First time in paperback: A unique portrait of American military action through the stories of the seventy-one U.S. destroyers sunk in World War II.. Seventy-one American destroyers went down during World War II, and this meticulously researched book describes the history of eachfrom launch to the ship's final hours. Through these stories we travel from the stormy North Atlantic to the calm Mediterranean, from the East Coast of the United States ...

This book critically evaluates the role Ultra played in the strategy, tactics, and operations of the Battle of the Atlantic. ...

The multiple dimensions of the Holocaust historical, sociological, psychological, religious, moral, and literary are collected here for concentrated philosophical interpretations. Alan Rosenberg is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at Queens College of the City University of New York. Gerald E. Myers is Professor of Philosophy at Queens College and CUNY Graduate Center. ...

Battlestations is designed as an illustrated tie-in to the upcoming four part mini-series on the History Channel. A crucial factor in the Allied victory in World War II was the ability of industry, largely American, to produce sturdy, adaptable equipment in large numbers.<P>The series, and this book, concentrates on 4 unique weapons of war (one is covered in each episode of the series) which were of vital importance to the eventual allied ...

This epic air story of World War II is a powerful, poignant cross-section of the global air conflict from the perspective of British and American pilots. ...

Tim Lloyd was ages twenty-two, a lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade, when he was killed in action near Florence in July, 1944. His personality made a vivid impression on his companions, and after all these years he is remembered still for his extraordinary zest for life, his indomitable cheerfulness and his appreciation of beautiful things. ...

An assessment of the Royal Navy's admirals who played a key role in bringing about Allied victory in World War II. ...

Ten major naval engagements are thoroughly analyzed in this authoritative book by respected British naval historians. ...

Witness to the ferocious battle in early 1943 that nearly severed Britain's lifeline across the Atlantic, the author combines research with participants' testimonies to reconstruct what happened. ...

Now in paperback: the often incredible exploits of America's "secret warriors" of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II, as told by a former agent. ...