Hidden Ally

Hidden Ally

Author: Arthur L. Funk

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 1992-05-20

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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How did the French Resistance and Allied forces work together to liberate southern France from the Germans during World War II? Arthur Funk gives the first detailed account of the complex British, French, and American operations in 1944, an account that uses a wealth of original source material on both sides of the Atlantic to evaluate the role of the French Resistance and to assess the problems in coordinating Allied military activities. The study should be of great interest to historians, history buffs, and colleges and universities that wish to fill this gap in the historiography of World War II. The first half of the book deals with preparations for the Allied landings in August 1944, telling about agents first in contact with the French Resistance and about the work of Allied missions, French groups, and British officers and teams directed from London and Algiers. The second half of the book covers the collaboration of French Forces of the Interior with the U.S. Seventh Army in the liberation of Marseilles, Lyon, and other cities in southeastern France. Filled with interesting detail about major figures in the war and little-known agents and officers, the book is unique in weaving together recently declassified OSS sources in Washington with British and French archival information that is rarely noted. Maps and photographs are included in the book, and a useful bibliography is also provided.


Treacherous Alliance

Treacherous Alliance

Author: Trita Parsi

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2007-10-01

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 0300138067

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This award-winning study traces the shifting relations between Israel, Iran, and the U.S. since 1948—including secret alliances and treacherous acts. Vitriolic exchanges between the leaders of Iran and Israel are a disturbingly common feature of the news cycle. But the real roots of their enmity mystify Washington policymakers, leaving no promising pathways to stability. In Treacherous Alliance, U.S. foreign policy expert Trita Parsi untangles to complex and often duplicitous relationship among Israel, Iran, and the United States from 1948 to the present. In the process, he reveals shocking details of unsavory political maneuverings that have undermined Middle Eastern peace and disrupted U.S. foreign policy initiatives in the region. Parsi draws on his unique access to senior American, Iranian, and Israeli decision makers to present behind-the-scenes revelations that will surprise even the most knowledgeable readers: Iran’s prime minister asks Israel to assassinate Khomeini; Israel reaches out to Saddam Hussein after the Gulf War; the United States foils Iran’s plan to withdraw support from Hamas and Hezbollah; and more. Treacherous Alliance not only revises our understanding of the recent past, it also spells out a course for the future. An Arthur Ross Book Award Silver Medal Winner A Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title


Hidden

Hidden

Author: Helen Frost

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1466896361

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When Wren Abbott and Darra Monson are eight years old, Darra's father steals a minivan. He doesn't know that Wren is hiding in the back. The hours and days that follow change the lives of both girls. Darra is left with a question that only Wren can answer. Wren has questions, too. Years later, in a chance encounter at camp, the girls face each other for the first time. They can finally learn the truth—that is, if they're willing to reveal to each other the stories that they've hidden for so long. Told from alternating viewpoints, this novel-in-poems reveals the complexities of memory and the strength of a friendship that can overcome pain.


Mary and Early Christian Women

Mary and Early Christian Women

Author: Ally Kateusz

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-18

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 3030111113

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This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND license. This book reveals exciting early Christian evidence that Mary was remembered as a powerful role model for women leaders—women apostles, baptizers, and presiders at the ritual meal. Early Christian art portrays Mary and other women clergy serving as deacon, presbyter/priest, and bishop. In addition, the two oldest surviving artifacts to depict people at an altar table inside a real church depict women and men in a gender-parallel liturgy inside two of the most important churches in Christendom—Old Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome and the second Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. Dr. Kateusz’s research brings to light centuries of censorship, both ancient and modern, and debunks the modern imagination that from the beginning only men were apostles and clergy.


The Riviera at War

The Riviera at War

Author: George G. Kundahl

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-05-30

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 1786732009

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During World War II three distinct forces opposed the Allies - Germany, Italy, and Japan. Few areas of the world experienced domination by more than a single one of these, but southeastern France - the region popularly known as the Riviera or Cote d'Azur - was one. Not only did inhabitants suffer through Italian Fascism and German Nazism but also under a third hardship at times even more oppressive - the rule of Vichy France. Following a nine-month prelude, the reality of World War II burst onto the Riviera in June 1940 when the region had to defend itself against the Italian army and ended in April 1945 with a battle against German and Italian forces in April 1945, a period longer than any other part of France. In this book, George G. Kundahl tells for the first time the full story of World War II on the French Riviera. Featuring previously unseen sources and photographs, this will be essential reading for anyone interested in wartime France.


