Bøger om 2. verdenskrig

Heinrich Bader ist 19 Jahre alt und hat das Leben noch vor sich. Geboren zur Zeit der Weimarer Republik, wächst er behütet bei seiner Familie in Memmingen auf und genießt zusammen mit seinem Freund Wilhelm seine Kindheit. Wie alle Jungs träumen auch sie von der großen Welt und einer glücklichen Zukunft. Mit Johanna, der Tochter des örtlichen Wachmanns, beginnt er eine zärtliche Tändelei.Alles verändert sich, als Heinrich 1944 eingezogen und an die Ostfront geschickt wird. Als er einige Zeit später verwundet wieder heimkehrt, glaubt er sich dem Alptraum entronnen.Doch es kommt anders.

Grappling with the trauma of their past two strangers set out on a journey across a war-torn Europe in search of a new life together.Northern France 1944. With two of their men wounded a company of English soldiers take shelter in a convent. Also seeking sanctuary there is Joliane a young Frenchwoman who is wanted by the local Marquis for supposedly collaborating with the Gestapo. Learning that when they leave, she will be taken away and shot, in gratitude for her help in treating the wounded soldiers Albert Clemens, the company sergeant decides to take her with them.Discovering that the town where he hoped she would find safety in ruins, traumatised by events in his past, and disillusioned with the war, Clemens asks her to run away with him and begin a new life together. Indebted to him for saving her life and with little hope of returning to her home Joliane agrees.Guided by fate the two set out on odyssey across a war-torn Europe that will test their blossoming relationship to the limit as they strive to throw off the shackles of the past and find the new beginning they both desire. But as they quickly discover the past is not about to let them escape its clutches.

Stillehavet, position ukendt. En vandflyver, der ikke længere kan lette. Ingen redning i sigte, bare en tom horisontlinje og lyden af bølgerne, der slår ind mod skroget.I 1943 udkæmper Amerika og Japan 2. Verdenskrig på havet, og en amerikansk besætning er nødlandet uden radio. Japanske piloter styrter også ned lige i nærheden. Nu sidder dødsfjenderne tæt sammen med to kvindelige blinde passagerer på det alt for lille fartøj, der driver for vind og vejr. Her begynder den store krig at blive udkæmpet i det små. Had og mistillid koger i enhver, men den fælles nød kræver, at de slutter fred og forsøger at komme levende i land. Alliancer indgås og brydes igen. Imens skræller isolationen alles facader af og blotlægger hemmeligheder, forbudt kærlighed og en fælles menneskelighed. Til sidst føler ingen sig længere sikre på, hvem de egentlig var, før de blev skibbrudne.Tilståelser er et psykologisk drama om, hvad der gemmer sig under overfladen, når alt tages fra os.

From the streets of wartime Berlin, to the bombed out city of Liverpool, and finally resting in the lush valleys of the Ards Penisula, The Star and the Shamrock from USA Today best-selling author Jean Grainger is a must read WWII saga.

Ballycreggan, Northern Ireland, 1955Erich Bannon is happy in the small Irish village he has thought of as home since he arrived as a terrified, traumatised seven year old, one of the last Jewish children to escape Berlin in 1939. Now at twenty-three, it feels like all of his friends are drawn to The Promised Land, and he can understand why, but Israel is not for him.One by one, they leave, and Erich is bereft. He feels lost but a chance encounter with an Irish Catholic girl gives him hope. All he and Róisín want is to be allowed to love each other but the traditions and rules of their backgrounds forbid it. By the time he learns that Róisín wasn't honest with him about her family, and what kind of people they really are, it is too late and he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a dangerous world from which there seems to be no escape.When Róisín disappears, events take a sinister turn and Erich wonders if their relationship really was all he thought it was.. Reluctant to place his family in danger, he has to solve his problems alone, something he's never had to do before. From rural Ireland, to the glitz of 1950's America, from the orange groves of Israel to the dark streets of post-war Liverpool, The World Starts Anew, is the fourth book in the best-selling Star and the Shamrock series.

