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Battle Story: Isandlwana 1879
Battle Story: Isandlwana 1879 recounts the dramatic Zulu victory over the British during the Anglo-Zulu War. The book explains the background of the campaign, the misjudgments of British commanders, the tactics of the Zulu army, and the devastating outcome for the British forces. Maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts make this a clear and accessible retelling of one of the Empire’s most …
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- 9780750965231
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- Battle Story
- Call Number
- 968.4031 YOR b
Battle Story: Blenheim 1704
A concise and accessible account of the Battle of Blenheim, fought during the War of the Spanish Succession. The book explores the strategic context of Marlborough and Prince Eugene’s victory over Franco-Bavarian forces, describing troop movements, tactics, and the consequences for European power balance. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and eyewitness material, it offers a clear introduct…
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- 9780752499680
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- Battle Story
- Call Number
- 940.55 FAL b
Battle Story: Maiwand 1880
A concise, accessible account of the Battle of Maiwand during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. It details the background of the British campaign, the Afghan resistance, the course of the battle, and its consequences for the empire. Includes maps, illustrations, and eyewitness testimony that highlight the ferocity of the clash and the survival story of “Bobbie,” the regimental dog.
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- 9780752479378
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- Battle Story
- Call Number
- 958.048 YOR b
Battle Story: Loos 1915
Battle Story: Loos 1915 examines the largest British offensive of 1915 on the Western Front during World War I. The book covers the background, the planning, the use of poison gas for the first time by the British, the course of the battle, and its heavy casualties. Maps, illustrations, and first-hand accounts make this a concise and accessible overview for readers of military history.
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- 9780752479330
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- Battle Story
- Call Number
- 940.424 DOY b
Battle Story: Hastings 1066
Battle Story: Hastings 1066 tells the story of one of the most famous battles in British history, where William of Normandy defeated King Harold II to become William the Conqueror. The book explains the background of the Norman invasion, the Saxon defense, battle tactics, and the aftermath that changed English history forever. Clear maps, illustrations, and eyewitness accounts make this a conci…
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- 9780750965187
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- Battle Story
- Call Number
- 942.021 TRI b
Battle Story: Bosworth 1485
Battle Story: Bosworth 1485 recounts the decisive clash of the Wars of the Roses, where Richard III was defeated by Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII. The book provides a clear overview of the political background, troop movements, and tactics, with maps, illustrations, and eyewitness material that make this turning point in English history accessible to general readers.
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- 9780750965170
- Collation
- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- Battle Story
- Call Number
- 942.045 ING b
Battle Story: Arnhem 1944
Battle Story: Arnhem 1944 provides a clear, concise account of Operation Market Garden, the ill-fated Allied attempt to secure bridges in the Netherlands during World War II. The book explains the planning, the airborne assault, the German counterattacks, and the eventual Allied retreat, supported with maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts. It is written in an accessible style for readers …
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- 9780750965217
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- 940.5421 BRO b
BEAST QUEST: EPOS THE WINGED FLAME
One boy's journey to save his village becomes a quest to save the Kingdom. Tom and Elenna must journey on to face the last of the Beasts enslaved by the evil wizard Malvel: the Winged Flame, a phoenix of terrible power. It has been been slowly awakening a long-dead volcano. If Tom and Elenna cannot stop the Beast in time, it could mean a deadly eruption.
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- 978-0-439-02458-7
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- 80 p ; 19 cm
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- 823 BLA b c.1 2025010157
WHO WOULD WIN?: HYENA VS. HONEY BADGER
What if a hyena picked a fight with a honey badger? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a …
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- 978-0-545-94610-0
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- 32 p ; 23 cm
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- 590 PAL w c.1 2025010048
WHO WOULD WIN?: RHINO VS. HIPPO
What if a rhino and a hippo had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mam…
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- 978-0-545-45191-8
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- 32 p ; 23 cm
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- 590 PAL w c.1 2025010047
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