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Runic Films is proud to announce the release date for their much anticipated ‘secret’ project: "Captain America! Redefining Modern Myth," a new blog featuring filmmaker Ben Alpi and writer/artist Rick Arthur. The blog launches February 4th.

Dandelion will take the reader on a thought provoking rollercoaster ride through modern times and the much darker days of World War II.

Almi, a Refugee recaps the incredible narrative of hardships, courage and fortitude that will inspire and bring a sense of hope for readers around the world.

AllofE Solutions and New Milford Schools launch website for the New Milford High School flagship Holocaust Education Program.

Not all Jews went quietly to their deaths during the Holocaust. Some, like Aaron Herskowitz, used every possible trick to not just stay alive, but to resist. His book is gripping reading.

Why Normandy Was Won: Operation Bagration and the War In the East 1941 - 1945. The book traces the origins of the war in Russia from the German invasion in 1941 to the title topic, Operation Bagration, the largest military operation of World War II.

The author tells the true, gripping story of his and his sister’s travels and life in the Soviet Union, providing chilling accounts of earth-shaking events of World War II.

Providing unique educational experiences that promote a deeper understanding of the historical importance of American aviation in World War II and its role in shaping the world in which we live.

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Americans held in Philippines’ World War II POW Camps: A True Story of Family Heroism

November 3, 2010 - A true story, finally told. A unique account of World War II as seen through the eyes of a young American soldier and prisoner of war.

The author tells the true, gripping story of his and his sister’s travels and life in the Soviet Union, providing chilling accounts of earth-shaking events of World War II.

Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II, this intriguing novel by prize-winning author Niki Marangou is inspired by the story of her parents.

What would happen if a young man of Cheyenne heritage from an orthodox religious background is offered a gift of healing?

A True Story of Preparedness, Discipline and Training, and of a Fortuitous Aircrew During World War II

Peril on the Sea by Jonathan D. VerHoeven, a new release from Liberty University Press, is a historical fiction novel set in the Asia-Pacific Theater of World War II during the dark, early days of 1942.

Whatever can’t be worked out over doughnuts isn’t worth considering.

Livonia's oldest antiques mall launches "The Great Paperclip Challenge" to promote "antiques are green" and recycling. A "free tote for a vote" will be given to all who vote!

This period novel takes readers back to an unforgettable era.

WARSTUFF.com a marketplace for buying and selling war stuff, has teamed with the makers of 'WWII Battleground Europe', an online virtual World War II game to bring services to a community of over 10,000 enthusiasts!

El Alamein tour from Alexandria port, Egypt to visit the remains of battles of World War II in El Alamein, cemeteries (WW II Cemeteries) and El Alamein Military Museum with private guide and by private vehicle.

Enjoy tour to El Alamein from Alexandria port in Egypt where was battles of World War II to visit the World War II remains, cemeteries (WW II Cemetery) and Al Alamein Military Museum.

Enjoy tour to El Alamein from Alexandria port in Egypt where was battles of World War II to visit the World War II remains, cemeteries (WW II Cemetery) and Al Alamein Military Museum.

Rockets of the Reich, the first ebook release from the popular New Millennium Writers Series, has been published under the BainBridgeBooks imprint on Amazon.com through their popular Kindle Store

"The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt" War Through a Woman's Eyes, 1939-1940," by Rulka Langer earns Aquila Polonica Publishing the Silver Award for Best First Book at the 2010 Benjamin Franklin Awards.

Pacific Historic Parks supports National Park Service interpretive activities at World War II Valor in the Pacific, American Memorial Park, War in the Pacific National Historical Park and Kalaupapa National Historical Park.

Anita Matthew saw a cover story in Life Magazine, showing a woman standing on the wing of a plane she flew for the Air Force during World War II. Matthew read the story on the Women Air Force Service Pilots, or WASPs, and decided to become one.

"A Good Man's Life" is a fictional account of the life of a Canadian Man from 1923 to 1993. It offer excitement, drama, romance and historical accuracy. It is entertaining, interesting and in short, a great read!

“In this day of electronic mail, nobody will come across faded letters buried in attics to bring the past alive. Come with me, let me share with you a kaleidoscope of recent history.” John Jessen

For WW II vets the flame grows brighter with the keeper of the big band sound of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra!

A momentous time in history brings together a man and a woman of two different cultures, whose peoples are perpetually at war in this compelling new novel.

WWII Veterans are now actively engaged in yet another battle. Thousands of WWII veterans die every week. Greg Allen hopes to keep that legacy vividly alive in his book, War Of The Heart

Doreen Taylor's new CD, "Coming Home" pays tribute to WWII's greatest love songs and those serving in the Armed Serves for our country.

A famous Utah sculptor is creating a statue which will commemorate the Free French soldiers who helped defeat Rommel in North Africa during World War II

On Sunday 14 February Swansea Museum has a free Mask making workshop, where families and children can drop in and design and make their own tattooed Maori mask based on Maori facial tattoos to wear and take home.

In fear of annihilation by Russia during World War II, Finland was in a race to save its children. This powerful book about their survival begins in the summer of 1943.

It’s an exciting year for Palau, Micronesia with great news inspiring increased interest in this number one diving destination.

In The Trial of Pierre Laval (Transaction, 2010) author J. Kenneth Brody considers the pre-trial proceedings, the evidence, and the arguments of the prosecution as well as Laval's vigorous defense in the early days of the trial.

IT was one of the darkest times in Swansea's history but people who experienced the Blitz are being asked to share their memories.

In Palau, the water sets the stage for 2010. Known as one of the “Seven Underwater Wonders of the World,” Palau hosts some of the most unique and truly exceptional ocean-based events.

Marc Hetzel’s stunning and powerful novel, Mud and Snow: Into Russia and Back, follows the life of a World War II veteran.

New book provides rare first-hand glimpse of ordinary Germans’ lives as the Third Reich failed

You're never too old to learn new skills. At an age when many men are content to watch old movies on TV, George Eddy has just published his third book. Now, at the age of 89, he's got his own Web site and he's learning to use Facebook and Twitter.

A dashing Naval Aviator. A lovely young airline hostess. A worldwide war. Impossible odds. This story has all the elements of a great romance novel, but it's real life.

In this astonishing memoir of her mother’s life, Tiiu Priilaid-Kleyn conveys a gripping eyewitness account of the struggle for safety and the essence of scraping by during World War II.

Publishing of the complete World War II National Archive Color Naval image collection. We believe this is the first time it has been published in full to the internet. The collection is over 7,000 images.

As we begin to lose the men and women who served in the military in the dark days of World War II, it's imperative that we remember and honor their efforts and sacrifices for the cause of freedom.

Frank Wayne Martin is a World War II veteran whose new book, Patton's Lucky Scout, is a fascinating memoir of World War II by a remarkable soldier, a scout working behind enemy lines for General George S. Patton’s famed Third Army on the move.

On The Edge Of Survival - By J. F. Zarandin - J.F. Zarandin’s On the Edge of Survival is a compelling and poignant story of a young boy growing up in horrific conditions during World War II.

To celebrate the publishing of her novel, “Looking for Sarah: A Story of Survival” in an E-book format, Margarita G Silver will donate 20% of all proceeds to the Jewish National Fund in support of its forestry and ecology activities.