The heartwarming saga of a family embarking on an unforgettable journey through the untamed wilderness of Washington State during the Great Depression. When Dawn Jensen's family is forced to leave their cherished cabin and thrust into the life of traveling farm workers, their quest for a new home eventually leads them to the captivating Makah reservation in Neah Bay, WA. As the Jensen family adjusts to life in Neah Bay, Dawn forms a deep friendship with a spirited Native American girl named Talie. Talie's wisdom and connection to the land become a source of inspiration for Dawn. Together, they navigate the challenges of their circumstances, forging a bond that transcends cultural differences and serves as a testament to the power of friendship. Amidst a landscape rich in ancient traditions and rugged beauty, Dawn's journey takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a charismatic man from Oklahoma, sparking newfound hope and the promise of a fresh start. Told through the unique eyes of young Dawn Jensen, Rachel Valencourt's debut novel unfolds as an inspirational tale of survival, love, well-guarded secrets, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Coming of age during the looming shadow of WWII, Dawn emerges as a resilient young woman, her spirit shaped by the era's challenges. Her resolve is put to the test when a chance encounter compels her to protect a family secret that could threaten the stability of her adult life. Every Night Has A Dawn is a poignant journey that transports readers from the wild woods of Washington State to the sprawling ranches of Oklahoma and finally the sun-kissed shores of California, weaving a transformative story of survival and revival. Will Dawn and her family find the strength to weather the storms that could shatter their world? Discover the answers in Every Night Has A Dawn, the first installment in the epic Winds of Change trilogy.

This is a reprint of the 1940 US Army War Department manual on the M1922 & M1922M1 .22 Caliber rifle. It contains over 50 pages of full color period drawings and information on parts, assembly and accessories of the rifle.

A Jewish violinist in pre-WWII Moldova wants to find love and succeed his father as conductor. History grants his wishes but he doesn't let the horrors defeat him or hate to overcome him.

Walk alongside an Italian POW in this first-hand account of his harrowing quest home in the last days of WWII in EuropeIn the aftermath of the Armistice of 1943, Corporal-Major Edvino Raseni found himself caught in the crossfire of World War II, fighting alongside the Italian Partisans until his capture by the Germans. Sent to a labor camp near Heidelberg, he managed to survive and began the arduous journey back to his homeland in the spring of 1945. This gripping account, taken from Raseni's own diary, reveals the harrowing details of his long, perilous trek through Germany, Austria, and Italy amidst the chaos of war.As the fighting rages on around him, Raseni must navigate his way through a landscape ravaged by air raids, fierce battles, and enemy resistance. Readers will be transported to the heart of the conflict, witnessing the courage and resilience of a man determined to return to his family.Join Edvino Raseni on his extraordinary journey in this first-hand account, lovingly translated from Italian to English by his niece, Maria Xenia Wells. This moving tribute includes reproductions of photographs, letters and postcards, painting a vivid picture of wartime Europe and the indomitable human spirit that persevered through its darkest days.❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖Cammina accanto a un prigioniero di guerra italiano in questo resoconto di prima mano della sua straziante ricerca a casa negli ultimi giorni della seconda guerra mondiale in EuropaAll'indomani dell'armistizio del 1943, il caporale maggiore Edvino Raseni si trovò coinvolto nel fuoco incrociato della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, combattendo a fianco dei partigiani italiani fino alla sua cattura da parte dei tedeschi. Spedito in un campo di lavoro in Germania, riuscì a sopravvivere e iniziò l'arduo viaggio di ritorno in patria nel 1945. Questo avvincente racconto, tratto dal diario dello stesso Raseni, rivela i dettagli strazianti del suo lungo e pericoloso viaggio attraverso Germania, L'Italia nel caos della guerra.Mentre i combattimenti infuriano intorno a lui, Raseni deve farsi strada attraverso un paesaggio devastato da incursioni aeree, feroci battaglie e resistenza nemica. I lettori si sentiranno trasportati e saranno testimoni del coraggio e della resilienza di un uomo determinato a tornare dalla sua famiglia.Unisciti a Edvino Raseni nel suo straordinario viaggio in questo racconto di prima mano, amorevolmente tradotto dall'italiano all'inglese da sua nipote, Maria Xenia Wells. Questo commovente tributo include riproduzioni di fotografie, lettere e cartoline, dipingendo un quadro vivido dell'Europa in tempo di guerra e dell'indomabile spirito umano che perseverò nei suoi giorni più bui.

