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Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

World War Two began in 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland, and lasted until the Japanese surrender in September of 1945. In the course of six years, fighting took place on land, sea, and in the air, and countries all over the world were pulled into the conflict.



The second world war was fought on two fronts: the European and the Pacific. In Europe, fighting was largely between Great Britain, France, and Russia on one side, and Germany and Italy on the other. Much of the fighting occurred in the skies over Great Britain, and on mainland Europe and northern Africa.

In the Pacific, fighting was heavily concentrated on a series of islands including the Philippines. Compared to the European front, the battles here were long, drawn-out affairs with a high rate of casualty.

Complete one task for each battle listed below.

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. Please post cover if it is task appropriate. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and repost in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

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Tasks

1. The Battle of France



Also known as the Fall of France, the battle resulted in Germany's takeover of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Although France had declared war on Germany in September of 1939, French troops were unable to make much headway against the Germans. The following spring, Germany launched a major offensive, and defeated Allied forces in six weeks, halting all Allied land operations on the Western Front until the Normandy landings four years later. France was split in two, with half the country being ruled by Germany, and the other by a provisional French government. Although this defeat meant the official end of French military involvement, many French resistance movements arose in the next few years.

✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

2. The Battle of Britain



Emboldened by their success on the Western Front, Germany had plans to invade Britain. Knowing that an attack from the sea would be difficult, air strikes were ordered on Great Britain in order to debilitate the country and make an attack easier. The battle lasted from July to October of 1940, with the Royal Air Force defending against attacks by the German Luftwaffe. Also at this time, and extending past the end of the battle, German forces heavily bombed Great Britain in an attempt to disrupt infrastructure - this was known as the Blitz.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ

3. The Battle of Stalingrad



The largest and bloodiest battle in the history of warfare, Stalingrad involved nearly 2.2 million military personnel. From August 1942 to April 1943, Germany and its allies fought to gain control of the Soviet city of Stalingrad. The Luftwaffe was used to support the attack, bombing the city to ruins in places. Reinforcements were called on both sides, and by mid-November, Axis powers had pushed the Soviets out of the city. However, the Soviet army launched a counter-attack, surrounding the Axis army so they could not retreat. By February, the Axis army had run so low on supplies that they surrendered, ending the battle.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD

4. The Battle of Normandy



More commonly referred to as "D-Day", the landings on Normandy Beach in France on June 6, 1944, was one of the largest amphibious assaults of World War Two. Over a dozen countries on the Allied side contributed to the fighting force tasked to overtake the beach and get a foothold on German-held France. 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on June 6th, with more following at later dates. The Allied forces worked to regain territory lost to the Germans. By August 15th, the Allies had pushed the Germans back to Paris, liberating the city. The Battle of Normandy ending a short while later, when the Germans were pushed back to the Seine River.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY

5. The Battle of the Bulge



Also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, this was Germany's last major campaign on the Western Front, located in the Ardennes Forest of Belguim. Germans attacked a weakly defended section of the Allied line in December 1944. Allies stretched their troops to hold the line and block German supply routes. The offensive was broken by December 27th, but the battle continued for another month before the Allied line could be fully restored. It was the bloodiest battle American forces faced in the course of the war, and the third-bloodiest battle in American history.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor



On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a preemptive military strike against the United States. Anticipating that the United States would soon join the war, Japan sent 353 aircraft, in two waves, to bomb the Hawaiian port of Honolulu, intending to debilitate the United States Naval Fleet. All eight of the U.S. Navy battleships in port were damaged by Japanese bombers, and four sank. Many U.S. aircraft were also destroyed, but Japanese losses were light. The next day, Japan and the United States declared war on each other.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea



The largest battle between aircraft carriers took place on the 19th and 20th of June, 1944. The United States faced off against the Japanese in an attempt to limit Japan's ability to launch attacks from aircraft carriers. The United States managed to sink three of Japan's carriers, damaged six other ships, and destroyed a large number of aircraft. The battle was viewed as a missed opportunity for America to completely destroy the Japanese fleet, but despite their failure to do so, Japan never fully recovered from the losses it sustained.

✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE

8. The Battle of Midway



In June of 1942, six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan carried out plans to attack the tiny island of Midway, far to the northwest of Hawaii. Because of its distance from Hawaii, it was outside the range of American aircraft stationed on Hawaii. However, American cryptographers were able to determine the place and time of the attack, giving American forces an opportunity to plan, and ultimately to inflict devastating damage on Japanese forces. Along with the Guadalcanal campaign, it is considered one of the turning points in the Pacific War.

✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf



Fought in the waters of the Philippine islands in October 1944, American and Australian forces teamed up to isolate Japan from the countries it had occupied in Southeast Asia. Japan had fewer battleships and carriers at this point than the entire combined Allied forces. The battle of Leyte Gulf was comprised of four main engagements in the surrounding area. It was the first battle in which the Japanese carried out kamikaze attacks, and the last naval battle between battleships in history.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima



In five weeks lasting from February to March 1945, American Marine and Navy forces landed on the island of Iwo Jima, eventually capturing it. Japanese positions on the island were heavily fortified and Americans relied on air support to aid them in overtaking the island. Both sides sustained heavy losses, but it was apparent from the beginning - due to America's superiority in number and weapons, as well as air support - that American forces would win the battle. However, the strategic value of the island was put into question following the heavy losses sustained, as the island could not be used as a staging base for American forces. The image of the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima is one of the most iconic and recognizable images to come out of the war.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA

Participants:

Allie
Amanda - Completed
Andrea
Bev
Book Concierge - Completed
Bryony
Chrystal
Connie - Completed
Denise - Completed
Ed - Completed
Gabi
Hannah
Jennie-Lee
Jonquil - Completed
Karen - Completed
Marina - Completed
Mave
Meg
Olivermagnus
Patrizia
Sallie
Sarah - Completed
Tari - Completed

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE
Antiques Ravin' 04/05

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain
Ghost of a Chance 04/06

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR
On Equal Ground 04/21

4. The Battle of Normandy

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth
The Widows of Malabar Hill 06/12

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR
Terror in Taffeta 04/03

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii
True to Me 06/07

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place on the sea
Murder on the Orient (SS) 05/13

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island
Aunt Bessie Decides 05/21

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia
Arson at the Art Gallery 05/09

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words (Tarpon Cove)
Vanished in Paradise 04/01

I’m in!

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

1. The Battle of France

✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

2. The Battle of Britain

✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ

3. The Battle of Stalingrad

✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD

4. The Battle of Normandy

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY

5. The Battle of the Bulge

✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea

✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE

8. The Battle of Midway

✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima

✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA

This is my favorite genre, so I had to get fancy with it. ;)

Finished 6/17/21

Battles of World War Two
April 1 - June 30, 2020
Only third options.
Only WWII genre.

1. The Battle of France
Title begins with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE.
Cross My Heart by Robin Lee Hatcher 4/3/20

2. The Battle of Britain
Title begins with a letter in BLITZ.
The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin 4/19/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
Title begins with a letter in STALINGRAD.
The Socialite by J'Nell Ciesielski 9/29/20

4. The Battle of Normandy
Title begins with a letter in NORMANDY.
Almost Home by Valerie Fraser Luesse 3/5/21

5. The Battle of the Bulge
Title begins with a letter in ARDENNES.
Silent Star by Tracie Peterson 6/17/21

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
Title begins with a letter in PEARL HARBOR.
Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear 8/1/20

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
Title begins with a letter in PHILIPPINE.
I Am N: Inspiring Stories of Christians Facing Islamic Extremists by the Voice of the Martyrs 12/19/20

8. The Battle of Midway
Title begins with a letter in MIDWAY.
The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine who Outwitted America's Enemies by Jason Fagone 3/1/21

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
Title begins with a letter in LEYTE.
The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff 2/10/21

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
Title begins with a letter in IWO JIMA.
When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin 3/4/21

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020
10/10

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg
France- Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson 16 April; 5★


2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October AND
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ
July- Booking the Crook by Laurie Cass 3 April; 4 1/2★


3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
Dead in a Flash by Brynn Bonner 2 May; 4★


4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY
And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander 11 May; 4 1/2★


5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series
series #3- War and Peach by Susan Furlong 7 May; 4★


6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
Burning Ridge by Margaret Mizushima 28 April; 5★


7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea AND
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover
Shattered Haven by Carol J. Post 8 April; 4★


8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island
Summerhouse Reunion by Kathi Daley 19 April; 5★


9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Lone Star Protector by Lenora Worth 15 May; 4 1/2★


10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words
Grand Canyon- Canyon Standoff by Valerie Hansen and Jodie Bailey 4 April; 4 1/2★

Battles of World War Two
Timefame: 4/1/20 to 6/30/20
10/10

1. The Battle of France - Title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE - C - A Cowboy Like You by Donna Grant - 4/17/20 ♥♥♥♥


2. The Battle of Britain - Title starts with a letter in BLITZ - B - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh - 4/2/20 ♥♥♥


3. The Battle of Stalingrad - Title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - T - Then Came You by Kate Meader - 4/26/20 ♥♥♥


4. The Battle of Normandy - Takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth - Sugar: My Life as a Sugar Babe by Monique X - 4/9/20 ♥♥♥

Monique’s home is in England.

