Battle of Westerplatte: September 1st-7th 1939
Battle of Mokra: September 1st 1939
Battle of Mlawa: September 1st-3rd 1939
Battle of Tuchola Forest: September 1st-5th 1939
Battle of Jordanów: September 1st-3rd 1939
Battle of Borowa Góra: September 2nd-6th 1939
Battle of Grudziądz: September 1st-4th 1939
Battle of Piotrków Trybunalski: September 4th-6th 1939
Battle of Hel: September 1st-Ocotber 2nd 1939
Battle of the Bzura: September 9th-19th 1939
Siege of Warsaw: September 8th-28th 1939
Battle of Lwów: September 12th-22nd 1939
Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski: September 17th-26th 1939
Battle of Krasnobród: September 23rd 1939
Battle of Kock: October 2nd-5th 1939
Battle of Wilno: September 18th-19th 1939
Battle of Grodno: September 20th-22nd 1939
Battle of Husynne: September 23rd 1939
Battle of Wladypol: September 27th 1939
Battle of Szack: September 28th 1939
Battle of Wytyczno: October 1st 1939
Soviet invasion of Finland: November 30th- March 13th 1940
Battle of Suomussalmi: November 30th- 1939--January 8th 1940
Battle of Summa: December 16th-22nd 1939
Battle of Raate Road: Janurary 1st-7th 1940
Battle of Kollaa: December 7th 1939-March 13th 1940
Battle of Petsamo: November 30th-1939-March 12th 1940
Defense of Brest Fortress: June 22nd-29th 1941
Battle of Białystok-Minsk: June 22nd-July 9th 1941
Operation Rentier: June 22nd 1941
Baltic Operation:June 22nd-July 9th 1941
Battle of Raseiniai: June 23rd-27th 1941
Battle of Brody (1941): June 23rd-30th 1941
Operation Silver Fox: June 29th- November 17th 1941
Operation Platinum Fox: June 29th- September 21st 1941
Operation Arctic Fox: July 1st-17th 1941
Operation EF: July 30th 1941
Battle of Smolensk (1941): July 10th- September 10th 1941
Battle of Uman: July 15th- August 8th 1941
Pripyat swamps/ Pripyat Marches Massacres (punitive operation): July-August 1941
Battle of Kiev (1941): July 7th- September 26th 1941
Bombing of Tallinn in World War II: Luftwaffe Raids in 1941/ Soviet Raids in 1942-1944
Evacuation of Tallinn (1941): August 27th-31st 1941
Yelnya Offensive: August 30th-Septemeber 8th 1941
Nevsky Pyatachok: October 1942
Operation Nordlicht (1942)
Sinyavino Offensive (1942): August 19th- October 10th 1942
Operation Iskra: January 12th-30th 1943
Battle of Bryansk (1941): September 30th- October 21st 1941
Battle of the Crimea (1941): October 18th- July 4th 1942
Battle at Borodino Field: October 13th- January 18th 1942
Siege of Sevastopol (1941–1942): October 30th- July 4th 1942
Battle of the Kerch Peninsula: December 26th 1941-May 19th 1942
Battle of Rostov: November 17th- December 2nd 1941
Operation Uzice: September 27th- November 29th 1941
Soviet Winter counter-offensive: 1941-942
Battles of Rzhev: January 8th- March 31st 1943
Operation Büffel: March 1st-22nd 1943
Toropets-Kholm Operation: January 9th- February 6th 1942
Operation Kremlin: May-June 1942
Operation Braunschweig: June 28th 1942
Battle of Voronezh: June 28th-24th 1942
Battle of the Caucasus: July 25th 1942- May 12th 1944
Malaya Zemlya: February 4th 1943
Operation Mars: November 25th- December 20th 1942
Operation Little Saturn: December 16th-30th 1942
Tatsinskaya Raid: December 16th-28th 1942
Operation Winter Storm: December 12th-23rd 1942
Battle for Velikiye Luki: November 19th 1949- January 16h 1943
Operation Polyarnaya Zvezda: February 10th- April 1st 1943
Battle of Krasny Bor: February 10th-13th 1943
Ostrogozhsk-Rossosh Operation: January 13th 1943- January27th 1943
Battle of Voronezh: January 24th- February 17th 1943
Operation Citadel: July 1943-August 1943
Battle of Prokhorovka: July 12th 1943
Operation Kutuzov: July 12th- August 18th 1943
Battle of Lenino: October 12th-13th 1943
Fourth Battle of Kharkov: August 3rd-23rd 1943
Battle of Belgorod: August 3rd- August 23rd 1943
Białystok Ghetto Uprising: August 16th-20th 1943
Battle of the Dnieper: August 26th 1943- December 23rd 1943
Operation Concert: September 19th-late October 1943
Dnieper–Carpathian Offensive: December 24th 1943- May 6th 1944
Zhitomir–Berdichev Offensive: December 24th 1943-Janurary 31st 1944
Korsun Pocket: January 24th- February 16th 1944
Uman-Botoshany Offensive: March 5th- April 17th 1944
Kamenets-Podolsky pocket: March 4th April 17th 1944
