-Day landings. Operation Steinbock, or as it became known, the ‘Baby Blitz’ was the Luftwaffe’s last sustained night bomber offensive against the United Kingdom. In this book, renowned Luftwaffe historian Chris Goss explains how and why the Luftwaffe''s last cross-Channel campaign was such a contrast to the Battle of Britain and subsequent Blitz of 1940–41. In 1944, the Luftwaffe’s under-trained, hard-pressed, and inexperienced bomber crews were out-thought and outfought by their opponents, who combined the latest ground-controlled radar with powerful new night fighters and advanced anti-aircraft defences, including radar-assisted guns and even anti-aircraft rockets. Packed with dramatic original illustrations, explanatory diagrams, 2D maps of the strategic situation and 3D maps recreating key missions, this book tells the story of Operation Steinbock and its crucial consequences. The Germans'' last air campaign over England ended in late May 1944, with the Luftwaffe having lost hundreds of much-needed aircraft and crews. Just days later, the Allies stormed ashore across the beaches of Normandy, and the Luftwaffe could do little to stop them.

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Initially designed as a high-speed mail aeroplane and airliner, the Do 17 first made an appearance as a military aircraft in the Spanish Civil War, both as a bomber and in reconnaissance roles. In the early stages of World War II, it, together with the Heinkel He 111, formed the backbone of the German bomber arm over Poland, France, Belgium and the Low Countries, and saw action in almost every major campaign in this period. However, by the start of the Battle of Britain, the Do 17’s limited range and small bomb load meant that it was ripe for replacement by the Ju 88. Though it performed well at lower altitudes, the model suffered heavy losses during raids, particularly during the Blitz and were increasingly phased out. This fully illustrated study uses detailed full-colour artwork and authoritative text from an expert author to tell the full operation story of one of Nazi Germany’s best light bombers from the early years of World War II.

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On 17 July 1940, Oberst Josef Kammhuber took command of the Luftwaffe’s 1 Nachtjagddivision after his release from French captivity. He was tasked with combating RAF bombers, which were increasingly threatening Germany during the Battle of Britain. Kammhuber’s strategy, the Fernnachtjagd (long-range night fighter missions), focused on targeting bombers while they were vulnerable during takeoff and return to bases. Kammhuber believed that converted German bombers like the Dornier Do 17Z and Junkers Ju 88, flown by experienced crews, would be ideal for these missions. The first claims from Fernnachtjagd occurred on 23 July 1940, when Luftwaffe pilots mistakenly shot down a Bristol Blenheim, thinking it was a Vickers Wellington. These night missions continued over the next few years, with varying success. By 1942, the campaign shifted to a “stopgap” phase, and the introduction of the Messerschmitt Me 210 and Me 410 marked further changes in the tactics and aircraft used. While Fernnachtjagd operations had some impact in 1941, by 1944, their effectiveness had diminished. Notably, during the Allies' Berlin raid on 19 February 1944, the Luftwaffe claimed more RAF bombers than the entire Me 410 campaign achieved in 14 months.

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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.

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The questions and dilemmas of bioethics touch everyone. Should people who refuse to be vaccinated be treated for COVID-19, even if that displaces vaccinated patients with other serious conditions? What restrictions on abortion should there be, if any? Should women be paid to donate eggs? Bioethics: What Everyone Needs to Know ® discusses these and other similar questions facing the public today--as well as providing a way for thinking deeply about them.Steinbock and Menzel first examine major moral theories and how they can be used to analyze bioethical issues. They then provide historical background to the birth of bioethics and explain how it shifted from a paternalistic doctor knows best approach to respect for autonomy, a fundamental value in contemporary bioethics. Subsequent chapters cover advance directives, experimentation on human subjects, the definition of death, physician-assisted dying, abortion, disability, just healthcare systems, the allocation of scarce resources, pharmaceutical drug pricing, assisted reproductive technology, egg donation, surrogate motherhood, sex selection, and the genetic modification of humans. Race and gender are considered throughout, as are the ethical issues raised by pandemics. Steinbock and Menzel consider the controversial questions that surface in the public sphere, explaining the facts, and then evaluating different approaches to ... 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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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.

