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Chris Sams

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	German Raiders of the First World War: The Kaiser's Cruiser Warfare Against the Allies 1914-15 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flying into the Storm: RAF Bombers at War 1939-1942 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2017	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Second World War is one of the most talked and written about subjects in modern history with a massive impact on not only our popular memory but also on popular culture and yet there are so many facets that are forgotten about or have become obscured.

One such facet is the Polish Navy which had an active role during the September 1939 but also played a part fighting with the British Royal Nav

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Dark Apprentice (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol. 2) by Kevin J. Anderson (June 1, 1994) Paperback

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From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (From a Certain Point of View, #2)

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