World War II
A Ray of Light: Reinhard Heydrich, Lidice, and the North Staffordshire Miners
How North Staffordshire miners saved a Czech village during WWII. Lidice was a peaceful and vibrant community in Czechoslovakia with a rich mining heritage. But an act of Nazi revenge saw this village wiped from existence in a horrifying chapter of European history. Disaster struck for Lidice in 1942 ...
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Tessa the Tank is old and retired, living in a shed at Fretwell Tank Museum. Tessa is excited about going to a classic vehicle show, but Brian the tank transporter has an accident. Will they get to the show on time? Children will love this story, which subtly conveys the importance of teamwork.
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