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Parfémovaná voda - dámská, dřevitá vůně, objem 100 ml Přáli byste si mít parfémovanou vodu, kterou už nebudete chtít vyměnit za jinou? J' Fenzi Gossi Gold for Women eau de parfum - Parfémovaná voda 100 ml je neobyčejná vůně ideální pro ženy. Nejvýraznější složkou této parfémované vody je dřevitá příměs, která kombinuje např. tóny santalového a růžového dřeva. S touto parfémovanou vodou zazáříte i během naprosto běžných dnů a večerů. Podstatné parametry parfémované vody J' Fenzi Gossi Gold for Women eau de parfum - Parfémovaná voda 100 ml Parfémovaná voda s vůni perfektní pro ženy Hlavním aroma je dřevitá vůně Objem balení je 100 ml

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No topic is more polarizing than guns and gun control. From a gun culture that took root early in American history to the mass shootings that repeatedly bring the public discussion of gun control to a fever pitch, the topic has preoccupied citizens, public officials, and special interest groups for decades. In this thoroughly revised second edition of The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know® noted economist Philip J. Cook and political scientist Kristin A. Goss delve into the issues that Americans debate when they talk about guns. With a balanced and broad-ranging approach, the authors thoroughly cover the latest research, data, and developments on gun ownership, gun violence, the firearms industry, and the regulation of firearms. The authors also tackle sensitive issues such as the impact of gun violence on quality of life, the influence of exposure to gun violence on mental health, home production of guns, arming teachers, the effect of concealed weapons on crime rates, and the ability of authorities to disarm people who aren''t allowed to have a gun. No discussion of guns in the U.S. would be complete without consideration of the history, culture, and politics that drive the passion behind the debate. Cook ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''We love to bake We give you what our hands and ovens have wrought because we want you to feel good. We are telling you we love you.'' Natalie Paull, Beatrix Bakes The Baker''s Book is a collection of recipes for bakers by bakers. Ruby Goss has ambitiously brought together more than 30 of Australia''s best - from pastry chefs to home bakers to community bakeries - to share the recipes that bring them joy. The result is this glorious compendium, filled with 60-plus fully photographed recipes, from special occasion bakes to small anytime pleasures to savoury treats and life-changing desserts. Served alongside are generous offerings of kitchen wisdom that remind us why we bake and how many life lessons can be found in this craft.A paperback with a bold, beautiful, graphic jacket by Melbourne artist Beci Orpin for fans of bakers Natalie Paull, Emelia Jackson, Tilly Pamment, Michael James, Helen Goh, Claire Saffitz and Claire Ptak.Recipes include: • Small Pleasures: Marshmallow brownie; Lemon, thyme and honey madeleines; Mohn hamantaschen (poppyseed cookies); Crullers; Pistachio amaretti• Morning and Afternoon Teas: Baker Bleu babka; Chu flans; Ginger and orange blossom cake; Nadine Ingram''s Chocolate, amaretto and sour cherry tart; Cinnamon braid; Plum ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fifteen missing people. A light that hungers. A trip outside reality. A trip to 1950s Miami takes a dangerous turn, leaving the Doctor and Belinda at the mercy of Mr. Ring-a-Ding. A cartoon come to life who wants something that only the Doctor can give him. Can Belinda save the Doctor? Or will they be trapped by a trick of light? Featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Varada Sethu as Belinda, this Target novelisation by acclaimed author James Goss brings Russell T Davies'' format-busting adventure to vivid life.

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Goss s Roofing Ready Reckoner provides cutting angle and lengths for traditional cut roofs and design tables for timber sizing, based on BS5268 Structural use of timber and now including a comparison of timber sizes using Eurocode 5 Design of Timber Structures .

