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Wars, raids and rebellions have driven the history of Canada forward from the earliest days of New France, through the two world wars to the present day. Beginning with the Battle of Lake Champlain in 1609 and ending with the second Battle of Panjwaye in 2006 (part of the war in Afghanistan), Great Canadian Battles features conflicts in Canada and abroad.
Author Edward Humphreys analyses the tactics, tragedies and triumphs of Canadian warfare, including...
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The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defense of free democracies everywhere. Knowing they had to breach the French coast, the US, Great Britain, and Canada planned for the impossible.
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4) Fly boy
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It is 1943 and Robbie Williams is only 17 but he is anxious to become a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot and help with the war effort. To this end he secretly enlists and is sent to England, where he discovers that you should be careful what you wish for.
7) Warfare
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An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in warfare.
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Breadwinner series volume 5
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When the Taliban retake control of Afghanistan, all of Parvana's hard-won gains--for her family, her school and her country--are at risk.
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Macy Hollinquest is eleven years old, and don't count on her to change that anytime soon. Her birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning twelve without her dad by her side. He'd promised to be there for her big day, and yet he's been gone for months -- away after his discharge from the army, doing some kind of top secret, "important work." So Macy's staying eleven, no matter what -- that is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older...
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Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined.
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Robot battling is one of the hottest hobbies out there, with dedicated television shows, international stars, and crazy, freaky, metal creations. Now, the inside scoop on the wild world of robot battling is available to budding enthusiasts everywhere. Filled with insider know-how, action-packed graphics, and dynamic color photographs, this volume guides readers through this imaginative world of automated competition. The exciting yet accessible language...
19) Tank warfare
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The rolling fortresses of ground war are on the move in Tank Warfare. These menacing machines are probed from top to bottom, with full-color photos showing the evolution of tanks from early battles to modern day warfare.
20) Camp Valor
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Camp Valor novels volume 1
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Fourteen-year-old Wyatt avoids a prison sentence by agreeing to spend three months in a secret government training camp for teenage agents, but when enemies try to root out Camp Valor's secrets, Wyatt and his friends have to put their training into practice to protect their country.
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