Ergebnis für "November" in Welt

In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—“the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.

The battle of Stalingrad was the turning point of World War II. The German capture of the city, their encirclement by Soviet forces shortly afterwards, and the hard-fought but futile attempts to relieve them, saw bitter attritional fighting and extremes of human misery inflicted on both sides. In this title, a renowned expert on warfare on the Eastern Front reveals the often-overlooked German counteroffensive post-Stalingrad, and how it prevented the whole Axis front line from collapsing.

Step back into the enchanting world of The Black Cat (1895-1922), a monthly literary magazine renowned for its original short stories that delve into the uncanny and fantastical. This captivating second issue of Volume 3 features a diverse array of compelling narratives In Melted Melody by James J. McEvilly, an archaeologists peculiar experiment unfolds within the chilling confines of an ice cave. Wellington Vandivers Old Pruitt reveals the delightful secret behind why Block 2 was the most spirited area in gaol. Meanwhile, Philip Verrill Mighels’ The Coming and Going of a Washoe tells the ...

Step into the enchanting world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that graced readers from 1895 to 1922 with its captivating original short stories, often delving into the uncanny and fantastical. In this second issue, youll discover eight intriguing tales A Calaveras Hold-Up by Roberta Littlehale explores whether love can truly mend a mans ways or if some relationships are destined for failure. In From a Trolley Post by Margaret Dodge, a dull wait at a bus stop is brightened by a young boys love for hunting. An Andenken by Julia Magruder offers a glimpse into a young artists ...

“This vivid account of the Wall and all that it meant reminds us that symbolism can be double-edged, as a potent emblem of isolation and repression became, in its destruction, an even more powerful totem of freedom.” — The Atlantic Monthly NOW WITH AN UPDATED EPILOGUE 30 YEARS AFTER THE...

Come here the story of the legendary and historic awarding of 867 Congressional Medals of Honor that were bestowed upon the 27th Maine Regiment of Infantry Volunteers. Then, author & historian Lori-Suzanne Dell 'continues the conversation' with Archivist Laura Jody. Also, hear the story of the first Thanksgiving that took place on the shores of Maine. Finally, hear the story of how Maines Pine Tree Flag, and the State's Dirigo flag, both came to be. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/storiesfrommaine

In de nacht van 7 op 8 november 2024 wordt Amsterdam opgeschrikt door geweld rond de voetbalwedstrijd Ajax – Maccabi Tel Aviv. Israëlische fans worden opgejaagd, mishandeld en bedreigd. Burgemeester van Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, spreekt daarna van een ‘uitbarsting van antisemitisme’. De Israëlische ambassadeur gebruikt zelfs het woord pogrom. Wereldleiders mengen zich in de discussie. De schok reikt tot ver voorbij de stadsgrenzen; de rellen beheersen wekenlang het publieke debat.Het laat de 26-jarige podcastmaker Max Boogaard in verwarring achter. Wat is hier precies gebeurd? Waarom ...

November 11, 2018, marks the centenary of the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany ending World War I. While the events of the war and its legacy are much discussed, this is the first book to focus solely on the day itself, examining how the people of Britain, and the wider world, reacted to the news of peace.

This Diary of the Second World War has been able to cover all facets of the conflict, and is a fundamentally empirical work, which narrates events as they occurred, rejecting value judgments, and therein lies its value: It is an insurmountable encyclopedia on war. Both as a reference textbook and as an audiobook, this World War II Diary represents a milestone in this field. In this audiobook, we offer you the day-by-day of the month of: November 1942.