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This is a reprint of the 1940 US Army War Department manual on the M1922 & M1922M1 .22 Caliber rifle. It contains over 50 pages of full color period drawings and information on parts, assembly and accessories of the rifle.

Der aus Fürth stammende jüdische Kaufmann Moritz Bendit litt nach einer Erkrankung als junger Mann an Wahnvorstellungen und körperlichen Beeinträchtigungen. Im Jahre 1898 wurde er in die Münchner Kuranstalt Neufriedenheim aufgenommen, in der er fast 42 Jahre verbringen sollte. Im September 1940 fiel er der "Euthanasie" zum Opfer. Die international renommierte Kuranstalt Neufriedenheim war unter der Leitung von Hofrat Dr. Ernst Rehm vorwiegend auf wohlhabende Patienten ausgerichtet. Aber auch weniger bemittelte Künstler wie die Schriftstellerin Marieluise Fleißer gehörten zu den Patienten. Die Eindrücke ihres Aufenthalts im Jahre 1938 verarbeitete sie später zu einer Erzählung, in der sie auch auf die Lage der jüdischen Anstaltspatienten in der NS-Zeit einging. Dieses Buch untersucht die Gründung, den Aufstieg und das Ende der Kuranstalt Neufriedenheim anhand der Lebensgeschichten des national-liberalen und schließlich nationalsozialistischen Psychiaters Ernst Rehm und seines jüdischen Patienten Moritz Bendit.

Examples from History - Directing Light for the Present and Future History is in excess of a vault of dusty dates and neglected names; it is a rich embroidery woven with the strings of human experience. It is a mother lode of examples, every part offering significant experiences into the human condition. "Examples from History" welcomes you to set out on an excursion through time, where the reverberations of the past resonate in the present and enlighten the way to a superior future. This investigation digs into the immortal insight found in the chronicles of history, refining it into significant examples that resound across societies and ages. From the perspective of authentic occasions, we find the results of arrogance - that charming yet risky mix of pride and carelessness. From the doomed journey of the Titanic to the ascent and fall of domains, we reveal the sobering truth that unrestrained arrogance can prompt fiasco. Lowliness, we learn, is definitely not an indication of shortcoming however a rampart against wildness. Versatility arises as a sparkling reference point in the midst of the haziest parts of history. The tales of people like Nelson Mandela, who got through many years of detainment at this point never gave up to surrender, and the suffragettes who battled tirelessly for ladies' freedoms, advise us that difficulty isn't the end however a chance for development. History instructs us that mishaps, regardless of how overwhelming, can be changed into venturing stones toward progress. "Examples from History" additionally dives into the persevering through force of advancement, the significance of solidarity in achieving social change, and the unstoppable human soul that arises even in the most disheartening of conditions. These illustrations impact us today as we wrestle with worldwide difficulties, from environmental change to civil rights. This investigation fills in as an extension between the past and the future, a signal of shrewdness that guides us through the intricacies of the present. By embracing the illustrations of history, we honor the traditions of the people who preceded us and gain experiences to explore the unknown waters of tomorrow. Go along with us on this illuminating excursion through time, where the past addresses the present and lights the way forward.

A Jewish violinist in pre-WWII Moldova wants to find love and succeed his father as conductor. History grants his wishes but he doesn't let the horrors defeat him or hate to overcome him.

Walk alongside an Italian POW in this first-hand account of his harrowing quest home in the last days of WWII in EuropeIn the aftermath of the Armistice of 1943, Corporal-Major Edvino Raseni found himself caught in the crossfire of World War II, fighting alongside the Italian Partisans until his capture by the Germans. Sent to a labor camp near Heidelberg, he managed to survive and began the arduous journey back to his homeland in the spring of 1945. This gripping account, taken from Raseni's own diary, reveals the harrowing details of his long, perilous trek through Germany, Austria, and Italy amidst the chaos of war.As the fighting rages on around him, Raseni must navigate his way through a landscape ravaged by air raids, fierce battles, and enemy resistance. Readers will be transported to the heart of the conflict, witnessing the courage and resilience of a man determined to return to his family.Join Edvino Raseni on his extraordinary journey in this first-hand account, lovingly translated from Italian to English by his niece, Maria Xenia Wells. This moving tribute includes reproductions of photographs, letters and postcards, painting a vivid picture of wartime Europe and the indomitable human spirit that persevered through its darkest days.❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖Cammina accanto a un prigioniero di guerra italiano in questo resoconto di prima mano della sua straziante ricerca a casa negli ultimi giorni della seconda guerra mondiale in EuropaAll'indomani dell'armistizio del 1943, il caporale maggiore Edvino Raseni si trovò coinvolto nel fuoco incrociato della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, combattendo a fianco dei partigiani italiani fino alla sua cattura da parte dei tedeschi. Spedito in un campo di lavoro in Germania, riuscì a sopravvivere e iniziò l'arduo viaggio di ritorno in patria nel 1945. Questo avvincente racconto, tratto dal diario dello stesso Raseni, rivela i dettagli strazianti del suo lungo e pericoloso viaggio attraverso Germania, L'Italia nel caos della guerra.Mentre i combattimenti infuriano intorno a lui, Raseni deve farsi strada attraverso un paesaggio devastato da incursioni aeree, feroci battaglie e resistenza nemica. I lettori si sentiranno trasportati e saranno testimoni del coraggio e della resilienza di un uomo determinato a tornare dalla sua famiglia.Unisciti a Edvino Raseni nel suo straordinario viaggio in questo racconto di prima mano, amorevolmente tradotto dall'italiano all'inglese da sua nipote, Maria Xenia Wells. Questo commovente tributo include riproduzioni di fotografie, lettere e cartoline, dipingendo un quadro vivido dell'Europa in tempo di guerra e dell'indomabile spirito umano che perseverò nei suoi giorni più bui.

Hope Summers likes honey sandwiches, all things 'Winnie-the-Pooh' related and Dylan Jones, a boy with 'big' ears.On the other hand, Hope Summers dislikes Brussels sprouts, cold rice pudding, a boy named Ted Sykes and the German dictator, Adolf Hitler. In fact, it's her dislike of the latter that inspires the girl to write a letter that begins 'Dear Mr. Hitler'.Set during the Second World War, this novel is a humorous account of life on the home front and one girl's attempt to do 'her bit' for her country, a country at war with Hitler's Nazi Germany.

This volume is a collection of stories (some of them true!) from the writings of Robert Huddleston. Themes, both fiction and nonfiction, revolve around Bob's life experiences coming of age during World War II and his subsequent time in various US military and federal government positions. His tales capture the spirit and the chicanery of twentieth-century American boom times.ROBERT HUDDLESTON was awarded the coveted silver wings of an Army Air Corps pilot while still a teenager. This was followed by extensive training in the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, the aircraft he would pilot in combat against German military forces in the air and on the ground. After the war, a university education under the GI Bill was followed by employment at New Mexico's White Sands Missile Range, where German rocket experts were employed. He then moved onto Washington, DC, to work at the Pentagon before joining the newly established space agency NASA, first at the Goddard Space Flight Center in nearby Maryland, later at NASA headquarters. Huddleston has degrees from the University of Missouri and George Washington University, and he graduated from the National Defense University in Washington, DC, as a representative of NASA.He married Pepita Lasalle on September 18, 1974. Departing federal service, he became a freelance writer publishing articles, essays, book reviews, and short stories. For ten years, he was a columnist for the Federal Times. He has also published a biography of a Mexican-American patriot, Edmundo: From Chiapas, Mexico, to Park Avenue (2007); the novella An American Pilot with the Luftwaffe (2014); the novel Love and War: A Father and Son in Two World Wars (2020); and Satan's Henchman: Whatever Became of SS General Hans Kammler? (2023), a work of historical fiction. He now resides in a retirement community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The fact that he is fast approaching his 100th birthday in 2024 has in no way slowed down his writing.

