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Operation Neptune D-Day Landings in Normandy June 1944


Free Download Operation Neptune: D-Day Landings in Normandy June 1944 by Prof Craig Symonds, Dr G H Bennett
English | May 21, 2024 | ISBN: 1917152035 | 546 pages | PDF | 70 Mb
The 6th of June, 1944, witnessed the D-Day landings by the Assault Forces of the Allied Nations over some 40 miles of the beaches of Normandy. From the narrow foothold secured on that day sprang the pregnant series of events which culminated eleven months later in those forces meeting the Russians in the heart of Germany, and the abject surrender of the Third Reich and all for which it stood. Operation "Neptune," the name given to the assault phase of Operation "Overlord," the general plan for the liberation of north-west Europe was indeed appropriate – because without in any way detracting from the magnificent work of the sister services, the Navy was necessarily bound to play the major part in the opening stages of convoy and transport. It was, however, unique in two respects. These were: firstly, the proximity to the scene of operations of the United Kingdom with all its resources as a main base, which facilitated the maximum application of the Allied Sea and Air superiority and secondly, the gigantic scale on which the operation was conceived and launched.

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Moon Lisbon & Beyond Day Trips, Local Spots, Tips to Avoid Crowds (Moon Europe Travel Guide)


Free Download Moon Lisbon & Beyond: Day Trips, Local Spots, Tips to Avoid Crowds (Moon Europe Travel Guide) by Carrie-Marie Bratley, Moon Travel Guides
English | October 8, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CTZK7SS1 | 577 pages | EPUB | 16 Mb
From the vibrant azulejo tiles and colorful rooftops to the warm, golden coastline, get to know the charming City of Seven Hills with Moon Lisbon & Beyond. Inside you’ll find:Strategic, flexible itinerariesdesigned for visiting top sights andlocal favorites, whether you have a few days, a week, or longerMust-see highlights and unique experiences:Hop on a tram to explore the hilly capital andmarvel at 11th century castles.Shop for artisan treasures at a local flea marketor soak up the vibrant colors of Lisbon’s famous tiles at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo.Enjoy mouthwatering pasteis de Belém, order fresh grilled sardines at an outdoor bar, and people-watch as you snack on local cheese and charcuterie. Catch a traditional folk music show in a neighborhood fado house, chat with locals over a pint in a cozypub, and sample delicious regional vintages at a hipwine barGet outside the city: Escape the crowds with an easy day trip or short overnight stay. Venture through the fascinating Chapel of Bones in Évora, go surfing in Ericeira, relax by the tranquil river in Tomar, ormarvel at grand palaces in SintraTrusted, expertadvice from longtime Portugal resident Carrie-Marie BratleyBackground information on the city’s history and culture, plus handy tipsfor getting around, traveling sustainably, avoidingcrowds, and supporting local businessesFull-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a fold-out mapIn-depth coverageofneighborhoods, like Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Belém, and nearby regions, including the Setúbal Peninsula, the Portuguese Riviera, and the Costa da CaparicaExplore at your own pace and savor the city like a local with Moon Lisbon & Beyond. Visiting more of Europe? Check out Moon NorwayorMoon Rome, Florence & Venice.

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Empire Javelin, D-Day Assault Ship The Royal Navy vessel that landed the US 116th Infantry on Omaha Beach


Free Download Empire Javelin, D-Day Assault Ship: The Royal Navy vessel that landed the US 116th Infantry on Omaha Beach by Philip Kay-Bujak
English | July 13, 2024 | ISBN: 1399035819 | 240 pages | PDF | 9.24 Mb
Drawing heavily on firsthand accounts, the author details both the actions of the Empire Javelin herself and of the landing craft launched from her.

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D-Day


Free Download D-Day by Dr. Stephen Hart
English | May 21, 2024 | ISBN: 1838863664 | 224 pages | MOBI | 54 Mb
D-Day is a fascinating photographic guide to this key turning point in World War II.

