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Héroes de Dunkerque (Heroes of Dunkirk)

Autor: Lisa L. Owens

Número de Páginas: 35

En la primavera de 1940, la Alemania nazi lanzó un ataque masivo sobre Europa occidental. Sus fuerzas atravesaron Bélgica y otros países rápidamente, lo que obligó a los poderes Aliados a huir. Pronto los Aliados ya no tuvieron a dónde retirarse. En la ciudad portuaria francesa de Dunkerque, quedaron atrapados entre los nazis al este y el Océano Atlántico al oeste. Entonces comenzó una evacuación masiva a través del Canal de la Mancha hacia Gran Bretaña. Bajo el bombardeo implacable de las fuerzas aéreas nazis, los buques de guerra de los Aliados transportaron sus tropas a un lugar seguro. Sin embargo, los buques de guerra no trabajaron solos. Los civiles en barcos de pesca, veleros y otras embarcaciones pequeñas desafiaron las bombas y las balas para salvar a las tropas. En cuestión de semanas, más de 300 000 soldados aliados fueron evacuados. Aprende sobre los héroes que salvaron cientos de miles de vidas en Dunkerque. In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany launched a massive attack into Western Europe. They quickly cut through Belgium and other countries, forcing the Allied powers to flee. Soon the Allies could retreat no farther. At the French port city of...

Fighter Command Air Combat Claims 1939-45

Autor: John Foreman

Número de Páginas: 320

An essential reference series listing every combat claim submitted by RAF fighter pilots during World War Two. Part One covers the Fall of France and Battle of Britain, Part Two covers the period after the Battle of Britain when RAF Fighter Command went on the offensive over Occupied Europe.

World War II Dunkirk

Autor: Hourly History

Número de Páginas: 41

In 1940, defeat seemed inevitable. Yet from the beaches of Dunkirk emerged one of the most extraordinary rescues in military history. As German forces closed in, a hastily assembled flotilla of civilian vessels—later immortalized as the “Little Ships”—crossed the English Channel to save the British Army from annihilation. Against all odds, over 300,000 soldiers were brought safely home, transforming disaster into triumph and inspiring an entire nation. Discover a plethora of topics such as Britannia Rules the Waves The Phoney War Defending the Perimeter The Little Ships The Dunkirk Spirit Explore the dramatic evacuation of Dunkirk during World War II, where hundreds of thousands of Allied troops escaped against overwhelming odds. This turning point became a symbol of resilience and unity. Perfect for WWII enthusiasts and military history readers. Get your copy today and relive the story of the Miracle of Dunkirk!

The Miracle of Dunkirk

Autor: Walter Lord

Número de Páginas: 479

The true story of the World War II evacuation portrayed in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk, by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Day of Infamy. In May 1940, the remnants of the French and British armies, broken by Hitler’s blitzkrieg, retreated to Dunkirk. Hemmed in by overwhelming Nazi strength, the 338,000 men gathered on the beach were all that stood between Hitler and Western Europe. Crush them, and the path to Paris and London was clear. Unable to retreat any farther, the Allied soldiers set up defense positions and prayed for deliverance. Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered an evacuation on May 26, expecting to save no more than a handful of his men. But Britain would not let its soldiers down. Hundreds of fishing boats, pleasure yachts, and commercial vessels streamed into the Channel to back up the Royal Navy, and in a week nearly the entire army was ferried safely back to England. Based on interviews with hundreds of survivors and told by “a master narrator,” The Miracle of Dunkirk is a striking history of a week when the outcome of World War II hung in the balance (Arthur Schlesinger Jr.).

World War II Map by Map

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 288

The deadliest war in history brought to life through bold, easy-to-grasp maps In this stunning visual history ebook, purpose-made maps reveal the full story of the Second World War. From the rise of the Axis powers to the aftermath of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, this ebook shows how each step of the action took place. Each map is full of detail, charting the progress of the key events of World War II on land, sea, and air, including the Dunkirk evacuation, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, the siege of Stalingrad, and the war in the Pacific. As well as purpose-made maps, historical maps from both Allied and Axis countries give compelling insights into the course of the war. There are also timelines summarizing each stage of the conflict as it unfolded, while fascinating, large-scale photographs offer a closer look at life both on and off the battlefield, introducing topics such as blitzkrieg tactics, civilian life in wartime, code-breaking, and more. Written by a team of historians headed by Richard Overy as consultant, World War II Map by Map shows how the deadliest conflict in history changed the face of our world. It is perfect for general readers,...

