Bøger om År 1940 til 1949

"Operation Biting was one of the most thrilling British special forces raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed Wu rzburg. The brilliant scientist Dr R.V. Jones proposed an assault to capture key components. The nearest accessible enemy set stood upon a steep cliff at Bruneval in Normandy. Amid heavy snow 120 men landed, some of whom were misdropped almost two miles from their objective. They nonetheless launched the assault, dismantled the German radar, and after three nail-biting hours in France and a fierce battle with Wehrmacht defenders, escaped in the nick of time by landing-craft across stormy seas to Portsmouth. Taking us from the War Room to boots-on-the-ground action, and recounted in Hastings's signature bestselling style, Operation Biting tells a story that has become almost forgotten yet deserves to rank among the epic tales of courage and daring that took place in the greatest conflict in history"--

Well-researched and brilliantly told story of love and loss during one of the most intensely awful period of world history, the Holocaust in Hungary.

This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Rolls-Royce of the Polish Commander-in-Chief used in 1939. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also contains photos of the details in black and white.

Recounts the Polish Air Force's dramatic contributions in 1940 during WWII, featuring the Caudron-Renault CR.714 Cyclone with black-and-white photos and color profiles of its distinct liveries.Check over the dramatic events of 1940 as the Polish Air Force took to the skies in France, fighting valiantly during World War II. This book focuses on the role played by the Caudron-Renault CR.714 Cyclone. Explore a treasure trove of black and white period photos that bring this significant era to life. Additionally, marvel at the collection of color profiles that showcase the distinct liveries of the Caudron-Renault CR.714 Cyclone in Polish Air Force service.

A history of the Miles M.25 Martine, a British aircraft that includes photographs, detailed scale plans, intricate drawings, and vivid color profiles.This book delves into the comprehensive history of the Miles M.25 Martinet, a pioneering British aircraft specifically designed for target towing, and its role in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Fleet Air Arm (FAA) during World War II. Enriched with an array of photographs, detailed scale plans, intricate drawings, and vivid colour profiles, the narrative captures the essence of the Martinet's development and its operational service, offering a thorough exploration of this significant aircraft.

The Royal Naval Commandos had one of the most dangerous and important tasks of any unit in World War II - they were first onto the invasion beaches and they were the last to leave. The Commandos remarkable story - from their early formation and their training to the invasions they spearheaded - is told through a series of brilliantly linked anecdotes. Each tale is one of extraordinary courage and should ensure the legacy of the Commandos is not forgotten. Beachhead Assault includes a Foreword by Man and Boy author Tony Parsons, whose father was a Royal Naval Commando who fought at Elba. It also contains a preface by Ken Oakley, Chairman of the Royal Naval Commando Association.

Controversial indictment of those who exploit the tragedy of the Holocaust for personal and political gain

Discover the story of a determined mother who fought hard to keep her family together during wartime and its aftermath, with hardly any support from others. The battle didn't end with the war; it extended into my own life. Growing up in poverty, I faced my own set of challenges that made every step towards success feel like a steep climb. However, these trials pushed me to strive harder and sparked a desire to help others. This tale follows our family's journey through hard times, my own fight to achieve my goals, and how these experiences ignited a passion for giving back.

In this research we will explain the history of the Motive Power Department of the extinct Compañía Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey, S.A., since it is one of the few buildings within the Parque Fundidora located in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico that preserves the industrial and architectural vestiges, product of more than 40 years of supplying electrical energy to the Monterrey steel mill. The contribution to the industrial heritage of this steelworks (1900-1986) is to learn about the history and development of its technological equipment, as well as the people assigned to the motive power department and to revalue the workers' memory within the new uses of architectural recycling where it used to be for industrial production and now with its new uses for social and cultural production.

The Skipper sets sail on another mission. As well as the hell of a World War Two Atlantic convoy, the Skipper and his crew are engaged in a desperate race to prevent the Third Reich from stealing scientific secrets which could prevent Britain, standing alone in September 1940, from winning the war. Their efforts will take them across the Atlantic and plunge them further into the shady world of the Secret Intelligence Service. To add to their troubles, they must complete their mission without prejudicing the United States' neutrality.This is the second book in the already popular Skipper Series.Fans of Douglas Reeman may enjoy this book.

Chronology of the U.S. Army in World War II, 1941-1945, first published in 1960, is an authoritative day-by-day account of the U.S. Army and enemy forces between December 7, 1941 until the war's end in late 1945. Covering all theaters, the Chronology remains a leading reference on the events of the war, and includes a useful list of operation codewords and a massive index of more than 100 pages.