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Roam through the captivating stories of World Fantasy, Locus, and Mythopoeic Award winner Theodora Goss (the Athena Club trilogy). This themed collection of imaginary places, with three new stories, recalls Susanna Clarke''s alternate Europe and the surreal metafictions of Jorge Luis Borges. Deeply influenced by the author''s Hungarian childhood during the regime of the Soviet Union, each of these stories engages with storytelling and identity, including her own. The infamous girl monsters of nineteenth-century fiction gather in London and form their own club. In the imaginary country of Thule. Characters from folklore band together to fight a dictator. An intrepid girl reporter finds the hidden land of Oz - and joins its invasion of our world. The author writes the autobiography of her alternative life and a science fiction love letter to Budapest. The White Witch conquers England with snow and silence.

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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"

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The Kennedys considered their home in Hyannis Port, Cape Cod, ‘The big white house’, to be a haven from their busy lives. Yet in the summer of 1944, against the backdrop of WWII, the events that unfolded for them there changed the family forever. Beginning in the May of that year, The Kennedys at Cape Cod 1944 paints an intimate picture of those few months. As the younger Kennedy children and their parents settled into their summer home, it follows the family drama that unfolded. From the scandal of the eldest daughter, Kick, marrying William ‘Billy’ Cavendish, and the eldest son, Joe Jr’s, dangerous and secret bombing missions over Europe, to second son Jack’s quiet recovery from injury sustained in the line of duty, younger daughter Rosemary’s conspicuous absence and the youngest son, Ted’s, loneliness, it explores the innermost hopes, fears and anxieties of each Kennedy. Following these events as they played out over the summer of 1944, it culminates with the event that would change them forever: the tragic death of Joe Jr. Offering a close account of the months leading up to this momentous moment, The Kennedys at Cape Cod 1944 is an unparalleled and never-before-revealed account of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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"

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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.

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_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.

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Kniha - autor Edwin P. Hoyt, 368 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Edwin P. Hoyt, americký vojenský historik a novinář, sloužil u amerického letectva, v letech 1943–1945 pracoval v Úřadu pro válečné informace, později se věnoval žurnalistice a učil na univerzitě. V knize 1944 : Válka ve středním Tichomoří čtenáře zavádí do centra bojů amerického Tichomořského loďstva, které se odehrávaly při postupu Američanů přes Eniwetok, Kwajalein a Saipan, dobytí Guamu a Tinianu, až do června 1944, kdy se jim při invazi na Mariánské ostrovy daří prorazit japonský obranný perimetr ve středním Tichomoří. Autor ukazuje bitvy z amerického i japonského pohledu. Kromě samotného popisu vývoje událostí přináší pohled za oponu rozhodování nejvyšších špiček amerického velení, včetně rozporů v názorech na co nejúčinnější postup středním Pacifikem ve směru k japonským ostrovům. Kniha 1944 : Válka ve středním Tichomoří je druhým dílem Hoytovy trilogie věnované bojům Američanů...

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Edwin P. Hoyt, americký vojenský historik a novinář, sloužil u amerického letectva, v letech 1943–1945 pracoval v Úřadu pro válečné informace, později se věnoval žurnalistice a učil na univerzitě. V knize 1944?: Válka ve středním Tichomoří čtenáře zavádí do centra bojů amerického Tichomořského loďstva, které se odehrávaly při postupu Američanů přes Eniwetok, Kwajalein a Saipan, dobytí Guamu a Tinianu, až do června 1944, kdy se jim při invazi na Mariánské ostrovy daří prorazit japonský obranný perimetr ve středním Tichomoří. Autor ukazuje bitvy z amerického i japonského pohledu. Kromě samotného popisu vývoje událostí přináší pohled za oponu rozhodování nejvyšších špiček amerického velení, včetně rozporů v názorech na co nejúčinnější postup středním Pacifikem ve směru k japonským ostrovům. Kniha 1944?: Válka ve středním Tichomoří je druhým dílem Hoytovy trilogie věnované bojům Američanů proti Japoncům v Pacifiku. Hlavním tématem prvního dílu, Bouře nad Gilbertovými ostrovy, který vyšel v roce 2019, je invaze na Tarawu a Makin. Závěrečné boje v roce 1945 popisuje třetí díl, Kruh se uzavírá, jehož vydání je plánováno na rok 2022.

