Anzac boys

The orphanage in London is cold and hard and horrible, so when the priest promises the Barker brothers a better life in Australia, they jump at the chance. But it's not better, it's hard work, separation and no one caring whether or not they live or die. Then the war breaks out and the brothers are finally united, in an environment even worse than anything they've known before. A stunning…

What was it like?

The children are in a play about World War Two. They find it hard to be serious. Then the magic key takes them back in time.

The story of the First World War for children 1914 -1918

World War Iwas the world's first "total war." Although large-scale wars like the Napoleonic wars had ranged across many territories, the scale of the World War I was unprecedented. It was also the first war between modern, industrialized nations and mechanized warfare saw new and terrifying weapons deployed for the first time, including airplanes, tanks, zeppelins, giant warships, and poison ga…

DKfindout! World War I

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 in 2018, DKfindout! World War I helps kids discover what caused the conflict and what were the most important battles. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn - and keep them coming back for more! Discover key World …

1000+ Fakta Nazi Jerman

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9786020412139

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160p; illustrated; colored

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900 KHA f

BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II; Japan 1942 America's first strike back at Japan

In early 1942, the strategic situation was bleak for the United States. She had been in continual retreat since Pearl Harbor, surrendering major areas such as the Philippines, and was preparing for the worst in Hawaii and on the West Coast. The Japanese, on the other hand, has secured a well-defended perimeter, and were set for further expansion. The combined-arms Doolittle Raid on Japan was a …

BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II; The Marshall Islands 1944 Operation Flintlock, the c…

Following the capture of Tarawa in November 1943, America eyes turned to the Marshall Islands. These were the next vital stepping stone across the Pacific towards Japan, and would bring the islands of Guam and Saipan within the reach of US forces. In their first amphibious attack, the new 4th Marine Division landed on Roi and Namur islands on February 1, 1994, while US 7th Division landed on Kw…

BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II; Peleliu 1944 The forgotten corner of hell

Equalling Tawara, Iwo Jima and Okinawa in scale and ferocity, the battle for Peleliu has long been regarded as the Pacific War's "forgotten battle", and perhaps one that should never have been fought. A massive carrier-based attack some weeks before the invasion destroyed all aircraft and shipping in the area and virtual isolated the Japanese garrison. 1st Marine Division commander, General Rup…

BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II; D-Day 1944 (3) Sword Beach & the British Airborne la…

At 0016hrs on 6 June 1944 a Horsa glider ground to a halt a mere 60 yards from the Orne Canal bridge at Bénouville in Normandy. A small group of British paratroopers burst from it and stormed the bridge within minutes. The Allied liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe had begun. Within a few hours landing craft would swarm towards Ouistreham as British 3rd Division swept ashore at Sword Beach. The…

BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II; Guam 1941 & 1944 Loss and Reconquest

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9781112223352

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940.542 ROT b