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A favorite of book clubs throughout North America and now in Europe, Hardscrabble Road is a story of perseverance, an inspiring tale of getting through terrible times with heart, hope, and humor.

Six Victories examines one of the most interesting and instructive naval campaigns of World War II: the war on traffic in the Mediterranean during the fall and winter of 1941-42. It is a cautionary tale of how sea power was practiced, and how it shifted 180 degrees overnight. Based on British and Italian archival sources, the book emphasizes strategic context, the role of intelligence, and the campaign's logistics.In October 1941 the British Admiralty based a surface strike force in Malta to attack Axis sea lanes between Italy and Africa. Aided by Ultra intelligence, submarines, and bombers based in Malta, this force dominated the Central Mediterranean. From the end of October through the middle of December 1941, less than a third of the supplies shipped from Italian ports arrived in Libya. Shortages of ammunition and fuel finally compelled the Afrika Korps to retreat four hundred miles. Then, in the space of thirty hours, this all changed. First, Italian naval forces broke the blockade by fighting through a major convoy that arrived in time to blunt the British advance; next, the strike force plowed into a minefield laid by Italian cruisers; and finally, in a daring attack, Italian commandos crippled the Mediterranean Fleet's battleships in port. The swing in fortune was immediate and dramatic.Six Victories breaks new ground in the historiography of World War II. A compelling story, it relates lessons that are relevant today and should be required reading for all who practice the art of power at sea and for those who want to understand the intricate and interrelated factors that are the foundations of military success.

From April 1945, when Stalin broke the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact and Harry Truman assumed the presidency, to the final Soviet military actions against Japan, Hasegawa brings to light the real reasons Japan surrendered. From Washington to Moscow to Tokyo and back again, he shows us a high-stakes diplomatic game as Truman and Stalin sought to outmaneuver each other in forcing Japan's surrender; as Stalin dangled mediation offers to Japan while secretly preparing to fight in the Pacific; as Tokyo peace advocates desperately tried to stave off a war party determined to mount a last-ditch defense; and as the Americans struggled to balance their competing interests of ending the war with Japan and preventing the Soviets from expanding into the Pacific.

Step into a captivating tale of friendship, love, betrayal and resilience in 'The Lost Diary of Cécile Dubonnet.' Explore the vivid world of pre-war Paris as jilted photographer Hénri Durant stumbles upon a hidden diary, unraveling the heartfelt musings of a young woman named Cécile Dubonnet. Set against the backdrop of historical turmoil, follow Cécile's poignant journey of love and loyalty, navigating the challenges of romance amid the tumultuous events leading to World War II. Join us in uncovering the untold stories, emotional complexities, and gripping struggles of Cécile and her friends as they face the upheavals of an era through her intimate diary entries.

A gripping and powerful tale of resilience and courage set in Vienna on the brink of WWII, as two members of Freud's Circle try to keep themselves and their loved ones safe as the SS closes in.Spring, 1938: Café Mozart in the heart of Vienna is beloved by its clientele, including cousins Mathias Kraemer and Johannes Namal. The two writers are as close as brothers. They are also members of Freud's Circle-a unique group of the famed psychiatrist's friends and acquaintances who once gathered regularly at the bright and airy café to talk about books and ideas over coffee and pastries. But dark days are looming. With Hitler's annexation of Austria, Nazi edicts governing daily life become stricter and more punitive. Now Hitler has demanded that the "hidden Jews" of Vienna be tracked down, and Freud's Circle has been targeted. The SS aims to use old group photos to identify Jewish intellectuals and subversives. With the vise tightening around them, Mathias and Johannes's only option appears to be hiding in plain sight, using assumed names and identities to evade detection, aware that discovery would mean consignment to a camp or execution. Faced with stark and desperate choices, Mathias, Johannes, their families and friends all find their loyalties and courage tested in unimaginable ways. But despite betrayal, heartache and imprisonment, hope remains, and with it, the determination to keep those they love alive, and Mathias and Johannes at the same time discovering that what originally condemned them-their writing-might also be their salvation.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A heart-wrenching exploration of the decisions women must make when their loyalties are put to the test." -Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost ApothecaryA woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance, from the bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris1942. Hannah Martel has narrowly escaped Nazi Germany after her fiancé was killed in a pogrom. When her ship bound for America is turned away at port, she has nowhere to go but to her cousin Lily, who lives with her family in Brussels. Fearful for her life, Hannah is desperate to get out of occupied Europe. But with no safe way to leave, she must return to the dangerous underground work she thought she had left behind.Seeking help, Hannah joins the Sapphire Line, a secret resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her enigmatic brother Matteo. But when a grave mistake causes Lily's family to be arrested and slated for deportation to Auschwitz, Hannah finds herself torn between her loyalties. How much is Hannah willing to sacrifice to save the people she loves?Inspired by incredible true stories of courage and sacrifice, Code Name Sapphire is a powerful novel about love, family and the unshakable resilience of women in even the hardest of times.Look for these other riveting novels by New York Times bestselling author, Pam Jenoff: The Kommandant's Girl The Ambassador's Daughter The Diplomat's Wife The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach The Orphan's Tale The Lost Girls of Paris The Woman with the Blue Star

