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In this Vietnam War memoir, an artilleryman recounts his experiences on the front lines, where he worked as a member of a small team doing reconnaissance and providing support for fellow troops. McDonald saw a lot of action in his 11 months, and he tells what it was like under fire. He also shares his views on noncombatants who were associated with the war such as war correspondents and public figures such as Jane Fonda. AUTHOR: Cherokee P. McDonald
PUBLISHER: Dutton/Plume
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History 
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 | Brazil by Eakiin
This book is the most comprehensive introduction to Brazil available in English. In his quest to understand the largest country in Latin America, Eakin reveals Brazil to be a land of the marvelous and the mystical, the sublime and the tragic. AUTHOR: Eakiin
PUBLISHER: Palgrave Macmillan
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | The French Army, 1939-45 by Francois Vauvillier, Ian Sumner, Mike Chappell
The first in two-volume set, this book examines the uniforms equipment, and organization of France's military forces during World War II. In 1939 the French had -- on paper at least -- the most powerful land army in the world. This volume covers that army on the eve of the war, through the Phony War , the lightning invasion of May-June 1940, and the campaigns in Norway, North Africa, the Middle East, and Indochina. AUTHOR: Francois Vauvillier, Ian Sumner, Mike Chappell
PUBLISHER: Osprey Publishing, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | On the Way Home by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose W. Lane
A reproduction of the actual diary of the author of the Little House books. Also included are Rose Wilder Lane's (Laura's daughter) recollections of the 1894 trip. Illustrated with photographs. AUTHOR: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose W. Lane
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | The Balkans by Dennis P. Hupchick
Description not available.A definitive guide to this turbulent and complicated region traces the Balkans across fifteen centuries, centering around the three great civilizations of the region--Western European, Orthodox Christian, and Muslim, and detailing the political, social, cultural and religious facets of Balkan history. AUTHOR: Dennis P. Hupchick
PUBLISHER: Palgrave Macmillan
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | In the Time of the Knights by Greg Ruhl, Shelley Tanaka
Description not available.Follows the medieval career of knight William Marshal from his rigorous training to his tournaments and Crusade battles; and provides sidebar information on weaponry, castle life, and the political and religious background of the era. AUTHOR: Greg Ruhl, Shelley Tanaka
PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books for Children
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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