Hope Summers likes honey sandwiches, all things 'Winnie-the-Pooh' related and Dylan Jones, a boy with 'big' ears.On the other hand, Hope Summers dislikes Brussels sprouts, cold rice pudding, a boy named Ted Sykes and the German dictator, Adolf Hitler. In fact, it's her dislike of the latter that inspires the girl to write a letter that begins 'Dear Mr. Hitler'.Set during the Second World War, this novel is a humorous account of life on the home front and one girl's attempt to do 'her bit' for her country, a country at war with Hitler's Nazi Germany.

Mellem 1871 og 1914 var der fred og økonomisk fremgang i Europa – men kontinentets stormagter forberedte sig til den krig, som afsluttede fredsperioden, og som blev mere ødelæggende, end nogen havde forudset, og som alligevel skulle vise sig blot at være et forspil til den langt mere ødelæggende krig, der brød ud i 1939.Under den bipolære verdensorden, der opstod efter 1945, reduceredes militærets betydning i de vesteuropæiske samfund; samtidig afviklede europæerne deres kolonier og koncentrerede sig om økonomisk samarbejde og udvikling, hvilket førte til historiens mest bemærkelsesværdige velstandsstigning. Allerede inden revolutionerne i Østeuropa og Den Kolde Krigs afslutning i 1989 havde de vesteuropæiske stater indledt en markant nedrustning. Efter 1989 fulgte de østeuropæiske stater samme linie og tilsluttede sig det europæiske samarbejde i det, der i 1993 var blevet til Den Europæiske Union.Over en kort årrække udviklede de europæiske garnisonsstater, som vogtede på hinanden, sig til civile stater i nært samarbejde. Og alle – eller næsten alle – soldaterne forsvandt. Her er James J. Sheehans beretning om den 20. århundredes europæiske kamp mellem militarisme og pacifisme.

This volume is a collection of stories (some of them true!) from the writings of Robert Huddleston. Themes, both fiction and nonfiction, revolve around Bob's life experiences coming of age during World War II and his subsequent time in various US military and federal government positions. His tales capture the spirit and the chicanery of twentieth-century American boom times.ROBERT HUDDLESTON was awarded the coveted silver wings of an Army Air Corps pilot while still a teenager. This was followed by extensive training in the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, the aircraft he would pilot in combat against German military forces in the air and on the ground. After the war, a university education under the GI Bill was followed by employment at New Mexico's White Sands Missile Range, where German rocket experts were employed. He then moved onto Washington, DC, to work at the Pentagon before joining the newly established space agency NASA, first at the Goddard Space Flight Center in nearby Maryland, later at NASA headquarters. Huddleston has degrees from the University of Missouri and George Washington University, and he graduated from the National Defense University in Washington, DC, as a representative of NASA.He married Pepita Lasalle on September 18, 1974. Departing federal service, he became a freelance writer publishing articles, essays, book reviews, and short stories. For ten years, he was a columnist for the Federal Times. He has also published a biography of a Mexican-American patriot, Edmundo: From Chiapas, Mexico, to Park Avenue (2007); the novella An American Pilot with the Luftwaffe (2014); the novel Love and War: A Father and Son in Two World Wars (2020); and Satan's Henchman: Whatever Became of SS General Hans Kammler? (2023), a work of historical fiction. He now resides in a retirement community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The fact that he is fast approaching his 100th birthday in 2024 has in no way slowed down his writing.

An overview of Swansea's experience during World War II, set out in a single volume for the first time. The port and industries of Swansea were key targets for the Nazis. From the start, the town prepared for the worst with air-raid shelters, anti-aircraft guns, barrage balloons and efforts to fortify against attack by sea or air. With Britain heading into total war, this book looks at the impact of conscription on both men and women, food rationing, how Jewish refugees to Swansea and Swansea children evacuated to safer areas fared, and the war's effects on schooling, crime and healthcare in the town. The consequences of the numerous air raids and especially the searing attacks of February 1941 are investigated, as is the response to the ensuing emergencies, including sometimes deadly bomb-disposal work. Researched in both local and national archives, this book is a comprehensive testament to the lives of the people of Swansea, at home and overseas, over the course of the conflict, including many personal experiences.