Step into the covert world of World War II's untold heroes, the female agents of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). While history often overlooks their pivotal roles, these daring women defied societal norms and infiltrated enemy lines, rewriting the rules of warfare."Undercover Angels: Virginia Hall And The Spy Women Who Fought The Nazis During World War II" uncovers their remarkable journey, from recruitment to undercover operations and imprisonment. Drawing from classified documents and personal accounts, this gripping tale reveals their dual identity as combatants and strategic spies, leveraging femininity as a formidable weapon.Explore how these extraordinary women challenged perceptions of wartime roles, leaving a legacy that continues to captivate the world's imagination, morphing from combatants into the enigmatic realm of espionage.

Inspired by true events, this uplifting and emotional story spans generations and continents. A powerful love story set against a background of war. The Netherlands and Canada were not only allies but friends in World War ll. This novel delves into the unrelenting pursuit of the Jewish people and the brutality of war. At the heart of this story is Norah. A courageous young woman in love, and the unfathomable hardships she endures. Hans, a European man, embodies fortitude and service to the Allies during the war.

Berlin, November 1939. Der erste Kriegswinter. Die Vergnügungslokale haben Hochkonjunktur. Tanzorchester von internationalem Niveau spielen täglich vor ausverkauften Häusern. Die Stadt ist das Mekka der deutschen Swing Musik. Mittendrin Kurt Dörflinger. Er spielt mit bekannten Bands im "Moka Efti" und in der "Imperator Diele". Rundfunk- und Schallplattenaufnahmen lassen nicht lange auf sich warten. Aber er ist immer noch ein unbekannter Musiker, der davon träumt, einen richtigen Schlager zu komponieren - eine Melodie, die man nie vergißt. Dann schreibt er das Lied seines Lebens, einen Welthit. Auf dem Höhepunkt des Ruhmes ruft ihn das Militär. Er zieht mit Instrumenten in den Krieg und spielt bis Kriegsende zur Unterhaltung der Soldaten. Dörflinger überlebt Todesmärsche und kommt in sowjetische Kriegsgefangenschaft. Er ist unermüdlich musikalisch tätig und hilft mit seiner Musik den Kameraden beim täglichen Überlebenskampf. Die wahren Erinnerungen eines Musikers aus einer unmenschlichen Zeit.

This encounter with the past, and the discovery of his father Benny's diaries, leads Simon Pomeranski back to his childhood and the post-war days of the Astorians, a small group of criminals and traders in 'swag' who ran their business from Brixton Market and exercised their own particular brand of justice. From this wonderful assortment of characters we are introduced to 'Spanish Joe', the cultured Russian emigre, Sam 'the Stick', with his wounded machismo and penchant for violent retribution, and the dazzling songstress Estelle, among others. Front and centre in their world, though, is Benny himself, the autodidact owner of Pomeranski Gowns, whose passionate affair with Estelle marks the beginning of a new era for the Astorians. Both riotous and profound, this novel resurrects a vibrant era that deserves a place in our collective memory.