5. The Battle of the Bulge - #3 of a series - Once Upon a Valentine's by Holly Jacobs - 4/7/20 ♥♥♥

#3 American Dads

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor - Title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - P - The Playboy by Carly Phillips - 4/3/20 ♥♥♥♥


7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea - Title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE - H - Hard to Fall by Marquita Valentine - 4/23/20 ♥♥


8. The Battle of Midway - Takes place on an island – What You Wish For by Katherine Center - 4/13/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Galveston, TX, is an island.

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf – Takes place in Australia - Catch A Falling Star by Rena Young - 4/15/20 ♥♥♥


10. The Battle of Iwo Jima - Title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA - O - Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt - 4/6/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/26/20******

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Completed: 10/10

Tasks

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count
Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix 4/1

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October
Twisted Palace by Erin Watt 4/3

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
In Cold Chamomile by Joy Avon 4/2

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne 4/8

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly 4/5

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
Her Guardian Angel by Felicity Heaton 4/9

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle 4/10

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY
The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner 4/7

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus 4/10

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA
Warrior from the Shadowland by Cassandra Gannon 4/9

Finished!

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Progress: 10/10

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count
Alchemy and Meggy Swann by Karen Cushman 4/1/20 (166 pages)

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain
The Earl's Runaway Governess by Catherine Tinley 4/3/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen 4/5/20

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY
Ravenburn by Laura Black 4/5/20

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene 4/12/20

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
High Survival by Carolyn Keene 4/9/20

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE
Pieces of the Past: The Holocaust Diary of Rose Rabinowitz by Carol Matas 4/9/20

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 4/10/20

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Dear Canada: These Are My Words: The Residential School Diary of Violet Pesheens by Ruby Slipperjack 4/11/20

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words
Action! by Carolyn Keene 4/8/20 (River Heights)

Welcome the challenge, everyone! Have fun!

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two

April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
10/10-finished 4/11/20

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE A-Asking Fur Trouble Ally Roberts 4/2/20

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October Halloween Hayride Murder Linnea West 4/3/20
OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD D-Dead on the Vine Elle Brooke White 4/4/20

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY-Murder at the Taffy Shop Maddie Day 4/1/20

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES End of the Lane Sonia Parin 4/8/20

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
The Body in the Turkish Bath Shelly West 4/7/20

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE Pulp Friction Julie Anne Lindsey 4/11/20

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY
The Wedding Cake Murder Susan Keene 4/10/20

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Ghost Mortem ReGina Welling Erin Lynn 4/7/20

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words Paradise Lake-Christmas in Paradise Kathi Daley 4/5/20
OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

10 of 10 Complete

🌺 1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE
Rock Chick - Kristen Ashley - 5/3/20

🌺 2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon - 6/19/20

🌺 3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
Gone Too Far - Suzanne Brockmann - 6/4/20

🌺 4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY
Royal Target - Traci Hunter Abramson - 4/23/20

🌺 5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
Stone Cold - David Baldacci - 4/20/20

🌺 6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
Open Season - C.J. Box - 4/12/20

🌺 7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea
In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors - Doug Stanton - 6/10/20

🌺 8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY
March - Geraldine Brooks - 4/24/20

🌺 9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia
Vodka Doesn't Freeze - Leah Giarratano - 5/9/20

🌺 10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA
I'm Thinking of Ending Things - Iain Reid - 5/11/20

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count - 376 pgs - Born Wild Julie Ann Walker - 4/2

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain - Scandal in Spring Lisa Kleypas - 4/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - Twist Me Anna Zaires - 4/2

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY - One Year Home Marie Force - 4/8

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES - Sinful Truth Ella Miles - 4/10

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - The Honey-Don't List Christina Lauren - 4/4

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE - The Perfect Hope Nora Roberts - 4/5

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY - A Wallflower Christmas Lisa Kleypas - 4/25

