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Exercise Tiger : the dramatic true story of a hidden tragedy of World War II / by Lewis, Nigel,1948-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-294) and index.
Subjects: United States. Army; United States. Army; Allied Forces; Military maneuvers; Military maneuvers; Operation Overlord.; Slapton Sands, Battle of, England, 1944.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The brink : President Reagan and the nuclear war scare of 1983 / by Ambinder, Marc,author.(CARDINAL)608077;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-308) and index.Part I: Decapitation. Détente's rise and fall ; Toward protracted nuclear war ; Decapitation ; Man in the gap ; Project RYAN ; Warning ; Zero-zero ; Ivy League '82 ; Bogging down ; The view from London -- Part II: To the brink. 1983 ; The Evil Empire ; SDI and sabotage ; Provocations ; Diamonds ; Spy vs. spy ; Green shoots ; The Phantom (part I) ; The Phantom (part II) ; The day before The Day After ; Able Archer 83 ; FLASH telegram ; Validate and authenticate ; Open hatches -- Part III: Endgame(s). Sacrifice ; Warning of war ; Ivan and Anya ; What did we miss? ; Arguing on behalf of Soviet fears ; How can this be? ; Roll the dice ; A new hope, but still, Star Wars? ; Not to miss the chance ; To Geneva.This book tells the story of the 1983 war game that triggered a tense, brittle period of nuclear brinkmanship between the United States and the former Soviet Union.
Subjects: North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Military maneuvers; Nuclear crisis control; Nuclear weapons; Cold War.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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Hitler's eagles : the Luftwaffe 1933-45 / by McNab, Chris,1970-(CARDINAL)491528;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 388-389) and index. Includes table showing equivalent ranks of the Luftwaffe, USAF, and RAF.
Subjects: Germany. Luftwaffe; Maneuver warfare; Air power; Aeronautics, Military;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The day Fort Sumter was fired on : a photo history of the Civil War / by Haskins, James,1941-2005.(CARDINAL)140068;
Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and index.The course of the Civil War from Bull Run and on to Reconstruction is documented with photographs in this book which considers not just military maneuvers and politics but also the war's effect on women, Blacks, and children.
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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General Patton : a soldier's life / by Hirshson, Stanley P.,1928-2003.(CARDINAL)217875;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 709-798) and index.Prelude : Sicily, July 12, 1943, to July 14, 1943 -- Glassells and Herefords, Wilsons and Pattons (with some account of the dyslexia myth) -- A day as a lion -- The suicide club -- Leavenworth and all that -- The warrior soul -- "1918 minds, all" -- Field of honor -- "Not much of a war" -- Sicily on my mind -- Atrocities amid the triumphs -- "Lower than whale tracks" -- Whither destiny? -- Invasion blues -- Hurry up and wait -- Stumbling into the Bulge -- Hits and errors -- "Haven't you learned not to take this man seriously?" -- Headlong toward disaster -- A diary and a movie -- Patton : a brief assessment."Provides an in-depth chronology of the life of General George Patton, Jr., discussing his military maneuvers, his ability to inspire his soldiers, his belief in a soldier's Valhalla, and his relief from command of the Third Army."
Subjects: Biographies.; Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945.; United States. Army; Generals; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 18
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The Roman Empire got it right : from stoicism to strapless bikinis, 413 genius innovations and ideas that still matter today / by Marr, Steven,author.;
Introduction -- 1. Law and order -- 2. Military maneuvers -- 3. Science and math -- 4. Language and philosophy -- 5. Arts, entertainment, and sports -- 6. Food and drink -- 7. Architecture and urban advances -- 8. Living the good life -- 9. Multigeneris."Ancient wisdom. Modern relevance. Enduring genius. The Roman Empire's brilliance is far from ancient history. 'The Roman Empire Got It Right' is your passport to the past that built the future -- from engineering marvels like aqueducts, concrete, and sewer systems to groundbreaking advances in health care, law, language, and even your favorite guilty pleasures (street food and wine bars may be its highest achievements). Discover the surprising ways ancient Rome shaped the modern world: architectural feats like domes, amphitheaters (oh, and bathrooms!); the secret that transformed elections forever; rules of law that flipped the script on justice; organizing principles from calendars to street layouts; torch signals that functioned just like text notifications; and epic entertainment events -- from 'ultimate' boxing to stadium sea battles! Whether you're a history buff, a trivia fan, or just curious about why ancient Rome stays on our minds, this book delivers centuries of genius in one engaging read"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Informational works.; Civilization; Inventions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Military flight aptitude tests. by LearningExpress (Organization);
Becoming a military aviator -- Aviation opportunities in each branch of the military -- Test maneuvers: explanation of military flight aptitude tests -- Sample military flight aptitude test questions -- Sample military flight aptitude test answers -- The LearningExpress test preparation system -- Air Force officer qualifying test (AFOQT) -- Alternative flight aptitude selection test (AFAST) -- Aviation selection test battery (ASTB)All branches of the military offer career opportunities as military pilots, navigators, flight officers, and more. But first, you have to prove yourself by acing an aptitude test. This guide provides everything you need to pass the rigorous testing process.