Una jovencita se ve, de repente, completamente sola y escapando de los nazis en su pueblo natal en Polonia. Después de haber sobrevivido a una aktion ideada para eliminar completamente a los judíos de Czestochowa, ella y su padre tratan de dirigirse de regreso a su casa a altas horas de la noche.Confrontados por un policía, Halina, inexplicablemente, huye y se aparta de su padre y comienza su largo viaje de supervivencia. Cansada ya de escapar, decide ofrecerse como voluntaria en un campo de trabajo. Aquella decisión la hace ganar algo de tiempo; los alemanes necesitan trabajadores para el esfuerzo de guerra. Halina trabaja en tres campos diferentes desde el otoño de 1943 hasta enero de 1945. Al principio, puede tolerar vivir en aquellos campos, a pesar de que trabaja muy duro y la alimentan muy poco, pero cuando los alemanes comienzan a perder la guerra, las condiciones se vuelven deplorables. Los judíos comienzan a infestarse de enfermedades y sus captores se vuelven cada vez más crueles.Al hacerse evidente que los alemanes están perdiendo la guerra, las SS vacían los campos y ponen a más de 2000 mujeres a caminar una marcha durante cuatro meses. En esta marcha caminarían más de 800 kilómetros, durante uno de los inviernos europeos más frío registrados. Halina fue una de las 300 mujeres en sobrevivir la marcha de la muerte a Volary y finalmente sintió la necesidad de contar su terrible historia de supervivencia.

Victory isn't always the end of the story.Paris, 1944. OSS Agent Kathryn Hammond sacrificed her heart and her career to save the woman she loved. Now, facing an uncertain future and an unrelenting enemy, she must fight for the only thing left that matters-victory.Unearthed secrets changed Jenny Ryan's life forever. She longed for relevance but now finds herself the center of a high-stakes international tug of war for a hidden weapon that could change the world.As the two women navigate the dangerous world of espionage, they are faced with the ultimate test of love and loyalty. Can their love overcome the obstacles in their path, or have time and the shadows of the past cost them a second chance at happiness?Buy In the Shadow of Victory and join Kathryn and Jenny on their journey of forgiveness, healing, and devotion, as they discover the strength of their love in the thrilling conclusion to the sapphic noir Shadow series.Note: This is the fourth and final book in the Shadow series. Reading the books in order is highly recommended.

This story of an American soldier starts in The Kyushu Island in Japan right after WWII when a new American Base was set up in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. From the Oita Prefecture in Kyushu in 1945, the narrative travels to Korea during the Korean War and from there to Mindanao, Philippines, and Dandakaranya, India; eventually ending in Austin, Texas in the United States.

Fortress: The Story of the Siege and Fall of Singapore, first published in 1960 (and also known as The Singapore Story), is the sobering account of the failed defense of Singapore in late 1941 and early 1942 against the advancing Japanese Army. Included are 14 pages of maps and photographs. From the dustjacket: Fortress recreates, in vivid detail, the fall of Singapore in World War II - the unforgettable atmosphere of chaos, misunderstanding, panic bombings, evacuation of civilians, ill-trained troops, the invasion of Japanese troops, and the beginnings of tortures as the "Fortress" fell. Here is an engrossing analysis of the Singapore defeat - in strategy caused by the failure of the Chief of Staff in London to activate the British defense in Malaya; in the air due to disorganization at Air Command Headquarters; on the sea, because Japanese efficiency was underestimated; and on land, through misjudgment of the invasion of Malaya."Author Kenneth Attiwill (1906-1992), himself a prisoner of the Japanese for 3-1/2 years, was a writer and actor.

"In the 1950s, Oscar Hammerstein is asked to write the lyrics to a musical based on the life of a woman named Maria von Trapp. He's fascinated to learn about this Catholic novice who was living quietly as an Austrian nun until her abbey sent her away to teach a widowed baron's children. When the assignment turned into a marriage proposal and the family was forced to escape the Nazis, it was Maria who taught them to survive by using the power of their voices and song. It's an inspirational story, to be sure, and as half of the famous Rodgers & Hammerstein duo, Oscar knows Maria's story has big Broadway potential. But much of her life will have to be reinvented for the stage. ... When Maria sees the script, she is so incensed that she sets off to confront Hammerstein, who foists her off on Fran, his secretary. The pair strike up an unlikely friendship as Maria tells Fran about her life, contradicting much of what will eventually appear in The Sound of Music and delivering a far grittier tale"--

Peter Kirch bliver født i 1895 og bor alene med sin far, der er præst i en landsby i de østrigske alper.Peter har nogle specielle udfordringer. Han har problemer med at styre sin krop, og det gør hans far meget vred. Han kalder det for Peters dårlige vaner og straffer ham ofte.Derfor flygter han fra sin far, da han bliver teenager.Ad omveje havner han i Wien, hvor han opdager en hel ny verden og ender med at uddanne sig til læge.På det tidspunkt er Wien Europas kulturelle hovedstad, men det ændrer sig i 1930’erne, hvor nazismen er på fremmarch, og det får en del konsekvenser for Doktor Peter Kirch.Jens Rosenbirk debuterede i 2020 med novellesamlingen Månelandskaber.

All Souls Day is the reconstruction of a little-known battle during World War II and the impact it has to this day.

"The extraordinary true story of Odette Sansom, the British spy who operated in occupied France and fell in love with her commanding officer during World War II--perfect for fans of Unbroken, The Boys in the Boat, and Code Girls"--Provided by publisher.

In the attempt to break out of Herman Goring's 'escape-proof' prisoner of war camp, 76 Allied officers evaded capture, creating havoc behind enemy lines in the months before the Normandy invasion.