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Publisher
Inecom Entertainment Co
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Keith Carradine narrates the third volume in the Civil War Minutes documentary series, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor. This two-disc box set presents a unique collection of 30 stories about people and artifacts from the Civil War. Disc One covers the Battle of Gettysburg with episodes such as: Colonel Strong Vincent's defense of Little Round Top; the "hallowed ground" of Gettysburg National Cemetery including the grave of President Nixon's great-grandfather;...
Series
Publisher
Inecom
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Narrated by Gene Wilder, this documentary brings the Chicago World's Fair to life. Experience the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition where viewers are immersed in one of the world's biggest extravaganzas.
3) Westinghouse
Series
Publisher
Inecom Entertainment Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of industrialist George Westinghouse, pioneer of electric power and provider of numerous important inventions. Emphasizes Westinghouse's honesty and integrity as a businessman and possessor of wealth.
4) At Sea
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Series
Language
English
Description
How much can you really find out about the War at Sea during the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more... Which was stronger, the German or British navy?
What was the biggest battle?
Who were the heroes?
Who led the navies?
And how successful were they?
Jam-packed with facts, stats and first-hand...
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Series
Language
English
Description
How did the First World War start? Who were the main players? Where did the fighting begin? And why were there so many casualties? If the 100-year anniversary of this war to end all wars has left you feeling a little under-informed, Five Minute History is the perfect way to read up on this major conflict in short bursts and without pages of intricate detail. A perfect overview for the uninitiated, each book will inform and educate you of the ups and...
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Series
Language
English
Description
How much can you really find out about the Trenches of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more... Was it always muddy?
Was every minute spent under fire?
How did they get around?
What food was eaten?
And how did they build them anyway?
Jam-packed with facts, stats and first-hand accounts...
7) In the Air
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Series
Language
English
Description
How much can you really find out about the War in the Air during the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more...Who was the highest-scoring ace?
Which plane looked like a dog begging?
What was the Black Flight?
How many died in the first Blitz?
What was the Fokker Scourge?
Jam-packed with facts,...
8) Leaders
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Series
Language
English
Description
How much can you really find out about the Leaders and Commanders of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more... Who were the leaders?
Who commanded the British Army on the Somme?
Which general committed suicide in shame?
Who stopped the German offensive at Verdun?
Who invented stormtroopers?...
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