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    Lost voices of the Royal Air Force
    The Faces of World War I
    Last Post
    Forgotten voices of the Great War
    Lost Voices of The Royal Navy
    The Real Band of Brothers
    • 2025

      Lost Voices of the Dambusters Raid

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The definitive oral history of the raid featuring contributions from Mission Commander Guy Gibson and Bouncing Bomb creator Barnes Wallis. The Dambusters raid was one of the most iconic missions of the Second World War.Three dams along Germany’s Ruhr Valley, which powered the nation’s industrial war effort, were the target. To overcome the torpedo nets and other defences, Barnes Wallis invented the ‘bouncing’ bomb to skim along the surface of the reservoirs before breaching the dam walls.617 Squadron was chosen to deliver them. On the night of 16–17 May 1943, nineteen specially modified Lancaster bombers left Britain. Weeks of training under absolute secrecy were put to the test.Here, acclaimed oral historian Max Arthur has gathered together the voices of the Lancaster crews as well as the German civilians who endured the attack, compiling a unique picture of how the mission unfolded, and the devastation it caused.‘A masterpiece of concise storytelling’ Sunday Express

      Lost Voices of the Dambusters Raid
    • 2025
    • 2025
    • 2014

      Last Post

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The 'Forgotten Voices' of the First World War speak for the final time. LAST POST is very consciously the last word from the handful of First World War survivors who were left alive in 2004. Now they have passed away, our final human connection with the First World War has been broken. Max Arthur, a skilled interviewer, took the very last chance we had to ask questions of those who were there. Now updated to include a new introduction by the author for the centenary of the First World War.

      Last Post
    • 2012

      Woher die inspiration für dieses Buch kommt, ist klar – der Künstler wohnt in Miami Beach, Florida. Der ewige Sommer, das einzigartige Licht dieser region und die stille Kraft der Natur, all das fi ndet sich in seinen Bildern. im Wesentlichen aber geht es natürlich um die Models, allesamt junge, sportliche Männer, die das gute Leben nicht weniger intensiv in sich aufgesaugt haben als eine der vielen tollen Platten von den Beach Boys, randvoll mit Songs, zu denen man tanzen und träumen kann. Das Konzept überzeugt, fehlt eigentlich nur noch ein guter Name für diese Sammlung wunderbarer Bilder. Wie wäre es denn mit … ja, das passt.

      Beach boys
    • 2011

      The book captures the poignant final words of the Battle of Britain pilots, highlighting their bravery and sacrifice during a pivotal moment in World War II. It offers a personal glimpse into their experiences, emotions, and the camaraderie that defined their fight against the Nazi threat. Through these evocative accounts, readers gain insight into the intense pressure and determination these pilots faced, emphasizing their crucial role in altering the course of history for the Allies.

      Last of the Few: The Battle of Britain in the Words of the Pilots Who Won It
    • 2010

      The Faces of World War I

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Charting the BEA's entry into warfare in 1914, he tells the story in words and pictures of the new conscripted army's life through the five years of slaughter and suffering. He brilliantly conveys not only the heroism, but also the universal horror, futility, humour and boredom of warfare. From the front-line troops and the daily dice with death, to the support lines, communications, enlistment, training and propaganda. Every aspect of the soldiers life will be covered here, in this brilliant collection of images and interviews, that brings the Great War to life once more.

      The Faces of World War I
    • 2009

      The Real Band of Brothers

      First-hand accounts from the last British survivors of the Spanish Civil War

      • 314 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The book focuses on the unique cultural and historical relationship between export practices and Ireland's economy. It delves into how exports have shaped Ireland's identity and development, highlighting key industries and their impact on society. The narrative explores various case studies, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by Irish exporters. Through a blend of historical context and contemporary analysis, it offers a comprehensive understanding of Ireland's position in the global market.

      The Real Band of Brothers
    • 2005

      Lost Voices of the Royal Navy

      Vivid Eyewitness Accounts of Life in the Royal Navy from 1914-1945

      • 563 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Lost Voices of The Royal Navy is based entirely on first-hand accounts of naval action between 1914 and 1945, with vivid recollections from Gallipoli to the Far East, by way of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Max Arthur, author of the international bestseller Forgotten Voices of the Great War, has woven a unique narrative history of life at sea: Lost Voices of the Royal Navy is a memorable and moving testament to the courage, spirit, skill and irrepressible humour of those who served in the Royal Navy during the crucial years from 1914 to 1945.

      Lost Voices of the Royal Navy
    • 2005

      Lost Voices of The Royal Navy

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      4.3(38)Add rating

      From the bestselling author of FORGOTTEN VOICES OF THE GREAT WAR, comes an unforgettable collection of vivid eyewitness accounts of life in the Royal Navy

      Lost Voices of The Royal Navy