Midway 1942: turning point in the pacific

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9781112223364

Collation

96 p. ; ill. ; 25 cm

Series Title

Battle of World War II

Call Number

940 HEA m

St Nazaire 1942: the great commando raid

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9781112223376

Collation

96 p. ; ill. ; 25 cm

Series Title

Battles of World War II

Call Number

940 FOR s

Crete 1941: Germany's lightning airborn assault

Operation Mercury, the German airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941, was the first strategic use of airborne forces in history. The assault began on 20 May, with landings near the island's key airports, and the arrival of reinforcements the next day allowed the German forces to capture one end of the runway at Maleme. By 24 May the Germans were being reinforced by air on a huge sc…

Isandlwana 1879

On 22 January 1879 a 20,00-strong Zulu army attacked 1,700 British and colonial forces. This engagement at Isandlwana remains one of the most overwhelming defeats in British military history. To understand what happened and why- read Battle Story. Detailed profiles explore why the British imperial army, superior in equipment, was defeated by the poorly equipped Zulu warriors. A wealth of rare a…

First questions and answers: why are there wars?

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781805312710

Collation

unpage. ; ill. ; 22 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

940 DAY f

Terrible trenches

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781407144337

Collation

96 p. ; ill. ; 18 cm

Series Title

Horrible Histories

Call Number

940 DEA t

Over the line

It’s the proudest moment of Jack’s life – his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream of playing for his country. But it’s 1914 and the world is at war. Talk of sportsmen’s cowardice leads to the formation of a Footballers’ Battalion and Jack has little choice but to join up. The promise of a Cup in Flanders offers a glimmer of hope, but Jack and…

Salt to the sea

Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . .

500 facts World War 2 history for kids

You don't need a long, boring textbook to learn about history! Starting with the events that set the stage for war and finishing with its aftermath

The War That Saved My Life

So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands…