Warfare, battles, armed forces

World War II [9781409343677]

This is an engaging and entertaining reference guide of World War II. Compelling and accessible, Eyewitness World War II explores every aspect of the …

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Animal Bravery in Wartime (the National Archives) [9780750284158]

Throughout history, the armed forces have had help from brave creatures, from horses on cavalry charges to messenger dogs and carrier pigeons. Beyond …

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Battles [9780750297318]

Find out about 12 of the biggest and most brutal battles in the history of the world, from Thermopylae in 480 BCE right the way through to Operation D…

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Bombers [9780750296724]

Bombers strike without warning from high above the clouds. Some can fly long distances, carrying huge quantities of bombs. Others use smart missiles t…

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Children Growing Up With War [9781445150451]

Winner of the 2015 Social Justice Literature Award for Nonfiction Chapter Book and 2015 MEOC Middle East Book Award for Youth Non-Fiction. Journey to …

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Civil War and Genocide [9781445163710]

Since the end of the Second World War in 1945, most wars have been civil wars. This book considers how civil wars start, how they are funded and fough…

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D-Day [9781786036261]

Relive the events of June 6, 1944 through eye witness accounts that describe 20 real-life stories from the D-Day landings. This book - which presents …

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Fighter Aircraft [9780750296717]

Explore everything there is to know about the quickest of all military machines, the fighter jet. When it comes to aerial fighting, split seconds make…

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Helicopters [9780750296731]

Helicopters can deliver soldiers or supplies where no other transportation can. This makes them key on remote battlefields. Choppers carry special for…

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Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood (A World War I Tale) [9781419708084]

World War I set the tone for the twentieth century and introduced a new type of warfare: Global, mechanical and brutal. Nathan Hale has gathered some …

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National Geographic Kids Everything Battles: Arm Yourself with Fierce Photos and Fascinating Facts [9781426311000]

National Geographic Kids Everything Battles captures all of the action and valour of the battlefield, as well as the trappings that go with it. Kids w…

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Submarines [9780750296748]

Submarines lurk unseen beneath the waves. They circle the globe, even sailing beneath the North Pole. This silent patrol can be deadly. Modern submari…

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Tanks [9780750296755]

Tanks are the most feared of all land weapons. Main battle tanks are heavily armoured but fast, and their main guns fire explosive shells that can des…

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Terrible Trenches Field Book [9781407191171]

Puts the Terrible Trenches in a whole new light! With fact file fold-outs, trench letters and much, much more. This commemorativ…

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The Fighting Forces of the Second World War: At Sea [9781445157832]

A look at the heroic fighting forces of the Second World WarHow did the forces that fought at sea affect the outcome of the Second World War? This bo…

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The Fighting Forces of the Second World War: In the Air [9781445157856]

A look at the heroic fighting forces of the Second World WarHow did the forces that fought in the air affect the outcome of the Second World War? This…

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The Fighting Forces of the Second World War: On Land [9781445157467]

A look at the heroic fighting forces of the Second World WarHow did the forces that fought on land affect the outcome of the Second World War? This bo…

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The Fighting Forces of the Second World War: The Home Front [9781445157870]

AUTHOR: "John. C Miles began his fascinating journey of discovery in Toronto, Canada where he trained as a classical musician. Moving to the UK, he sp…

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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders - World War II [9781447227687]

Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by childrenTony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointin…

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Ultimate Military Machines: Bombers [9781526305374]

Bombers strike without warning from high above the clouds. Some can fly long distances, carrying huge quantities of bombs. Others use smart missiles t…

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