Subjects: Air pilots, Military;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Report of the public health activities in the North Carolina maneuver area during Army maneuvers held during July and August 1942 / by North Carolina.State Board of Health.(CARDINAL)133935; Hege, J. Roy,editor.; Meadors, Gilcin F.(Gilcin Finley),1915-1988,contributor.; Westbrook, James A.,contributor.;
Subjects: Military hygiene.; Military reservations; Public health; Sexually transmitted diseases;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The wedding heard 'round the world : America's first gay marriage / by McConnell, Michael,1942-(CARDINAL)412095; Baker, Jack,1942-(CARDINAL)409498; Karwoski, Gail,1949-(CARDINAL)507936;
"On September 3, 1971, Michael McConnell and Jack Baker exchanged vows in the first legal same-sex wedding in the United States. Their remarkable story is told here for the first time--a unique account of the passion and energy of the gay liberation movement in the sixties and seventies. At the dawn of the modern gay movement (while New York's Stonewall riots and San Francisco's emerging political activism bloomed), these two young men insisted on making their commitment a legal reality. They were already crusaders for gay rights: Jack had twice been elected the University of Minnesota's student president--the first openly gay university student president in the country, an election reported by Walter Cronkite on network TV news. They were featured in LOOK magazine's special issue about the American family and received letters of support from around the world. The couple navigated complex procedures to obtain a state-issued marriage license. Their ceremony was conducted by a Methodist minister in a friend's tiny Minneapolis apartment. Wearing matching white pantsuits, exchanging custom-designed rings, and sharing a tiered wedding cake, Michael and Jack celebrated their historic marriage. After reciting their vows, they sealed their promise to love and honor each other with a kiss and a signed marriage certificate. Repercussions were immediate: Michael's job offer at the University of Minnesota was rescinded, leading him to wage a battle against job discrimination with the help of the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union. The couple eventually reached the U.S. Supreme Court with two precedent-setting cases. Michael and Jack have retired from the public spotlight, but after four decades their marriage is still their joy and comfort. Living quietly in a Minneapolis bungalow, they exemplify a contemporary version of the American dream. Only now, with marriage equality in the headlines and the Supreme Court decision to make love the law of the land, are they willing to tell the entire story of their groundbreaking experiences. TIME magazine listed the twenty-five most influential marriages of all time and included Michael and Jack, and they were recently profiled in a cover story in the Sunday New York Times. Their long campaign for marriage equality and insistence on equal rights for all citizens is a model for advocates of social justice and an inspiration for everyone who struggles for acceptance in a less-than-equal world. "--
Subjects: Same-sex marriage; Gay rights; Same-sex marriage.; Gay rights.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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War / by Wood, John,1990-author.;
"Military history is a source of fascination for many young historians, but war is a truly gruesome part of history. From knights in suits of armor to the flying aces of the world wars, this eye-opening volume offers a comprehensive look at one part of humankind's nasty past. Readers examine the evolution of warfare. Along with riveting facts about deadly weapons and military maneuvers, readers will learn why certain wars were waged and the events that brought one side victory and the other defeat. Historical artwork and photographs of artifacts are featured throughout this absorbing book."--Amazon.comAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; War; War;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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