Free Worldwide Delivery : World War II : Hardback : Penguin Books Ltd : 9781405332354 : 1405332352 : 01 Apr 2009 : Presents the visual history of the people, politics and events of the epic conflict that shaped the modern world, World War II. This work helps readers find out about key battles, political and economic forces, individual leaders and technological advances that influenced the course of the war.

The Most Significant, Decisive and Bloodiest Days of War! This unique collection is an insightful multimedia analysis of five decisive battles that will go down in history as the most massive, decisive and bloodiest days of war. Listen to audio commentary as you view hundreds of archival photographs and historical paintings by the greatest war artists of the period. You'll explore the strategic battlefield plans, understand the circumstances leading up to war, meet the larger-than-life personalities of key generals and experience the enormity of the sacrifice of the fallen. The Battles: Gettysburg- The bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with more than 51,000 casualties, resulting in a hallmark victory for the Union Army. D-Day-. The largest military force ever amassed for invasion turned... Less

Beginning with the complex political and social circumstances that led to World War II, this volume comprehensively discusses the decisions made, battles fought, lives affected, and subsequent results of the war that defined the twentieth century. It includes first-hand testimony of young soldiers who remember the front lines, as well as the wives, parents, and children left stateside.

This stunning "coffee table" quality book is packed with stories, photos and "inside view" diagrams that unlock the secrets of the world's most famous fighting machines. Hard cover. 320 pages. Author Michael E. Haskew, editor of World War II History magazine, devotes six pages each to 50 of history's most significant tank designs, from Britain's Little Willy prototype and the Soviet T-34 to the M1A2 of today's U.S. armed forces. Learn about each tank's critical design elements, including firepower, protection, powerplant, and mobility. Detailed cross-section illustrations and close-up photographs give you an up-close view seen only by the elite few who've operated these indomitable fighting vehicles, with text to provide historical context. The oversized "coffee table" format is filled... Less

New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since, has the world witnessed such widespread bloodshed. Beginning with the events that led to its outbreak, World War II goes on to introduce the main leaders and highlight the decisive moments. From Pear Harbor, Midway, and the Atlantic to fighting in Russia and in the desert, outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of the tragedies that led to the loss of more than 50 million lives. Written by Simon Adams, author of many popular history titles including Children's History of the 20th Century and Eyewitness Titanic, World War II offers compelling insight into the most destructive war of the 20th century.

Format: DVDRating: Not RatedGenre: WarRuntime: 379Year: 2008Release Date: 2008-05-27

This is it: The Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots are the style that defined this company when it switched from airplane tires to footwear after World War II. Over 60 years later, you can score an iconic piece of footwear that has survived deserts, mountains, Black Friday Christmas sales... you name it, the Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots has done it. Well, not this pair; they're brand spankin' new and ready to ship to you today. What are you waiting for? Order your Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots today!

Includes: Minesweeper (1943) Black Brigade (1969) Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) Minesweeper Adhering to the formula of such previous Pine-Thomas productions as Forced Landing, Flying Blind and Torpedo Boat, Minesweeper is the action-packed story of military men under wartime pressure. Richard Arlen plays Jim Smith, a once-reliable Naval officer who has virtually destroyed his life with his chronic gambling. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, Smith finds a chance for redemption. He signs up under an assumed name as a lowly seaman, then proves that he's still made of "the right stuff" by single-handedly seeking out and destroying a new type of Japanese mine. Jean Parker, who like Arlen was a "regular" in the Pine-Thomas product, plays Smith's loyal wife Mary, while the requisite... Less

Young ( emeritus, American studies, Lynchburg College) presents an encyclopedia of American popular culture during the decade of the 1940s. The two-volume set provides over 175 entries on topics ranging from ABC television and abstract impressionism through western movies and "White Christmas." Each entry is a short narrative essay focusing on the social and cultural relevance of the topic and noting, where applicable, the differences or similarities between the war years and post-war period. Many articles include b&w photographs and charts, lists and illustrations are included throughout. Both volumes contain an alphabetical listing of topics for the complete collection as well as a helpful guide to related topics that allows the reader to look up broad categories such as "comic books... Less

