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It was the war to end all wars, a conflict without precedent in which millions perishedand#8212;and it was also one of the first conflagrations captured comprehensively in photographs. These carefully selected images capture World War One in all its haunting detail. From the mud of Flanders to the beaches of Gallipoli, all the great battles, all the theaters of operations, and all the nationalities involved are commemorated. It's an intensely moving testament to the patriotism and innocence of the men and women who volunteered, the bloody reality of trench warfare on the Western Front, the terror of gas and mechanized weaponry, the sea battles around the globe, and the ultimate sacrifice of a generation. Divided year by year, each chapter opens with a comprehensive overview of the main events and developments.
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This enhanced version of the bestseller celebrates the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history. In painstaking detail, it explores the campaign's planning and execution, with information on key personnel, weapons, and military units. More than 40 facsimile documents, many new, include a German radio signal log from that day, propaganda leaflets, diary extracts, military orders, and maps.
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D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history, and this graphic account explores all the details of its planning and execution, as well as the campaign that effectively destroyed the German forces in France. Enhancing the superb information on key personnel, weapons, and military units are a DVD with veterans' firsthand accounts and more than 40 facsimile documents, including a German radio signal log timed at 4:15am on D-Day, propaganda leaflets, log book extracts, diary extracts, military orders, maps, and much more.
Published in association with the Imperial War Museum, London, one of the world's leading museums devoted to military history, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
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We love them, do! It was 50 years ago today that the Fab Four had their first chart-topping hit with and#8220;Please, Please Me.and#8221; Beatlemania had begunand#8212;and this treasure-packed set celebrates the occasion with 30 fantastic pieces of memorabilia. In addition to five previously unseen photos and a half-hour DVD of thrilling archival footage, the facsimiles include an extremely rare handbill for a show at the legendary Cavern; a sought-after poster of the band's appearance at the Tower Ballroom; a ticket to the world premiere of Help!; and a Magical Mystery Tour party invite. No true fan will want to be without this!and#160;and#160;
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It was the war to end all warsand#8212;and one of the first conflagrations captured comprehensively in photographs. On its 100th anniversary, these carefully selected images, organized chronologically, capture World War One in all its haunting detail, from the mud of Flanders to the beaches of Gallipoli, and across all the battles and nations. It's a moving testament to a generation's ultimate sacrifice.
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A century after it sank beneath the icy waves in the worst maritime disaster in seafaring history, the Titanic returns! The inclusion of some 40 facsimile items--blueprints and construction plans, telegrams from that fateful night, even a US Navy ice warning--makes this centennial edition a veritable treasure trove of historical memorabilia and hands-on historical detail. The included DVDand#160;offers firsthand accounts from survivors, rare film footage, original blueprints, safety reports, and more.and#160;and#160;
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Elvis may have left the building . . . but he's never left our hearts. Remember Elvis on the 35th anniversary of his death with the only book that's officially authorized by his estate! The lavishly illustrated volume features images from the Graceland archives, more than 30 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, and a DVD with rare footage of performances, press conferences, and behind-the-scenes fun. The King's admirers will feel close to their idol as they pore through personal letters, telegrams, publicity material, and moreand#8212;including his first contract with the legendary Colonel Tom Parker.
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Written by leading World War II historian Richard Overy and vividly illustrated, this valuable referenceandmdash;which includes 30 pieces of removable memorabilia and an audio DVDandmdash;delivers extensive information with maximum impact. The global flow of events from the German blitzkrieg against Poland in 1939 to the atomic bombing of Japan in 1945, and from the South Pacific to Norwegian fjords, is illuminated by the authorand#39;s keen insights.
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D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in historyand#8212;and this rich multimedia archive offers a unique and unparalleled look at its planning and execution. It's a stunning collectors' edition that includes
D-Day: The Concise History by Richard Holmes; a beautifully reproduced photo album with more than 100 photographs; a giant foldout map of the Overlord campaign that effectively destroyed the German forces in France; a 75-minute CD; and ten facsimile documents, from an airborne soldier's diary to top-secret high-command reports. Published in association with London's Imperial War Museum,
D-Day:and#160;Theand#160;Files covers every facet of this historic day.and#160;
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As we approach the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II, interest in the greatest military conflict of all time remains stronger than ever. Richard Holmes, one of Britainand#8217;s finest military historiansand#151;assisted by the research staff of the Imperial War Museumand#151;takes us on a photographic look back at the confrontation. In year-by-year chapters, from 1939and#150;45, this breathtaking volume covers every theater of operations. Dramatic, hard hitting, and intensely moving, this is a unique visual testament to the millions who lost their lives in the war, and a reminder of both the heroism and horror of global combat.
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From 1861 to 1865, the Civil War resulted in over 750,000 deaths and tested the character of the American people as no other event has before or since. Originally published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the conflict, and now redesigned and revised, this book offers a unique glimpse into the military, political, and social events of the period, and honors its heroes, from great leaders and generals to common soldiers and civilians. The beautiful boxed set includes more than 250 images, 30 stunning battle maps, an audio CD, and 40 removable items of memorabilia.
About the Author
Richard Holmes is Professor of Military and Security Studies at Cranfield University and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, and President of the British Commission for Military History.and#160; He has written over 20 books, including his trilogy on the British Soldier, Redcoat; Tommy, Sahib, The First World War in Photographs, The D-Day Experience, The Napoleonic Wars Experience, and Marlborough: Englandand#8217;s Fragile Genius. He has also presented seven television documentary series, from Rebels and Redcoats, about the American Revolution, to In the Footsteps of Churchill.