1437 results for 'Raide'

Zeppelin Vs British Home Defence 1915-18 by Jon Guttman tells the story of Britain's first Blitz, from the airships that terrorized the public to the men who sought to defend the skies. In January...

The Dambusters Raid: A Complex Life and Legacy Wing Commander Guy Gibson's life was shrouded in mystery, with little known about his troubled childhood, mental state, and the circumstances...

Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War by Steven K. Bailey. In January 1945, a storm of antiaircraft fire darkened the skies above South China Sea as American aircraft descended...

The infamous Commando raids were Hitler's response to Britain's daring new guerrilla force. In 1944, Adolf Hitler issued an edict ordering the annihilation of all men operating against German troops...

Vice Admiral Jock Hughes-Hallett's memoirs offer a unique insight into the planning and execution of Combined Operations during World War II. As Deputy Director of the Local Defense Division at the...

Devon at War 1939-45 by Derek Tait explores the county's significant contribution to the war effort during World War II. From September 1939 to its end in September 1945, Devon played a vital role as...

The Bombing of London 1940-41: A Comprehensive Account of the Blitz and Its Impact. This book provides an in-depth examination of the London Blitz, a pivotal moment in British history. Spanning from...

Blitz Diary: Life Under Fire in the Second World War The British public was bracing for war with Germany from the 1930s, anticipating massed air raids and devastating attacks. When war broke out,...

The French and Indian War was a conflict that left deep scars in North America. A series of bloody battles and terrifying raids marked the war between France and England, both allied with Native...

The Tudor Family is one of Britain's most intriguing royal dynasties. Their era had a profound impact on history, spanning from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and laying the foundations for the...

The Lost Graves of Peenemünde by Mike McLeod and Sean Feast is a poignant exploration of one of the most significant events in World War II history. In August 1943, a daring raid on the German secret...

This gripping memoir recounts the life and experiences of an Air Navigator who flew with a Canadian squadron in RAF Bomber Command during WWII. With nine months of combat operations, he witnessed...

What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? is a book that invites you to explore your own path and purpose. Michal Oshman, a mentor to leaders in top global companies, shares her unique personal growth...

The High Peak Dambuster Sergeant Jack Marriott DFM by Frank Pleszak Sergeant Jack Marriott was one of three men from the High Peak region who took part in the famous Dambusters Raid during World War...

The US Army Air Force's pioneering daylight raids on Germany's Messerschmitt and ball-bearing factories in World War II were a costly and innovative effort. In 1943, the Combined Bomber Offensive...

On 16 and 17 May 1943, the night air around Lincolnshire was filled with the sound of Lancaster bombers as two waves of Allied aircraft took off from RAF Scampton. Their mission was to attack the...

A German Soldier on the Eastern Front: A First Hand Account of the Beginnings of Operation Barbarossa by Franz Taut. In June 1941, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, its largest military campaign...

The Braided Path by Chris Wooding A gripping fantasy set in an exotic oriental world, where the secretive sect of Weavers manipulate space and time through the Weave of existence. As the empire...

The Amazing, Colossal Book of Horror Trivia Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Scary Movies But Were Afraid to Ask by Jonathan Malcolm Lampley. Explore the fascinating world of horror cinema...

Located beneath the heart of central London, Churchill's secret bunker was a temporary refuge built to withstand air raid attacks. For those who lived and worked there, it became a second home.This...

British Napoleonic Uniforms: A Complete Illustrated Guide to Uniforms, Facings and LaceThis comprehensive guide explores the evolution of British military uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars, from...

Anxiety Workbook: Nothing to Be Afraid Of Life is full of ups and downs, and at times we all experience emotional distress. Anxiety can be overwhelming, but it's not something to be feared. In this...

Liverpool was taking a pounding from German bombers in May 1941. For Mary Bradshaw and her widowed mother, life was marked by rationing, blackouts, and the constant threat of air raids. Despite the...

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings with Clare Hibbert's engaging history book.This 32-page guide explores the lives and achievements of these ancient seafarers, from their origins in...

Cleo the Crocodile Activity Book for Children Who Are Afraid to Get Close is a therapeutic story and activity book designed to help children aged 5-10 understand and manage their emotions. The story...