Leningrad–Novgorod Offensive: January 14th-March 1st 1944
Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket: January 24th - February 16th 1944
Krasnoye Selo–Ropsha Offensive: January 14th-30th 1944
Kingisepp–Gdov Offensive: February 1st- march 1st 1944
Battle for Narva Bridgehead: February 2nd- July 26th 1944
Battle of Auvere: July 20th-25th 1944
Narva Offensive: February 15th-28th 1944
Narva Offensive: March 1st-4th 1944
Narva Offensive: July 24th-30th 1944
Battle of Tannenberg Line: July 25th- August 10th 1944
Crimean Offensive: April 8th- May 12th 1944
Kerch-Eltigen Operation: November 1943
Shyaulyay Offensive: July 5th- August 29th 1944
Battle of Someri: July 8th-10th 1942
Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive: June 10th- August 9th 1944
Vitebsk–Orsha Offensive: June 23rd-28th 1944
Mogilev Offensive: June 23rd 1944-June 28th 1944
Bobruysk Offensive: June 23-28th 1944
Minsk Offensive: June 29th- July 9th 1944
Polotsk Offensive: June 29th- July 4th 1944
Šiauliai Offensive: July 5th- August 29th 1944
Vilnius Offensive: July 5th-13th 1944
Belostock Offensive: July 5th-27th 1944
Lublin–Brest Offensive: July 18th- August 2nd 1944
Kaunas Offensive: July 28th- August 28th 1944
Osovets Offensive: August 6th-14th 1944
Battle of Tali-Ihantala: June 25th-July 9th 1944
Battle of the Bay of Viipuri: June 30th- July 10th 1944
Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive: July 13th- August 29th 1944
Battle of Radzymin: August 1st-4th 1944
Battle of Studzianki: August 9th-16h 1944
Operation Doppelkopf: August 16th 1944- August 27th 1944
Romanian campaign: August 1944- December 1944
First Jassy–Kishinev Offensive: April 8th- June 6th 1944
Battle of Târgul Frumos: April 1944- May 1944
First Battle of Târgu Frumos: April 9th-12th 1944
Second Battle of Târgu Frumos: May 2nd-8th 1944
Battle of the Dukla Pass: September 8th- October 28th 1944
Baltic Offensive: September 14th- November 24th 1944
Riga Offensive: September 14th- October 24th 1944
Tallinn Offensive: September 17th-26th 1944
Battle of Porkuni: September 21st 1944
Moonsund Landing Operation: September 29th-November 24th 1944
Battle of Memel: October 5h-33rd- January 28th 1945
Belgrade Offensive: September 15th 1944- November 24th 1944
Operation Nordlicht (1944-1945):
Battle of Debrecen: October 6th-29th 1944
Operation Panzerfaust: October 6th-29th 1944
Courland Pocket: July 31st 1944- May 10th 1945
Gumbinnen Operation: October 16th-30th 1944
Budapest Offensive: October 29th 1944- February 13th 1945
Siege of Budapest: December 24th 1944- February 13th 1945
Operation Konrad: January 1st-17th 1945
Battle of Poznań : January 24th-February 23rd 1945
East Prussian Offensive: January 13th- April 25th 1945
Heiligenbeil Pocket: January 26th- march 29th 1945
Defense of Schwedt Bridgehead: February 1st-March 3rd 1945
Silesian Offensives: February- March 1945
Lower Silesian Offensive: February 8th-24th 1945
Siege of Breslau: February 13th- May 6th 1945
Upper Silesian Offensive: March 15th-31st 1945
Operation Solstice: February 15th-18th 1945
East Pomeranian Offensive: February 24th- April 4th 1945
Battle of Kolberg: March 4th-18th 1945
Operation Spring Awakening: March 6th-15th 1945
Battle of the Transdanubian Hills: March 6th-21st 1945
Operation Margarethe: August 1944
Nagykanizsa–Kermend Offensive: March 26th- April 15th 1945
Samland Offensive: April 13th-25th 1945
Battle of the Oder-Neisse: April 1945
Battle of the Seelow Heights: April 16th-19th 1945
Battle of Halbe: Aprtil 24th- May 1st 1945
Prague Offensive: May 6th-11th 1945
Battle of Odzak: April 19th- May 25th 1945
Franco: A Personal and Political Biography by
This book y biography of Franco is objective and balanced in its coverage, treating all three major aspects of his life: personal, military, and political. This book depicts his early life, explains his career and rise to prominence as an army officer who became Europe's youngest interwar brigadier general in 1926, and then discusses his role in the affairs of the troubled Second Spanish Republic (1931-36). The authors examine in detail how Franco became dictator and how his leadership led to victory in the Spanish Civil War that consolidated his regime.