An overview of Swansea's experience during World War II, set out in a single volume for the first time. The port and industries of Swansea were key targets for the Nazis. From the start, the town prepared for the worst with air-raid shelters, anti-aircraft guns, barrage balloons and efforts to fortify against attack by sea or air. With Britain heading into total war, this book looks at the impact of conscription on both men and women, food rationing, how Jewish refugees to Swansea and Swansea children evacuated to safer areas fared, and the war's effects on schooling, crime and healthcare in the town. The consequences of the numerous air raids and especially the searing attacks of February 1941 are investigated, as is the response to the ensuing emergencies, including sometimes deadly bomb-disposal work. Researched in both local and national archives, this book is a comprehensive testament to the lives of the people of Swansea, at home and overseas, over the course of the conflict, including many personal experiences.

China-Tibet-Assam narra las aventuras de F. M. Bailey en su intento de remontar el río Tsangpo y resolver el misterio geográfico de su desembocadura.

The Weimar Legacy begins in 1918 in a small town near Berlin, Germany, where a Catholic school girl named Gertrude befriends Martin, a Jewish boy. After being together for several years, Martin moves to Berlin. Gertrude follows later on and becomes a well-known cabaret singer. The two fall in love and marry. A year later, Martin is killed in a firefight between his Communist party members and the Nazi militias. A devastated Gertrude later meets Erich, a German Protestant from Berlin. The two get close, and along with some friends try to oppose the Nazis. Their efforts do not have much consequence, and some of their friends leave the country forever. Eventually, in 1937, Erich and Gertrude leave for Italy, where Gertrude becomes an opera singer. As seen through the eyes of contemporary people, this historical novel brings to life the Nazi era in Germany in the years leading up to World War II, as well as the terrible aftermath. The Weimar Legacy: From Republic to Dictatorship reveals some important truths for today's readers.(About the Author)Alex Bloch grew up in Germany. Prior to World War II, his family left for the United States in 1936. He was educated in America and graduated from MIT and from Columbia University with a master's in industrial engineering. The author moved to Israel in 1968, where he was an engineer. Just before retirement, he went back to school to study history, an old favorite, and received a Ph.D. in this subject, and then taught for some years. He was inspired to write this novel because "it shows the change from a liberal democracy to a dictatorship."

"Berlin, 1943: Ava Mueller is a proud supporter of the German war effort, working for Joseph Goebbels alongside her father, a high-ranking official in the Reich. With her sister Hanna, a nurse, braving bombing raids to save lives, they are a model Nazi family. Until Ava discovers her parents and Hanna are secretly working for the resistance... Returning to their country home, Ava is shocked to find her childhood friend Eliana Goldman and her family hidden in the attic. Suddenly she faces a stark choice: denounce her family, as she's been taught, or betray her country. She knows only too well what happens to traitors-but as Eliana's story of terror at the hands of the Nazis unravels, Ava realises her loyalty to the regime has blinded her to the horrifying truth. Drawn into the resistance network alongside Hanna, Ava begins the dangerous work of undermining the Reich from within its own headquarters. Relying on each other for courage and resilience, the sisters must risk their own lives to save others, knowing that every day brings them one step closer to making the ultimate sacrifice... Heartbreaking, hopeful and thought-provoking, this is a powerful work of fiction inspired by those who chose to fight the Nazis from within Germrmrmany and the events that followed."--Publisher's description.