A complete collection of U.S. coins issued during World War II, encapsulated in handsome wooden collector's panels and showcased in a spectacular display featuring the iconic image of one of the most memorable battles in World War II. The World War II Collection brings together every coin minted during the years the U.S. was involved in the war. Among them are truly unique pieces: the 1943 Lincoln penny struck in zinc-coated steel due to the military's need for copper and nickel. the 1944 and 1945 cartridge pennies made from actual artillery shells. the 1942-1945 silver-alloy nickels, the only silver Jefferson nickels in history. You'll also find classic 90% pure silver Mercury dimes, Washing

This is it: The Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots are the style that defined this company when it switched from airplane tires to footwear after World War II. Over 60 years later, you can score an iconic piece of footwear that has survived deserts, mountains, Black Friday Christmas sales... you name it, the Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots has done it. Well, not this pair; they're brand spankin' new and ready to ship to you today. What are you waiting for? Order your Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots today!

Format: DVDRating: Not RatedGenre: DocumentaryRuntim e: 50Year: 2009Release Date: 2009-06-30

Some of the most popular selections from the formidable Eyewitness backlist are now available with a clip-art CD included-with no increase in price!

This is it: The Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots are the style that defined this company when it switched from airplane tires to footwear after World War II. Over 60 years later, you can score an iconic piece of footwear that has survived deserts, mountains, Black Friday Christmas sales... you name it, the Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots has done it. Well, not this pair; they're brand spankin' new and ready to ship to you today. What are you waiting for? Order your Palladium Pampa Hi casual boots today!

Pack your bags and grab that passport! You're needed to deliver an important package. And it's going to take you on an amazing world-wide adventure. Trek through the jungles of Africa. Make it to the heights of the Himalayas.

Some of the most popular selections from the formidable Eyewitness backlist are now available with a clip-art CD included-with no increase in price!

The Most Decisive Significant and Bloodiest Days ofWarProduct InformationThis unique collection is an insightful multimedia analysis of five decisivebattles that will go down in history as the most massive decisive and bloodiestdays of war.  Listen to audio commentary as you view hundreds of archivalphotograp hs and historical paintings by the greatest war artists of theperiod. You will explore the strategic battlefield plans understand the circumstanceslead ing up to war meet the larger than life personalities of key generals andexperience the enormity of the sacrifice of the fallen.Read through the articles linearly or bookmark your progress to come back to itlater or skip directly to sections you want to read.  This comprehensivecoll ection accurately depicts all aspects of war the men... Less

An official World War II Veteran emblem is one of many details that adorn this solid black military cap. Made of durable acrylic fabric, the crown is constructed out of 6 panels with air vents for circulation to form a classically round baseball cap shape. The front is decorated with a WORLD WAR II VETERAN embroidery. The curved 3” bill is ample to protect you from the glare of the sun, and is detailed with WORLD WAR II at the side in yellow stitch. There is also an unexpected little accent on the very edge of the bill, in between the 2 layers of fabric that cover the top and bottom of the bill, of WWII in tiny font. A padded hatband lines the inside of the hat for comfortable wear, and a sturdy adjustable strap completes the back of the hat labeled with WORLD WAR II.Made of 100%... Less

Direct from the National Archives It was one of the deadliest wars in American history. Get some of the most important films on WWII in this special 6-DVD collection featuring archival footage direct from the United States National Archives. See film actually taken by German troops and confiscated by the U.S., footage of President Roosevelt, General Eisenhower and Adolf Hitler in documentaries that illustrate the horrors of war. Many films include narration or feature Hollywood stars, including Susan Hayward, Jimmy Stewart, Alan Ladd and Katherine Hepburn. Films Include D-DAY (1944) HERE IS GERMANY (1945) INVASION OF POLAND BY THE GERMAN ARMY (1943) OPERATION CARPETBAGGER (1951) NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMPS (1945) TARGET FOR TONIGHT (1941) SAN PIETRO (1945) CIVILIAN DEFENSE (1942) THE BIG... Less