The Use of Soils East of the Great Plains Region

Autor: Milton Whitney

Número de Páginas: 316

French Warships in the Age of Sail, 1786–1861

Autor: Rif Winfield , Stephen S Roberts

Número de Páginas: 1116

This comprehensive reference presents in-depth information on French Naval ships of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. By 1786, after besting the Royal Navy in its many conflicts across the Atlantic, the French Navy had earned a sterling reputation for its ship design and fighting skills. Yet within a few years, the French Revolution had devastated its efficiency, leading to one defeat after another. This lull persisted until 1815, when the French Navy's technical innovations produced some of the most advanced ships of the age. This book is the first comprehensive listing of these ships in English. It is organized by Rate, classification and class, with significant technical and building data, followed by a concise summary of the careers of each ship in every class. Illustrated and authoritative, it presents a clear picture of the overall development of French warships in the latter half of the sailing era.

World War II on Film

Autor: David Luhrssen

Número de Páginas: 219

World War II on Film examines the war through the lens of 12 films. The movies selected include productions made during World War II and in each succeeding decade, providing a sense of how different generations perceive the war. World War II on Film provides a succinct yet well-grounded appraisal of that war as seen through 12 representative films. The book separates fact from fiction, showing where the movies were accurate and where they departed from reality, and places them in the larger context of historical and social events. Each movie chosen represents a particular aspect of the conflict, including the air war over Europe, the condition of prisoners of war, Nazi atrocities, and the British evacuation at Dunkirk. Unlike most histories of Hollywood during World War II or the genre of war movies, World War II on Film examines in depth the relation between the depictions of events, beliefs, attitudes, and ways of life as seen on film with reality as documented by historians or recorded by journalists or eyewitnesses to the war. The volume will appeal to high school and college readers, as well as general interest readers and film buffs.

The Bunker Chronicles: Withdrawing to Victory

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 158

In the annals of World War II, the name Dunkirk stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, a symbol of the indomitable spirit of a nation facing its darkest hour. However, behind the veil of this iconic narrative lies a complex tapestry of propaganda, myth-making, and political maneuvering that has obscured the true nature of this pivotal event. This book delves into the depths of the Dunkirk myth, meticulously dissecting the layers of fiction and propaganda that have been woven around this historic battle. It unveils the calculated efforts of the British government to manipulate information, control the narrative, and craft a heroic tale that served its strategic and political agenda. Beyond the carefully orchestrated propaganda, the book shines a light on the experiences of the ordinary men who fought and survived Dunkirk. Their untold stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience paint a vivid picture of the human toll of war, often overshadowed by the mythologized narrative. Furthermore, the book explores the profound impact of the Dunkirk myth on the course of World War II and beyond. It examines how this carefully crafted narrative was used to rally public support, secure...

Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954

Autor: United States. Internal Revenue Service

Número de Páginas: 1238

Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

Número de Páginas: 1248

The Initiation, Propagation, and Arrest of Joints and Other Fractures

Autor: John W. Cosgrove , Terry Engelder

Número de Páginas: 340

This volume is a state of the art look at our understanding of joint development in the crust. Answers are provided for such questions as the mechanisms by which joints are initiated, the factors controlling the path they follow during the propagation process, and the processes responsible for the arrest of joints. Many of the answers to these questions can be inferred from the geometry of joint surface morphology and joint patterns. Joints are a record of the orientation of stress at the time of propagation and as such they are also useful records of ancient stress fields, regional and local. Because outcrop and subsurface views of joints are limited, statistical techniques are required to characterize joints and joint sets. Finally, joints are subject to post-propagation stresses that further localize deformation and are the focus for the development of new structures.

The 72nd New York Infantry in the Civil War

Autor: Rick Barram

Número de Páginas: 317

This is the story of the men who fought and died in the 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Part of Dan Sickles' famed Excelsior Brigade, the 72nd New York served in all the major actions associated with the III Corps, losing one-fourth or more of the regiment in three different engagements. The narrative of the war is told in the words of the men who were there. Drawing on soldier's letters, diaries, memoirs (many unpublished or obscure) and official reports, this work follows these men from the exciting beginnings of recruitment, the boredom and frustrations of life policing the secessionist countryside of Southern Maryland, through to the eventual disbanding of the regiment in July of 1864 after being bled white at Williamsburg, the Peninsula, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and the Overland Campaign. A final chapter offers a brief account of many of the men's lives following the war. Included in the work are photographs, period illustrations, maps and an organizational chart. A complete roster is arranged by company with chronologies of officers' service.

Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board

Autor: United States. National Labor Relations Board

Número de Páginas: 1824

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