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book written by two authors - Good Boy Sarina Bowen Elle Kennedy - 4/24

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words - Coyote Ridge - Beau Nicole Edwards - 4/14

Travel Through History: BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II
Begins: 01Apr20 / Ends: 30June20


10 / 10 completed


1. The Battle of France ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE - C - The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories ✔ - 23Apr20


2. The Battle of Britain ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ - B - Because of Winn-Dixie ✔ – 11Apr2020


3. The Battle of Stalingrad ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - S - The Snow Leopard ✔ - 06Apr20


4. The Battle of Normandy ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY - O - The Overstory ✔ - 19Apr20


5. The Battle of the Bulge ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES - S - The Simplicity of Cider ✔ - 26Apr20


6. Attack on Pearl Harbor ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - A - The Art of Travel ✔ - 01May20


7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE - I - It's a Long Story: My Life ✔ - 21Apr20


8. The Battle of Midway ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY - M - Murder, Plain and Simple ✔ – 09Apr2020


9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE - T - Two for the Dough ✔ - 10Apr20


10. The Battle of Iwo Jima ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA - O - Odds Against ✔ - 27Apr20

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

1. The Battle of France

✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

2. The Battle of Britain

✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ

3. The Battle of Stalingrad

✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD

4. The Battle of Normandy

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY

5. The Battle of the Bulge

✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea

✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE

8. The Battle of Midway

✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima

✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA

Welcome to the challenge! Have fun!

Battles of World War Two
Date: April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Completed: 10/10

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
Marco Effekten by Jussi Adler-Olsen 22/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ
The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny 02/04/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
Ting, min søn skal vide om verden by Fredrik Backman 23/04/20

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY
De fires tegn by Arthur Conan Doyle 25/04/20

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
Dukkebarnet by Inger Gammelgaard Madsen 01/05/20

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
To uger i Toscana by Domenica De Rosa 13/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
De udstødte by Elly Griffiths 17/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY
I tvillingernes tegn by Rosamunde Pilcher 29/02/20

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
Sandmanden by Lars Kepler 10/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA
Journal 64 by Jussi Adler-Olsen 06/04/20

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

Read: 3/10

1. The Battle of France

✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

✔️2. The Battle of Britain

✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ
➡️Death of a Perfect Wife by M.C. Beaton (pub. July)▪️4/3/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

3. The Battle of Stalingrad

✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
➡️Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic by David Quammen

4. The Battle of Normandy

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY

5. The Battle of the Bulge

✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

✔️7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea

✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE
➡️His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik▪️4/1/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. The Battle of Midway

✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY

✔️9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
➡️The Aussie Next Door by Stefanie London▪️4/17/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima

✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA

Covers

*****COMPLETED 5/16/20*****

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020
100p. min.

*****1. The Battle of France

✱ Read a book that takes place in France, - Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin 4/12/20
Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

*****2. The Battle of Britain

✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ- Looking for the Possible Dance by A.L. Kennedy 4/25/20

*****3. The Battle of Stalingrad

✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD- Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth by Lisa Napoli-4/7/20

*****4. The Battle of Normandy

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY- The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 4/10/20

*****5. The Battle of the Bulge

✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES- The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin 4/16/20

*****6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR- An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten -4/18/20

*****7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea

✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea - set on the island of Jamaica- Dr. No by Ian Fleming 5/16/20
OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE

*****8. The Battle of Midway

✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson 4/3/20-

*****9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia - Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood 4/17/20
OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE

*****10. The Battle of Iwo Jima

✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA-Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene-4/21/20

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020
10/10

1. The Battle of France

✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay,04/02/20 *****
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

2. The Battle of Britain

✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie,04/06/20 ****
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ

3. The Battle of Stalingrad

✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern,04/14/20 ***
4. The Battle of Normandy

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY
Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas,04/21/20 ***
5. The Battle of the Bulge

✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer,04/27/20 ****
6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
The Perfect Present by Karen Swan,04/29/20 **** pages 531
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea

✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE
Now You See Me by Sharon J. Bolton,05/27/20 ****
8. The Battle of Midway

✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
The Definition of Wind by Ellen Block,04/23/20 ***
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Tied by Emma Chase,05/24/20 ***
10. The Battle of Iwo Jima

✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer,05/18/20 ***

Have fun! Sarah will get you all linked up :)

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020


1. The Battle of France - Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE: Everything, Everything 4/27/20

2. The Battle of Britain - Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ: Buttercream Bump Off 6/23/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad - Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD: American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History 6/6/20

4. The Battle of Normandy - Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY: Normal People 6/20/20

5. The Battle of the Bulge - #3 of a series: 6/25/20

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor - Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR: Pachinko 4/7/20

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea - Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE: Norse Mythology 6/12/20

8. The Battle of Midway - Read a book that takes place on an island: 7/11/20

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf - Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE: Everything I Never Told You 5/15/20

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima - Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words: (New York) 6/5/20

Everyone should be linked up!

