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This gripping personal account of life as a young World War Two submariner on two famous Royal Navy submarines, Thrasher and Trenchant gives vivid detail of depth charging, gun actions and other operations including sinking the Japanese cruiser Ashigara, the largest enemy warship sunk by a British submarine during the war, sinking the German U-boat U-859 with its secret cargo, towing a midget submarine to attack the German battleship Tirpitz in the Norwegian Fjords, and taking a group of SBS soldiers to carry out a daring raid in Sumatra.

The Battle of Monte Cassino, which took place from January to May 1944, was a pivotal conflict during World War II. Situated in the Italian town of Cassino, the battle unfolded as Allied forces sought to break through the formidable Gustav Line, a German defensive position that stretched across the Italian peninsula. At the heart of this line stood the ancient Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino, which the Germans had turned into a fortress.

Under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Allied forces, consisting of American, British, Canadian, and other multinational troops, launched the largest seaborne invasion in history. They faced formidable German defenses, including fortifications, artillery, and highly trained troops. Despite initial resistance and heavy casualties, the Allies managed to secure a foothold on the beaches. Over the next weeks, they expanded their presence, pushing inland and engaging in intense and costly battles.

The Battle of Kursk, fought from July 5 to August 23, 1943, was a decisive World War II confrontation between the German Wehrmacht and the Soviet Red Army. The battle took place near the city of Kursk in western Russia. It involved the largest tank engagement in history, and marked a turning point in the Eastern Front.

The Dawn of Civilization: An Exploration of the Greek Empire delves into the roots and evolution of this compelling civilization, charting its rise, zenith, and ultimate demise, while examining the indelible marks it has left on the annals of human history.

The Battle of Gallipoli, a significant military campaign of World War I, unfolded between April 25, 1915, and January 9, 1916. The battle was initiated by the Allied powers, primarily British and French forces, with the objective of securing control over the Dardanelles Strait, thereby gaining access to the Black Sea and facilitating the delivery of supplies to Russia.

In April 1945, the Battle of Berlin marked WWII's climactic end. As Soviet forces surged into Germany, Hitler's stronghold in Berlin became the final confrontation. Stalin's armies, determined yet wearied, began the assault, gradually pushing through Berlin's fierce resistance. Amid relentless urban warfare, Berlin's defense crumbled, and the Reichstag was taken.