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Bayonet to Barrage

Weaponry on the Victorian Battlefield

by Stephen Manning ...

How advances in weapons technology transformed the British soldier's experience of war during the nineteenth century.How did technical advances in weaponry alter the battlefield during the reign of Queen Victoria? In 1845, in the first Anglo-Sikh War, the outcome was decided by the bayonet; just over fifty years later, in the second Boer War, the combatants were many miles apart. How did this ... Read more

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How advances in weapons technology transformed the British soldier's experience of war during the nineteenth century.How did technical advances in weaponry alter the battlefield during the reign of Queen Victoria? In 1845, in the first Anglo-Sikh War, the outcome was decided by the bayonet; just over fifty years later, in the second Boer War, the combatants were many miles apart. How did this
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雪風：聯合艦隊盛衰的最後奇蹟

by 豐田穰 ...

Translated by 鄭天恩 ...

Series series 戰爭歷史
戰火中不沉的奇蹟艦，扭轉一次次生死瞬間從聯合艦隊到國軍旗艦，歷史穿越戰後時代直木獎作家描繪的真實海戰記報導文學筆法重現真實，為倖存者與亡者作見證這是關於傳說中的不沉驅逐艦的故事。她幾度穿越九死一生的激烈戰鬥，總是能平安歸來，雖然有人以「會吃掉僚艦」的雪風來稱呼她，但顯見雪風的運氣是獲得基層官兵的認可。《雪風》以日本海軍陽炎型驅逐艦「雪風」為主角，詳細描繪了這艘被譽為「幸運艦」的艦艇在太平洋戰爭中的歷程。「雪風」從開戰初期就參與了泗水海戰、中途島、索羅門海戰、馬里亞納海戰、雷伊泰灣、大和特攻等幾乎所有重大海戰或行動，從一開始的打雜式護衛任務，到最後被賦予越來越吃重的角色。隨著同單位姐妹艦的凋零，始終留在現場的雪風，逐漸成為作戰的重心。面對再多的生死交關，「雪風」卻始終奇蹟般倖存返航，成為日本聯合艦隊少數損傷輕微的艦艇。戰後，「雪風」作為賠償艦移交中華民國海軍，改名「丹陽」 ... Read more

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戰火中不沉的奇蹟艦，扭轉一次次生死瞬間從聯合艦隊到國軍旗艦，歷史穿越戰後時代直木獎作家描繪的真實海戰記報導文學筆法重現真實，為倖存者與亡者作見證這是關於傳說中的不沉驅逐艦的故事。她幾度穿越九死一生的激烈戰鬥，總是能平安歸來，雖然有人以「會吃掉僚艦」的雪風來稱呼她，但顯見雪風的運氣是獲得基層官兵的認可。《雪風》以日本海軍陽炎型驅逐艦「雪風」為主角，詳細描繪了這艘被譽為「幸運艦」的艦艇在太平洋戰爭中的歷程。「雪風」從開戰初期就參與了泗水海戰、中途島、索羅門海戰、馬里亞納海戰、雷伊泰灣、大和特攻等幾乎所有重大海戰或行動，從一開始的打雜式護衛任務，到最後被賦予越來越吃重的角色。隨著同單位姐妹艦的凋零，始終留在現場的雪風，逐漸成為作戰的重心。面對再多的生死交關，「雪風」卻始終奇蹟般倖存返航，成為日本聯合艦隊少數損傷輕微的艦艇。戰後，「雪風」作為賠償艦移交中華民國海軍，改名「丹陽」
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Show Me Don't Tell Me

Lessons From Defence AI

by Darrell Jaya-Ratnam ...

Interest in the use of AI in defence has massively increased thanks partly to the widespread use of large-language models such as ChatGPT and partly to the investment defence is making in AI in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Alas, with this interest comes a massive increase in the hype, misunderstandings and unrealistic expectations created by those who talk about AI without having any ... Read more

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Interest in the use of AI in defence has massively increased thanks partly to the widespread use of large-language models such as ChatGPT and partly to the investment defence is making in AI in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Alas, with this interest comes a massive increase in the hype, misunderstandings and unrealistic expectations created by those who talk about AI without having any
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American Sniper

The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice ...

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie."An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq—a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable." — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review**"Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." *—***RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times... ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie."An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq—a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable." — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review**"Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." *—***RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times...
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The Waffen-SS (4)

24. to 38. Divisions, & Volunteer Legions

by Gordon Williamson ...

Series series Men-at-Arms
In 1944–45 the Waffen-SS formed many nominal 'divisions' from a motley range of sources, whose battlefield value was as varied as their backgrounds.The best were built around existing Western European volunteer regiments; some, raised from Central Europeans and Russians, were strong in numbers but weak in morale; some were of negligible size, scraped together from remnants and trainees; and some ... Read more

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In 1944–45 the Waffen-SS formed many nominal 'divisions' from a motley range of sources, whose battlefield value was as varied as their backgrounds.The best were built around existing Western European volunteer regiments; some, raised from Central Europeans and Russians, were strong in numbers but weak in morale; some were of negligible size, scraped together from remnants and trainees; and some
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The Bastard Brigade

The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb

by Sam Kean ...

From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes the gripping, untold story of a renegade group of scientists and spies determined to keep Adolf Hitler from obtaining the ultimate prize: a nuclear bomb.Scientists have always kept secrets. But rarely have the secrets been as vital as they were during World War II. In the middle of building an atomic bomb, the leaders of the Manhattan Project ... Read more

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From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes the gripping, untold story of a renegade group of scientists and spies determined to keep Adolf Hitler from obtaining the ultimate prize: a nuclear bomb.Scientists have always kept secrets. But rarely have the secrets been as vital as they were during World War II. In the middle of building an atomic bomb, the leaders of the Manhattan Project
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Italian Light Tanks

1919–45

by Filippo Cappellano, Pier Paolo Battistelli ...

Series Book 191 - New Vanguard
By November 1918, only one Italian training unit equipped with French Schneider and Renault tanks had been formed.Consequently, during the 1920s the Italian army had just one single tank type in its armoured inventory – the Fiat 3000. Only in 1927 was the first tank unit formed as a branch of the infantry and not as an independent organization.Pier Paolo Battistelli and Filippo Cappellano explore ... Read more

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By November 1918, only one Italian training unit equipped with French Schneider and Renault tanks had been formed.Consequently, during the 1920s the Italian army had just one single tank type in its armoured inventory – the Fiat 3000. Only in 1927 was the first tank unit formed as a branch of the infantry and not as an independent organization.Pier Paolo Battistelli and Filippo Cappellano explore
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Small Arms

An Illustrated History

by Chris McNab ...

Series series World's Greatest
Small arms have developed hugely since the introduction of the machine gun in the 1870s. Magazine-fed rifles, submachine guns, automatic pistols and, later, assault rifles and personal defence weapons have changed the face of infantry warfare, offering a range of weaponry designed for both the specialist and novice.The World’s Greatest Small Arms features 52 weapons from the late 19th century to ... Read more

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Small arms have developed hugely since the introduction of the machine gun in the 1870s. Magazine-fed rifles, submachine guns, automatic pistols and, later, assault rifles and personal defence weapons have changed the face of infantry warfare, offering a range of weaponry designed for both the specialist and novice.The World’s Greatest Small Arms features 52 weapons from the late 19th century to
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Improvised Weapons & Munitions – U.S. Army Ultimate Handbook

Field-Expedient Armament, Irregular Warfare Doctrine, and Battlefield Engineering in an Age of Scarcity

by U.S. Department of the Army ...

*Improvised Weapons & Munitions – U.S. Army Ultimate Handbook* presents a technical, reference-oriented treatment of improvised arms within the broader traditions of military fieldcraft, ordnance, and asymmetric warfare. Its handbook style favors concise organization, procedural terminology, and practical classification over literary ornament, reflecting the utilitarian conventions of professional ... Read more

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*Improvised Weapons & Munitions – U.S. Army Ultimate Handbook* presents a technical, reference-oriented treatment of improvised arms within the broader traditions of military fieldcraft, ordnance, and asymmetric warfare. Its handbook style favors concise organization, procedural terminology, and practical classification over literary ornament, reflecting the utilitarian conventions of professional
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Army .22

by Jaroslav Nedobitý ...

A small yet unique book about small-caliber weapons used for military purposes. It's unique because it describes over thirty small-caliber weapons used in special operations, combat, and military training. And also because artificial intelligence was fully utilized in its translation from Czech language. ... Read more

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A small yet unique book about small-caliber weapons used for military purposes. It's unique because it describes over thirty small-caliber weapons used in special operations, combat, and military training. And also because artificial intelligence was fully utilized in its translation from Czech language.
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Browning .30-caliber Machine Guns

by Gordon L. Rottman ...