The 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler started life as Hitler's personal bodyguard and would grow exponentially during the course of the Nazi regime to an absolute elite panzer division. Transferred from the Eastern Front, The 1st would engage in combat in Normandy in late June, 1944. The aim of this series on the Waffen SS divisions in the Normandy Campaign is to detail the exact composition, strength and losses of all the SS Panzer units that saw combat in summer of 1944. The varying organizations of each of these large armored units were immensely complex, with each division having a different structure to its sister units. Each book in the series will be crammed with hitherto unpublished information, with the minutely detailed tables offering a unique insight into late war SS Panzer Divisions. They will not only highlight the armor and weaponry, but also the extraordinarily large divisional 'tail', comprising numerous supply and maintenance sections, each essential in keeping the fighting elements functioning effectively.

Dramatic accounts of living through the Blitz.

Between the two World Wars, as Great Britain seeks to recover, a Great War veteran finds solace in the adoption of an abandoned baby boy. While storm clouds gather once again over Europe, Sir Arnold Chepstow must see his ward sign up to fight. In the dark, sombre fear of war, Sir Arnold's redoubtable nurse is his constant companion and ever present source of joy. Will they know the happiness of seeing Rupert Chepstow return alive and well? And is there a future out of the aftermath of devastation? Here we read about the sorrow and loss of the tragedy of war, but just as importantly the ties of love that bind human beings when the chips are down...

Will a world at war destroy a second chance at love?Estelle Johnson promises to wait for Aubry DeLuca to return from war, but then she receives word of his debilitating injuries. Does she have the strength to stand by him during his hour of need?Aubry DeLuca storms the beaches of Normandy, then wakes up in a hospital, his eyes heavily bandaged. Will the only woman he's ever loved welcome him home or is he destined to go through life blind and alone?

Madsen "Ty" Cobb Kokjer grew up in a small city in the middle of Nebraska. Halfway through college in 1940, he chose the adventure of becoming an Army Air Corps pilot instead of finishing his studies. This book is the memoir he might have written about the war he so unexpectedly found himself in the midst of.After a year of exhilaration-learning to fly, visiting places he had never been, meeting other young men like himself from all over the country-Ty and his friends arrived in the Philippines days before Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Hours after that attack, Japan bombed other U.S. bases in the Pacific, including those near Manila.Ty and other pilots were ready to bomb Japanese ships, but their planes were still on a convoy, many miles away. The pilots became members of the infantry. After four months of battle, the United States surrendered the Philippines, and 78,000 American and Filipino soldiers began the cruel and deadly Bataan Death March. Ty was one of the few to escape.For eight months, Ty and two other American soldiers hid with a Filipino family who housed and fed them at great risk to themselves. During that time, Ty kept a diary, which along with hundreds of letters written by Ty, his parents, and others, tell one young man's World War II story.

In 1963, freelance private investigator Joe Wilderness, a former MI6 agent and black market con artist, agrees to one last Berlin scam, which involves smuggling people, and brings his World War II gang of accomplices together once again.

Penguin delivers you to the front lines of The Pacific Theater with the real-life stories behind the HBO miniseries.Former Marine and Pacific War veteran Robert Leckie tells the story of the invasion of Okinawa, the closing battle of World War II. Leckie is a skilled military historian, mixing battle strategy and analysis with portraits of the men who fought on both sides to give the reader a complete account of the invasion. Lasting 83 days and surpassing D-Day in both troops and material used, the Battle of Okinawa was a decisive victory for the Allies, and a huge blow to Japan. In this stirring and readable account, Leckie provides a complete picture of the battle and its context in the larger war.

