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The Battle of the Bulge An Allied Victory and the Road to Liberation (History)


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English | April 26, 2016 | ISBN: 2806273021 | 43 pages | EPUB | 0.78 Mb
Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of the Bulge in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of the Bulge. After the Normandy landings in June 1944, the German army was under increasing pressure from the Allied forces. In December of that year Hitler saw an opportunity to launch a counter-attack on the Western Front. The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive of the Second World War, and their defeat paved the way for the end of the war in 1945. In just 50 minutes you will: – Understand the events of the Second World War leading up to the Battle of the Bulge – Identify the commanders and leaders of the German and Allied troops involved in the battle – Analyse the actions taken by each of the armies and their contribution to the final Allied victory ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

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Nuts! The Battle of the Bulge (The Story and Photographs)


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Brassey’s | 1994 | ISBN: 0028810694, 1574882791 | English | 212 pages | PDF | 151 MB
This book is loaded with photographs before, during and after various battles surrounding the Bulge campaign. There is also a section covering the trial of the Malmedy massacre. This is not an indepth, play by play, history, but a day to day photo/narrative of what the troops, on both sides, were going through. Great addition to any WW2 history buff’s collection.

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Wellington The Crossing Of The Gaves And The Battle Of Orthez


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English | ISBN: 1783313358 | 2017 | 312 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Originally published in 1925, this is a rare volume in the author’s multi-volume study of Wellington’s life and campaigns. The book deals with the final phase of the Peninsular War when the Iron Duke chased the fleeing French across the Pyrenees into France itself, defeating them in the Battle of Orthez, and crossing the River Gaves. Illustrated with early 20th century photographs of the battlefields and significant sites, the book recounts Welllington’s campaign plans and includes his battlefield orders.

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The Rising The Twenty-Year Battle to Rebuild the World Trade Center


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English | September 10, 2024 | ISBN: 0525658963 | 368 pages | PDF | 72 Mb
The never-before-told inside story of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center – an epic tale of business, politics, and engineering by the man who spent two decades working to make it happen

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The Battle of Thermopylae 300 Spartans Against the Persian Empire


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English | October 15, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DK4W8799 | 116 pages | EPUB | 1.66 Mb
Dive into the epic saga of the Battle of Thermopylae, a pivotal moment in ancient history that showcases the bravery and valor of the 300 Spartans vs the Persian Empire. This comprehensive account explores the intricacies of Leonidas’ leadership as he rallied his men against an overwhelmingly powerful adversary. As Persian invasion of Greece loomed, the stakes were high, and the unity of the Greek city-states alliance against Persia became crucial in the face of tyranny.

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The Battle of Mohács, 1526


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English | ISBN: 9004695826 | 2024 | 552 pages | PDF | 83 MB
The story of the battle of Mohács and of King Louis II’s dramatic escape, only to meet his end by falling from his horse and drowning in the stream of Csele, is well-known. These traumatic events have been seen as symbolizing the fall of the independent Hungarian Kingdom and the dawn of an age of oppression.

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