The Women Who Lived for Danger: Behind Enemy Lines During WWII, Paperback - Marcus Binney

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Publisher: Crecy PublishingAuthor(s): Denys TeareIllustration(s): approx 20 b+w photosNumber of pages: 240Collection: Witness to WarPublication dat...

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Gripping story of a special agent working with the SAS and French Resistance.

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Clandestine radio operators had one of the most dangerous jobs of World War 2. Those in Nazi-occupied Europe for the SOE, MI6 and the OSS had a lif...

Publisher: Independent BooksAuthor(s): Harry VerlanderIllustration(s): 82 black & white illustrationsNumber of pages: 384Publication date: 2010Dime...

An authentic account of this famous unit written by its wartime Intelligence Officer. Reconnaissance operations deep within enemy-held territory. T...

"A truly inspiring read." --Booklist (starred review) "A solid account of women's contributions as aviators during World War II." --Kirkus Reviews ...

Illustrated with photographs throughout, Binney explores the history of bridges from ancient times to the present day.

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Publisher: MIT Press LtdAuthor(s): Adrian FortyIllustration(s): 60 colour illustrations, 17 black and white illustrationsNumber of pages: 200Public...

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.Author(s): Chris NewellNumber of pages: 96Collection: If YouPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 190 x 230 x 10Cover type: P...

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A brand new wartime family saga, perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Val Wood

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The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the German surrender in World War II. The 10th Mountain Division, the army's first mountaineering unit,...

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