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

World War Two began in 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland, and lasted until the Japanese surrender in September of 1945. In the course of six years, fighting took place on land, sea, and in the air, and countries all over the world were pulled into the conflict.



The second world war was fought on two fronts: the European and the Pacific. In Europe, fighting was largely between Great Britain, France, and Russia on one side, and Germany and Italy on the other. Much of the fighting occurred in the skies over Great Britain, and on mainland Europe and northern Africa.

In the Pacific, fighting was heavily concentrated on a series of islands including the Philippines. Compared to the European front, the battles here were long, drawn-out affairs with a high rate of casualty.

Complete one task for each battle listed below.

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. Please post cover if it is task appropriate. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and repost in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

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Tasks

1. The Battle of France



Also known as the Fall of France, the battle resulted in Germany's takeover of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Although France had declared war on Germany in September of 1939, French troops were unable to make much headway against the Germans. The following spring, Germany launched a major offensive, and defeated Allied forces in six weeks, halting all Allied land operations on the Western Front until the Normandy landings four years later. France was split in two, with half the country being ruled by Germany, and the other by a provisional French government. Although this defeat meant the official end of French military involvement, many French resistance movements arose in the next few years.

✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

2. The Battle of Britain



Emboldened by their success on the Western Front, Germany had plans to invade Britain. Knowing that an attack from the sea would be difficult, air strikes were ordered on Great Britain in order to debilitate the country and make an attack easier. The battle lasted from July to October of 1940, with the Royal Air Force defending against attacks by the German Luftwaffe. Also at this time, and extending past the end of the battle, German forces heavily bombed Great Britain in an attempt to disrupt infrastructure - this was known as the Blitz.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ

3. The Battle of Stalingrad



The largest and bloodiest battle in the history of warfare, Stalingrad involved nearly 2.2 million military personnel. From August 1942 to April 1943, Germany and its allies fought to gain control of the Soviet city of Stalingrad. The Luftwaffe was used to support the attack, bombing the city to ruins in places. Reinforcements were called on both sides, and by mid-November, Axis powers had pushed the Soviets out of the city. However, the Soviet army launched a counter-attack, surrounding the Axis army so they could not retreat. By February, the Axis army had run so low on supplies that they surrendered, ending the battle.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD

4. The Battle of Normandy



More commonly referred to as "D-Day", the landings on Normandy Beach in France on June 6, 1944, was one of the largest amphibious assaults of World War Two. Over a dozen countries on the Allied side contributed to the fighting force tasked to overtake the beach and get a foothold on German-held France. 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on June 6th, with more following at later dates. The Allied forces worked to regain territory lost to the Germans. By August 15th, the Allies had pushed the Germans back to Paris, liberating the city. The Battle of Normandy ending a short while later, when the Germans were pushed back to the Seine River.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY

5. The Battle of the Bulge



Also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, this was Germany's last major campaign on the Western Front, located in the Ardennes Forest of Belguim. Germans attacked a weakly defended section of the Allied line in December 1944. Allies stretched their troops to hold the line and block German supply routes. The offensive was broken by December 27th, but the battle continued for another month before the Allied line could be fully restored. It was the bloodiest battle American forces faced in the course of the war, and the third-bloodiest battle in American history.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor



On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a preemptive military strike against the United States. Anticipating that the United States would soon join the war, Japan sent 353 aircraft, in two waves, to bomb the Hawaiian port of Honolulu, intending to debilitate the United States Naval Fleet. All eight of the U.S. Navy battleships in port were damaged by Japanese bombers, and four sank. Many U.S. aircraft were also destroyed, but Japanese losses were light. The next day, Japan and the United States declared war on each other.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea



The largest battle between aircraft carriers took place on the 19th and 20th of June, 1944. The United States faced off against the Japanese in an attempt to limit Japan's ability to launch attacks from aircraft carriers. The United States managed to sink three of Japan's carriers, damaged six other ships, and destroyed a large number of aircraft. The battle was viewed as a missed opportunity for America to completely destroy the Japanese fleet, but despite their failure to do so, Japan never fully recovered from the losses it sustained.

✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE

8. The Battle of Midway



In June of 1942, six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan carried out plans to attack the tiny island of Midway, far to the northwest of Hawaii. Because of its distance from Hawaii, it was outside the range of American aircraft stationed on Hawaii. However, American cryptographers were able to determine the place and time of the attack, giving American forces an opportunity to plan, and ultimately to inflict devastating damage on Japanese forces. Along with the Guadalcanal campaign, it is considered one of the turning points in the Pacific War.

✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf



Fought in the waters of the Philippine islands in October 1944, American and Australian forces teamed up to isolate Japan from the countries it had occupied in Southeast Asia. Japan had fewer battleships and carriers at this point than the entire combined Allied forces. The battle of Leyte Gulf was comprised of four main engagements in the surrounding area. It was the first battle in which the Japanese carried out kamikaze attacks, and the last naval battle between battleships in history.

✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima



In five weeks lasting from February to March 1945, American Marine and Navy forces landed on the island of Iwo Jima, eventually capturing it. Japanese positions on the island were heavily fortified and Americans relied on air support to aid them in overtaking the island. Both sides sustained heavy losses, but it was apparent from the beginning - due to America's superiority in number and weapons, as well as air support - that American forces would win the battle. However, the strategic value of the island was put into question following the heavy losses sustained, as the island could not be used as a staging base for American forces. The image of the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima is one of the most iconic and recognizable images to come out of the war.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA

Welcome to the challenge, Sallie!

Welcome, Gabi!

Finished

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two

April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
10/10-finished 4/11/20

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE A-Asking Fur Trouble Ally Roberts 4/2/20

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October Halloween Hayride Murder Linnea West 4/3/20
OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD D-Dead on the Vine Elle Brooke White 4/4/20

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY-Murder at the Taffy Shop Maddie Day 4/1/20

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES End of the Lane Sonia Parin 4/8/20

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
The Body in the Turkish Bath Shelly West 4/7/20

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE Pulp Friction Julie Anne Lindsey 4/11/20

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY
The Wedding Cake Murder Susan Keene 4/10/20

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Ghost Mortem ReGina Welling Erin Lynn 4/7/20

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words Paradise Lake-Christmas in Paradise Kathi Daley 4/5/20
OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA

Wow! Great work, Tari!

Sarah wrote: "Wow! Great work, Tari!" Thanks, Sarah!

Finished!

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Progress: 10/10

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count
Alchemy and Meggy Swann by Karen Cushman 4/1/20 (166 pages)

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain
The Earl's Runaway Governess by Catherine Tinley 4/3/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen 4/5/20

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY
Ravenburn by Laura Black 4/5/20

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene 4/12/20

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
High Survival by Carolyn Keene 4/9/20

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE
Pieces of the Past: The Holocaust Diary of Rose Rabinowitz by Carol Matas 4/9/20

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 4/10/20

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Dear Canada: These Are My Words: The Residential School Diary of Violet Pesheens by Ruby Slipperjack 4/11/20

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words
Action! by Carolyn Keene 4/8/20 (River Heights)

Great job Sarah!!

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

10/10 DONE

1. The Battle of France takes place in France The Murderous Macaron Ana T. Drew 4/8
2. The Battle of Britain takes place in Great Britain The Case of the Pretty Lady Alison Golden 4/13
3. The Battle of Stalingrad ✱ title starts with letter in STALINGRAD Slaying Monsters for the Feeble Annette Marie 4/13
4. The Battle of Normandy ✱ takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth Canada AND ✱ title starts with a letter in NORMANDY Demon Magic and a Martini Annette Marie 4/12
5. The Battle of the Bulge ✱ #3 of a series Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped Annette Marie 3/14
6. Attack on Pearl Harbor ✱ 3 and a 5 in the total page count 352 pp AND ✱ title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR Risk It All Katie Ruggle 4/4
7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea ✱ takes place on the sea AND ✱ boat or ship on cover Anne Stuart 5/3

8. The Battle of Midway ✱ takes place on an island Oak Island, NC Ripped Tide Lance Carney 4/18
9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf ✱ title starts with a letter in LEYTE Target on Her Back Julie Miller 4/21
10. The Battle of Iwo Jima ✱takes place in location whose name is two words Blueberry Cove, Maine AND ✱guessed the ending correctly Hems Homicide: The Apron Shop Series Elizabeth Penney 4/28

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Completed: 10/10

Tasks

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count
Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix 4/1

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October
Twisted Palace by Erin Watt 4/3

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
In Cold Chamomile by Joy Avon 4/2

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne 4/8

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly 4/5

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
Her Guardian Angel by Felicity Heaton 4/9

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle 4/10

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY
The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner 4/7

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus 4/10

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA
Warrior from the Shadowland by Cassandra Gannon 4/9

Great job Amanda!

