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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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During World War II, Allied spies and secret agents worked behind the scenes to send messages and discover the enemy's plans. Learn more about these hidden heroes: a famous singer, a baseball player, a writer, and many others.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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In the South Pacific during World War II, a group of Navajo Marines sent secret messages for the Allies using a code based on the Navajo language. Learn more about these heroes, whose unbreakable code helped win the war.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft and ships attacked the US military base at Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Following the attack, the United States would officially enter World War II, and people around the country would join together to support the war effort. But for those at Pearl Harbor, the war began when the attack did. Pilots, navy officers, nurses, and civilians quickly took action. These brave heroes worked to defend...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Personal accounts related to some of the most daring escapes and rescues of World War II come together in this book to present a unique perspective on the battle between the Allied and Axis powers."--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Douglas Bader, Leonard "Bud" Lomell and Joan Daphne Pearson, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories…
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World War II marked the first time women pilots were trained to fly military planes in the United States. Although most were not allowed to fly combat missions, they provided great service to the Allied forces. Learn about the brave women in the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union who trained, flew, and fought for the Allies, blazing a path for women in the military.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II Europe volume 8
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English
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For years, the official history books suggested there were no women leaders of the Resistance in France, and even today the role of women is often underplayed. The story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade blows this theory out of the water. Meet this extraordinary woman and see how she led a massive spy ring throughout France.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II Europe volume 6
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It might seem impossible, today, to discover a politician willing to sabotage his own presidential campaign for the good of the country, but that is exactly what Wendell Willkie did in his 1940 run against President Roosevelt. See why he went against his own party and supported FDR's plans to help Britain.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II Europe volume 9
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English
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Winston Churchill allegedly once said that you can always count on the Americans to do the right thing, but only after they have exhausted every other option. Until John Winant became the Ambassador to Great Britain in March 1941, the British were distraught by the Americans' lack of support. Trace the beginning of the special relationship between these two countries.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II Europe volume 4
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When the Germans invaded the Netherlands and Norway, Adolph Hitler wanted to secure not only the land, but also the leadership of these nations. In this episode, Professor Olson shows you the wrenching decisions and harrowing escapes of Queen Wilhelmina and King Haakon, and how these royal figures fought the war from Britain.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II Europe volume 5
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The RAF's air battle to defend Britain from Germany in 1940 is one of the most iconic (and dangerous) periods in the war. Few people know that roughly 20% of the RAF was comprised of non-British pilots. Here, witness the stunning courage and successful maneuvers of Polish fighter pilots who saved the day.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II Europe volume 12
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In September 1944, while France and Belgium were celebrating their liberation, Holland was filled with desolation and death. When Brigadier General John Hackett was trapped behind enemy lines, he found salvation in the home of a trio of middle-aged Dutch sisters who nursed him back to health.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II Europe volume 10
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The story behind the story is often more interesting than the dominant narrative. You likely have heard of the British codebreakers at Bletchley Park, whose Enigma machine helped win the war. Here, meet several Polish mathematicians who developed a prototype Enigma machine and broke much of the German code years before Bletchley Park.