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Another Bloody Century: Future Warfare
By Colin S. Gray. 2006
How the wars of the near future will be fought and who will win themMany nations, peoples and special interest…
groups believe that violence will advance their cause. Warfare has changed greatly since the Second World War; it continued to change during the late 20th century and this process is still accelerating. Political, technological, social and religious forces are shaping the future of warfare, but most western armed forces have yet to evolve significantly from the cold war era when they trained to resist a conventional invasion by the Warsaw Pact. America is now the only superpower, but its dominance is threatened by internal and external factors. The world's most hi-tech weaponry seems helpless in the face of determined guerrilla fighters not afraid to die for their beliefs.Professor Colin Gray has advised governments on both sides of the Atlantic and in ANOTHER BLOODY CENTURY, he reveals what sort of conflicts will affect our world in the years to come.Picture History of World War II American Aircraft Production
By Joshua Stoff. 1993
Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of World War II: the massive production of American…
military aircraft. Photos show teams of workers turning out Boeing B-17 bombers in Seattle, huge B-24D Liberators at the Ford plant in Willow Run, F6F Grumman Hellcat fighters in Long Island, and much more.Back in the day when men were men and Britain ruled the world, the two great world powers went head…
to head over control of central Asia - from the Caucasus to Kabul. This was the stage of open warfare but also espionage, subterfuge and reckless adventure. Following on from the derring do of Shooting Leave, John Ure tells the story of British soldiers, missionaries and mercenaries, horse traders and opportunists who travelled to make their name in the Great Game.By Sword and Fire: Cruelty And Atrocity In Medieval Warfare
By Sean Mcglynn. 2013
Sean McGlynn investigates the reality of medieval warfare. For all the talk of chivalry, medieval warfare routinely involved acts which…
we would consider war crimes. Lands laid waste, civilians slaughtered, prisoners massacred: this was standard fare justified by tradition and practical military necessity. It was unbelievably barbaric, but seldom uncontrolled.Such acts of atrocity were calculated, hideous cruelties inflicted in order to achieve a specific end. Sean McGlynn examines the battles of Acre and Agincourt, sieges like Béziers, Lincoln, Jerusalem and Limoges as well as the infamous chevauchées of the Hundred Years War that devastated great swathes of France. He reveals how these grisly affairs form the origin of accepted ¿rules of war¿, codes of conduct that are today being enforced in the International Court of Justice in the Hague.Cochrane: Britannia's Sea Wolf (Sven Hassel War Classics)
By Donald Thomas. 1999
Bestselling account of the life of a real Horatio HornblowerThe life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, later 10th Earl of Dundonald,…
was more extraordinary than that of Nelson, more far fetched than that of Hornblower or Patrick O'Brien's Jack Aubrey. Born the son of an eccentric and indigent Scottish peer, he entered the Royal Navy in 1793. In a series of outstanding and heroic actions, often against seemingly overwhelming odds, he made his name fighting Napoleon's navy as one of the most dashing and daring frigate captains of his day, before embarking on a career as a mercenary admiral.The Emperor's Last Victory: Napoleon And The Battle Of Wagram
By Gunther E Rothenberg. 2005
A leading expert examines one of Napoleon's most decisive but least analysed victoriesIn early July 1809 Napoleon crossed the Danube…
with 187,000 men to confront the Austrian Archduke Charles and an army of 145,000 men. The fighting that followed dwarfed in intensity and scale any previous Napoleonic battlefield, perhaps any in history: casualties on each side were over 30,000. The Austrians fought with great determination, but eventually the Emperor won a narrow victory. Wagram was decisive in that it compelled Austria to make peace. It also heralded a new, altogether greater order of warfare, anticipating the massed manpower and weight of fire deployed much later in the battles of the American Civil War and then at Verdun and on the Somme.True Stories of the SAS
By Robin Hunter. 1995
The soldiers of the SAS are among the most ruthless and efficient in the world. Their daring and determination have…
made Britain's top-secret military unit one of the most feared and respected special forces in existence. True Stories of the SAS is a history of the deeds done by these lethal men as they faced danger with calm courage. From the parachute raids and jeep attacks of World War II to covert activity in the Gulf War, the SAS have fought in each major conflict of the last fifty years. Their every mission is a tale of inspired strategy and decisive action, from the fight for the German-held islands of the Aegean to the struggle against the Communists in the Malayan jungle and their spectacular success at the Iranian Embassy siege in London. These astonishing stories reveal the bravery, endurance and sheer military brilliance that have made the SAS truly a force to be reckoned with.The Changing Face Of Battle: From Teutoburger Wald To Desert Storm
By Bryan Perrett. 2000
A fascinating study of the changing face of the art of warfare over the past 2000 years, by one of…
today's most readable historiansMankind has always been in conflict. Without war, there would be no peace, no stability, no safety. Men go to war to defend, or acquire, territory that they see as rightly theirs; to defend, or impose, beliefs that they hold as fundamental truths. In 2,000 years, while the causes of battle have hardly changed, the conduct of battle has changed and developed apace. Technology advances, weaponry becomes ever more powerful, military thinking shifts again and again. In THE CHANGING FACE OF BATTLE, historian Bryan Perrett reviews that continuous process of change, from AD 9 through to the Gulf War. By analysis of some 30 significant battle confrontations he shows, in clear detail, just how advanced we now are in the art of warfare.Heroes Of The Hour: Brief Moments In Military Glory
By Bryan Perrett. 2001
Thirteen true tales of men who were briefly military heroes of their time, but have since been largely forgottenThis book…
