Bøger om 2. verdenskrig

Il T-26 russo fu un carro armato leggero, pensato da supporto alla fanteria, prodotto in Unione Sovietica a partire dal 1931. Esso non nacque come un progetto autonomo, ma derivò principalmente dal mezzo britannico Vickers 6-ton o Vickers Type E. I carri armati T-26 erano armati di due torrette parallele al centro dello scafo, e dotate di una mitragliatrice leggera ciascuna. Il passo successivo fu quello di installare, su una torretta, un cannone da 27 mm o da 37 mm. Il pezzo venne sostituito da uno da 45 mm, e questo aumentò la potenza perforante ed esplosiva. Noto come Mod. 1933, ebbe un grande successo, e venne prodotto, da solo, in circa 5.500 esemplari; una tiratura eccezionale per l'epoca. Versioni derivate dal T-26 furono: il lanciafiamme OT-26 con lanciafiamme al posto del cannone, l'OT-33 che aveva sia uno che l'altro, il gettaponte ST-26 per conferire ai reparti carri l'indispensabile mobilità nei riguardi degli ostacoli naturali, il carro comando, munito di radio a ringhiera T-26 A-4 (U) e molti altri...

"Operation Overlord: The Spies Who Saved D-Day" is a gripping and meticulously researched account of the covert intelligence operations that played a crucial role in the success of the D-Day landings during World War II. This book delves into the shadowy world of espionage, revealing how Allied spies and intelligence agencies outwitted the Nazis and laid the groundwork for one of history's most significant military campaigns.The narrative begins by setting the stage for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France, and the immense importance of intelligence in planning and executing this massive operation. The book explores the intricate web of deception, including the creation of fake armies, the broadcasting of misleading radio messages, and the dissemination of false information to conceal the true location and timing of the invasion.Each chapter uncovers the stories of individual spies and intelligence groups, from the famous double agents of the Double Cross System to the lesser-known but equally important resistance fighters in France. The author delves into their daring missions, the methods they used to gather and relay crucial information, and the personal risks they took to ensure the success of the invasion.A key focus of the book is the analysis of how this intelligence was used to mislead the German high command and reinforce the deception of Operation Fortitude, a key component of the Allies' strategic misdirection. The narrative also explores the technological advancements in espionage, including the use of code-breaking techniques and the Enigma machine."Operation Overlord: The Spies Who Saved D-Day" goes beyond the battlefield to showcase the critical role of intelligence in warfare. It offers a vivid and detailed account of the behind-the-scenes activities that were instrumental in the success of D-Day, highlighting the bravery, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the Allied spies.This book is an essential read for anyone interested in World War II history, espionage, and military strategy, providing a unique perspective on one of the war's most pivotal moments. It is a testament to the fact that sometimes, wars are won not just by the soldiers on the battlefield but also by the unseen heroes operating in the shadows.

"Operation Mincemeat: The Ingenious Deception that Changed History" is a captivating account of one of World War II's most remarkable and successful espionage operations. This book delves deep into the intricacies of the British intelligence plan that significantly influenced the war's outcome, particularly in the Mediterranean theater.The narrative unfolds how British intelligence officers conceived and executed a plan of deception so audacious it could have come from the pages of a spy novel. The operation involved planting false documents on a corpse dressed as a British officer, which was then left to wash ashore in Spain, intending to mislead the Axis powers about the Allies' upcoming plans in Southern Europe.The book meticulously details the planning and execution of this operation, from selecting the right corpse, and creating a believable identity for the fictional officer to drafting the misleading documents and ensuring they fell into the hands of German intelligence. The author takes the reader through every strategic decision and the ingenious creativity in crafting the operation.A key focus of the book is the analysis of the operation's impact on the war. It explores how the false information led to a significant diversion of Axis forces, contributing to the success of the Allied invasion of Sicily and the eventual fall of Mussolini's regime in Italy."Operation Mincemeat" not only recounts this fascinating story but also provides a broader perspective on the role of espionage, intelligence, and psychological warfare in World War II. It examines how the operation fit into the larger context of the war and the other deception tactics employed by the Allies.This book is enthralling for anyone interested in military history, espionage, and World War II. It offers a unique glimpse into the shadowy world of wartime intelligence and the extraordinary lengths the Allies went to ensure the success of their military campaigns. "Operation Mincemeat" is a testament to the power of ingenuity and strategic deception in shaping the course of history.