Objev podobné jako 1944: Válka ve středním Tichomoří - Edwin P. Hoyt

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"

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''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"

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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"

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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.

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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"

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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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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"

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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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This updated picture book of The Darkest Dark by astronaut Chris Hadfield, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing."While I was growing up, the Moon helped light the path to my dreams. But it was on a hot July night that my dreamy thoughts became real. The brave astronauts of Apollo 11 travelled to that distant place and stepped out onto its surface, their boots blazing a new trail in the ancient grey dust. Those footprints showed me that impossible things can happen." Chris Hadfield.Young Chris is a very important astronaut. When Dad says it''s time for bed – Sorry, no can do: An astronaut''s work is never done. But in the dark lurk all kinds of scary aliens. So Chris doesn''t like to sleep, but Mum and Dad do! When he watches in awe at the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Chris realizes he must overcome his fear of the dark. For in the darkest dark of space lies a power and a mystery that might just help Chris make his dreams come true.Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut, Commander Chris Hadfield, author of An Astronaut''s Guide to Life on Earth. The Darkest Dark is his debut ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A dam breaks. A body rises from the flood.Hidden for decades, can this small town face the secrets that will surface?**THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR****SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH**Young detective Nell Buchanan uncovers a deadly, decades-old mystery at the heart of her rural hometown in this stunning thriller from award-winning author Chris Hammer.''A commanding, consuming and outright thrilling mystery. Chris Hammer''s first-class series goes from strength to strength.'' - Chris Whitaker''Utterly brilliant, a darkly simmering mystery.'' - Dervla McTiernan''Chris Hammer is at the height of his power here. Dead Man''s Creek is a superb piece of storytelling'' - William Shaw''I doubt I''ll read a better novel this year.'' - The TimesNewly-minted homicide detective Nell Buchanan returns to her hometown, annoyed at being assigned a decades-old murder - a ''file and forget''.But this is no ordinary cold case, her arrival provoking an unwelcome and threatening response from the small-town community. As more bodies are discovered, and she begins to question how well she truly knows those closest to her, Nell realises that finding the truth could prove more difficult - and dangerous - than she''d ever expected.The nearer Nell comes to uncovering the secrets of the past, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Back in print in an expanded edition, this richly illustrated survey of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s entire career is timed to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their acclaimed Gates project  Christo (1935–2020) and Jeanne-Claude’s (1935–2009) landscape-scaled, outdoor projects were astounding temporary works of art in public settings that captured headlines across the globe. For sixteen days in February of 2005, their most celebrated installation, The Gates—7,500 saffron-colored fabric panels suspended from the tops of vinyl gates—stood along 23 miles of walkways in New York City’s Central Park.  This book celebrates the twentieth anniversary of The Gates with photographs of their installation alongside reproductions of the preparatory drawings that Christo created as he planned the project. An essay by Jonathan Fineberg surveys the career of Christo and Jeanne-Claude and their life journey through projects such as Surrounded Islands in Miami, The Umbrellas in Japan and California, Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin, and many more. This expanded edition also includes an epilogue that considers the artists’ works after The Gates—including Floating Piers in Italy and L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped in Paris—and a 2017 interview Fineberg conducted with Christo, one of the artist’s last.  This new edition is published on the occasion ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christo and Jeanne-Claude - Jonathan Fineberg

