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It is hard to believe that in the summer of 1940, neither the Allies nor the Axis powers had any experience of large amphibious operations. German planning for Operation Sealion was concerned with pioneering new techniques and developing specialized landing craft. Remarkably, in only two months they prepared an invasion fleet of 4,000 vessels. In Operation Sealion, Peter Schenk begins by analysing and describing the vessels that were developed and...
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The year is 1913. Louisa and her husband Fred, along with their young daughter, leave the only place they have ever known to travel across the ocean to an unknown land. They leave because of hardships endured for so many years in England. Their hope for a better life in Canada gives them the courage to leave family and friends behind.But will life be any better overseas? Will Canadians welcome them with open arms or despise them as intruders in their...
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Could you handle watching your wife share her body with strangers in front of your eyes? Regency England 1814 was a time unlike any other William and Elizabeth Redell were surviving day to day as the War raged on. Like everyone else, the married couple knew they needed to do what was necessary to survive. Merchant William had sent a merchant ship to Denmark amidst the chose of the war. The vessel had suddenly vanished - all men and goods on the ship...
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