The Assault on Peleliu, first published in 1950, is a detailed recounting of the U.S. Marines' fierce battle for the Peleliu, part of the Palau Islands in the south Pacific. Facing approx. 11,00 hardened, entrenched Japanese troops, the 1st Marine Division began landing operations on September 15, 1944. What followed were more than two months of bloody fighting resulting in heavy casualties before the island was declared secure in late November. Included are more than 90 photographs and maps.

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire, the harrowing and ultimately triumphant tale of a Jewish WWII assassin turned Hollywood star. In 2005, Siena Hayes is Hollywood's latest It Girl, but she has her sights set higher than the screen, she wants to be behind the camera. So when Siena meets Lena Browning, the enormously mysterious and famous actor from decades past, Siena sees her big break. Siena wants to direct Lena's biopic-but Lena's past may turn out to be more than Siena bargained for. Before she was a "Living Legend," Lena Browning was Bina Blonski, a member of Warsaw's Jewish elite whose life and family were destroyed by the Nazis. In 1943, in the ghettos of Warsaw, Bina lives with her husband, Jakub. Determined to fight back against Nazi rule, beautiful, blonde Bina acts as a spy on the Aryan side fearlessly protecting the remaining Warsaw Jews, gaining intel, and stealing weapons. Along the way, her feelings grow more complicated as she falls in love with Aleksander, an ally to her in resistance . . . and Jakub's brother. But the cause prevails-and Lena accomplishes amazing feats of bravery, though she can't help but sacrifice so much in the process . . . Over a decade after escaping the ghetto, Bina, who now goes by Lena, has risen to fame in Hollywood. She sees her old life at every turn and hungers for revenge against the Nazis who are still everywhere around her. This is Lena's chance to right the past's wrongs and perhaps even find the happy ending she never had"--

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire, the harrowing and ultimately triumphant tale of a Jewish WWII assassin turned Hollywood star. In 2005, Siena Hayes is Hollywood's latest It Girl, but she has her sights set higher than the screen, she wants to be behind the camera. So when Siena meets Lena Browning, the enormously mysterious and famous actor from decades past, Siena sees her big break. Siena wants to direct Lena's biopic-but Lena's past may turn out to be more than Siena bargained for. Before she was a "Living Legend," Lena Browning was Bina Blonski, a member of Warsaw's Jewish elite whose life and family were destroyed by the Nazis. In 1943, in the ghettos of Warsaw, Bina lives with her husband, Jakub. Determined to fight back against Nazi rule, beautiful, blonde Bina acts as a spy on the Aryan side fearlessly protecting the remaining Warsaw Jews, gaining intel, and stealing weapons. Along the way, her feelings grow more complicated as she falls in love with Aleksander, an ally to her in resistance . . . and Jakub's brother. But the cause prevails-and Lena accomplishes amazing feats of bravery, though she can't help but sacrifice so much in the process . . . Over a decade after escaping the ghetto, Bina, who now goes by Lena, has risen to fame in Hollywood. She sees her old life at every turn and hungers for revenge against the Nazis who are still everywhere around her. This is Lena's chance to right the past's wrongs and perhaps even find the happy ending she never had"--

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire, the harrowing and ultimately triumphant tale of a Jewish WWII assassin turned Hollywood star. In 2005, Siena Hayes is Hollywood's latest It Girl, but she has her sights set higher than the screen, she wants to be behind the camera. So when Siena meets Lena Browning, the enormously mysterious and famous actor from decades past, Siena sees her big break. Siena wants to direct Lena's biopic-but Lena's past may turn out to be more than Siena bargained for. Before she was a "Living Legend," Lena Browning was Bina Blonski, a member of Warsaw's Jewish elite whose life and family were destroyed by the Nazis. In 1943, in the ghettos of Warsaw, Bina lives with her husband, Jakub. Determined to fight back against Nazi rule, beautiful, blonde Bina acts as a spy on the Aryan side fearlessly protecting the remaining Warsaw Jews, gaining intel, and stealing weapons. Along the way, her feelings grow more complicated as she falls in love with Aleksander, an ally to her in resistance . . . and Jakub's brother. But the cause prevails-and Lena accomplishes amazing feats of bravery, though she can't help but sacrifice so much in the process . . . Over a decade after escaping the ghetto, Bina, who now goes by Lena, has risen to fame in Hollywood. She sees her old life at every turn and hungers for revenge against the Nazis who are still everywhere around her. This is Lena's chance to right the past's wrongs and perhaps even find the happy ending she never had"--

"Monza, Italy, 1936. Thirteen-year-old Francesca lies on the banks of the Lambro River under the weight of a dead man who was trying to rape her, when he suddenly died. Her friend, Maddalena, crawls out of the water and helps her get out from under the dead body, which they then hide in some bushes. Their friendship began a year earlier, and is one marked by rebellion and the search for freedom beyond the rigid social hierarchy of the town. Maddalena, who comes from humble beginnings, is called "La malnacida/Born Evil" because of her supposed dark powers. Francesca joins her group of friends against her family's will, and discovers a new way of living beyond social conventions. Their bond will overcome the town gossip, which blames Maddalena for several deaths. It will be tested by war and fascism, and the two friends will have to decide whether to join together against social oppression or let the course of history separate them forever."--Provided by publisher.

From the critically acclaimed author of Universe of Two and The Baker's Secret, a novel of hope, healing, and the redemptive power of art, set against the turmoil of post-World War II France and inspired by the life of Marc Chagall. One month after the end of World War II, amid the jubilation in the streets of France, there are throngs of people stunned by the recovery work ahead. Every bridge, road, and rail line, every church and school and hospital, has been destroyed. Disparate factions?from Communists, to Resistance fighters, to federalists, to those who supported appeasement of the Nazis?must somehow unite and rebuild their devastated country.Asher lost his family during the war, and in revenge served as an assassin in the Resistance. Burdened by grief and guilt, he wanders through the blasted countryside, stunned by what has become of his life. When he arrives at le Chateau Guerin, all he seeks is a decent meal. Instead he finds a sanctuary, an oasis despite being filled with people every bit as damaged as him. But they are calming themselves, and recovering inch by inch, by turning sand into glass, and glass into windows for the bombed cathedrals of France.It's a volatile place, and these former warriors manage their trauma in different ways. But they are helped by women of courage and affection. Asher turns out to have a gift for making windows, and decides to hide the fact that he is Jewish so the devout Catholics who own the chateau will not expel him. As the secrets of the chateau's residents become known one by one, they experience more heated conflict and greater challenges. And as Asher kindles his talents for glasswork, his recovery will lead the way for them all.

"There are few more skilled practitioners of the craft of summer fiction than Beatriz Williams." ? The New York Times Book ReviewA ravishing summer read from New York Times bestseller Beatriz Williams, sweeping readers back to a mid-century New England rich with secrets and Cold War intrigue.June 1946. As the residents of Winthrop Island prepare for the first summer season after the sacrifice of war, a glamorous new figure moves into the guest cottage at Summerly, the idyllic seaside estate of the wealthy Peabody family. To Emilia Winthrop, daughter of Summerly's year-round caretaker and a descendant of the island's settlers, Olive Rainsford opens a window into a world of shining possibility. While Emilia spent the war years caring for her incapacitated mother, Olive traveled the world, married fascinating men, and involved herself in political causes. She's also the beloved aunt of the two surviving Peabody sons, Amory and Shep, with whom Emilia has a tangled romantic history.As the summer wears on, Emilia develops a deep rapport with Olive, who urges her to leave the island for a life of adventure, while romance blossoms with the sturdy and honorable Shep. But the heady promise of Peabody patronage is blown apart by the arrival of Sumner Fox, an FBI agent who demands Emilia's help to capture a Soviet agent who's transmitting vital intelligence on the West's atomic weapon program from somewhere inside the Summerly estate.April 1954. Eight years later, Summerly is boarded up and Emilia has rebuilt her shattered life as a professor at Wellesley College, when shocking news arrives from Washington?the traitor she helped convict is about to be swapped for an American spy imprisoned in the Soviet Union, but with a mysterious condition only Emilia can fulfill. A reluctant Emilia is summoned to CIA headquarters, where she's forced to confront the harrowing consequences of her actions that fateful summer, and a choice that could destroy the Peabody family?and Emilia's chance for redemption?all over again."Grand and gripping...shot through with suspense, romance, and glorious, beach-laden locales. I could not put it down."--Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford Affair

Embark on an extraordinary journey with young heroes who fled their Hitler-occupied homeland to become WWII pilots. Facing scarcity and peril, they ventured across Europe, ultimately reaching England, where they valiantly served in the military. Some paid the ultimate price, while the survivors returned home as war heroes. However, their freedom was short-lived. Communist Czechoslovakia subjected them to persecution, humiliation, and imprisonment."The aircraft stopped reacting to the pilot's flying controls and headed toward unavoidable death. The drops of cold sweat appeared on Franti¿ek's burnt forehead."These courageous pilots fought for freedom alongside the Allies. At home, they found themselves trapped behind barbed wire. They endured relentless surveillance, interrogation, torture, and degradation. It took forty-one years to reclaim their freedom. This is a gripping account of young men who took to the skies. They persevered through the darkest of times, ultimately triumphing in the name of freedom and honor.Includes never-before-published historical and modern photographs.Get this compelling book today and learn the true cost of freedom.

This source edition on the persecution and murder of the European Jews by Nazi Germany presents in a total of 16 volumes a thematically comprehensive selection of documents on the Holocaust. The work illustrates the contemporary contexts, the dynamics, and the intermediate stages of the political and social processes that led to this unprecedented mass crime. It can be used by teachers, researchers, students, and all other interested parties. The edition comprises authentic testimony by persecutors, victims, and onlookers. These testimonies are furnished with academic annotations and the vast majority of them are published here for the first time in English. Learn more about the PMJ on https://pmj-documents.org/

Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, Adolf Hitler's chief of military intelligence, accomplished something that neither President Franklin D. Roosevelt nor Prime Minister Winston Churchill could ever achieve - he saved the lives of hundreds Jewish refugees and other racial and political undesirables by rescuing them from Nazi Germany and other Nazi-occupied countries. Admiral Canaris is a page-turning story of one of the most important and least likely saboteurs within the Third Reich.

Den 67-årige mangemillionær Guy Brouard bliver fundet død på en strand på den engelske kanalø Guernsey, kvalt af en mærkelig talisman. Han har i nogle år levet alene med sin søster, men har flere ægteskaber og børn bag sig.Det amerikanske søskendepar China og Cherokee River har fået til opgave at transportere nogle vigtige tegninger fra Californien til Guernsey og ankommer til den engelske kanalø få dage før mordet. Det der blot skulle have været en fredelig tur over Atlanten, tager pludselig en helt anden drejning, da China bliver arresteret for mordet på Guy Brouard.Cherokee opsøger Chinas ungdomsveninde, fotografen Deborah St. James og hendes mand Simon, og beder om deres hjælp. Da Guy Brouards testamente læses op, viser det sig, at han har gjort sine nærmeste arveløse, flyttet noget af sin formue til udlandet og testamenteret en stor sum penge til den fattige dreng Paul Fielder. Deborah og Simon erfarer snart, at adskillige mennesker på Guernsey har haft grund til at ønske Guy Brouard død: hans tidligere hustruer, hans forretningsforbindelser, hans elskerinde og Paul Fielder.I deres søgen efter morderen får Deborah og Simon et indblik i øens dystre historie under Anden Verdenskrig og en uhyggelig indsigt i nogle af øboernes lidelser.Elizabeth George (f. 1949) er en amerikansk krimiforfatter. De fleste af hendes romaner udspiller sig i Storbritannien, og hun er særlig kendt for krimiserien om Thomas Lynley og Barbara Havers fra Scotland Yard. George debuterede som forfatter i 1988 med "En fars begær", som indbragte hende en Agatha Award. Hendes bøger er oversat til flere sprog.

1939. Small town, Western Australia. As the world slides into war, Dorothy and Mick's marriage slides into deeper and deeper trouble. Even the welcome arrival of a child can't save the situation and eventually, with no options left, Dorothy takes her daughter and moves back in with her parents. For Mick, the failed marriage is a catalyst for him to escape a lonely exile by enlisting in the Australian Army. He finds the swell of patriotism sweeping the nation grants him equal plaudits of admiration for his courage and sympathy for his family situation. Dorothy, returned to her domineering Father's abode, is eyed by her neighbours. She is expected to be an exemplary mother, a dutiful daughter and step up to fulfil the requirements and demands of a country at war. She must be seen to be faultless. As Mick is sent overseas and into the hell of the North African Campaign, from the siege of Tobruk to the victory at El Alamein, Dorothy is seconded by the War Effort Manpower act to work within the Western Australian lunatic asylum. From the North African desert to Jungle Warfare training in readiness for the nightmares of New Guinea and Borneo, and from small town attitudes to the living torture of the asylum, the war years will test the resilience of all. For love, courage, despair or happiness have no regard for rank or status, and neither will circumstances grant wish-upon-a-star moments. What matters is your ability to cope with what life brings; be that over here, or over there. An Australian saga of love, war, family, friendships, darkness and lightand one woman's ability to survive it all.