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On This Day in Florida Civil War History


Free Download Nick Wynne, "On This Day in Florida Civil War History"
English | ISBN: 1540202534 | 2015 | 194 pages | PDF | 13 MB
The most southern state has more than its share of Civil War stories. In January 1861, Florida militia forces captured the old Spanish Castillo de San Marcos, then known as Fort Marion, from the single Union soldier who guarded it. In 1862, Union forces recaptured it without a single shot fired. Union general Edward Moody McCook-later minister to Hawaii-accepted the surrender of Tallahassee on May 10, 1865. On May 13, he read the Emancipation Proclamation to an assembled crowd of white Floridians and former slaves on the steps of the Knott House in the city. Authors Nick Wynne and Joe Knetsch detail a Civil War moment for each date on the calendar. Learn a lesson a day or a month at a time.

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Today Is a Good Day to Fight The Indian Wars and the Conquest of the West


Free Download Mark Felton, "Today Is a Good Day to Fight: The Indian Wars and the Conquest of the West "
English | ISBN: 075244901X | 2009 | 224 pages | EPUB | 425 KB
Blood, guts, dust, and hatred—this is the real history of the American West, from the initial penetration of the region by settlers and prospectors in the 1840s through the end of the Indian Wars in the 1890s. It explains the history of white-Indian conflict from the military point of view, showing how the U.S. used its army to wage terrible wars of conquest upon Native American peoples in order to take the land from them and enrich the growing nation, and how the Indians never really stood a chance in trying to defend their homelands. Highlighting the fractious and bitter relations between tribes unable and unwilling to unite in time to stave off their common enemy, it tries to portray the utter bitterness of the conflict between white and Indian, and how both sides resorted to increasingly foul acts of war and slaughter as the conflict progressed. A dirty, underhanded, and scrappy conflict, the outrages committed by both sides fuelled bitterness and resentment that sti

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Manhunt The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer


Free Download Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson
English | February 7, 2006 | ISBN: 0060518499, 0060518502 | True EPUB | 464 pages | 6.2 MB
The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history-the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin led Union cavalry troops on a wild, 12-day chase from the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia, while the nation, still reeling from the just-ended Civil War, watched in horror and sadness.

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Back to School Jewish Day School in the Lives of Adult Jews


Free Download Back to School: Jewish Day School in the Lives of Adult Jews By Alex Pomson; Randal F. Schnoor
2008 | 204 Pages | ISBN: 0814333834 | PDF | 1 MB
Beyond the walls of their synagogues, Jewish adults are creating religious meaning in new and diverse ways in a range of unconventional sites. In Back to School, authors Alex Pomson and Randal F. Schnoor argue that the Jewish day school serves as one such site by bringing adults and children together for education, meeting, study, and worship-like ceremonies. Pomson and Schnoor suggest that day school functions as a locus of Jewish identity akin to the Jewish streets or neighborhoods that existed in many major North American cities in the first half of the twentieth century. Back to School began as an ethnographic study of the Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School (DJDS) in Toronto, a private, religiously pluralistic day school that balances its Jewish curriculum with general studies. Drawing on a longitudinal study at DJDS, and against the backdrop of a comparative study of two other Toronto day schools as well as four day schools from the U.S. Midwest, Pomson and Schnoor argue that when parents choose Jewish schools for their children they look for institutions that satisfy not only their children’s academic and emotional needs but also their own social and personal concerns as Jewish adults. The authors found an uncommon degree of involvement and engagement on the part of the parents, as genuine friendships and camaraderie blossomed between parents, faculty, and administrators. In addition, the authors discovered that parents who considered themselves secular Jews were introduced to or reacquainted with the depth and meaning of Jewish tradition and rituals through observing or taking part in school activities. Sitting on the cusp between the disciplines of education and the sociology of contemporary Jewish life, Back to School offers important policy implications for how Jewish day schools might begin to re-imagine their relationships with parents. Jewish parents, Jewish studies scholars, as well as researchers of educational and social trends will enjoy this evocative volume.

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