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|  | Few Returned by Carlo D'Este, Eugenio Corti, Peter E. Levy
After World War II more than one hundred books appeared that dealt with the experience of the Italian army in Russia, and particularly the terrible winter retreat of 1942-1943. Few Returned (I piu non ritornano) is the only one of these that is still regularly reissued in Italy. Eugenio Corti, who was a twenty-one-year-old second lieutenant at the time, found himself, together with 30,000 Italians and a smaller contingent of Germans, encircled on the banks of the river Don by enemy forces who far outnumbered them. To break out of this encirclement, these men undertook a desperate march across the snow, with constant engagements and in temperatures ranging from -20 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Whereas supplies were air-dropped to the Germans, the predicament of the Italians was far more difficult: lacking gasoline, they were compelled to abandon their vehicles and to proceed without heavy arms, equipment, ammunition, or provisions. Even the wounded had to be abandoned, though it was well known that the soldiers of the Red Army - enraged by the brutality of the German invasion - killed all the enemy wounded who fell into their hands. After twenty-eight days of encirclement, only 4,000 of the 30,000 Italians made it out of the pocket. Why is it that Corti's book, which was first published in 1947, continues after fifty years to be reprinted in Italy? Because, as Benedetto Croce wrote, one finds in Corti's book the not infrequent gleam of human goodness and nobility . Few Returned is a classic of war literature that succeeds in bringing home the full hatefulness of war. AUTHOR: Carlo D'Este, Eugenio Corti, Peter E. Levy
PUBLISHER: University of Missouri Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History 
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 | Look What Came from Russia by Miles Harvey
Describes many things that originally came from Russia, including inventions, sports and games, food, fashion, musical instruments, animals, arts and crafts, and words. AUTHOR: Miles Harvey
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | Forgotten Soldier by John McCain, Tom Philpott
Through interviews with those who knew Col. Thompson, and through research in primary source material and official records, a journalist recalls the life of the Special Forces soldier who was the longest-held American POW. Thompson's difficult confinement by the Vietcong and his difficult return home provide insight into the lives of American families and the material is balanced with a respect for his sacrifice. AUTHOR: John McCain, Tom Philpott
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | I Can Make My World a Safer Place by Nancy Gorrell, Paul Kivel
Advice for young activists who want to make their homes, communities, and the world a safer place to live. Positive role models such as Julia Butterfly, Cesar Chavez, and Harriet Tubman are profiled. B&w illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Nancy Gorrell, Paul Kivel
PUBLISHER: Hunter House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Hours After by Gerda W. Klein, Kurt K. Klein
The letters between Gerda Weissman and Kurt Klein, the American soldier who helped liberate her from near death on the Czech border on May 7, 1945 reflect strong feelings for life and a growing love. Weissman and Klein were separated for the year in which these letters were written and were reunited and married in Paris. AUTHOR: Gerda W. Klein, Kurt K. Klein
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | All Rivers Run to the Sea by Elie Wiesel, Jon Rothschild
This volume of memoirs covers the years from Wiesel's childhood in Sighet, Transylvania to his marriage in 1969, with an emphasis on the lovers and friends who have enriched his life. AUTHOR: Elie Wiesel, Jon Rothschild
PUBLISHER: Knopf, Alfred A. Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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