"Vienna, 1954: After losing everyone she loves in the final days of World War II, Ingrid Bauer agrees to a hasty marriage with a gentle Soviet embassy worker and follows him home to Moscow. But nothing within the Soviet Union's totalitarian regime is what it seems, including her new husband, whom Ingrid suspects works for the KGB. Inspired by her daughter's birth, Ingrid risks everything and reaches out in hope to the one country she understands and trusts--Britain, the country of her mother's birth. She begins passing intelligence to MI6, navigating a world of secrets and lies, light and shadow. Moscow, 1980: A student in the Foreign Studies Initiative, Anya Kadinova finishes her degree at Georgetown University and boards a flight home to Moscow, leaving behind the man she loves and a country she's grown to respect. Though raised by dedicated and loyal Soviet parents, Anya soon questions an increasingly oppressive and paranoid regime at the height of the Cold War. Then the KGB murders her best friend and Anya chooses her side. Working in a military research lab, she relays Soviet plans and schematics to the CIA in an effort to end the 1980s arms race. The past catches up to the present when an unprecedented act of treachery threatens all agents operating within Eastern Europe, and both Ingrid and Anya find themselves in a race for their lives against time and the KGB"--

The first full history of the longest island campaign of the Pacific War.

An intimate account of the Pacific War, through the experiences of one infantry company.

A new assessment of the intelligence that underpinned the decision of the Axis countries to go to war against the United States of America.

Account of The Battle of Itter Castle, 1945 - one of only two known times in the Second World War when Americans and Germans fought side by side.

With fifty unique designs, English Country Cottages Old & New is a wonderfully relaxing coloring book is not just for adults! Older kids and teens can take advantage of the serene scenes within as well! Featuring cottages and gardens reminiscent of classic English Cottages, some modern and some as old as Tudor style- this book offers peace and tranquility at your fingertips! Each design is printed on its own 70 lb. weight page, allowing for the use of a variety of bleed-through media as long as the page beneath is protected. Use markers, paints, watercolors - whichever! Let your imagination take you wherever it wants to go! Just beware - with this book - it very well could take you to some spooky places! Remove and display for some truly haunted art or use to tell a spooky ghost story!

In A Time to Love, we delve deeper into the tumultuous world of Klaus von Hartmann, a German economist ensnared by the Nazi regime during World War Two. When he courageously rescues a young Jewish girl from the clutches of SS officers in Munich, 1943, their lives become irrevocably intertwined. As Klaus hides and protects her during the war's darkest days, the emotional walls he builds threaten his ability to ever truly connect with another. His internal battle with sexual repression, a trait deeply ingrained in his character, jeopardizes his prospects of a genuine romantic relationship. Yet, as the narrative unfolds, we witness Klaus's poignant journey to recognize and embrace the profound love he feels for the woman who has become his life's anchor. Parallel to Klaus's story in Germany, we continue to follow the lives of the family and friends of his late younger brother, Karl (Charles), in England. As the tale progresses, the destinies of the two brothers' families converge, setting the stage for a heartwarming reunion and hinting at the captivating conclusion awaiting readers in the final instalment of this trilogy. Note: While A Time to Love follows the events of The Measure, focusing on the elder brother of the hero from the first book, it stands alone, offering a complete and enriching experience even for those unfamiliar with its predecessor.

It's November 1920. The stage is set at the Royal Albert Hall London for the First Royal Variety Performance and the assassins are in situ. The Cheka's agents Smirnov and Putin and the KKK hitmen Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel are in the audience, tooled up. The Royal Family are in the Royal Box. Will the assassins make their hits or is there a twist to the tale? Want to know? Read this fantastic final instalment of the Awesome Lives of Tommy Twicer and the part played by Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI and father of HRH Elizabeth II to find out.

