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Enigma

The Untold Story of the Secret Capture

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David Balme will be forever known as the 20-year-old hero who, on 9 May 1941, boarded a German U-boat in mid-Atlantic, and captured one of the greatest secrets of the Second World War. This capture – or ‘pinch’ as it was known within secret, inner circles – changed the course of the Battle of the Atlantic and shortened the war itself. Balme was part of a team comprising officers and men of the ... Read more

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David Balme will be forever known as the 20-year-old hero who, on 9 May 1941, boarded a German U-boat in mid-Atlantic, and captured one of the greatest secrets of the Second World War. This capture – or ‘pinch’ as it was known within secret, inner circles – changed the course of the Battle of the Atlantic and shortened the war itself. Balme was part of a team comprising officers and men of the
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A Guided Tour of a Marine Expeditionary Unit

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An in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps-in the New York Times bestselling tradition of Submarine, Armored Cav, and Fighter WingOnly the best of the best can be Marines. And only Tom Clancy can tell their story--thefascinating real-life facts more compelling than any fiction. Clancy presents a uniqueinsider's look at the most hallowed branch of the Armed Forces, and the men and women... ... Read more

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An in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps-in the New York Times bestselling tradition of Submarine, Armored Cav, and Fighter WingOnly the best of the best can be Marines. And only Tom Clancy can tell their story--thefascinating real-life facts more compelling than any fiction. Clancy presents a uniqueinsider's look at the most hallowed branch of the Armed Forces, and the men and women...
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The Line Upon a Wind: The Great War at Sea, 1793-1815

The Great War at Sea, 1793-1815

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The thrilling story of Britain's death-struggle with Revolutionary France, wherein Napoleon is checkmated by Nelson's brilliant naval exploits.In February 1793 France declared war on Britain, and for the next twenty-two years the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars raged. This was to be the longest, cruelest war ever fought at sea, comparable in scale only to the Second World War. New naval tactics ... Read more

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The thrilling story of Britain's death-struggle with Revolutionary France, wherein Napoleon is checkmated by Nelson's brilliant naval exploits.In February 1793 France declared war on Britain, and for the next twenty-two years the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars raged. This was to be the longest, cruelest war ever fought at sea, comparable in scale only to the Second World War. New naval tactics
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My Look at History

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Author C. S. Forester was a history enthusiast who contributed many illuminating articles to popular publications of his day. His interest spanned centuries, his research was impeccable, and, as a story teller to the core, he makes the facts came to life with compelling force.Included in this rare history collection are such articles as:“The Iron Ghost ― H.M.S. Warspite” ― The career of the H.M.S. ... Read more

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Author C. S. Forester was a history enthusiast who contributed many illuminating articles to popular publications of his day. His interest spanned centuries, his research was impeccable, and, as a story teller to the core, he makes the facts came to life with compelling force.Included in this rare history collection are such articles as:“The Iron Ghost ― H.M.S. Warspite” ― The career of the H.M.S.
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Decision at Sea

Five Naval Battles that Shaped American History

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From thunderous broadsides traded between wooden sailing ships on Lake Erie, to the carrier battles of World War II, to the devastating high-tech action in the Persian Gulf, here is a gripping history of five key battles that defined the evolution of naval warfare--and the course of the American nation. Acclaimed military historian Craig Symonds offers spellbinding narratives of crucial ... Read more

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From thunderous broadsides traded between wooden sailing ships on Lake Erie, to the carrier battles of World War II, to the devastating high-tech action in the Persian Gulf, here is a gripping history of five key battles that defined the evolution of naval warfare--and the course of the American nation. Acclaimed military historian Craig Symonds offers spellbinding narratives of crucial
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Knights of the Sea

The True Story of the Boxer and the Enterprise and the War of 1812

by David Hanna ...

On a September day in 1813, as citizens watched from the rocky shore of Pemaquid, Maine, two of the last and bravest military sailing commanders engaged in a battle that would change the course of the War of 1812...Samuel Blyth was the youthful commander of His Britannic Majesty’s brig Boxer, and William Burrows, younger still, commanded the USS Enterprise. Both men valued honor above all, and on ... Read more

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On a September day in 1813, as citizens watched from the rocky shore of Pemaquid, Maine, two of the last and bravest military sailing commanders engaged in a battle that would change the course of the War of 1812...Samuel Blyth was the youthful commander of His Britannic Majesty’s brig Boxer, and William Burrows, younger still, commanded the USS Enterprise. Both men valued honor above all, and on
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U.S. Marines in Action

Two Hundred Years of Guts and Glory

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Ten major wars and two hundred minor actions comprise the history of the United States Marine Corps, and parallel the history of America itself. U.S. Marines in Action provides a comprehensive and stirring account of the activities of the military corps that has become synonymous with guts and glory. Fehrenbach dramatizes the incredible heroism of the leathernecks over two centuries of ... Read more

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Ten major wars and two hundred minor actions comprise the history of the United States Marine Corps, and parallel the history of America itself. U.S. Marines in Action provides a comprehensive and stirring account of the activities of the military corps that has become synonymous with guts and glory. Fehrenbach dramatizes the incredible heroism of the leathernecks over two centuries of
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The Naval Battle - What the U.S. Needs to Get Right

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A veteran naval blogger writes about compelling issues facing the U.S. Navy today and tomorrow. What size ships and how many of them do we really need? How vulnerable is the carrier battle group in waters infested with enemy subs and cruise missiles? How would we fight China or Iran? Is the Navy too politically correct? These and other issues are addressed in this timely 7,700 word essay. ... Read more

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A veteran naval blogger writes about compelling issues facing the U.S. Navy today and tomorrow. What size ships and how many of them do we really need? How vulnerable is the carrier battle group in waters infested with enemy subs and cruise missiles? How would we fight China or Iran? Is the Navy too politically correct? These and other issues are addressed in this timely 7,700 word essay.
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The Voyage of the Beagle

Darwin's Extraordinary Adventure Aboard FitzRoy's Famous Survey Ship

by James Taylor ...

The Beagle has become synonymous with Charles Darwin and his groundbreaking title On the Origin of Species. But how did Darwin come to be on board? For the first time in a single volume all the various strands of the Beagle story have been woven together to reveal the circumstances that set the expedition in motion and the characters who circumnavigated the world together.Enriched with first-hand ... Read more

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The Beagle has become synonymous with Charles Darwin and his groundbreaking title On the Origin of Species. But how did Darwin come to be on board? For the first time in a single volume all the various strands of the Beagle story have been woven together to reveal the circumstances that set the expedition in motion and the characters who circumnavigated the world together.Enriched with first-hand
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Lewin Of Greenwich

The authorised biography of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin

by Richard Hill ...

Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin is perhaps best known for his role as Chief of the Defence Staff during the Falklands War. However, this was merely the culmination of a remarkable career that spanned four decades, that encompassed every Naval conflict since the Second World War, and saw some of the widest-reaching reforms made to the Royal Navy in recent times. In short Lord Lewin was one of the ... Read more

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Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin is perhaps best known for his role as Chief of the Defence Staff during the Falklands War. However, this was merely the culmination of a remarkable career that spanned four decades, that encompassed every Naval conflict since the Second World War, and saw some of the widest-reaching reforms made to the Royal Navy in recent times. In short Lord Lewin was one of the
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History of the U-Boot

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U-Boot is the German term to refer broadly to submarines, and is short for Unterseeboot, literally "submarine boat".The objectives of the U-boat campaigns in both wars were the convoys carrying supplies from the US to Europe. The term U-Boot, followed by a number, such as U-Boot 47 indicates a specific vessel, while U-Boot Type II a particular class, the only U-boats that can be considered true ... Read more

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U-Boot is the German term to refer broadly to submarines, and is short for Unterseeboot, literally "submarine boat".The objectives of the U-boat campaigns in both wars were the convoys carrying supplies from the US to Europe. The term U-Boot, followed by a number, such as U-Boot 47 indicates a specific vessel, while U-Boot Type II a particular class, the only U-boats that can be considered true
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Into the Dark Water

The Story of Three Officers and PT-109

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The complete World War II record of one of the most celebrated warships in American history—made famous by her final commanding officer, John F. Kennedy.Fleshing out the little-known chronicle of this patrol torpedo boat under two officers during the swirling battles around Guadalcanal, "John Domagalski brings PT-109 and her crew back to life once again and, in doing so, honors all who served in ... Read more

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The complete World War II record of one of the most celebrated warships in American history—made famous by her final commanding officer, John F. Kennedy.Fleshing out the little-known chronicle of this patrol torpedo boat under two officers during the swirling battles around Guadalcanal, "John Domagalski brings PT-109 and her crew back to life once again and, in doing so, honors all who served in
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