Richard Hargreaves

A unique history of the Axis powers attempt to win the Second World War in 1942, told through the eyes of those who were there. Drawing upon sources in German, Russian, Italian, Hungarian, Romanian and English, 1942: Hitler's Gamble describes the spring and summer campaigns in the Soviet Union and Africa which crowned the Axis forces with fresh laurels. Impressive victories were won at Kharkov, Sevastopol and Tobruk. Axis powers were then on the cusp of victory in Egypt, the Caucasus and Stalingrad until the seemingly unstoppable juggernaut was brought to a halt in the autumn of 1942. Based upon 15 years of research in archives, museums and libraries across Europe, this is a unique account of this critical year in World War II. No other history has looked at the Eastern and North African theatres in conjunction, masterfully illustrating how the crushing gains on both fronts would be lost by the end of the year. Richard Hargreaves shines a light on the little studied areas of the war such as the aftermath of Tobruk and challenges traditional German-centric accounts of the Caucasus campaign. Strategy and the hubris of Hitler and his generals is brilliantly illustrated but so too are the lives and deaths of ordinary soldiers caught up in these extraordinary events.

A unique account of the opening weeks of history’s largest, most brutal conflict, told through the eyes of those who were there and based on original source material from across Europe. Opening the Gates of Hell is based on over a decade’s research in archives and sites across Europe. It is a ground-breaking examination of the start of the Nazi–Soviet conflict, a narrative history not just of the fighting, but also the impact on civilians, the atrocities committed by both sides and ethnic cleansing carried out by the inhabitants of the regions invaded. This fascinating history tells the stories of bravery, cowardice, misery and horror through the eyes of those who were there including ordinary soldiers, generals, leaders, politicians and civilians on both sides. The book draws on published and unpublished sources from across Germany and Eastern Europe with the majority of the material never having appeared in English-language accounts of the conflict before. The combination of combat accounts, analysis of high-level diplomacy and leadership and the visceral accounts of the atrocities committed by both sides gives this book a unique approach to the war on the Eastern Front and will ensure that it is regarded as the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.

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The Allied invasion of Northern France was the greatest combined operation in the history of warfare. Up until now it has been recorded from the attackers' point of view whereas the defenders' angle has been largely ignored. While the Germans knew an invasion was inevitable, no-one knew where or when it would fall. Those manning Hitler's mighty Atlantic Wall may have felt secure in their bunkers but they had no conception of the fury and fire that was about to break. After the initial assaults of June established an Allied bridgehead, a state of stale-mate prevailed. The Germans fought with great courage hindered by lack of supplies and overwhelming Allied control of the air. When the Allies finally broke out the collapse was catastrophic with Patton's army in the East sweeping round and Monty's in the West putting remorseless pressure on the hard pressed defenders. The Falaise Gap became a graveyard of German men and equipment. To read the war from the losing side is a sobering and informative experience.

Whenever Monday rolled around, Frog turned as blue as his own pond He'd drop a tear, and then he'd choke, And heave a sigh, and croak a croak And so it goes on, a delightful rhyming story book, with superb cartoon-like illustrations of Mr Froggy, Miss Mousie, Mocking Bird, Granny Mole, Crane and many other wonderful characters This is the second book in the 2 volume series, and in it, Mr Froggy continues on with his adventures. Like volume one, volume two also contains two rhyming stories. The two stories are... "Mr Froggy and the Crane", and "Mr Froggy's Blue Monday" A wonderfully fun adventure awaits you and your child inside the book. Click the big orange BUY NOW link at the top right of the page to get "Mr Froggy and the Crane", and "Mr Froggy's Blue Monday" in The Adventures of Mr Froggy volume 2. Why not start the fun now

A Frog went a-courting, he did ride, A sword and pistol by his side. He came where Lady Mouse sat to spin And called, "Miss Mouse, are you within?" And so it goes, a delightful rhyming story book, with superb cartoon-like illustrations of Mr Froggy, Miss Mousie, Mr Bear and many other wonderful characters. Based on the traditional English folk song, "Frog Went A-Courtin'", this book contains two short stories... The traditional "Mr Froggy Went A Courtin'", and also "Mr Froggy And The Bear". A wonderfully fun adventure awaits you and your child inside the book. Click the big orange BUY NOW link at the top right of the page and get Mr Froggy Went A Courtin', Mr Froggy And The Bear (The Adventures of Mr Froggie volume 1). Why not start the fun now

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST COLORING PAGES (Beauty and the Beast Coloring Book For Kids) A coloring book composed of all the beautiful illustrations contained within the Kindle ebook BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (also available in a print version). This is not just a coloring book, but also a story book, to be enjoyed again and again long after the pics have been colored. It contains the classic fairytale that we all know and love, retold for a new generation of children and adults alike. With thirty-eight easy to color line illustrations, and easy-to-read text, there's something for everyone to enjoy Join Beauty as she discovers that things aren't always as they seem, and that true love looks not with the eyes, but with the heart. Children from 5-8 will love coloring the beautiful line images, and delight in reading the story, or having it read to them.

BEAUTY AND THE BEASTFinally, the classic fairy tale that we all know and love, retold for a new generation of children and adults alike. With easy-to-read text, and thirty-eight gorgeous illustrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy Join Beauty as she discovers that things aren't always as they seem, and that true love looks not with the eyes, but with the heart. Children from 5-8 will love reading BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, or having it read to them at bedtime. ORDER NOW by clicking the BUY or ADD TO CART button.

This title describes the Normandy campaign from the German perspective. It covers D-Day, Villers-Bocage, Cherbourg, St Lo, Caen, Avranches, and other battles in hedgerow country. Erwin Rommel, Michael Wittmann, and Kurt Meyer appear in this title. Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts, and official documents, "The Germans in Normandy" paints a vivid and frequently horrific picture of life for the men who held Hitler's vaunted Atlantic Wall when the Allies invaded France in June 1944 and who put up a bitter but ultimately hopeless defence throughout that summer. These are the German soldiers who manned the pillboxes on Omaha Beach, fired the machine guns across farmfields, and commanded the Tiger tanks. To read about the war from their point of view is sobering and informative.