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…

Moby dick

Herman Melville delivers some of his best literary work in this gripping tale of tragedy and vengeance. The story follows Captain Ahab on an obsessive quest to destroy the unruly White Whale that ravaged the Captain's ship on a previous voyage, leaving him with one leg. Today, Moby Dick remains one of the greatest classics in English literature. A staple for any teen or young adult reader.

Rempah-rempah: persaingan dan perebutan pada abad ke-16 yang membentuk dunia …

Rempah-rempah menggerakkan awal perekonomian dunia modern. Bagi Eropa, rempah-rempah mewakili kekayaan dalam skala yang belum pernah ada sebelumnya. Cengkih dan pala dapat mencapai Eropa hanya melalui jalur perdagangan yang rumit, dan selama beberapa dekade para penjelajah Spanyol dan Portugis berlomba-lomba untuk menemukan sumbernya yang sulit didapat. Namun ketika Portugis akhirnya mencapai k…

Incredible inventions - let's communicate

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32 p. ; ill. ; 27 cm

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Battle story Bosworth 1485

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Salt to the sea

ahun 1945 . Perang Dunia II merambah Prusia Timur. Jutaan pengungsi pergi mencari tempat aman. Di antara mereka terdapat empat orang dengan kisah dan rahasia yang berbeda. Takdir mempertemukan keempatnya di Wilhelm Gustloff, kapal megah yang menjadi tempat mereka menggantungkan harapan bersama lebih dari sepuluh ribu penumpang lainnya. Tapi sebelum kebebasan sempat diraih, tragedi besar pun te…

Battle story Hasting 1066

In 1066 a foreign invader won the throne of England in a single battle and changed not only the history of the British Isles but of Christendom, for ever. Harold Godwinson's army, exhausted from their victory against an invading Norwegian Viking army at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the north, and his navy, scattered by storms, could not hold back William of Normandy.

Memahami Jepang - sejarah singkat negeri para Samurai

Buku Memahami Jepang ini menceritakan secara singkat perjalanan negeri para samurai, dari sebuah negeri tak bernama di sudut Timur Jauh, menjadi negara paling maju dan modern di Asia Timur, sampai pada keruntuhannya seusai dua bom atom dijatuhkan di atas negeri mereka, dan kebangkitan mereka kembali untuk menebus kesalahan masa lalu dan mencapai kejayaan kembali. Sebagai sebuah sejarah singkat,…

Mummies (national geographic kids readers level 2)

Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at Level 2. Mummiesis a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and…