Secret Flotillas

Secret Flotillas

Author: Brooks Richards

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1135774420

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With the fall of France, almost the entire coastline of Western Europe was in German hands. Clandestine sea transport operations provided lines of vital intelligence for wartime Britain. These 'secret flotillas' landed and picked up agents in and from France, and ferried Allied evaders and escapees. This activity was crucial to the SIS (Secret Intelligence Service) and the SOE (Special Operations Executive). This authoritative publication by the official historian, the late Sir Brooks Richards, vividly describes and analyses the clandestine naval operations that took place during World War Two.


Hidden Worldviews

Hidden Worldviews

Author: Steve Wilkens

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2009-12-14

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0830878475

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Steve Wilkens and Mark Sanford show how to detect the individualism, consumerism, nationalism, moral relativism, scientific naturalism, New Age thinking, postmodern tribalism and salvation as therapy that fly under our radar. Building on the work of worldview thinkers like James Sire, this book helps those committed to the gospel story recognize those rival cultural stories that compete for our hearts and minds.


The Spy Who Loved

The Spy Who Loved

Author: Clare Mulley

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2013-06-11

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1250030323

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Explores the life and career of one of Britain's most daring and highly decorated special agents, whose gathered intelligence and courage provided a significant contribution to the Allied war effort in World War II.


The Land of Plenty

The Land of Plenty

Author: Michael Grippo

Publisher: M.Grippo

Published: 2024-09-28

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13:

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"The Land of Plenty" As the story unfolds, we meet Jimi the frog and his playful brothers, In a vibrant and mysterious realm known as the Land of Plenty Timi's birthday has a unexpected turn. TheirTimi and Billie. The trio enjoys a carefree existence in their ancientnature thrives in extraordinary ways. This tropical paradise is filled with joyous gathering is interrupted by an ambush from a band of miniwaterfalls, winding rivers, and animated flora that engage in lively monkeys—tiny creatures armed with spears who threaten to disruptconversations. Among these unique plants is Barney the grass shoot, their peaceful lives.who grows weary of the incessant boasting from his fellow greenery. The conflict escalates as the characters must confront this unusualthreat while navigating their friendships and personal growth. TheDespite their chatter, Barney finds solace in the deep-rooted trees that whimsicalsing melodious songs rather than speak. yet perilous situation forces them to band together, showcasing their resilience and creativity in overcoming challenges. As the story unfolds, we meet Jimi the frog and his playful brothers, the playful spirits of nature and the mischievous monkeys. In this As tensions rise, the climax reveals a thrilling confrontation betweenTimi and Billie. The trio enjoys a carefree existence in their ancient to reclaim their celebration and restore harmony to their beloved land.pivotal moment, our protagonists must rely on each other’s strengthsforest until Timi's birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn. Their Ultimately, "The Land of Plenty" offers readers a glimpse into a worldjoyous gathering is interrupted by an ambush from a band of mini where friendship triumphs over adversity. While not all details aremonkeys—tiny creatures armed with spears who threaten to disrupt revealed, hints at newfound alliances and lessons learned leave readerstheir peaceful lives. eager to explore how these enchanting characters will continue tothrive amidst both wonder and chaos in their extraordinary home. The conflict escalates as the characters must confront this unusual threat while navigating their friendships and personal growth. The whimsical yet perilous situation forces them to band together, showcasing their resilience and creativity in overcoming challenges. As tensions rise, the climax reveals a thrilling confrontation between the playful spirits of nature and the mischievous monkeys. In this pivotal moment, our protagonists must rely on each other’s strengths to reclaim their celebration and restore harmony to their beloved land. Ultimately, "The Land of Plenty" offers readers a glimpse into a world where friendship triumphs over adversity. While not all details are revealed, hints at newfound alliances and lessons learned leave readers eager to explore how these enchanting characters will continue to thrive amidst both wonder and chaos in their extraordinary home.