Richard Burton stars as British officer Captain Foster in this WWII action spectacular. Foster is a man with a mission
- he wants
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To the people of Great Britain World War II was the deadliest & bloodiest war in history. Never before or since have so many people made such a personal sacrifice in the line of duty. Raiders tells the extraordinary true stories of six of the most daring special operations ever undertaken in warfare & the heroism of the people behind them. Operation Chariot was the most ambitious amphibious raid ever mounted by the British Forces. Attacking the heavily fortified dry dock at St Nazaire in German occupied France, an elite group of commandos battered their way through a maelstrom of bullets & incendiaries. Their boat is punctured by over a hundred shell holes, the dead & wounded lie all around them on the decks, but still their guns are blazing & still they press on..." Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all others". (Winston Churchill). ...

Zen Starling is a petty thief. A nobody. Destined to ride the rails to nowhere special. That is until Raven, a strange & mysterious figure, enlists him for one small job. One small job that might just bring everything in this galaxy, & the next, to the end of the line. ...

  In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian & photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains & locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains & locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, & Asia.  Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe & North America, locomotives & trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam & electric-diesel machines designed & built by the likes of Baldwin & General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight & commuter trains in Europe & Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, & most technologically advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, & Asia. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780760389331 •†Author:   Brian Solomon ... ...

Anthology of short excerpts from the writings of more than 50 famous literary & historical figures on the subject of railways & rail journeys around the world
- Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, William Dalrymple, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame among many others.
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When their father is accused of being a spy, Roberta, Peter & Phyllis are forced to move to a house in the country with their mother. Though they miss their father, they come to love their new home & have many exciting adventures. Then, with the help of an Old Gentleman, they prove their father's innocence & the family is reunited at last. ...

Premier quality jigsaw puzzle, designed & made in the UK. Railway Children
- The Brampton Collection. Part of the BIG 500 range.
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Details: Railway Diaries across England features Doncaster, Nuneaton & Birmingham. A brief commentary is also added to
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Over 100 independent railway companies were brought under government control during the First World War. On 1 January 1923 the ' Big Four' companies were formed to usher in a period of railway excellence that was to last until nationalisation in 1948. This map shows the area & routes of each when they were formed. ...

POLAND Tony Francis travels to Pol&, where railway fanatics have the chance to drive steam trains on the country s mainline. He joins a group from Staffordshire whose idea of the perfect holiday is to do just that, taking blissfully unaware Polish commuters to work. CHINA Tony Francis continues his exploration of the railways as he travels to China with a group of train enthusiasts to witness the last run of mainline steam engines in the world, but the emotion of the occasion proves too much for some. SKEGNESS Tony Francis explores the railways of the Midlands, beginning his journey in Lincolnshire with a trip to the coastal resort of Skegness, before meeting a train-loving couple who live in a station. THE HEART OF WALES Tony Francis continues his journey on the railways of the Midlands, meeting a restaurateur with an unusual batch of passengers, & enjoying the sounds of an on-board jazz band on the Heart of Wales line. THE MIDLANDS Tony Francis continues his exploration of life on the railways of the Midlands, learning about the work of rural gatekeepers who man the mainline barriers 24 hours a day & meeting a couple who chose to spend their wedding reception on-board a steam train to Stratford-upon-Avon. EAST COAST MAINLINE Tony Francis continues his exploration of the railways of the Midlands, jumping aboard the East Coast Mainline to experience silver service at speed, & learning how fresh Worcestershire asparagus was once transported across the UK by rail. ...