From Guernica to Human Rights : Essays on the Spanish Civil War by
This book goes into detail about the Spanish Civil War, with information on Fascist aggression, foreign help form different countries, examines both sides of the conflict, and gives in much detail of the life's of survivors during the the civil war.
Mussolini and Hitler : The Forging of the Fascist Alliance by
This book goes into detail of the relationship Mussolini had with Hitler, their meetings, and how they forged treaties, shared power, and led their own versions of fascism.
A Short History of the Weimar Republic by
This book gives a history of the Weimer Republic, the Germans involved in the republic, their rise, and their fall.
Spain in Arms : A Military History of the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939 by
This book examines eight campaigns waged between 1937 and 1939. Through detailed analysis, it demonstrates how many accounts of military operations during this conflict are based upon half-truths and propaganda. From the Madrid Front to the Catalonia Offensive, each campaigns is chronicled with special focus on the weapons and tactics used, as well as the moment-to-moment decisions of both Republican and Nationalist generals.
The Spanish Civil War : Revolution and Counterrevolution by
This book offers a comprehensive history and analysis of Republican political life during the Spanish Civil War.
The World Turns to War by
This book weaves stories of combat veterans into an event-by-event history of the war. Includes the words of veterans of all forces, in all theaters of operation. It is Illustrated by high-quality photographs, full-color images and detailed maps,
Blood, Oil and the Axis: The Allied Resistance Against a Fascist State in Iraq and the Levant, 1941 by
This book discusses information about how the Allies fought the Axis in the Middle East and how they helped prevent the Axis powers from gaining access to oil, that was vital to Axis powers efforts to win WWII.
Ghost Patrol : A History of the Long Range Desert Group, 1940-1945 by
This book goes into detail about a special forces unit in WWII that were responsible for ambushing and destroying the Axis powers and helped defeat them.
A History of the Mediterranean Air War, 1940-1945 : Volume Three: Tunisia and the End in Africa, November 1942-1943 by
This book goes into detail of warfare along the Mediterranean by Air, discussing the events surrounding the area, along with battles and places fought above in the Air.
Rommel: a Reappraisal by
This book is about Erwin Rommel, a famous German general who won many battles. Despite his loyalty to Hitler, he even worked on trying to remove Hitler as part of a plot. The book goes into detail on if Rommel deserved his status and the different views he had in the party..
When the Moon Rises: Escape and Evasion Through War-Torn Italy by
This is a story of a group of allied prisoners who escaped and dodged through Italy before they could reach Allied powers and the end of war in Italy.
'Total Germany': The Royal Navy's War Against the Axis Powers 1939–1945 by
This books discusses the losses and successes of the Royal Navy during WWII. the book is an account of the Royal Navy's pat in the war at sea and the measures taken to ensure victory.
The Aftermath of Dunkirk: Rare Photographs From Wartime Archives by
This book discusses the aftermath of Dunkirk and provides photographs of the war and evacuation of the British troops to England.
The Battle of the Atlantic: How the Allies Won the War by
This book offers a detailed and immersive account of this massive and decisive campaign, placing it within the context of the war as a whole. The author delves into the politics on both sides of the Atlantic, revealing the role of Bletchley Park and the complex and dynamic relationship between America and England. He uses contemporary diaries and letters from leaders and sailors to chilling effect, evoking the lives and experiences of those who fought. This is the definitive account of the longest battle of World
The Battle of the Bulge: Hitler's Final Gamble by
This book goes into detail of the Battle of the Bulge, the battle itself, information on the Allies and Germans during the conflict, and what they did that changed the course of the war.
Churchill's Greatest Fear: The Battle of the Atlantic 3 September 1939 to 7 May 1945 by
This book covers all the major aspects of The Battle, balancing the initial advantages of Admiral Doenitz's U-Boat force, the introduction of the convoy system, the role of the opposing surface fleets and air forces, relative strengths and the all-important technical developments. Intelligence particularly the Bletchley Park intercepts played an increasingly important part in the final outcome. The author concludes that May 1943 was the moment when the Allies seized the initiative and, despite desperate German efforts, never lost their advantage.
The Eastern Front Air War 1941 - 1945 by
This selection of over 150 photographs provides a visual guide to the desperate air war fought over the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1945. this book gives in detail the German and Russian side of the war, and the reversal of fortune between them.
Escaping Hitler's Bunker: The Fate of the Third Reich's Leaders by
This book gives information on the Third Reich and the bunkers they occupied with Hitler before the final hours, giving information on who these men were, where they ended up, who lived, and who died.