A fantastic resource for scale modelers and military historians alike.In Panzer-Rgt./Abt.18 On the Battlefield, Tom Cockle looks at this German unit and their vehicles. Many type of vehicles will appear in this book but the key role was played by the Tauchpanzers. The hardcover, landscape formatted book's brief introduction is followed by more than a hundred mainly unpublished photographs, published in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English / Hungarian).

This is a quality reprint featuring 95 pages of information on small arms ammunition during World War II. It includes the C-1 supplement. It covers all ammunition for the M2 Browning Machine Gun, M1 Garand, Carbine, .45 ACP and more across ball, armor piercing, tracer, blank and more. This book is taken from an original and made to look old, yellow pages and all. You will not be disappointed in this piece!

This story of a couple whose love is caught in the crossfire of war is a portrait of, not only the turbulent events of WWII, but also how a family survives with so much death and danger swirling.

On the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki comes this heart-pounding account of the war-room drama inside the cabinets of the United States and Japan that led to Armageddon on August 6, 1945. Here are the secret strategy sessions, fierce debates, looming assassinations, and planned invasions that resulted in history's first use of nuclear weapons in combat, and the ensuing chaotic days as the Japanese government struggled to respond to the reality of nuclear war.

Third book in a three part in depth study on Hitler's looking at Hitler's influence on the Wehrmacht.

The Pink War boldly explores the compelling intersection of love, loyalty, and courage amid the brutal backdrop of World War II. Follow two working-class men as they answer their nation's call, battling against the forces of Nazism and Fascism across North Africa, Italy, and Western Europe. As soldiers, they earn their stripes and prove their mettle. Yet, beyond the battlefield, they face an equally formidable challenge: concealing their illicit love for each other in a time when same-sex relationships are condemned. This gripping tale uncovers the complexities of love in a world at war, offering a poignant tribute to devotion and friendship under the most trying of circumstances.

Berlin 1941. Eleven-year-old Wolf escapes Nazi Germany, attempts to build an American identity, and finally returns to Germany as an American intelligence officer during the height of the Cold War.

En spildt formiddagVica, en ægte bukarester omkring de 70 år, har kendt bedre tider, men går med stor energi og stædighed den hårde hverdag i møde. Hun binder tørklædet om uldkasketten, griber sin store taske, fylder den med det hun nu har for hånden og tager så en runde. Hun besøger først sin nevø og går derefter videre til familien Mironescus tidligere så fornemme, men nu forfaldne hjem i en af byens fine kvarterer. Hun skal hente de penge hun hver måned får af datteren Ivona. Romanen springer tilbage til en eftermiddag i 1916 hvor Rumænien er på kanten til at gå ind i første verdenskrig. Politisk uro og fornemmelsen af at den kendte verden er ved at gå under, præger familien Mironescu: professoren, hans unge kone og deres datter Yvonne/Ivona. Så følger professorens dagbog fra de dage hvor Rumænien går ind i krigen, soldaternes afrejse, ofrene og den politiske situation. I romanens sidste del er vi tilbage ved Vicas og Ivonas lange samtale, og romanen slutter i Vicas fattige hjem med nevøens besøg.Gabriela Adameşteanu er født i 1942 i Târgu Ocna, Rumænien. Hun har læst rumænsk sprog og litteratur i Bukarest og har arbejdet som forlagsredaktør og journalist, bl.a. under ophold i Berlin, Wien og Bruxelles. En spildt formiddag udkommer i 1984, altså under Ceauşescu-regimet. Den udspiller sig over en enkelt formiddag (og kaldes en rumænsk ”Ulysses”), men dækker 70 års rumænsk historie, fra første verdenskrig hvor Bukarest var kendt som ”Østeuropas lille Paris”, til 1980’erne da Ceauşescu-regimet falder fra hinanden.