looks back to the time when an individual could change the course of history in a single battle or engagement, and yet still be forgotten. Here are the stories of the men who were regarded as heroes at the time but have now been forgotten or eclipsed. Some were honourable men and some not, but the actions of all were larger than life and make for exciting reading. They were mostly professional soldiers; one, Lieutenant Walter Hamilton, was a VC who fought the Kabul mob to the death, and took 600 of the enemy with him. Another, Major General Lew Wallace, primarily a lawyer and politician, commanded a division at the Battle of Shiloh, but is remembered now only as the author of Ben Hur.Gunboat!: Small Ships At War (Sven Hassel War Classics)
By Bryan Perrett. 2001
This is naval action adventure with a difference - thirteen naval engagements in which gunboats won the day against every…
kind of enemy, large and smallBritain, like other colonial powers, established, controlled and accessed her empire from the seas. It was realised that the preservation of secure trading conditions required armed ships able to operate in shallow coastal and river waters. The gunboat was developed to meet this need: a small, shallow-draft, steam-powered screw or paddle driven vessel, sufficiently fast and manoeuvrable to take the enemy, whether on shore or afloat, by surprise.In this book Bryan Perrett recounts thirteen episodes of exciting gunboat action, ranging from the Burma war in 1824, through two world wars and on to the dramatic escape of the Amethyst down the Yangtze in 1949.Jews and Arabs: A Concise History of Their Social and Cultural Relations
By S. D. Goitein. 1974
This fascinating history by an eminent scholar explores the relationship between Jews and Arabs, from their beginnings 3,000 years ago…
into the 1970s. Although originally written in 1954, it was revised in 1974 to extend its reach in the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The account remains current in its outlook because of the focus on social and cultural contacts as opposed to political and military issues. Its long-range examination of the reciprocal influence between these two peoples provides many valuable insights into the present-day impasse in their relations.Jews and Arabs encompasses numerous subjects of historical and contemporary relevance: the myth of the so-called Semitic races; the Jewish tradition in Islam; the actual and legal position of Jews under Arabic Islam; the rise of Jewish philosophy under Islamic influence; Jewish and Islamic mysticism and poetry; and law and ritual. Author S. D. Goitein was the first professor of Islamic studies at Jerusalem's Hebrew University, and this study reflects his 30 years of experience in the field, which includes surveys of Muslim religious literature, Oriental Jewish communities, and medieval Egyptian documents. Erudite and well written, this volume is indispensable to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of the Arab-Jewish relationship.True Stories: World War Two (True Stories Ser.)
By Clive Gifford. 2013
The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War II. Included is the remarkable…
survival story of future US President J F Kennedy, the story of the dambusters and a plotted assassination attempt on Hitler. Complete with glossary, further reading section and index.True Stories: World War One (True Stories Ser.)
By Clive Gifford. 2013
The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War I. World War I includes…
the stories of flying aces such as the 'Red Baron', the story of Lawrence of Arabia and the stories of brave doctors and nurses such as Edith Cavell in German occupied Belgium. Complete with glossary, further reading section and index.What They Don't Tell You About: World War I
By Robert Fowke. 2013
This book explains how the war started, what it was about and who it involved. It describes the major battles…
and looks at what life was like for the soldiers in the trenches, the pilots in the air, the sailors at sea and the civilians back home. Written in the lively style common to this series, the author deals with this difficult subject in a sensitive and skilful manner, introducing humour only where appropriate. With black line illustrations throughout.What They Don't Tell You About: World War II
By Robert Fowke. 2013
Did you know that Adolf Hilter wasn't, in fact, German? The Second World War brought horror and heartache to millions…
of people all over the globe, and it turned everyday living upside down too. Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you what life during World War II was REALLY like ...La inolvidable Guerra de Vietnam: La Guerra Americana en Vietnam - Guerra en la jungla
By I Fernandez, Scott S F Meaker. 2016
Breve historia de Vietnam. En la Guerra de Vietnam se luchó como en cualquier otra guerra pero terminó con ambas…
partes creyendo que habían vencido. Eso sí, no arrancó con una declaración de guerra como tal. La gran cantidad de luchas por el poder a lo largo de su historia es abrumadora. Las batallas fueron cortas e intensas y se desarrollaron en las junglas y arrozales. Los métodos guerrilleros tuvieron gran peso en esta guerra.La Prima Guerra Mondiale: la storia concisa - La Grande Guerra
By Simona Leggero, Scott S F Meaker. 2016
La Prima Guerra Mondiale doveva essere la guerra che terminava tutte le guerre, da qui il nome la Grande Guerra.…
La Grande Guerra ebbe un brutto inizio dalla prospettiva della Germania. Il piano era di allontanare la Francia e la Russia mentre lo scopo principale, era aiutare l'Impero austro-ungarico contro la Serbia. La perdita di vita nella Grande Guerra fu immensa.Access to History: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 for Edexcel
By Roger Turvey. 2018
Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Give your students the best chance of success with this…
tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students.This title:- Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications- Contains authoritative and engaging content- Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians- Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learntThis title is suitable for a variety of courses including:- Edexcel: Option 31: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603À beira da Guerra Nuclear: Crise dos Mísseis de Cuba - União Soviética, Cuba e os Estados Unidos
By Aleff E Oliveira Jonathan R Santos, Scott S F Meaker. 2016
Durante os anos 50, o grande medo era a guerra nuclear. Do ponto de vista da União Soviética, ter um…
reduto comunista tão perto da fronteira norte-americana era um sonho realizado. Até o início dos anos 60, houve uma forte corrente de tensão entre os americanos e os soviéticos. