The Clay Pigeons of St. Lo

by Glover S. Johns
The Clay Pigeons of St. Lo
Author: Glover S. Johns
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780811726047
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Originally published in 1958 and now available for the first time in paperback, this classic of modern military history tells the exciting true story of the fall of St. Lo, the first major objective of the invading American armies in Normandy in June of 1944. Although St. Lo was intended to be taken within days of the landing, stubborn German resistance postponed the town's fall until July 18. The author describes the bloody action that took place in the thirty days in between as he led his battalion -- dubbed "The Indestructible Clay Pigeons" -- through the daunting combat.

St-Lo

by United States. War Department. Historical Division
St-Lo
Author: United States. War Department. Historical Division
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1947
Genre:
ISBN:
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St Lo

by David Garth
St Lo
Author: David Garth
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 140
Release: 194?
Genre: Saint-Lô (France)
ISBN:
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Dying for Saint-Lo

by Didier Lodieu
Dying for Saint-Lo
Author: Didier Lodieu
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-03-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 9782352500353
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From 5 to 20 July 1944 American invasion forces ran into fierce resistance around the French town of Saint-Lô, an important railway and road communications center in Normandy. As well as the Heer divisions such as the Panzer Lehr, GIs had to fight the redoubtable paratroopers and Waffen-SS who made them pay a heavy price for each hedgerow and each village they managed to take.

The Broken Heart of America

by Walter Johnson
The Broken Heart of America
Author: Walter Johnson
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1541646061
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A searing portrait of the racial dynamics that lie inescapably at the heart of our nation, told through the turbulent history of the city of St. Louis. From Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition to the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, American history has been made in St. Louis. And as Walter Johnson shows in this searing book, the city exemplifies how imperialism, racism, and capitalism have persistently entwined to corrupt the nation's past. St. Louis was a staging post for Indian removal and imperial expansion, and its wealth grew on the backs of its poor black residents, from slavery through redlining and urban renewal. But it was once also America's most radical city, home to anti-capitalist immigrants, the Civil War's first general emancipation, and the nation's first general strike—a legacy of resistance that endures. A blistering history of a city's rise and decline, The Broken Heart of America will forever change how we think about the United States.

Wine. All the Time.

by Marissa A. Ross
Wine. All the Time.
Author: Marissa A. Ross
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2017-06-27
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0399574174
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“Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine.” —Mindy Kaling A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit. Does the thought of having to buy wine for a dinner party stress you out? Is your go-to strategy to pick the bottle with the coolest label? Are you tired of choosing pairings based on your wallet, instead of your palate? Fear not! Bon Appétit wine columnist and Wine. All The Time. blogger Marissa A. Ross is here to help. In this utterly accessible yet comprehensive guide to wine, Ross will walk you through the ins and outs of wine culture. Told in her signature comedic voice, with personal anecdotes woven in among its lessons, Wine. All the Time. will teach you to sip confidently, and make you laugh as you're doing it. In Wine. All The Time., you’ll learn how to: • Describe what you’re drinking, and recognize your preferences • Find the best bottle for you budget and occasion • Read and understand what’s written on a wine label • Make the perfect pairings between what you’re drinking and what you’re eating • Throw the best damn dinner party your guests will ever attend • And much more

Normandiefront

by Vince Milano
Normandiefront
Author: Vince Milano
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2011-10-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 0752472860
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In the cold morning of June 6, 1944, thousands of German soldiers are in position from Port en Bessin eastwards past Colleville on the Normandy coast, aware that a massive invasion force is heading straight for them. According to Allied Intelligence, they shouldn't be there. 352 infantry division would ensure the invaders would pay a massive price to take Omaha beach. There were veterans from the Russian front amongst them and they were well trained and equipped. the presence of 352 Division meant that the number of defenders was literally double the number expected - and on the best fortified of all the invasion beaches. What makes this account of the bloody struggle unique is that it is told from the German standpoint, using firsthand testimony of German combatants. There are not many of them left and these accounts have been painstakingly collected by the authors over many years.

Breakout and Pursuit

by Martin Blumenson
Breakout and Pursuit
Author: Martin Blumenson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 802
Release: 1961
Genre: World War, 1939-1945
ISBN:
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St. Louis

by Joe Sonderman
St. Louis
Author: Joe Sonderman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2016-12-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1439659044
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Every street has a story. From the humblest cul-de-sac to the roaring interstates, the roads tell the stories and reveal the character that make each neighborhood unique. St. Louis was born of the great rivers, so its bridges played a crucial role. Together, the names of the roads tell the history of the child of the rivers that became the Gateway to the West. There are the stories behind the French street names pronounced in a uniquely St. Louis manner, the names purged from the map during World War I, and the histories behind the pioneers, politicians, developers, and everyday people who built St. Louis. Here are also the tragic tales of the epic struggle to bridge the great rivers. These photographs, many never published before, will show it all.