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This sketch serves to honor and preserve the legacy of the brave men of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry, who valiantly fought during the Civil War. (From the Preface)

The battle of Okinawa, a grueling three-month conflict spanning a 700-mile stretch from Formosa to Kyushu, involved over a million combatants, including Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. This monumental clash was not only the largest but also the most costly single operation of the Pacific War, rivaling the Normandy invasion that had occurred just months earlier. Throughout its 82 days of intense combat, the battle claimed an average of 3,000 lives daily—both from the fighting forces and tragic non-combatants. (Joseph H. Alexander)

Dive into the imaginative world of Little Wars, a captivating game designed for boys aged twelve to one hundred and fifty, and for the more discerning girls who enjoy traditionally boyish games and literature. This delightful account, penned by H.G. Wells in 1913, chronicles the transformation of childhood toys into a sophisticated pastime. With an appendix dedicated to Kriegspiel, Wells and his friends crafted a set of rules that infused play with a civilizing influence. Although wargaming has evolved significantly since then, Wells insights reveal how even these basic rules can highlight the...

On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the brutal battle for Iwo Jima reached a critical juncture as the U.S. Marines faced mounting exhaustion after two weeks of relentless fighting. The valiant display of the American flag raised by the 28th Marines on Mount Suribachi had taken place ten days earlier, but the harsh realities of war were settling in. With the V Amphibious Corps (VAC) suffering 13,000 casualties, including 3,000 fatalities, the situation was dire. The front lines had become a chaotic tableau, with American forces still grappling against a tenacious and elusive Japanese enemy. Meanwhile, ...

Dive into the fascinating world of postal stamps used and issued during wartime, with a primary focus on the Great War that has recently erupted across Europe and beyond. Join us for a brief yet captivating exploration of how these small pieces of paper played a significant role in communicating and commemorating conflict. - Summary by KevinS

A mysterious man, muffled to his blue-goggled eyes in hat and coat and gloves, arrives on foot at the village of Iping in the middle of a snowstorm, and takes up his residence at the local inn. Despite the Godsend of a paying guest in the middle of winter, the landlady and her husband are very soon much disquieted by the reclusive and increasingly abrasive traveller, and his strange 'researches' in the parlour...

Embark on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of Africa with King Solomon's Mines, a timeless classic filled with thrilling exploits, treacherous landscapes, and a treasure beyond imagination. Written with vivid detail and breathtaking excitement, this tale follows Allan Quatermain, an intrepid explorer, and his companions as they journey through untamed wilderness in search of the legendary mines of King Solomon.

Tarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British within just three days. In August 1943, Vice Admiral Raymond A. Spruance traveled to New Zealand to meet in secrecy with Major General Julian C. Smith and his senior staff. During this pivotal meeting, Spruance instructed the Marines to prepare for an amphibious assault on Japanese positions in the Gilbert Islands come November. Lieutenant Colonel ...

Valena lebt ein einfaches Leben in einem abgelegenen Dorf – bis ein unerklärliches Ereignis an ihrem achtzehnten Geburtstag alles verändert. Plötzlich erwacht in ihr eine Kraft, die nicht nur ihr eigenes Leben auf den Kopf stellt, sondern das Gleichgewicht eines ganzen Reiches bedrohen könnte. Gemeinsam mit ihren zwei engsten Freunden und einem mysteriösen Händler begibt sie sich auf eine gefahrvolle Reise durch Velmora – ein Land, das von einer Übergangsregierung geführt wird, während es auf seine rechtmäßige Thronfolge wartet.

The solo debut from the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Widow's Point: The Complete Haunting, a post-apocalyptic/survival horror novel written in the bestselling traditions of Stephen King’s The Mist and Josh Malerman’s Bird Box. A top-secret government project hits upon a...

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Wenn Kinder schlecht einschlafen oder oftmals nicht durchschlafen, kann das ganz schön anstrengend sein. Insbesondere, wenn beide Elternteile berufstätig sind, kann es das das familiäre Gleichgewicht durchaus belasten. Doch was kann man tun, wenn das eigene Kind unter einer Schlafstörung leidet oder sich einfach weigert ins Bett zu gehen, da es noch böse Geister, Löwen oder andere dunkle Gestalten in die Flucht schlagen muss?

Two imbeciles, Twig and Rocky, escape from a mental institution and go on a murderous rampage. Twig is a foul-mouthed and perverted dwarf, and Rocky is a large man suffering from gigantism. Separately, they had always been mistreated and bullied, but together, they are unstoppable, unleashing chaos upon the scum and predators of society.

A dystopian voyage into the future of mankind.

Lejemorderen Fallon ønsker ikke at dræbe en præst. Så efter fader da Costa har været vidne til mord, bekender han sine synder til præsten gennem skriftemålet for derved at opnå hans tavshed uden at skulle slå ham ihjel. Men hvad der startede som et dække over en forbrydelse, udvikler sig lige så stille til en slags venskab, der er lige farligt for begge parter.

Join Rick as he takes real conversation topics as well as stories from news, hip hop, pop culture and more and give his authentic point of view. Oh yea we got jokes too…What We Talkin Bout? @rick_bhr

Welcome to Movie Talk hosted by Rick. This podcast is all about MOVIES. I created this podcast to discuss movies I watched. Old , New , Good , Bad. It's nothing like a good movie. Join me and let's talk MOVIES. Hopefully if you haven't seen a movie I discuss by the end of the podcast you'd check it out. If you want me to talk about a specific movie feel free to let me know. themovietalkpod@gmail.com Instagram.com/Rick_BHR

A year ago, after a perfect date, Miles Deverill was charged with murder. The handsome young actor became front-page news when he was accused of killing Caira Kennedy, a social worker he had just met that night. Now acquitted, Miles can’t escape the past. He tries to rebuild his life, but journalists won’t leave him alone. And then the threatening messages start—in Caira's own voice: this is not over. Is she still alive or is someone playing a twisted game?

First published in 1934, this new reprint of YOUR HEALTH includes Joseph Pilates’ early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness. He based his work on the concept of a balanced body and mind, drawing on the approach espoused by the early Greeks.

Welcome to Under the Surface, the podcast that goes beyond the headlines to dissect the world’s most important concepts. We don't just tell you what happened; we explain the "why," the "how," and the data sitting just beneath the surface.