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

1. The Battle of France

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy finished 8/14/20

2. The Battle of Britain

✱ Read a book originally published in July or October Paper Wife by Laila Ibrahim finished 11/1/20 (October 2018)


3. The Battle of Stalingrad

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD Devonshire Scream by Laura Childs finished 12/21/20

4. The Battle of Normandy

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY Rival to the Queen by Carolly Erickson finished 5/27/21

5. The Battle of the Bulge

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink finished 5/30/21

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR The BFG by Roald Dahl finished 5/15/21

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen finished 8/1/21

8. The Battle of Midway

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson finished 3/18/21

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker finished 5/2/21

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott finished 4/26/21

Welcome to the challenge, Chrystal!

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Tasks

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg
Ellen Sussman 10/03/2020 France

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain
R. William Bennett 10/07/2020

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
Linda Lael Miller 04/06/2020

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth
Alka Joshi 09/15/2020 India

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
Roxanne St. Claire 04/01/2020

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR
RaeAnne Thayne 04/09/2020

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover
C.S. Lewis 01/28/2021

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island
John Grisham 10/02/2020

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE
Joan Didion 08/17/2020

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA
Matthew Farrell 04/14/2020

You're all linked up, Bev!

Completed😊

Battles of World War Two
Date: April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Completed: 10/10

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book that takes place in France, Belgium, or Luxembourg OR
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR
Marco Effekten by Jussi Adler-Olsen 22/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain OR
✱ Read a book originally published in July or October OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ
The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny 02/04/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book that takes place in Russia OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD
Ting, min søn skal vide om verden by Fredrik Backman 23/04/20

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth OR
✱ Read a book with more than 160,000 ratings on Goodreads OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY
De fires tegn by Arthur Conan Doyle 25/04/20

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book that takes place in a forest OR
✱ Read a book that is #3 on your TBR or #3 of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES
Dukkebarnet by Inger Gammelgaard Madsen 01/05/20

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book that takes place in Hawaii OR
✱ Read a book with a 3 and a 5 in the total page count OR
To uger i Toscana by Domenica De Rosa 13/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea OR
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR
De udstødte by Elly Griffiths 17/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island OR
✱ Read a book that is considered very significant (bestseller, classic, etc.) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY
I tvillingernes tegn by Rosamunde Pilcher 29/02/20

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book that takes place in Australia OR
✱ Read a book written by two authors OR
Sandmanden by Lars Kepler 10/04/20
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words OR
✱ Read a book where you guessed the ending correctly OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA
Journal 64 by Jussi Adler-Olsen 06/04/20

All done, with time to spare!

Battles of World War Two
Timefame: 4/1/20 to 6/30/20
10/10

1. The Battle of France - Title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE - C - A Cowboy Like You by Donna Grant - 4/17/20 ♥♥♥♥


2. The Battle of Britain - Title starts with a letter in BLITZ - B - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh - 4/2/20 ♥♥♥


3. The Battle of Stalingrad - Title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - T - Then Came You by Kate Meader - 4/26/20 ♥♥♥


4. The Battle of Normandy - Takes place in a country that is part of the British Commonwealth - Sugar: My Life as a Sugar Babe by Monique X - 4/9/20 ♥♥♥

Monique’s home is in England.

5. The Battle of the Bulge - #3 of a series - Once Upon a Valentine's by Holly Jacobs - 4/7/20 ♥♥♥

#3 American Dads

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor - Title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - P - The Playboy by Carly Phillips - 4/3/20 ♥♥♥♥


7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea - Title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE - H - Hard to Fall by Marquita Valentine - 4/23/20 ♥♥


8. The Battle of Midway - Takes place on an island – What You Wish For by Katherine Center - 4/13/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Galveston, TX, is an island.