Series Book 32 - Weapon
First adopted in 1917, the rugged and reliable Browning .30-caliber machine gun remained in US service into the Vietnam era, and is still occasionally found in use elsewhere even today.Produced in both water-cooled and air-cooled versions, it has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun – antipersonnel, antiaircraft, mounted on aircraft as both defensive and offensive armament, ... Read more

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First adopted in 1917, the rugged and reliable Browning .30-caliber machine gun remained in US service into the Vietnam era, and is still occasionally found in use elsewhere even today.Produced in both water-cooled and air-cooled versions, it has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun – antipersonnel, antiaircraft, mounted on aircraft as both defensive and offensive armament,
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KV-1 & 2 Heavy Tanks 1939–45

by Steven J. Zaloga, Jim Kinnear ...

Series Book 17 - New Vanguard
Named after Klimenti Voroshilov, the People's Commissar for Defence, the KVs proved a nasty surprise for German tank crews during the early days of Operation Barbarossa.Although slow, they were extremely heavily armoured. This compact, detailed guide examines the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, consisting of the KV-1 and 2, and the increased favour given to ... Read more

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Named after Klimenti Voroshilov, the People's Commissar for Defence, the KVs proved a nasty surprise for German tank crews during the early days of Operation Barbarossa.Although slow, they were extremely heavily armoured. This compact, detailed guide examines the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, consisting of the KV-1 and 2, and the increased favour given to
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The Art of Throwing

The Definitive Guide to Thrown Weapons Techniques (Downloadable Media Included)

by Amante P. Marinas Sr. ...

Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing is the ultimate introduction to the exciting world of throwing weapons.It provides thorough explanation and instruction on everything from grips and stances, targets and trajectories, and even how to construct your own weapons. The fundamentals of weapon throwing are easy to learn, but mastering aim—let alone mastering aim with a variety of weapons ... Read more

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Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing is the ultimate introduction to the exciting world of throwing weapons.It provides thorough explanation and instruction on everything from grips and stances, targets and trajectories, and even how to construct your own weapons. The fundamentals of weapon throwing are easy to learn, but mastering aim—let alone mastering aim with a variety of weapons
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The German 88

The Most Famous Gun of the Second World War

by Terry Gander ...

The German 88 mm guns became the most famous and feared artillery pieces of the Second World War. They appeared in a whole series of forms ranging from anti-aircraft to anti-tank and tank-guns, including several self-propelled platforms. Although primarily anti-aircraft guns they gained an awesome reputation as anti-tank weapons, a reputation that remains to this day. Terry Gander, in this in ... Read more

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The German 88 mm guns became the most famous and feared artillery pieces of the Second World War. They appeared in a whole series of forms ranging from anti-aircraft to anti-tank and tank-guns, including several self-propelled platforms. Although primarily anti-aircraft guns they gained an awesome reputation as anti-tank weapons, a reputation that remains to this day. Terry Gander, in this in
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Tank

The Definitive Visual History of Armored Vehicles

by DK, Smithsonian Institution ...

Series series DK Definitive Transport Guides
A visual guide to the history of tanks, ***Tank***tells the full history of tanks through stunning photography and informative text.From the early Mark Is of World War I to the T-34 of World War II to the cutting-edge M1 Abrams of today, ***Tank***showcases the most famous (or infamous) armored fighting vehicles in history. Packed full of tanks, armored vehicles, personnel carriers, and anti-tank ... Read more

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A visual guide to the history of tanks, ***Tank***tells the full history of tanks through stunning photography and informative text.From the early Mark Is of World War I to the T-34 of World War II to the cutting-edge M1 Abrams of today, ***Tank***showcases the most famous (or infamous) armored fighting vehicles in history. Packed full of tanks, armored vehicles, personnel carriers, and anti-tank
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Revolver

Sam Colt and the Six-Shooter That Changed America

by Jim Rasenberger ...

A “gripping,” (Booklist) “clear-eyed, and honest” (The New York Times Book Review) biography of Samuel Colt—the inventor of the legendary Colt revolver (a.k.a. six-shooter)—which changed the US forever, triggering the industrial revolution and the settlement of the American West.Patented in 1836, the Colt pistol with its revolving cylinder was the first practical firearm that could shoot more than ... Read more

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A “gripping,” (Booklist) “clear-eyed, and honest” (The New York Times Book Review) biography of Samuel Colt—the inventor of the legendary Colt revolver (a.k.a. six-shooter)—which changed the US forever, triggering the industrial revolution and the settlement of the American West.Patented in 1836, the Colt pistol with its revolving cylinder was the first practical firearm that could shoot more than
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Brought to You By

How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy

by Amy Westervelt ...

Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW"A book that every citizen needs to read." -JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of TruthA gripping account of the corporate propaganda that has invaded our media, our democracy, and now the very nature of truth itself-from investigative reporter and Drilled podcast host Amy Westervelt.Whether it's the tobacco industry lying about the... ... Read more

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Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW"A book that every citizen needs to read." -JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of TruthA gripping account of the corporate propaganda that has invaded our media, our democracy, and now the very nature of truth itself-from investigative reporter and Drilled podcast host Amy Westervelt.Whether it's the tobacco industry lying about the...
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Animal Farm

by George Orwell ...

George Orwell's timeless and timely allegorical novel—a scathing satire on a downtrodden society’s blind march towards totalitarianism.“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set ... Read more

$7.99 USD

George Orwell's timeless and timely allegorical novel—a scathing satire on a downtrodden society’s blind march towards totalitarianism.“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set
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Grenada 1983

by Lee E Russell ...

Series Book 159 - Men-at-Arms
On 21 October 1983, following the death of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, the leaders of the six small nations forming the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States voted to intervene militarily to restore order in Grenada.As none possessed the forces necessary to carry out a successful operation, the United States, fearing for its citizens on the island, and wanting to curb Cuba's growing ... Read more

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On 21 October 1983, following the death of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, the leaders of the six small nations forming the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States voted to intervene militarily to restore order in Grenada.As none possessed the forces necessary to carry out a successful operation, the United States, fearing for its citizens on the island, and wanting to curb Cuba's growing
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French Tanks of the Great War

Development, Tactics and Operations

by Tim Gale ...

A detailed history of France's development of tanks and the combat the tanks served in during World War I, by an armored warfare expert.The French tank corps was an essential part of the French army from 1917 onwards, yet its history has been strangely neglected in English accounts of the Western Front. Using information derived from the French military archives at Vincennes—much of which has ... Read more

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A detailed history of France's development of tanks and the combat the tanks served in during World War I, by an armored warfare expert.The French tank corps was an essential part of the French army from 1917 onwards, yet its history has been strangely neglected in English accounts of the Western Front. Using information derived from the French military archives at Vincennes—much of which has
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A History of Weapons

Crossbows, Caltrops, Catapults & Lots of Other Things that Can Seriously Mess You Up

by John O'Bryan ...

"[A] menacingly illustrated book . . . nerdily gushes over the design and use of 130+ historical instruments of combat." — ThrillistOne day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the ... Read more

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"[A] menacingly illustrated book . . . nerdily gushes over the design and use of 130+ historical instruments of combat." — ThrillistOne day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the
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Arsenals of Folly

by Richard Rhodes ...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes delivers a riveting account of the nuclear arms race and the Cold War.In the Reagan-Gorbachev era, the United States and the Soviet Union came within minutes of nuclear war, until Gorbachev boldly launched a campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons, setting the stage for the 1986 Reykjavik summit and the incredible events that followed. In this thrilling, ... Read more

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes delivers a riveting account of the nuclear arms race and the Cold War.In the Reagan-Gorbachev era, the United States and the Soviet Union came within minutes of nuclear war, until Gorbachev boldly launched a campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons, setting the stage for the 1986 Reykjavik summit and the incredible events that followed. In this thrilling,
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Weapons of World War II

A Photographic Guide to Tanks, Howitzers, Submachine Guns, and More Historic Ordnance

by G.M. Barnes ...

World War II not only marked the end of a terrifying time in Europe, but also the dawning of many technological breakthroughs. In Weapons of World War II, written by the Chief of Research and Engineering Office of Ordnance, G.M. Barnes discusses the various weapons used during the war. Such topics include: Small arms and small arms ammunition Aircraft armament Ammunition Artillery Tanks, gun motor ... Read more

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World War II not only marked the end of a terrifying time in Europe, but also the dawning of many technological breakthroughs. In Weapons of World War II, written by the Chief of Research and Engineering Office of Ordnance, G.M. Barnes discusses the various weapons used during the war. Such topics include: Small arms and small arms ammunition Aircraft armament Ammunition Artillery Tanks, gun motor
... Read more
Pistols and Revolvers

From 1400 to the Present Day

by Martin J Dougherty ...

Series series Collectors Guides
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic – the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over ... Read more

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Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic – the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over
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