The Weimar Legacy begins in 1918 in a small town near Berlin, Germany, where a Catholic school girl named Gertrude befriends Martin, a Jewish boy. After being together for several years, Martin moves to Berlin. Gertrude follows later on and becomes a well-known cabaret singer. The two fall in love and marry. A year later, Martin is killed in a firefight between his Communist party members and the Nazi militias. A devastated Gertrude later meets Erich, a German Protestant from Berlin. The two get close, and along with some friends try to oppose the Nazis. Their efforts do not have much consequence, and some of their friends leave the country forever. Eventually, in 1937, Erich and Gertrude leave for Italy, where Gertrude becomes an opera singer. As seen through the eyes of contemporary people, this historical novel brings to life the Nazi era in Germany in the years leading up to World War II, as well as the terrible aftermath. The Weimar Legacy: From Republic to Dictatorship reveals some important truths for today's readers.(About the Author)Alex Bloch grew up in Germany. Prior to World War II, his family left for the United States in 1936. He was educated in America and graduated from MIT and from Columbia University with a master's in industrial engineering. The author moved to Israel in 1968, where he was an engineer. Just before retirement, he went back to school to study history, an old favorite, and received a Ph.D. in this subject, and then taught for some years. He was inspired to write this novel because "it shows the change from a liberal democracy to a dictatorship."

"Berlin, 1943: Ava Mueller is a proud supporter of the German war effort, working for Joseph Goebbels alongside her father, a high-ranking official in the Reich. With her sister Hanna, a nurse, braving bombing raids to save lives, they are a model Nazi family. Until Ava discovers her parents and Hanna are secretly working for the resistance... Returning to their country home, Ava is shocked to find her childhood friend Eliana Goldman and her family hidden in the attic. Suddenly she faces a stark choice: denounce her family, as she's been taught, or betray her country. She knows only too well what happens to traitors-but as Eliana's story of terror at the hands of the Nazis unravels, Ava realises her loyalty to the regime has blinded her to the horrifying truth. Drawn into the resistance network alongside Hanna, Ava begins the dangerous work of undermining the Reich from within its own headquarters. Relying on each other for courage and resilience, the sisters must risk their own lives to save others, knowing that every day brings them one step closer to making the ultimate sacrifice... Heartbreaking, hopeful and thought-provoking, this is a powerful work of fiction inspired by those who chose to fight the Nazis from within Germrmrmany and the events that followed."--Publisher's description.

"Vienna, 1954: After losing everyone she loves in the final days of World War II, Ingrid Bauer agrees to a hasty marriage with a gentle Soviet embassy worker and follows him home to Moscow. But nothing within the Soviet Union's totalitarian regime is what it seems, including her new husband, whom Ingrid suspects works for the KGB. Inspired by her daughter's birth, Ingrid risks everything and reaches out in hope to the one country she understands and trusts--Britain, the country of her mother's birth. She begins passing intelligence to MI6, navigating a world of secrets and lies, light and shadow. Moscow, 1980: A student in the Foreign Studies Initiative, Anya Kadinova finishes her degree at Georgetown University and boards a flight home to Moscow, leaving behind the man she loves and a country she's grown to respect. Though raised by dedicated and loyal Soviet parents, Anya soon questions an increasingly oppressive and paranoid regime at the height of the Cold War. Then the KGB murders her best friend and Anya chooses her side. Working in a military research lab, she relays Soviet plans and schematics to the CIA in an effort to end the 1980s arms race. The past catches up to the present when an unprecedented act of treachery threatens all agents operating within Eastern Europe, and both Ingrid and Anya find themselves in a race for their lives against time and the KGB"--

The first full history of the longest island campaign of the Pacific War.

An intimate account of the Pacific War, through the experiences of one infantry company.

