Before the Battle of El Alamein in 1942 the British had never won a major battle on land against the Germans; nor indeed had anyone else. Drawing on a remarkable array of first-hand accounts this book reveals the personal experiences of those on the frontline & provides fascinating details of how the war was actually fought. It also

Includes:: analysis of the strategic decisions made by the generals. El Alamein 1942 is the story of exactly how a seemingly beaten & demoralized army turned near-defeat into victory in a little over four months of protracted & bloody fighting in the harsh North African desert.

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General Auchinleck British C-in-C Middle East & commander of the 8th Army chose to stop Rommel's advance into Egypt in 1942. The first battle of El Alamein halted Rommel's advance cold & his attempt to resume the advance was defeated by Montgomery forcing Rommel to wait for the Allied offensive. On 23 October a 1 000-gun barrage launched the third battle of El Alamein. Although Rommel tried to hold the Alamein line he had to retreat westwards when his forces were in danger of being surrounded. Never again did the Afrika Korps threaten Egypt. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the battle that turned the tide in favour of the Allies in Africa. ...

Diego Armando Maradona: hero or villain? One thing is certain: he was the greatest footballer of his generation
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El Salvadors roads are less travelled compared to other Central American countries making for a country which retains that elusive quality travellers often look for: adventure. From dramatic volcanic landscapes to blue-green lagoons from the bustle of San Salvador to the quiet wilderness of El Impossible National Park this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this spectacular country. * Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there & around. * Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive up-to-date listings of where to eat drink & sleep. * Detailed street maps for San Salvador & other key towns. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information on how to get around this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of El Salvador without weighing you down. The content of Footprintfocus El Savador guide has been extracted from Footprints Central America & Mexico Handbook. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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This new 2008 edition of this popular course has been fully revised to support the new specifications. This Grammar Workbook & CD is ideal for improving students' listening & speaking skills & contains a variety of authentic listening activities including interviews reports dialogues & discussions. ...

Reeling from a devastating discovery Prince Attrebus continues on his seemingly doomed quest to obtain a magic sword that holds the key to destroying the deadly invaders. Meanwhile in the Imperial City the spy Colin finds evidence of betrayal at the heart of the empire
- if his own heart doesnt betray him first. & Annaig trapped in Umbriel itself has become a slave to its dark lord.
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Darkness falls... Despair abounds... Evil reigns... Eragon & his dragon Saphira have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera land of the elves for further training in magic & swordsmanship the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime filled with awe-inspiring new places & people each day a fresh adventure. But chaos & betrayal plague him at every turn & Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall
- one that puts Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life...
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Darkness falls.. . Despair abounds.. . Evil reigns.. . Eragon & his dragon Saphira have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera land of the elves for further training in magic & swordsmanship the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime filled with awe-inspiring new places & people each day a fresh adventure. But chaos & betrayal plague him at every turn & Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall
- one that puts Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life.. . Once again Kerry Shale's magnificent reading brings this audiobook to life.
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When Edward IV died in 1483 the Yorkist succession was called into question by doubts about the legitimacy of his son Edward (one of the ' Princes in the Tower'). The crown therefore passed to Edward's undoubtedly legitimate younger brother Richard Duke of Gloucester. But Richard too found himself entangled in the web of uncertainty since those who believed in the legitimacy of Edward IV's children viewed Richard III's own accession as a usurpation. From the day when Edward IV married Eleanor or pretended to do so or allowed it to be whispered that he might have done so the House of York previously so secure in its bloodline confronted a contentious & uncertain future. John Ashdown-Hill argues that Eleanor Talbot was married to Edward IV & that therefore Edward's subsequent marriage to Elizabeth Woodville was bigamous making her children illegitimate. He thereby offers a solution to one of history's great mysteries. ...