Get creative with your child in this ultimate guide to crafting. From beading and braiding to crochet, knitting, and sewing, Kids' Ultimate Craft Book covers it all.The book starts with the basics...

The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan was fought as much in the air as on the ground. Air power played a crucial role in every aspect of its operations, from high-level bombing raids to Mi-24...

The Anglo-Zulu War: A Forgotten Epic. The Anglo-Zulu War was a pivotal conflict in 19th-century Africa, marked by two battles that are now most famously remembered - Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift...

The Heavy Water War: Beating Hitler to the Bomb During World War II, the Allies launched a series of daring raids against Germany's heavy water production facilities in Norway. The goal was to...

The Winter Fortress: A Dramatic Commando Raid to Save the World from Destruction. In 1942, the Nazis were racing against time to build an atomic bomb. But they lacked one crucial component: heavy...

The Attack on Pearl Harbor: A New Perspective. Takuma Melber's book offers a fresh and balanced account of the events leading up to, during, and after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor in...

The 1704 French and Indian Raid on Deerfield is a masterful work of history that reexamines the infamous attack on the Massachusetts village of Deerfield. Evan Haefeli and Kevin Sweeney draw on...

Len Deighton's Bomber is a gripping account of a single night in the life of an RAF crew preparing for a bombing raid on Germany. Through the eyes of ordinary people in the air and on the ground, the...

After the BombingOn the night of May 3rd, 1942, a devastating air raid destroyed much of Exeter. Fifteen years later, Alma Braithwaite is living with the lasting impact of that event.The arrival of a...

Discover the world of wine with confidence. This accessible guide takes you through everything you need to know about red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, from understanding labels and grape...

The Forgotten Blitz of 1914-1915: A New Perspective The outbreak of the First World War marked a turning point in the history of aerial warfare. With no effective aerial defense capability, the...

A police raid gone horribly wrong sets off a chain of events that puts a family in grave danger. When an ATF raid on a cult compound fails, the cult leader and his followers escape, leaving behind a...

Operation Ro-Go 1943: A Turning Point in the Pacific War In December 1943, Japan launched Operation Ro-Go, a surprise attack aimed at taking the offensive in the Solomons theater of the Pacific War...

The Destruction of Imperial Japan's Capital: A Ten-Month Campaign Against Tokyo. In February 1944, the United States launched its first major air raid against Tokyo, targeting the city with a force...

The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak: A Legendary Raid On 13/14 October 1939, U-47, commanded by Gunther Prien, executed one of the most audacious raids in submarine warfare history. Penetrating the main...

Darwin's Air War 1942-1945 by Bob Alford is a comprehensive account of the air war in Darwin during World War II. This revised edition, first published in 1991, draws on a wide range of sources...

This beautifully illustrated gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting tale brings to life the story of Bilbo Baggins' extraordinary journey.Bilbo's comfortable, unambitious life is disrupted when...

A practical guide for parents navigating their child's sexual development. Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex is a helpful resource that offers expert advice and insights from...

As war breaks out between Blackwing and Greystone, allegiances are tested. In this gripping installment of the Anarchy series, Grace's loyalty is put to the ultimate test.The stakes are higher than...

London: An Illustrated History offers a fresh perspective on one of the world's most exciting cities. From prehistoric mammals to Victorian sewers, Viking raids to Zeppelin air raids, Roman temples...

The Complete Dambusters: 133 Men Who Flew on the Dams Raid By Charles Foster, published by History Press in 2018. On 16 May 1943, nineteen Lancaster aircraft from the RAF's 617 Squadron set off to...

Sunderland at War 1939-45 by Craig Armstrong is a detailed account of the town's experience during World War II. As a key shipbuilding and repair facility, Sunderland played a significant role in the...

OsamaA gripping thriller from former SAS legend Chris Ryan. Joe Mansfield's world is violently dismantled when he discovers the truth about Osama Bin Laden's compound.As a mysterious and ruthless...

A personal account of life in 1940s England during World War II. The author recounts her experiences as she navigates the challenges of growing up amidst war and destruction.In this memoir, the...