John Steinbeck modtog Nobels Litteraturpris i 1962. John Steinbecks giver i Et mægtigt gilde et charmerende portræt af mennesker på kanten af ​​samfundet, der er afhængige af hinanden for at kunne overleve både fysisk og følelsesmæssig. Handlingen udspiller sig i ’Cannery Row’, der ligger i Monterey. Her ligger konservesfabrikken med deres millioner af blinkende sardiner, her har Lee Chong sin butik med alt fra whisky til fyrværkeri og her ligger Dora ’etablisiment’. På ungdomsherberget ’Palace’ bor Mack og hans venner. En flok dagdrivere, der elsker at fordrive tiden i hinandens selskab med vin og mad og som ikke trænger sig på, når der skal arbejdes.Bogen fokuserer på, at man må acceptere livet som det er: både overflod af fællesskab, men også ensomhed hos den enkelte. Steinbeck giver et indlevende billede af indbyggerne i Monterey, Californien, og han sammenvæver historierne om gadens beboer, hvor kun de stærkeste overlever.Med Et mægtigt gilde har Steinbeck skabt en roman, der på en gang er både er t af hans mest humoristiske og mest gribende værker.

Muse, kunstner, elskerinde: Alma Schindler vokser op blandt Wiens bohemer og har hjemme i den funklende storbys saloner. Hun følger kunstnerfællesskabet Wiener Secessions opståen, og hun inspirerer og forfører dens grundlægger, Gustav Klimt.Almas store kærlighed er klaverspillet, hendes største lidenskab kompositionen. Da hun møder komponisten Gustav Mahler, forelsker hun sig hovedkulds i ham. Gustav gengælder hendes kærlighed, men et liv med ham vil have en høj pris: Hun må opgive sin kunst for ham.Alma Schindler af Wien – Muse og elskerinde er en storslået fortælling i serien STÆRKE KVINDERS SKÆBNER, der kaster lys over historiens mest ukuelige kvinder, deres revolutionerende kærlighedsliv og de skæbner, der ikke bare formede dem, men også forandrede historien.

The cold-blooded slaughter of humans in the Holocaust must never be lost to the marching of time. In Lucia Mann's captivating novel, Hidden Behind The Mist of Arrow Lakes, you'll discover a story that goes beyond historical fiction, plunging into the shadow of the Holocaust and revealing the resilience, injustice and resilience of the human spirit. Through the eyes of a survivor of the holocaust, the lives of neighbors come to life and reveal the unconscionable actions of the neighbors who stole the belongings of a vanished Jewish community. As the author unravels the history of the Arrow Lakes area, her meticulous research becomes the guiding light that illuminates the haunting legacy of the holocaust. "Hidden Behind the Mist of Arrow Lakes" is more than just a historical novel, it is a moral imperative that ensures the voice of the silenced will be heard for generations to come. As the story progresses, it becomes an exploration of the human condition and the effects of ignoring the past. It's not just a book, it's a call to action. It's a reminder of what's often overlooked in our shared history. Join Lucia Mann on a journey of self-discovery and self-reflection as she uncovers the untold stories of human suffering and injustice. As an influential humanitarian and advocate for justice, she gives voice to the voiceless and oppressed, born in the wake of the Second World War. "Hidden Behind the Mist of Arrow Lakes" is more than just a book. It is a beacon of hope. As you read, you'll come to understand and learn from the intricacies that define our collective human experience. You'll be transported back to a time when true empathy could fill your heart, and you'll be able to empathize with the millions of people who endured the cruelties of racism during WWII. The cold-hearted slaughter of millions of people during the holocaust must never be forgotten in the march of time.This novel is an ode to the courage of the survivors of the holocaust and a reminder that their stories must never be forgotten.

When her hopes are shattered by war, one woman will risk everything to save those she lovesAmerican horse trainer Adia Kensington is living her dream of working at the famous Janów Podlaski stables in Poland, where the best Arabian horses in the world are bred. But her plans to bring a priceless stallion to the US are derailed when the German army storms into her adopted country in 1939. Little does she know this is just the beginning of six long years of occupation that will threaten her beloved horses at every turn. Bret Conway is at Janów Podlaski under the guise of a news reporter, but his true mission is intelligence gathering for the British. That and keeping Adia safe, which is harder and harder to do as she insists they must evacuate two hundred and fifty horses to save them from being stolen, sold, or eaten by the invading forces. What follows will test Bret's and Adia's physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as their faith in God, humankind, and each other. This epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love is based on true events of the uncommon heroes in World War II Poland."Sweeping and deeply inspiring."--Amanda Barratt, Christy Award-winning author of The Warsaw Sisters and Within These Walls of Sorrow"An extraordinary debut!"--Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of The Curator's Daughter and Memories of Glass"An unforgettable journey."--Amy Lynn Green, author of The Foxhole Victory Tour

