In July 1944, Operation Cobra broke the stalemate in Normandy and sent the Allies racing across France. The Allied commanders ignored Paris in their planning for this campaign, considering that the risk of intense street fighting and heavy casualties outweighed the city's strategic importance. However, Charles de Gaulle persuaded the Allied commanders to take direct action to liberate his natio…
The first battle of the desert war, Operation Compass was originally envisaged as a spoiling attack, combined with a reconnaissance in force to disrupt the Italian forces that had advanced into Egypt in September 1940, Lt Gen, Richard O’Connor launched what amounted to a British ‘Blitzkrieg’. In Less than two months the British forces swept 500 miles along the coast of North Africa. 7th A…
One of the key objectives of British forces on D-Day was the capture of the strategically vital city of Caen. General Montgomery saw Caen as the key to Normandy and the springboard for the Allied breakout, but so did the Germans and the city did not fall. It took three major offensives and more than 30 bloody days of struggle to finally take Caen. In the process the city was controversially dev…
Charming retelling of incy wincy spider and baa, baa, black sheep, with adorable illustrations by Dawn Machell
Sing along with Hey Diddle Diddle and Other Nursery Rhymes! This adorable book is illustrated with stunning, knitted characters on hand-stitched backgrounds. Children will love these charming characters that bring to life their favorite nursery rhymes. Ideal bedtime reading for parent and child.
Everyone?s favorites are included in this delightfully illustrated assortment of favorite children?s nursery rhymes. Visit with Humpty Dumpty& Little Miss Muffet& Old King Cole and many other favorite childhood nursery rhyme characters.
Children will love Dawn Machell's adorable illustrations that bring their favourite nursery rhymes to life. Each spread also features an engaging touch for little hands to explore, making a fun, tactile reading experience! The padded board format is fun for little hands to hold and the carry-me handle encourages kids to take their book with them wherever they go!