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Legacies in Steel is focused on historical edged weapons of the German military from 1800 to 1990. Nearly 100 examples have been carefully selected from some of the most important private collections in the world as well as German museums, the largest compendium of personalized edged weapons published to date. Through the photographic lens, details of these elegant and beautiful objects are featured. Many of these edged weapons belonged to nobility,...
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In December 1943 with the rising realization that the Allies are planning to invade Fortress Europe, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel is assigned the title of General Inspector for the Atlantic Wall. His mission is to assess their readiness. What he finds disgusts him. The famed Atlantikwall is nothing but a paper tiger, woefully unprepared for the forces being massed across the English Channel. His task-to turn back the Allied invasion-already seems hopeless....
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How many soldiers crossed the Delaware River with George Washington during the American Revolution? What was the average age of the soldiers fighting in the war? Numbers, high-impact stats, and a unique infographic format combine to present the gripping story of the American Revolution. With stats on everything from battles to weapons, these numbers give young readers a look at America's first fight for freedom.
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How much did the gear and weapons of a typical combat soldier weigh during World War II? How many Americans were awarded the Medal of Honor for their roles in the conflict? Numbers, high-impact stats, and a unique infographic format combine to present the gripping story of World War II. With stats on everything from battles to weapons, these numbers give young readers a look at the most destructive war in history.
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How many miles of trenches protected the Western Front during World War I? How much did the U.S. military expand when America entered the war? Numbers, high-impact stats, and a unique infographic format combine to present the gripping story of World War I. With stats on everything from battles to weapons, these numbers give young readers a look at the War to End All Wars.
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