A new assessment of the intelligence that underpinned the decision of the Axis countries to go to war against the United States of America.

Account of The Battle of Itter Castle, 1945 - one of only two known times in the Second World War when Americans and Germans fought side by side.

In A Time to Love, we delve deeper into the tumultuous world of Klaus von Hartmann, a German economist ensnared by the Nazi regime during World War Two. When he courageously rescues a young Jewish girl from the clutches of SS officers in Munich, 1943, their lives become irrevocably intertwined. As Klaus hides and protects her during the war's darkest days, the emotional walls he builds threaten his ability to ever truly connect with another. His internal battle with sexual repression, a trait deeply ingrained in his character, jeopardizes his prospects of a genuine romantic relationship. Yet, as the narrative unfolds, we witness Klaus's poignant journey to recognize and embrace the profound love he feels for the woman who has become his life's anchor. Parallel to Klaus's story in Germany, we continue to follow the lives of the family and friends of his late younger brother, Karl (Charles), in England. As the tale progresses, the destinies of the two brothers' families converge, setting the stage for a heartwarming reunion and hinting at the captivating conclusion awaiting readers in the final instalment of this trilogy. Note: While A Time to Love follows the events of The Measure, focusing on the elder brother of the hero from the first book, it stands alone, offering a complete and enriching experience even for those unfamiliar with its predecessor.

The cold-blooded slaughter of humans in the Holocaust must never be lost to the marching of time. In Lucia Mann's captivating novel, Hidden Behind The Mist of Arrow Lakes, you'll discover a story that goes beyond historical fiction, plunging into the shadow of the Holocaust and revealing the resilience, injustice and resilience of the human spirit. Through the eyes of a survivor of the holocaust, the lives of neighbors come to life and reveal the unconscionable actions of the neighbors who stole the belongings of a vanished Jewish community. As the author unravels the history of the Arrow Lakes area, her meticulous research becomes the guiding light that illuminates the haunting legacy of the holocaust. "Hidden Behind the Mist of Arrow Lakes" is more than just a historical novel, it is a moral imperative that ensures the voice of the silenced will be heard for generations to come. As the story progresses, it becomes an exploration of the human condition and the effects of ignoring the past. It's not just a book, it's a call to action. It's a reminder of what's often overlooked in our shared history. Join Lucia Mann on a journey of self-discovery and self-reflection as she uncovers the untold stories of human suffering and injustice. As an influential humanitarian and advocate for justice, she gives voice to the voiceless and oppressed, born in the wake of the Second World War. "Hidden Behind the Mist of Arrow Lakes" is more than just a book. It is a beacon of hope. As you read, you'll come to understand and learn from the intricacies that define our collective human experience. You'll be transported back to a time when true empathy could fill your heart, and you'll be able to empathize with the millions of people who endured the cruelties of racism during WWII. The cold-hearted slaughter of millions of people during the holocaust must never be forgotten in the march of time.This novel is an ode to the courage of the survivors of the holocaust and a reminder that their stories must never be forgotten.

When her hopes are shattered by war, one woman will risk everything to save those she lovesAmerican horse trainer Adia Kensington is living her dream of working at the famous Janów Podlaski stables in Poland, where the best Arabian horses in the world are bred. But her plans to bring a priceless stallion to the US are derailed when the German army storms into her adopted country in 1939. Little does she know this is just the beginning of six long years of occupation that will threaten her beloved horses at every turn. Bret Conway is at Janów Podlaski under the guise of a news reporter, but his true mission is intelligence gathering for the British. That and keeping Adia safe, which is harder and harder to do as she insists they must evacuate two hundred and fifty horses to save them from being stolen, sold, or eaten by the invading forces. What follows will test Bret's and Adia's physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as their faith in God, humankind, and each other. This epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love is based on true events of the uncommon heroes in World War II Poland."Sweeping and deeply inspiring."--Amanda Barratt, Christy Award-winning author of The Warsaw Sisters and Within These Walls of Sorrow"An extraordinary debut!"--Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of The Curator's Daughter and Memories of Glass"An unforgettable journey."--Amy Lynn Green, author of The Foxhole Victory Tour