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf – Takes place in Australia - Catch A Falling Star by Rena Young - 4/15/20 ♥♥♥


10. The Battle of Iwo Jima - Title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA - O - Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt - 4/6/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/26/20******

Great job Marina & Connie!!

Update message # 14 - Challenge Completed - 01May20


Travel Through History: BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II
Begins: 01Apr20 / Ends: 30June20


10 / 10 completed


1. The Battle of France ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL OF FRANCE - C - The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories ✔ - 23Apr20


2. The Battle of Britain ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLITZ - B - Because of Winn-Dixie ✔ – 11Apr2020


3. The Battle of Stalingrad ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - S - The Snow Leopard ✔ - 06Apr20


4. The Battle of Normandy ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY - O - The Overstory ✔ - 19Apr20


5. The Battle of the Bulge ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES - S - The Simplicity of Cider ✔ - 26Apr20


6. Attack on Pearl Harbor ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - A - The Art of Travel ✔ - 01May20


7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE - I - It's a Long Story: My Life ✔ - 21Apr20


8. The Battle of Midway ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY - M - Murder, Plain and Simple ✔ – 09Apr2020


9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE - T - Two for the Dough ✔ - 10Apr20


10. The Battle of Iwo Jima ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in IWO JIMA - O - Odds Against ✔ - 27Apr20

Well done BC!

Great job, everyone!

Finished!

Battles of World War Two
April 01 - June 30, 2020

1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count - 376 pgs - Born Wild Julie Ann Walker - 4/2

2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain - Scandal in Spring Lisa Kleypas - 4/20

3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - Twist Me Anna Zaires - 4/2

4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY - One Year Home Marie Force - 4/8

5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES - Sinful Truth Ella Miles - 4/10

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - The Honey-Don't List Christina Lauren - 4/4

7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PHILIPPINE - The Perfect Hope Nora Roberts - 4/5

8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MIDWAY - A Wallflower Christmas Lisa Kleypas - 4/25

9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book written by two authors - Good Boy Sarina Bowen Elle Kennedy - 4/24

10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words - Coyote Ridge - Beau Nicole Edwards - 4/14

I'm late ! I'm late! but I'll start from 4.1.20 - June 30, 20

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020


Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

10/10

Tasks

√1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR -Cop Hater by Ed McBain 160 pages 4.12.20

√2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain The Long Call by Ann Cleeves 4.22.20

√3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - The Story of a Life by Aharon Appelfeld 4.26.20

√4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell 4.18.20

√5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES Station Eleven by Emily St. John 4.4.20

√6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - A Horse Walks into a Bar by David Grossman 4.15.20

√7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea/b>
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea Sail of Stone by Ake Edwardson 4.5.20

√8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island Emotionally Weird by Kate Atkinson 4.25/20

√9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE - Three Hours In Paris by Cara Black 4.21.20

√10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words Golden in Death by J.D. Rob 4.7.20 takes place in New York

Great finish Karen!

Have fun Denise! Sarah will get you linked up.

Jan wrote: "Great finish Karen!

Have fun Denise! Sarah will get you linked up."

thanks!

Finished

Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020


Travel Through History: Battles of World War Two
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

10/10

Tasks

√1. The Battle of France
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the page count OR -Cop Hater by Ed McBain 160 pages 4.12.20

√2. The Battle of Britain
✱ Read a book that takes place in Great Britain The Long Call by Ann Cleeves 4.22.20

√3. The Battle of Stalingrad
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in STALINGRAD - The Story of a Life by Aharon Appelfeld 4.26.20

√4. The Battle of Normandy
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in NORMANDY The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell 4.18.20

√5. The Battle of the Bulge
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ARDENNES Station Eleven by Emily St. John 4.4.20

√6. Attack on Pearl Harbor
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in PEARL HARBOR - A Horse Walks into a Bar by David Grossman 4.15.20

√7. The Battle of the Philippine Sea/b>
✱ Read a book that takes place on or by the sea Sail of Stone by Ake Edwardson 4.5.20

√8. The Battle of Midway
✱ Read a book that takes place on an island Emotionally Weird by Kate Atkinson 4.25/20

√9. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LEYTE - Three Hours In Paris by Cara Black 4.21.20

√10. The Battle of Iwo Jima
✱ Read a book that takes place in a location whose name is two words Golden in Death by J.D. Rob 4.7.20 takes place in New York

Boy! That was fast Denise!! Well done :)