Mit der Invasion Siziliens durch britische und US-Einheiten im Juli 1943 begann auch die Militärverwaltung durch die Alliierten in Italien. Der Zusammenbruch des faschistischen Regimes, der Waffenstillstand zwischen den Alliierten und Italien und der italienische Frontenwechsel änderten deren Bedingungen und Kontexte massiv. Ohnehin verlor die weitreichende Vorbereitung auf die Besatzung bei der Konfrontation mit süditalienischen Dorfstrukturen und Stadtgesellschaften rasch an Wert. An diesem Punkt setzt die Studie ein, die mit einem praxistheoretisch informierten transnationalen Ansatz einen Beitrag zur Geschichte des Zweiten Weltkriegs im Mittelmeerraum leistet. Sie untersucht die zahlreichen lnteraktionsroutinen zwischen alliiertem Militärpersonal und der Zivilbevölkerung, den Aufbau einer auch institutionell schlagkräftigen Militäradministration und die Ausformung der Beziehungen zwischen Militärs, italienischen Verwaltungsvertretern, Großbauern, aber auch lokalen Mafiosi. Mit Sizilien, Kalabrien und Kampanien geraten drei Regionen in den Fokus, in denen die Besatzungspraxis systematisch vermessen wird, über mitlaufende Vergleiche indes auch Spuren übergreifender und allgemeinerer Muster herauspräpariert werden.

The Mosquito Fleet, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Ninety-three-year-old Will Morgan remembers December 21, 1944, like it was yesterday. Now a widower and alone with his torment, how can he tell it? If not for a chance meeting with a younger man named Jack Owens, Will's haunting account would surely die with him. Not every soldier fought through Battle of the Bulge or lived to tell the tale-one that Will has sworn to secrecy. What happened on that ridge was one thing, but what Will sees as his own personal failure is another. Can he finally reveal the one heartache he never shared with anyone, one he has carried for so long?

Can a Lovelorn Jingle Writer with a Fainting Problem Help Turn the Tide of the War?From the acclaimed author of The French Girl's War comes a gripping tale of courage, love, and the extraordinary power of music.1943 - Brooklyn, New YorkIn Jingle Boys, Wally Lipkin is a Jewish piano virtuoso whose extraordinary talent is overshadowed by a debilitating anxiety disorder that causes him to faint at the worst possible moments. With his eighteenth birthday looming, the draft letter from Uncle Sam is inevitable-a death sentence for someone with Wally's condition. Exposing his secret might spare him from the front lines but would likely land him in a sanatorium, like his unfortunate uncle.In a desperate bid to escape his dire predicament, Wally teams up with his brother Max and their friend Frankie to enter a high-stakes radio jingle contest. Winning promises not only local fame and fifty dollars but also a coveted stateside government job, enabling Wally to serve his country without risking his life overseas.But when a mesmerizing singer, who looks like she stepped off a Hollywood screen, steps into their lives, Wally's plan is thrown into disarray. Suddenly, his jingles and choices carry weight far beyond his own survival. They could alter the course of the war itself.Jingle Boys is a heart-pounding adventure filled with danger, intrigue, and romance, showcasing the unlikely heroes who prove that even the smallest acts of courage can make the biggest difference.Page Turner Writing Award Finalist!Readers' Favorite - "¿¿¿¿¿ Five Stars!""Enticing with a fantastic slice of history turned into a captivating story. This is a great book that ticks all the right boxes for an engrossing read. Very highly recommended."-Readers' Favorite"Songwriters. Codebreakers. Intrigue. Romance. Jingle Boys explores a fresh WWII story I've never before heard. At once surprising, heartbreaking, and great fun, Williams-Dalgart's unique characters bring this relevant historical fiction to vivid life. But beware: addictive jingles might get stuck in your brain."-Deborah GaalAuthor of The Dream Stitcher and Synchronicities on the Avenue of the Saints

This is a modern reprint of the World War Two original book. It contains 80 pages of full color images and information on the Thompson Submachine Gun M1928A1. This is an exacting replica and has pages made to look old. You will not be disappointed in this piece!

