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  • Guy Gibson

    Dambuster

    by Geoff Simpson ...
    A new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time at St Edward's School, Oxford. In particular, the story of his career in the RAF is relayed, including his stunning leadership achievement in creating No 617 Squadron and leading its attack on the dams ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bad Lands

    The Geography of Cities That Shouldn't Exist-and Why They Do

    by Geoff Gibson ...
    Throughout history, humans have chosen to settle in some of Earth’s most objectively inhospitable places.Lured by the promise of sudden wealth, strategic defense, or free real estate, we have established cities in scorching deserts, atop active supervolcanoes, and along sinking river deltas. To maintain these metropolises, we’ve constructed elaborate engineering marvels—from mountain-piercing ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

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    Bad Lands

    The Geography of Cities That Shouldn't Exist-and Why They Do

    by Geoff Gibson ...
    Narrated by Geoff Gibson ...

    Unabridged

    Throughout history, humans have chosen to settle in some of Earth’s most objectively inhospitable placesLured by the promise of sudden wealth, strategic defense, or free real estate, we have established cities in scorching deserts, atop active supervolcanoes, and along sinking river deltas. To maintain these metropolises, we’ve constructed elaborate engineering marvels—from mountain-piercing ... Read more

    $20.00 CAD

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    SNAFU: Contagion

    Series series SNAFU

    Unabridged

    13 hours 41 min

    SNAFU: Contagion, featuring action-filled tales of viral, fungal and bacterial horror, from some of your favorite authors including New York Times bestsellingauthor Jonathan Maberry.Whether it be mutated cordyceps, some zombie plague, a bioweapon accidentally released, or a previously-unheard-of alien viral epidemic, the soldiers who fight must find some way to overcome the contagion. ... Read more

    $37.75 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • V Force Boys

    All New Reminiscences by Air and Ground Crews Operating the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant in the Cold War and Beyond

    The V Force consisted of three four-jet bombers, the Valiant, the Vulcan and the Victor, all required as part of the nuclear deterrent in the Cold War following the end of the Second World War. The Valiant was less aerodynamically advanced than the other two and went into service in 1955. The Vulcan entered service in 1956 and the Victor a year later. The Valiant finished operating in 1965 and the ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Warriors of the 106th

    The Last Infantry Division of World War II

    This chronicle of the 106th Infantry Division follows the unit into the Battle of the Bulge and recounts the stories of GIs who fought—even after capture.On December 16, 1944, as the European conflict of World War II was reaching its climax at the Battle of the Bulge, the 106th Infantry Division was fresh, green, and right in the pathway of the Fifth German Army. Warriors of the 106th chronicles ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Churchill Warrior

    How a Military Life Guided Winston's Finest Hours

    by Brian Lavery ...
    A "truly exceptional" account of how Churchill's experiences in the armed forces helped him lead Britain to victory in World War II ( Booklist).No defense minister in modern times has faced the challenges that Winston Churchill did during the Second World War. Fortunately, he had a unique and intimate inside knowledge of all three services, which allowed him to assess their real needs—a crucial ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Deborah and the War of the Tanks

    by John Taylor ...
    Deborah is a British First World War tank that rose from the grave after taking part in one of the most momentous battles in history. In November 1917 she played a leading role in the first successful massed tank attack at Cambrai. Eighty years later, in a remarkable feat of archaeology, the tanks buried remains were rediscovered and excavated, and are now preserved as a memorial to the battle and ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • World in Crisis

    Classic Accounts of World War II

    Three New York Times –bestselling World War II histories, including the true story of the miraculous evacuation portrayed in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk .The monumental scope and breathtaking heroism of World War II are brought to vivid life in three riveting accounts that span the conflict's Western Front, Eastern Front, and Pacific Theater.The Miracle of Dun... ... Read more

    $25.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gold Run

    The Rescue of Norway's Gold Bullion from the Nazis, 1940

    The WWII story of Norwegian resistance in the face of Nazi invasion: a daring escape for the Norwegian royal family and fifty tons of gold bullion.Gold Run recounts the thrilling story of the loyal Norwegians who rescued the Norwegian royal family, government, and nearly fifty tons of gold bullion from invading Nazis during World War II. One of the greatest gold snatches in history, it is a tale ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dee Brown on the Civil War

    Grierson's Raid, The Bold Cavaliers, and The Galvanized Yankees

    by Dee Brown ...
    Three true tales of Civil War combat, as recounted by the #1 New York Times –bestselling author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee .The acclaimed historian of the American West turns his attention to the country's bloody civil conflict, chronicling the exploits of extraordinary soldiers who served in unexpected ways at a pivotal moment in the nation's history.Grierson'... ... Read more

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  • Harrier Boys

    Volume 1 - Cold War through the Falklands, 1969-1990

    In Harrier Boys, Volume One: Cold War Through the Falklands, 1969-1990, Robert Marston, who flew Harriers for many years, draws together accounts from others who worked with this unique jet through its history. The excitement, camaraderie and pride of Harrier operators shine through in the personal stories of those whose lives were changed by their experience of this iconic aircraft, both on land ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus