Don DeNevi

Invasion On

Being there . . . . for author Lt. Col. Stephen M. Rusiecki, PhD, USA (Ret.)’s brilliant, meticulouslyresearched, in-depth treatise how D-Day in Europe, 6 June 1944, was conceived, media shaped,then almost instantly matched, if not excelled, 7 December 1941 as the most important date inAmerican history. Traditionally, us Americans have been taught to believe …

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Marcus Reno in the Valley of the Little Big Horn

Being there . . . . to fully understand and appreciate the poignant drama surrounding drama ofunsung Major Marcus Reno’s life, career, and controversial, if not outright disturbing, actions atthe Battle of the Little Big Horn. Prior to what unsurpassed, unrivaled, Civil War-emphasizingMcFarland Publishers has prepared for you, and partially defined here, there has been …

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Hoosier Spies and Horse Marines; Boy General of the 11th Alabama

Being there . . . . for the proud announcement and introduction of two hot-off-press Civil Warbooks published by the incomparable McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers – – and just in timeto offer them, if wrapped together, as a splendid Christmas or New Year gift. Ardent enthusiastsof the Civil War, upon unwrapping the package, will …

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US Navy Protected Cruiser 1885-1918; Allied Warships vs the Atlantic Wall; Super-Battleships of World War II

Being there . . . to consider three new Osprey Publishing Christmas gifts for our US naval historybuffs, offerings in its two unique series, “DUEL: Engage the Enemy” and “New Vanguard”, thatthat might interest general World War II buffs and serious collectors, or anyone else with theslightest smidgen of interest in America’s wars in the …

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Lena Horne

Being there . . . with an inordinately popular American woman who possessed a particularquality which conferred luster on all those around her, including her pets. Whether a well-bredyoung teenage girl, or aging actress having proprietary rights, rule, and authority, she remainedthe same near perfect human as always – – a warm token of the …

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Rome to the Po River; Retreat through the Rhone Valley

Being there . . . for an introduction to a new series of military books certain to please all World War II readers, from the unsmiling, deadly serious modern war bibliophile to the “General Buffs” hour-readers before, “Please turn the light off” commands roll across the bed. Good old Casemate, absolutely dedicated, reliable, and resolute …

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Army Group North

Being there . . . for the war on the Eastern Front which cannot be completely understood, letalone described, unless there is a full, or even partial, recognition of the immensely importantfighting role of Army Group North. Of course, every serious World War II bibliophile knows thatwhen Hitler unleashed his 3,350 Panzers, 600,000 vehicles, and …

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