The Bomber Command War Diaries: A Comprehensive Review of the Campaign. Bomber Command's campaign spanned the entire Second World War, from its inception on the first day of war to its conclusion...

On 10 March 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s launched a devastating attack on Tokyo, unleashing a firestorm that killed over 100,000 people and flattened 16 square miles of the city. This was the...

Tessa's world is turned upside down when her sister appears on television, wearing a mask and seemingly involved in an IRA raid. As the news spreads, Tessa is forced to confront the truth about her...

Rogue Squadron faces its greatest challenge yet in a mission that requires an unlikely alliance with a formidable enemy. The Rebel Alliance's elite strike force must work with the ruthless Imperial...

The Táin is Ireland's greatest epic, a masterpiece of medieval literature that tells the story of a great cattle-raid and the hero who resists the invaders. Thomas Kinsella's translation brings to...

This comprehensive history covers Ireland and the Irish from Saint Patrick to the Vikings. It provides a detailed account of the period, distinguishing itself from other books that may cover longer...

Jarl Dragonheart embarks on one final adventure with his great-grandson Sámr Ship Killer. Their mission is to raid the lands of the Caliphate of Cordoba, but they soon discover a plot that threatens...

I Want to Trust You, but I Don't Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Moving Forward When You're Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own DiscernmentThis...

Maisie Dobbs investigates a series of mysterious fires and petty crimes in a rural Kent village during the hop-picking season. An old friend's request to look into a potential land purchase leads her...

In the wake of Araluen's uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians, news arrives that their leader has been captured by a dangerous desert tribe. The Rangers and Will are sent to free him, embarking on...

Based on a gripping and moving true story, The Stolen Baby is a powerful novel by Diney Costeloe. In the midst of World War 2, a devastating air raid on Plymouth leaves a family's life forever...

The Khotyn Campaign: A Turning Point in the War with the Ottoman Empire In autumn 1621, the Principality of Moldavia became the stage for a pivotal conflict between the Polish, Lithuanian and Cossack...

US Navy Special Warfare Units in Korea and Vietnam UDTs and SEALs, 1950-73 by Eugene Liptak is a fully illustrated study that explores the vital combat roles of US Special Warfare units during two of...

The Gotha Bomber: A Report on German Aircraft 9, September 1918. In the autumn of 1916, the limitations of the Zeppelin as a raider became apparent. In response, the German High Command ordered the...

The Stern Chase by John Flanagan is the ninth exciting installment in the Brotherband Chronicles. When a pirate raiding ship appears off the coast of Sonderland, Hal and his crew must act quickly to...

Ernst Jünger's Storm of Steel is a powerful and haunting memoir of his experience on the front line of World War I.Translated by Michael Hofmann, this book depicts the author's time in combat, from...

Blitzed Brits is a humorous and informative history book that delves into the often-forgotten stories of life on the Home Front during the Second World War. With Terry Deary's signature style, this...

Life in Britain during 1939 was marked by a mix of everyday routines and extraordinary measures to cope with the threat of war. Blackout curtains, gas masks, air raid shelters, and rationing were...

The Ark Files is a pulse-pounding archaeological thriller that follows Eden Black as she uncovers a secret society and an ancient manuscript that could save the world. After her father's death,...

Liverpool Lies by Anne Baker is a powerful and emotional novel set against the backdrop of World War II. In 1941, two young women, Connie and Lottie Brinsley, are training to be nurses at Walton...

This coloring book brings to life the fascinating story of the Vikings through 38 meticulously rendered illustrations. From their daily lives in Norway and Iceland to their raids into England and...

Vikings in Britain Band 14/Ruby by David MacPhail is an informative book that explores how these Scandinavian invaders shaped the history of Britain. Organised into short chapters, it helps children...

The Northmen's Fury: A History of the Viking World The Viking story begins with a single, devastating raid in 793, when death arrived from the sea at the island monastery of Lindisfarne. This marked...

A Viking Adventure by Frances Durkin takes you back in time to the Viking era. Join the Histronauts as they travel through history and uncover the secrets of the past.Help them forage for food,...