In early 1944 thousands of American soldiers continue to engage in military manoeuvres with landing craft and tanks on the North Devon sandy beaches. When will they move on and where will they go? Against this wartime backdrop, Emily, a newly qualified teacher comes to convalesce at the farm near West Buckland owned by her aunt and uncle, after witnessing the bombing of Sandhurst Road School in Lewisham and suffering a nervous breakdown. Although there is little risk of bombing in North Devon, farmers are struggling to produce the food demanded to feed the nation, and Land Army girls are called upon to make up the work force. Emily makes new friends and joins the local orchestra, playing her violin alongside a beautiful and mysterious woman who practises medicine and lives in a remote cottage on the coast. Emily realises that she is not alone in feeling loss and meets others who have to learn to move on and pick up the pieces of their lives.

Am 22. Juni 1941 entfesselt sich die Hölle: Drei Millionen deutsche Soldaten stürmen über die sowjetische Grenze.Leutnant Friedrich "Fritz" Thibaut und seine Kameraden strotzen vor Siegesgewissheit, doch der Krieg verschlägt sie nicht nach Moskau, sondern in die trostlose Weite der russischen Steppe. Jahre des entfesselten Grauens, des immerwährenden Hungers und des erbarmungslosen Kampfes erwarten sie. Nichts ist wie erhofft. Die Sommer sind feurig heiß und die Winter eisig kalt. Die Gedanken an die ferne Heimat spenden Trost und zermürben zugleich.Inmitten des Infernos von Stalingrad stehen sie nicht nur Feind und Kälte gegenüber, sondern auch ihren eigenen inneren Dämonen.Am Ende sind es 200 Meter, die über alles entscheiden sollen.Der Sinn? Verloren in den Abgründen der Menschheit.

A sweeping wartime tale of secrets and love, mystery and redemption, moving from the snow-capped Himalayas to the steamy heat of battle in the Burmese jungle.Perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries, Victoria Hislop and Rosie Thomas.Hampshire, UK, 2015. When Chloe Harper's beloved grandmother, Lena dies, a stranger hands her Lena's wartime diary. Chloe sets out to uncover deep family secrets that Lena guarded to her grave.Darjeeling, India, 1943, Lena Chatterjee leaves the confines of a strict boarding school to work as assistant to Lieutenant George Harper, an officer in the British Indian Army. She accompanies him to Nepal and deep into the Himalayas to recruit Gurkhas for the failing Burma Campaign. There, she discovers that Lieutenant Harper has a secret, which she vows never to reveal.In Kathmandu, the prophesy of a mysterious fortune teller sets Lena on a dangerous course. She joins the Women's Auxiliary Service Burma (the Wasbies), risking her life to follow the man she loves to the front line. What happens there changes the course of her life.On her quest to uncover her grandmother's hidden past, Chloe herself encounters mystery and romance. Helped by young Nepalese tour guide, Kiran Rai, she finds history repeating itself when she is swept up in events that spiral out of control...

"Leedswick Castle has housed the Alnwick family in the English countryside for generations, despite a family curse determined to destroy their legacy and erase them from history. 1870. After a disastrous dinner at the Astor mansion forces her to flee New York in disgrace, socialite Beatrice Holbrook knows her performance in London must be a triumph. When she catches the eye of Charles Alnwick, one of the town's most enviably-titled bachelors, she prepares to attempt a social coup and become the future Marchioness of Northridge. When tragedy and scandal strike the Alnwick family, Beatrice must assume the role of a lifetime: that of her true, brave self. 1917. Artist Elena Hamilton arrives in Northumberland determined to transform a soldier's wounds into something beautiful. Tobias Alnwick's parents have commissioned a lifelike mask to help their son return to his former self after battle wounds partially destroyed his face. But Elena doesn't see a man who needs fixing--she sees a man who needn't hide. Yet secrets from their past threaten to chase away the peace they've found in each other and destroy the future they're creating. 1945. Alec Alnwick returns home from the war haunted but determined to leave death and destruction behind. With the help of Brigitta Mayr, the brilliant young psychoanalyst whose correspondence was a lifeline during his time on the Western Front, he reconstructs his family's large estate into a rehabilitation center for similarly wounded soldiers. Now Alec's efforts may be the only chance to redeem his family legacy--and break the curse on the Alnwick name--once and for all"--