For every book sold, a donation will be paid to Maggie''s, a charity that helps families living with cancer. Discover the life of Sir Chris Hoy, the cycling champion who became an inspiration to millions.Little Chris grew up in Scotland with a passion for bikes and adventure. He loved riding his BMX, dreaming of becoming a racing champion. But school wasn’t always easy—Chris had dyslexia, which made reading and writing a challenge. However, he never let it hold him back.With determination and hard work, Chris became one of the greatest track cyclists of all time. He won six Olympic gold medals and became a sporting hero for Great Britain. After retiring from competitive cycling, he continued to inspire others, writing books for children and encouraging young athletes to follow their dreams.In 2024, Chris shared his personal battle with cancer, showing the same courage and resilience that made him a champion. His story is one of perseverance, strength, and never giving up—on or off the track.This inspiring book features lively illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Chris’s incredible achievements. His story shows that with passion and perseverance, anything ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Indulge in the food you love with Chrissy Teigen''s book of easy and mouth-watering recipes''There are plenty of celebrity cookbooks out there, but Chrissy''s is different . . . it''s completely unfussy and accessible. She has an attitude about food that [we] can relate to'' Marie ClaireShe reigns supreme on social media. She says what she thinks. She eats what she WANTS.___________Maybe she''s on a photo shoot in Zanzibar. Maybe she''s cracking jokes on TV. But all Chrissy Teigen really wants to do is talk about dinner. Or breakfast. Lunch gets some love too.Discover the mouth-watering dishes Chrissy has perfecting over the years . . .- CRISPY BACON HASH BROWNS- POT PIE SOUP with crust crackers- Pepper''s tasty THAI BEEF SALAD- John''s FRIED CHICKEN with spicy honey butter- SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI with brown butter and sage- ''EVERYTHING'' CHICKEN SANDWICH MELTSSalty, spicy, saucy and fun as hell (not just the food, but Chrissy, too), these dishes bring the joy back into cooking and - most importantly - eating.With Chrissy''s irresistable recipes, you''ll learn the importance of chillies, the secret to cheesy cheeseless eggs, and life tips like how to use bacon as a home fragrance, the single best way to wake ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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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Kniha - autor Peter Kaššák; Pavol Kršák; Ľuboš Tupý, 192 stran, slovensky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Územie Bratislavy zasiahlo počas druhej svetovej vojny až šesť náletov amerických a dvoch náletov sovietskych leteckých síl. Najznámejšie je hneď to prvé americké: dňa 16. júna 1944 lietadlá USAAF zbombardovali rafinériu Apollo, pričom zasiahli aj viaceré ďalšie oblasti mesta. Zahynulo niekoľko stoviek ľudí, rafinéria a množstvo budov bolo zničených. Aj počas neskorších bombardovaní hynulo mnoho ľudí, mesto utrpelo veľké materiálne škody. Táto kniha je najmä podrobným obrazovým materiálom, zachytávajúcim takmer všetky zbombardované miesta Bratislavy v rokoch 1944 - 1945 (pre porovnanie, ako lokality vyzerajú dnes, sú pri jednotlivých historických fotografiách aj súčasné zábery). Pre čitateľa je preto publikácia unikátnym svedectvom o takmer zabudnutých udalostiach spred sedemdesiatich rokov, v takomto rozsahu a forme spracovaná vôbec prvýkrát. Až pri jej...

Objev podobné jako Bomby nad Bratislavou 1944 - 1945: 70 rokov od tragédie (978-80-7451-397-8)

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Kniha - autor Alžběta Sommerová Lefkovitsová, 120 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Vzpomínky Alžběty Sommerové Lefkovitsové zachycují poslední válečné roky 1944-1945, v nichž byla autorka se svými nejbližšími stižena rasovou persekucí kvůli svému židovskému původu. Do podzimu 1944 žila rodina v Prešově poměrně chráněna díky tomu, že paní Lefkovitsová byla povoláním lékárnice, a spadala tak do kategorie tzv. hospodářsky důležitých Židů. Po potlačení Slovenského národního povstání bylo vše rázem jinak. Autorka začala zaznamenávat své zážitky až na popud svých dospívajících vnuků v roce 1986 a nejdříve je rozšířila jen mezi své přátele a známé, k prvnímu vydání došlo v roce 1994 ve Švýcarsku. Vzpomínky velmi hutným a přesným způsobem mapují život jedné rodiny na slovensko-maďarském území, popisují snahy o záchranu dětí a jejich ukrývání, rodinné poměry, osudy jednotlivých členů rodiny, pak zatčení a transport, život v koncentračním táboře Ravensbrück...

