Operation Foxley was the name of the secret plan supported by Winston Churchill to assassinate Hitler in 1944-45. More than 75 years after its conception, the assassination plan remains shrouded in mystery. Eric Lee’s new book is the product of painstaking research and sheds more light on this plan. Lee also asks what would have happened if Foxley had been executed successfully.Concocted in 1944 by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), Foxley’s objective was to kill Hitle...

For many the Russian Revolution of 1917 was a symbol of hope. In the eyes of its critics, however, Soviet authoritarianism and the horrors of the gulags have led to the revolution becoming synonymous with oppression, threatening to forever taint the very idea of socialism.The experience of Georgia, which declared its independence from Russia in 1918, tells a different story. In this riveting history, Eric Lee explores the little-known saga of the country's experiment in democratic ...

Texel: het laatste slagveld van Nederland Texel leek de oorlogsjaren vrij rustig te zijn doorgekomen. Gevechten hadden zich vooral elders, op het vasteland, afgespeeld. Maar de maanden april en mei van 1945 zouden te boek komen te staan als de bloedigste oorlogsmaanden in de geschiedenis van het eiland. In de nadagen van de Tweede Wereldoorlog, toen de overwinning op nazi-Duitsland onafwendbaar leek, kwam een kleine groep Georgische krijgsgevangenen in opstand. Er volgde een intens bloedig...

This fascinating account sheds light on a little-known Nazi rebellion led by Georgian prisoners-turned-soldiers in the final days of WWII.In April of 1945, members of the Georgian Legion serving on Nazi-occupied Texel Island rose up and slaughtered their German masters. Hitler ordered reinforcements and the fighting continued well after the war's end. In Night of the Bayonets, historian Eric Lee examines this remarkable uprising from its bloods origins to i...

German soldiers assigned to guard the tiny Channel Island of Sark described it as a 'little Paradise' and, because it was never bombed by the RAF, the best air-raid shelter in all of Europe. But paradise for them came to a bloody end in October 1942 when a small group of British Commandos raided the island, capturing one German soldier and killing several others.Operation Basalt would have been a footnote in history but for the reaction of Hitler, who beli...

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The Entrepreneur's Journey: From Idea to Launch"The Entrepreneur's Journey: From Idea to Launch" is a comprehensive guide to starting and running a successful small business. It covers key topics such as business planning, legal considerations, funding, team building, marketing, scaling, failure, and work-life balance. The book provides practical advice and tips from successful entrepreneurs, and helps readers avoid common mistakes. It also encourages resilience and provides a bala...

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This book is a comprehensive guide to career development and job search strategies for the 18-24 age group. It provides insights into the current job market trends and competition, and offers practical advice on assessing strengths and weaknesses, upgrading skills, and gaining practical experience. The book covers how to craft a winning resume and cover letter, network effectively, find mentors, and create a personal brand that promotes oneself to potential employers. The book is designed ...

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The Art of Time Management: Maximizing Your Productivity""The Art of Time Management: Maximizing Your Productivity" is a book that aims to help readers become more productive and make the most of their time. It covers topics such as assessing your time management skills, setting goals and priorities, creating a productive environment, and developing productive habits. It also offers tips and strategies for managing common time-wasters, delegating tasks, and maintaining work-life ba...