DK Readers team up with Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars yet again to get Padawans excited to read! Perfect for reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, DK's Star Wars Readers have sold over 2.5 million units! Planets in Peril focuses on the newest worlds from the Clone Wars universe, and how they're being affected by the fighting. © 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS SET OF 2 MODEL KITS! MARTIAN WAR MACHINE MODEL KIT and "THE MARTIAN"(1953) MODEL KIT! THIS IS FOR 1 WAR MACHINE KIT AND 1 "THE MARTIAN" KIT 1. THE MARTIAN WAR MACHINE! "The Martians invaded Earth in the classic science-fiction film, War of the Worlds. The memorable war machines from the film are now available in this 1/48-scale model kit. Created from the original blueprints used by Paramount Pictures a half-century ago, this unpainted model kit comes with clear lenses cast in color, earth base, and display stand. Some assembly required." The year was 1953. Gene Barry and Ann Robinson star in the epic H.H. Wells classic tale. George Pal reaches the pinnacle of his Filmmaking career with this film. Now YOU can build the Amazing Martian War Machine, with parts that... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : World War II : Mixed media product : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) : 9780756630089 : 0756630088 : 25 Jun 2007 : Beginning with the events that led to its outbreak, "World War II" goes on to introduce the main leaders and highlight the decisive moments. From Pear Harbor, Midway, and the Atlantic to fighting in Russia and in the desert, outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of the tragedies that led to the loss of more than 50 million lives.

World War I was the beginning of "Modern Warfare." The Great War's new weaponry: poison gas, machine guns, tanks, airplanes, and even submarines forever changed the way battles were fought. Who would ever think that a single bullet from an assassin's gun could start a war that would be fought on a larger scale than ever before? Probably no one;but that's what happened! In this book, kids will see for themselves the events leading up to the first "World War";and will hunker down in the trenches of eastern Europe with the troops of many nations as they fight "the war to end all wars."

Synopsis: These award winning documentaries bursting with patriotism are the filmmaker's definitive legacy to the American servicemen and women who fought in history's greatest conflict.Format: DVDRating: Not RatedGenre: DocumentaryYear: 2006Release Date: 2006-04-04

This classic chiller, when adapted for radio in 1938 by Orson Welles, was realistic enough to cause widespread panic throughout the United States....

Picture displayed is a stock photo of a World War II - European Theatre of Operations war game flat pack (SPI). Condition: New Board Game Boxed The box may have some shelf wear, but no tears or rips. Box may have an original price sticker on it. Players : 2 - 6 Manufacturer : SPI Time To Play : 240 Minutes Designer : James F. Dunnigan World War Two is a simulation on an army level scale of the European, North African and Middle Eastern theaters of operations from 1939 to 1945. The simulation is primarily of land conflict with the secondary influence of naval and air forces. The Game covers the entire war in seasonal turns. Optional scenarios allow Players to choose starting dates in 1939, 1940 and 1941. Optional rules all Players to choose from several depths of complexity. Additional... Less

Volume: 5 Publisher: Garden City, N.Y., Published for the Review of Reviews Co. by Doubleday, Page Publication date: 1917 Subjects: World War, 1914-1918 Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

This is a must-have guide to the Halo universe. Venture into the fascinating world of Halo with "The Halo Encyclopedia" and discover everything you ever wanted to know about the characters, weapons, vehicles, equipment and locations from Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo WARS, Halo 3 ODST and most recently, Halo: Reach. Humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, as hostile forces and ancient mysteries threaten to snuff out our first fiery foray into the universe. Find out all about Halo's human history and structure as well as an insight into key organisations from the Colonial Administration Authority to the UNSC. Discover all about the Covenant - its history and religion - as well as the Forerunners, Flood and much more. "The Halo Encyclopedia" is what Halo fans have been waiting for.

Free Worldwide Delivery : World War I : Mixed media product : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) : 9780756630072 : 075663007X : 01 Jul 2007 : The events leading up to the battles and the aftermath of World War I are explained to young readers in this installment of DK's award-winning book series that uses stunning photos, maps, and incisive text. Full-color illustrations.

Covering the years 1920-1945, challenging map exercises and reflective review questions will help students develop their historical analysis skills. Postwar Britain and France, The Great Depression, Rise of Hitler, Nazi Terror, the beginning of WWII, the Allied Drive and Victory, Holocaust, Japan, and other aspects of WWII are addressed through reading handouts and accompanying exercise instructions. 30 pages, softcover with answer key. Grades 7-12.