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Po porážce německých armád ve Francii v srpnu 1944 se zdálo, že konec druhé světové války je již na dosah ruky a že vítězným angloamerickým vojskům nemůže nic zabránit v postupu do Německa. Složitá zásobovací situace spojeneckých armád, vzdalujících se rychle od přístavů v Normandii, však neumožňovala další útok na široké frontě a nutila spojenecké velení k soustředění sil pouze na jediném směru. Ve sporu o Čest, kdo povede rozhodující úder do nitra Německa, zvítězil britský maršál Montgomery nad americkým generálem Pattonem a zahájil 17. září 1944 operaci Market Garden. Cílem operace bylo zmocnit se vzdušnými výsadky mostů přes četné vodní toky v jižním Nizozemí, zvláště přechodu přes Rýn, proniknout rychlým útokem tankových jednotek do hloubky německé obrany, a otevřít tak spojeneckým vojskům cestu na Berlín. Přes 5000 kluzáků, dopravních, bombardovacích a stíhacích letadel zajišťovalo prvního dne výsadek 18 tisíc britských a amerických vojáků, které měl v následujících dnech následovat přibližně stejný počet v dalších vlnách. Svým celkovým rozsahem byla operace Market Garden největší vzdušnou výsadkovou operací druhé světové války...

Objev podobné jako Arnhem 1944 - Jaroslav Hrbek

Územie Bratislavy zasiahlo počas druhej svetovej vojny až šesť náletov amerických a dvoch náletov sovietskych leteckých síl. Najznámejšie je hneď to prvé americké: dňa 16. júna 1944 lietadlá USAAF zbombardovali rafinériu Apollo, pričom zasiahli aj viaceré ďalšie oblasti mesta. Zahynulo niekoľko stoviek ľudí, rafinéria a množstvo budov bolo zničených. Aj počas neskorších bombardovaní hynulo mnoho ľudí, mesto utrpelo veľké materiálne škody. Táto kniha je najmä podrobným obrazovým materiálom, zachytávajúcim takmer všetky zbombardované miesta Bratislavy v rokoch 1944 - 1945 (pre porovnanie, ako lokality vyzerajú dnes, sú pri jednotlivých historických fotografiách aj súčasné zábery). Pre čitateľa je preto publikácia unikátnym svedectvom o takmer zabudnutých udalostiach spred sedemdesiatich rokov, v takomto rozsahu a forme spracovaná vôbec prvýkrát. Až pri jej prezeraní si najmä Bratislavčan môže uvedomiť, že miesta, po ktorých dennodenne kráča, či domy, ktoré míňa, majú za sebou zaujímavú históriu, ktorú stojí za to si pripomínať.

Objev podobné jako Bomby nad Bratislavou 1944 - 1945 - Peter Kaššák, Pavol Kršák, Ľuboš Tupý

Sborník přináší příspěvky přednesené na mezinárodním sympoziu Válečný rok 1944 v okupované Evropě a v Protektorátu Čechy a Morava, uspořádaném Ústavem pro studium totalitních režimů 30. října 2014. Sympozium navázalo na předchozí sympozia Válečný rok 1941 v československém domácím a zahraničním odboji, Válečný rok 1942 v Protektorátu Čechy a Morava v okupované Evropě a Válečný rok 1943 v okupované Evropě a v Protektorátu Čechy a Morava, která ÚSTR zorganizoval v letech 2011-2013. Jednotlivé příspěvky zasazují události roku 1944 do širšího rámce mezinárodního vývoje s přihlédnutím k situaci v protektorátu. Kromě globálního pohledu na další rok světové války se věnují nacistické okupační a genocidní politice v Evropě, existenci koncentračních táborů jako jednoho z pilířů nacistické perzekuce, nacistické politice v protektorátu, genocidě protektorátních Romů, úsilí československé exilové vlády o obnovu československé státnosti v kontextu politiky velmocí, Slovenskému národnímu povstání, československému zahraničnímu vojenskému odboji, domácímu protinacistickému odboji i dopadu totálního nasazení na život obyvatel protektorátu

