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The Rise and Fall of the German Air Force 1933-1945

The Rise and Fall of the German Air Force 1933-1945

Written by British intelligence officers in 1948, Rise and Fall offers a unique insider’s view of Germany’s extraordinary military machine.

£9.99
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Army Service Records of the First World War

by William Spencer

This third expanded edition of the bestselling Army Service Records of the First World War brings you the most up-to-date information on the records relating to service in the British and Indian Armies between 1914 and 1918.

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Family and Local History Handbook 11th Edition

by Robert Blatchford and Elizabeth Blatchford (Editors)

One of Britain’s most popular family history books. Few books have fallen into the must-have category. Every industry benefits from a handbook that can act as the catalyst for everyone working within that sector. For the genealogy industry, The Family and Local History Handbook is that book.


£12.99
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Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations

by Colin Waters

This dictionary explains the function of nearly 4000 old trades, titles and occupations and contains over seventy illustrations. It is a comprehensive reference book, of particular use to all those interested in family, social and local history.

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