BRISBANE. Spring, 1942. "Fortress" Singapore has fallen and Britain has abandoned Australia. The Japanese are victorious in the Asia -Pacific, carrying all before them and are now in New Guinea, on Australia's doorstep.. Ill-prepared, Australia looks to the United States for help. For salvation, but the very foundation of the alliance is in jeopardy. Building on an undercurrent of tension and grievance , a huge 2-day street battle between Australian and US personnel has left several men dead and scores injured, many gravely. Australian and US command recognize the tinder-box has become a fire that may only be days away from growing to a conflagration that could destroy an alliance on which Australia's very survival depends.Discovering why, how and dampening the wild fire threatening to engulf Australia's war-time military falls to a small group of men from diverse backgrounds. They have days to disentangle Australian-US relations from the web of deceit, drugs and fanaticism that is on the verge of engulfing them.

Based on true events, a forgotten story of courage, conviction and love. 1917: Europe is on the cusp of seismic change. In the Alpine village of St Niklaus, the war seems far away. Yet everyone is fighting a personal battle. In the shadow of a mountain, 14-year-old Seraphine helps Mama manage the farm while Papa defends Swiss borders. She dreams of seeing the world. After the war. A young medical graduate arrives in the valley. Under the patronage of a local doctor, he puts his faith in a revolutionary idea. He is determined to influence the world. After the war. Dr Bayard cannot wait until after the war. In the most beautiful place on earth, people still suffer from a centuries-old affliction. Armed with a theory, two sacks of salt and a mule, Bayard climbs a mountain, intent on treating one tiny village. The paths of two unlikely young people cross in turbulent times - against the backdrop of one country doctor's fight against folklore, prejudice and false pride. Salt of the Earth is a journey of bravery and broken hearts following their call. A quest for love and healing in the face of precarious destiny. "Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this fascinating novel tells the little-known story of a life-changing medical breakthrough in the tumultuous times of WWI." - Clare Flynn, author of The Pearl of Penang "A powerful and heart-breaking tale of a cure for one of history's most devastating ailments." Liza Perrat, author of The Bone Angel trilogy

The true, harrowing story of the ill-fated 1913 Canadian Arctic Expedition and the two men who came to define it.In the summer of 1913, the wooden-hulled brigantine Karluk departed Canada for the Arctic Ocean. At the helm was Captain Bob Bartlett, considered the world's greatest living ice navigator. The expedition's visionary leader was a flamboyant impresario named Vilhjalmur Stefansson hungry for fame.Just six weeks after the Karluk departed, giant ice floes closed in around her. As the ship became icebound, Stefansson disembarked with five companions and struck out on what he claimed was a 10-day caribou hunting trip. Most on board would never see him again.Twenty-two men and an Inuit woman with two small daughters now stood on a mile-square ice floe, their ship and their original leader gone. Under Bartlett's leadership they built make-shift shelters, surviving the freezing darkness of Polar night. Captain Bartlett now made a difficult and courageous decision. He would take one of the young Inuit hunters and attempt a 1000-mile journey to save the shipwrecked survivors. It was their only hope.Set against the backdrop of the Titanic disaster and World War I, filled with heroism, tragedy, and scientific discovery, Buddy Levy's Empire of Ice and Stone tells the story of two men and two distinctively different brands of leadership-one selfless, one self-serving-and how they would forever be bound by one of the most audacious and disastrous expeditions in polar history, considered the last great voyage of the Heroic Age of Discovery.