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It's World War II as you've never seen it before - discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world's darkest hour. Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? This beautifully illustrated book reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including the bear who was recruited by the Polish army, the Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code, and the African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy. Throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war - from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.

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9781838992859

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""There are many accounts of people’s actions that really are amazing and quite a few that I was unaware of... I am sure young readers will be fascinated to read them... A useful book if a class is studying WWII."" * Just Imagine * ""This wonderful volume, though aimed at children and teenagers, will undoubtedly teach adults something new. The book is packed with information and illustrated in a way that makes complex topics digestible... Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in learning more about this important period in history."" * The Manhattan *

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Hattie Hearn has a passion for World War II that was ignited by a childhood spent exploring forgotten wartime airfields. She works as the curator of the RAF Radar Museum in Norfolk.

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