German Army on the Eastern Front: the Retreat, 1943 - 1945 by
This book disuses the German Army on the Eastern front, there last days, there defeat, and their retreat from Russia.
Great Battles of World War II: How the Allies Defeated the Axis Powers by
The author has taken a fresh look at the crucial battles which decided the outcome of the Second World War, beginning with the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940, a feat that boosted the morale of a nation during its darkest hour, and reaching a climactic end with the final bloody reckoning between the Red Army and the Third Reich amongst the ruins of Berlin.
Hitler Versus Stalin: the Eastern Front 1941 - 1942 by
This book discusses about information about the Eastern front comparing Hitler verse Stalin, how the Soviets fought back, and the turning point of the war in the Eastern front that favored the Soviets to defeat the Nazi's in the the Eastern front campaigns.
Normandy 1944 by
This book gives information about Normandy in 1944 and the Battle for Caen. The book gives a graphic account and a fascinating insight into the opposing forces, the conditions, the terrain, the equipment and weaponry deployed - and it illustrates just how intense and protracted the fighting was on the ground.
Saving Lives in Auschwitz: The Prisoners' Hospital in Buna-Monowitz by
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The Second World War: A Miscellany by
This book gives a wide variety of information about world war II, events, battles, the people involved, and much more.
The Stuff of Soldiers : A History of the Red Army in World War II Through Objects by
This book discusses the history of the Red Army, with pictures and details of objects of the region and beyond.
Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front 1943-1945: Red Steamroller by
This incisive study offers fresh insight into how the two most powerful mechanized armies of the Second World War developed their tank tactics and weaponry during this period of growing Soviet dominance. He uses German, Russian and English sources to provide the first comprehensive overview and analysis of armored warfare from the German and Soviet perspectives.
Valor, Guts, and Luck: A B-17 Tailgunner's Survival Story during World War II by
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Bataan Survivor: A POW’s Account of Japanese Captivity in World War II by
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The Battle of Midway: The Naval Institute Guide to the U.S. Navy's Greatest Victory by
This Naval Institute guide includes some of the most vibrant and informed accounts by individuals who fought on both sides of the June 1942 battle. The anthology pulls together memoirs, articles, excerpts from other Naval Institute books, and relevant government documents to help readers understand what happened and explain why the battle was so significant to the naval service. The core of the book focuses on events leading up to the battle and the battle itself, with a separate section examining how others have interpreted the battle's often desperate engagements. This book tells how the American PT boats contributed to the victory, how the carrier planes formed up for their attacks, and what role radar played in the battle. From the enlisted man's perspective all the way to the admiral's, for both Americans and Japanese, readers see the U.S. Navy's greatest victory as the participants saw it.
China and Japan at War 1937 - 1945 by
Using a selection of almost 200 historic photographs, the author traces the course of the entire war between China and Japan war, between 1937-1945, from the Japanese invasion and the retreat of the Chinese armies and their refusal to surrender, to the involvement of the Americans and the eventual Japanese defeat in 1945. His graphic account is an absorbing introduction this often-neglected theater of the Second World War. The images show the armies on all sides and the weaponry and equipment they used. But they also record the experience of the troops, Chinese and Japanese, and of the Chinese civilians who suffered terribly through eight years of war.
December 7 1941: The Day the Japanese Attacked Pearl Harbor by
This book is an account of the morning that brought America into World War II, . Built around eyewitness accounts, this book provides an unprecedented glimpse of how it felt to be at Pearl Harbor on the day that would live in infamy.
Fire from the Sky: Surviving the Kamikaze Threat by
This book looks at the origins of the campaign, at its strategic goals, the organization of the Japanese special attack forces, and the culture that made suicide not just acceptable, but honorable. However, the books principal focus is on the experience of those in the Allied fleets on the receiving end of this peculiarly alien and unnerving weapon how they learnt to endure and eventually counter a threat whose potential was over-estimated, by both sides. In this respect, it has a very modern resonance.
Iwo by
This book is a unique account of the battle Iwo Jima, told from the perspective of both the gallant U.S. Marines who invaded the island and the brave Japanese soldiers who defended it.
Pacific Onslaught: 7th Dec. 1941/7th Feb. 1943 by
This book takes a look back at the early years of the Pacific conflict in WWII. the book Chronicles the Pacific conflict in WWII all they way to its victory by the allies. This book provides a close, step-by-step narrative of the Japanese expansion into the Western Pacific during some of the most brutal years of World War II. Offering contemporary analysis of war strategy, it includes a riveting look at Japan's tightening grip on Hong Kong, New Guinea, the Philippines, and other key strategic locations, and the Allies' inexorable struggle against it.
