Warfare, battles, armed forces

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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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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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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The Fact or Fiction Behind Battles and Wars [9780750296199]

True or false? Ancient Greek armies were square Elephants were excellent warriors Maori warriors danced on the battlefield Hitler wanted to blow up th…

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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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Voices from the Second World War: Witnesses Share Their Stories with the Children of Today [9781406360110]

A powerful, moving collection of first-person accounts of the Second World War. Contributors include a rear gunner who took part in sixty bombing raid…

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Voices from the Second World War: Witnesses share their stories with the children of today [9781406365986]

A unique, moving collection of first-person accounts of the Second World War, published in association with the award-winning children's newspaper Fir…

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Warships [9780750296762]

From wooden Greek galleys to vast battleships bristling with huge guns, warships have provided vital defense for nations around the globe. Throughout …

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Weapons of War: From Axes to War Hammers, Weapons from the Age of Hand-to-hand Fighting [9781847322708]

This title contains special items that include: slide-reveal that turns a rusty archaeological artefact into a gleaming, freshly forged Roman dagger; …

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World War I [9780750280464]

This book explains how the war started, what it was about and who it involved. It describes the major battles and looks at what life was like for the …

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World War I [9780750281416]

As well as bravery, leadership and luck, wars have always been decided by technology. This book looks at the weapons, armour and fighting hardware th…

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World War I [9781409343660]

This is an engaging and entertaining reference guide to World War I. From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an …

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World War I [9780241318676]

From pre-war Europe to women in wartime, discover fascinating facts about all aspects of World War I. With the 100th Anniversary of the end of the war…

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World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide [9780241317655]

Learn everything you need to know about the first war to shake the world and change the course of history. World War I: The Definitive Visual Guid…

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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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