Objev podobné jako Válečný rok 1944 v okupované Evropě a v Protektorátu Čechy a Morava

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"

Objev podobné jako Operation Pedestal - Max Hastings

An Aspects of History Best Book of the Year; An Engelsberg Ideas Best Book of the Year‘A rigorous, myth-busting look at the city’s chaotic recovery in the wake of war and fascism’ Financial TimesThe Second World War destroyed countless cities in Europe and Asia. Naples 1944 is the story of the first major European city to be liberated by the Allies. The book describes not only what happened to Naples when the scourge of war lashed down upon it, but also, crucially, what happened next.This is the first major history of wartime Naples to appear in the English language. It fills a glaring gap in the British and American historiography of the war and shares a hoard of new stories – some of them truly shocking – that have never yet been published in any language.When the Allies arrived in late 1943, Naples had already suffered a brutal German occupation and suffered reprisals from the city’s heroic resistance and uprisings. This did not save it from the merciless Allied bombing. The city was on its knees with widespread suffering and squalor. Criminal gangs prospered, as did typhus, starvation and soaring prices on the black market. Much of the female population ... 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"

Objev podobné jako Operation Tulip - Deborah Swift

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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Let Chris Packham’s passion for birdwatching ignite your own birdwatching journey Wherever we live, we may encounter birds every day, but while we may see them, many of us don’t take the time to look, and while we might hear them, we might not listen. In this informative, fully illustrated birdwatching companion, expert birder Chris Packham inspires us to stop and engage with the wildlife all around us and start to build a relationship with the huge variety of interesting, colourful and characterful birds in all our lives – whether in the town or city, by the coast or in the countryside.You don’t need any special equipment to become interested in birdwatching, nor do you need posh binoculars or to live on a nature reserve. Let Chris show you where and when to look for birds – whether in your own garden or from your balcony, in your local park or out in the countryside. Use this accessible reference guide to identify the different characters and characteristics of birds and experience the joy that comes from spotting a glimpse of a bird and knowing how to identify it. Let Chris open your eyes and ears to the captivating world of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Chris Packham's Birdwatching Guide - Chris Packham

The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller WINNER of the Autobiography of the Year at the Sports Book Awards A Sunday Times best biography of the year ''It''s an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations.'' - Sally Nugent''A throat-catching love letter to his wife and children . . . this lovely man has reframed a universally sad story into a life-enhancing one. The overall message is one of hope.'' - The Times ''It''s just stunning; funny and beautifully written'' - as heard on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show''A candid, sad yet ultimately life-affirming book. There is a thread of gratitude that runs far deeper than performative celebrity humility.'' - Guardian-------- Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is miniscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how to feel for them, how to cope with them, how to make them count.Last year, he faced another life-changing moment. He found out that the ache in his shoulder ... 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"

Objev podobné jako Operation Bowler - Jonathan Glancey

June 1944: In Operation Bagration, more than two million Red Army soldiers, facing 500,000 German soldiers, finally avenged their defeat in Operation Barbarossa in 1941. The same month saw the Allies triumph on the beaches of Normandy, but, despite the myths that remain, it was the events on the Eastern Front that sealed Hitler's fate and destroyed Nazism. In his new book, bestselling historian Jonathan Dimbleby describes and analyses this momentous year, covering the military, political and diplomatic story in his evocative style.Drawing on previously untranslated German, Russian and Polish sources, we see how sophisticated new forms of deception and ruthless Partisan warfare shifted the Soviets’ fortunes, how their triumphs effectively gave Stalin authority to occupy Eastern Europe and how it was the events of 1944 that enabled Stalin to dictate the terms of the post-war settlement, laying the foundations for the Cold War . . .

Objev podobné jako Endgame 1944 - Dimbleby Jonathan