Bliss on Toast 75 Simple Recipes by Prue Leith is a comprehensive guide to creating delicious meals on toast. With 82 years of experience in good eating and cooking, Dame Prue Leith shares her...

Suffolk's airfields played a significant role during World War II. This book provides a comprehensive account of each airfield's history, including the squadrons and aircraft based there, as well as...

Robin Hood's legend comes alive in this beautifully illustrated picture book. When Jack's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, he enlists the help of Robin Hood to break his dad out...

Maeve's life has been one of self-serving deals and mercenary work, but that all changes with a fateful raid. Taken by the King of the Fae, she is offered a chance at freedom in exchange for...

This Time for Keeps by Dee Williams tells the heart-wrenching story of family tragedy and lost love. After losing her parents in an air raid, Babs Scott finds herself homeless and alone, but...

A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride is a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination set against the backdrop of wartime London. As the threat of air raids looms...

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings in this engaging and informative account. From traders to raiders, David Long explores the diverse lives of these seafarers, who were skilled...

This full-color adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's iconic 1928 story is presented in anapestic tetrameter by RJ Ivankovic. The tale follows Francis Wayland Thurston as he uncovers a mysterious bas-relief...

A special collector's edition of a beloved fantasy novel, featuring a sumptuous cover design inspired by the film adaptation and reproductions of Tolkien's original drawings and maps. This hardback...

A poignant and powerful novel about love, loss, and resilience during wartime. In 1940s London, life is marked by air-raids, rationing, and blackouts, but amidst the uncertainty, new challenges and...

Published in 2001, Somme Harvest is a personal account of two months of intense fighting by a rifleman with the 2nd KRRC during World War I. The author's battalion was involved in a large-scale raid...

Set in medieval England during the tumultuous years following King Richard's crusade, this action-packed historical fiction saga follows the exploits of a company of archers. Their journey takes an...

Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John Singleton MosbyThe most exhilarating military activities were often those that left no mark, but for Confederate raider John Singleton Mosby, the overnight raid was...

A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the...

Half a Wing, Three Engines and a Prayer is a gripping account of the bombing raids that played a pivotal role in breaking the back of Nazi Germany.With a wealth of new material, this book tells the...

Saxon, Viking and Norman by Terence Wise explores the history and culture of these medieval peoples. This comprehensive book delves into their organization, clothing, equipment, and weapons, covering...

A comprehensive exploration of Viking-Age trade networks and their impact on the formation of kingdoms in Ireland and Britain. This book delves into the connections between silver economies, raiding,...

A Brighter Day Tomorrow by Pamela Evans is a heartwarming and poignant saga set in London during World War II. Against the backdrop of air raids and rationing, two sisters find joy and love amidst...

The Long Range Desert Group's pioneering work in long-range desert warfare during World War II is revealed in this fascinating study of their specialized vehicles, kit, and techniques. The LRDG's use...

Based on the true story of Massai, a Chiricahua Apache warrior who evaded capture and lived as a free Indian in 19th-century New Mexico and Arizona. This historical fiction novel is a gripping...

Sister: The War Diary of a Nurse is a personal account by Helen Boylston of her experiences as a US Army nurse in France during World War I. Her diary chronicles the long hours in surgery,...

A farmer and his son go missing while chasing rustlers, prompting an investigation by DCI Evan Warlow and his team. Initially, everything points to a botched raid by heartless thieves, but with no...

The Death of the Gods: The New Global Power Grab Carl Miller explores how power is being transformed in the digital age. He examines the impact of technology on institutions and lives, tracing the...

Confront and Conceal: Obama's Secret Wars and Surprising Use of American PowerThis insightful account reveals the inner workings of the Obama administration's foreign policy process, exposing the...

This book presents an intimate and personal account of life in Oita prefecture during World War II and its aftermath. Through the stories of over forty Japanese individuals, from students to...

Strip Jack is the fourth Inspector Rebus novel from a highly acclaimed author of crime fiction.When a politician's carefully constructed career is threatened by a mistake during a police raid, the...

When a snowstorm forces him to seek shelter, Jack Fletcher finds himself in a village under threat from raiding mountain bandits. Torn between leaving and helping, he decides to stay and fight for...