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Stephen Wynn
Englandspiel Nordpol, or Operation North Pole, was a successful Second World War counterintelligence operation conducted by Germany's military intelligence (the Abwehr) between 1942 and 1944. On the night of 6-7…
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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.
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Until the late 1930s, Singapore was noted as a popular stop-off point for wealthy European travellers on their way to countries such as Australia and New Zealand. All of that…
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Stephen Wynne
Magic mushrooms can affect. Religion was left to self discovery. With adolescent years spent racing bikes and cheating death the author met many strange circumstances. He tried illicit substances leading…
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Walter Tull showed that with enough determination, the right application and a strong self belief, the colour of a man’s skin did not have to be a barrier in preventing…
A fascinating insight into how the people of Chatham coped with the problems of the First World War
The first book devoted to the history of this important town during the First World War.
Explores how Hatlepool reacted to the outbreak of the First World War.
Explores the effects of war on the Isle of Thanet
Reveals the war effort of this pioneering island on the home front, alongside its remarkable defences and aviation sites.
Discover the history of Canterbury during the Great War.
Emperor Meiji and the beginnings of the Imperial Empire of Japan: 1867 - 1912. Japan under Emperor Taisho: 1912 - 1926. Japan under Emperor Showa: 1926 - 1989.
The Mystery of Missing Flight F-BELV, believed to be the only aircraft never to have been recovered from the Vietnam War.
The full story of the Etaples Mutiny.
A Consise history of Enfield in the Great War
Using newspaper articles, photographs and his British Army Service Record, Stephen Wynn has formed a clear picture of Walter Tull and his achievements.
How many people were actually on board the Lancastria? Where were the destroyers tasked with escorting Lancastria back to England?.
The book looks at the effects of war on the City of London, including the damage caused by the 8 months of the Blitz between September 1940 and May 1941.
Churchill’s relationship with Violet Asquith 1907. Tonypandy riots of 1910.
Gordon Frederick Cummins: Blackout Ripper, or convenient patsy?
The Korean War (1950-53) is often referred to by many British and Commonwealth veterans who took part in it as the ‘forgotten war’, a reference which does not include themselves…
Did lessons learnt at Dieppe help save lives during the Normandy D-Day landings? Why did the raid on Dieppe actually take place? Find out the answer to these questions and…
Looks at a comparison of the life of women in Chelmsford against what was happening on the national picture.
History of the Victoria Cross. The story of the Gold Victoria Cross. First one awarded during the Second World War.
This book looks at the invaluable work carried out by members of the Air Transport Auxiliary during the course of the Second World War.
When did the Allies know about the Holocaust and why didn’t they act earlier.
The tragic story of Slapton Sands, brought back to life.
Eyewitness accounts.
Many brave men gave it their all during the action at St Nazaire, to such an extent that 89 of those who took part in the raid were awarded decorations…
Malmedy massacre - Was Peiper innocent or guilty?
A duel on elephants in 1592 between King Naresuan of Siam and the Crown Prince of Burma, Mingyi Swa.
Operation Dynamo, the successful evacuation of Belgian, British, Dutch, French and Polish troops from the beaches at Dunkirk between 27 May and 4 June 1940, was not only a pivotal…
The ‘Phoney War’ September 1939 to April 1940 - Lost opportunity for Germany to increase her air defences.
Stalag XXA was a Second World War German POW camp for non-commissioned officers located in Nazi occupied Torun, in northern Poland. The camp consisted of fifteen forts, which in September…
The camps prisoners came mainly from defeats at St Valery, Dunkirk, and Crete.
This book examines that first journey, as well later ones, and discusses the agents and operations which members of the Shetland Bus were involved in throughout the war.
Winston Churchill is undoubtedly one of the most respected and best-loved characters the nation has ever known. However, much of how people view him is based on his leadership during…
Looks at the important role the Channel Islands played in the War.
Stephen Wynn,Tanya Wynn
The First World War was fought on two fronts. In a military sense it was fought on the battlefields throughout Europe, the Gallipoli peninsular and other such theatres of war…
First major conflict involving large scale use of aircraft. Adolphe Pegoud, the 1st Ace of the First World War. Aircraft - Observations and photography to fighter and bomber aircraft.
A History of the Royal Hospital Chelsea looks at the hospital’s beginnings, with its Royal patronage and heritage which dates back to King Charles ll in 1682.
Ken Porter,Stephen Wynn
This book isn’t a story it’s an historical account of what life was like for the German POW’s who spent time incarcerated in Camp 266 at Langdon Hills in Essex…
Stephen L Wynn
The Colvers Report
By: Stephen L. Wynn
Following the double murder of John and Harriet Colver, Ryan Carter of the U.S. Marshal’s office is assigned the task of going over…
Stephen John Wynn
A record of the most significant city in wartime Britain
Christopher Stephens (University of Roehampton)
Educational in nature. Fun in heart. Join Wynn on his journey through the alphabet. Jammed packed with bright colors and delightfully fun illustrations. Great way to learn, and spark the…
Following the double murder of John and Harriet Colver, Ryan Carter of the U.S. Marshal’s office is assigned the task of going over the details and evidence of this case…
Wynn, Stephen
Operation Flipper - November 1941. Operation Gaff - July 1944. Nazi, or nationalist? Rommel’s death - suicide or murder? The Frenchman, Raymond Courand, sent to kill Rommel.
Stephen Herbert Wynne Hughes-Games
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