BRISBANE. Spring, 1942. "Fortress" Singapore has fallen and Britain has abandoned Australia. The Japanese are victorious in the Asia -Pacific, carrying all before them and are now in New Guinea, on Australia's doorstep.. Ill-prepared, Australia looks to the United States for help. For salvation, but the very foundation of the alliance is in jeopardy. Building on an undercurrent of tension and grievance , a huge 2-day street battle between Australian and US personnel has left several men dead and scores injured, many gravely. Australian and US command recognize the tinder-box has become a fire that may only be days away from growing to a conflagration that could destroy an alliance on which Australia's very survival depends.Discovering why, how and dampening the wild fire threatening to engulf Australia's war-time military falls to a small group of men from diverse backgrounds. They have days to disentangle Australian-US relations from the web of deceit, drugs and fanaticism that is on the verge of engulfing them.

Edición Ilustrada de la novela Comandante Valentina Smirnova. Llega a las librerías la esperada nueva obra del consagrado autor Francisco Angulo, que con certera pluma nos transporta a la convulsa España de los años 30 con su apasionante historia de la joven piloto de caza Valentina Smirnova.Hija de madre argentina y padre ruso, Valentina creció en las gélidas estepas siberianas, donde forjó un espíritu indómito y una sed de libertad. Tras la muerte de su madre, es acogida por su abuelo Stanislav, con quien comparte las duras tareas del campo y largas travesías de esquí que avivan su amor por la naturaleza.Sin embargo, la irrupción de su padre alcohólico destroza sus sueños de realización personal al llevársela por la fuerza a Moscú. Allí es comprometida con el siniestro Konstantinovich Popovmakarov, hombre de poder dentro del partido comunista y mucho mayor que ella. Valentina queda bajo la férula de su malvada suegra, la temible "cuervo" Liudmila.Desesperada, intenta suicidarse en Barcelona arrojándose al mar, pero es rescatada por el apuesto teniente Mauro Silvano, con quien surge una conexión instantánea. Tras múltiples vicisitudes, Valentina logra zafarse del matrimonio pactado y cumplir su anhelo de convertirse en aviadora de caza del Ejército Rojo, volando intrépidamente su Polikarpov en la Guerra Civil española. En un arriesgado viaje, también se reencuentra con su amado abuelo en Siberia.En paralelo, Mauro asciende en la milicia al mando de una unidad secreta en los Pirineos. El reencuentro de estos predestinados amantes parece inevitable, mientras la vorágine bélica se expande por Europa.Otro gran logro es la capacidad del autor para recrear una turbulenta época histórica con asombroso realismo y detalle. La Guerra Civil cobra vida en estas páginas, atrapando al lector desde la primera hasta la última página.En definitiva, "Comandante Valentina Smirnova" se erige como una nueva obra maestra de Angulo que ya ocupa un lugar destacado en la narrativa histórica contemporánea. Con esta electrizante historia de amor, intriga y guerra, Francisco Angulo demuestra estar en la cima de sus facultades creativas. Lectura obligatoria para sus seguidores y para todos los amantes de la gran literatura. Marie Curie aislando el radio y el polonio en su pequeño laboratorio de la calle Lhomond. Con probetas de material radiactivo en sus bolsillos. Enfrentándose a los clichés sociales de su tiempo. Se comenta que intentaron denegarle su segundo premio Nobel, por no llevar una vida sentimental adecuada, correcta a ojos de sus contemporáneos. Un siglo después es muy difícil si no imposible ponerse en las circunstancias de la época. Por eso lejos de cualquier etiqueta política, es de admirar el valor de mujeres que se enfrentaban al establishment. Adoctrinadas desde niñas en una cultura y sociedad machista donde lo más a lo que podían aspirar era a convertirse en la señora de un acaudalado comerciante o la consorte de un aristócrata. No soy ni siquiera capaz de imaginar dónde prende la llama interior que convierte a una niña instruida costurera, bordadora y demás labores domésticas en dirigente revolucionario o en aviador, combatiendo sobre los cielos de España en un caza Polikarpov I-16.