Wartime is costly. Whilst the human cost is a burden which remains part of our every waking thoughts for many years after the end of the conflict, the physical cost, at least in some cases, is easier
First published in 1968, this work by Rogers (Stern School of Business and New York U.) examines how the New York City public school system, based at 110 Livingston Street, handled desegregation as a
Undoubtedly, the Second World War was one of the darkest periods of history. With untold losses and countless with physical and mental scars, there was little to celebrate except the relief of closure
Carried in wallets and displayed in homes, photographs are a common, but often an overlooked feature of modern life. And, with the advent of digital technology many believe that the so called 'wet che
Historically, one could argue that island nations were presented with a degree of comfort in being surrounded by water (especially so before the invention of flight and submarines); however, technolog
Arguably the Normandy landings were the most complex single operation in the history of modern warfare, maybe of any conflict. Spread over five beaches assigned to both the US and British/Canadian For
The early years of the 20th Century saw many advances in technology, for example airplanes were taking to the skies and wireless telegraphy becoming more available. There were also new war machines su
Soldiers in the trenches were issued with four bullets a day unless they were either snipers or manned a machine gun. This does not seem like a lot of bullets. However, four bullets a day is 28 per we
This book guides you through all the different aspects of Geography teaching balancing sparking interest and enthusiasm in young people for current world events, alongside rigour and practice needed f
This book guides you through all the different aspects of Geography teaching balancing sparking interest and enthusiasm in young people for current world events, alongside rigour and practice needed f
Whilst the men and women of national service age were called to arms in the various Services, a parallel process was being undertaken involving the civilian population. This initiative relied in the m
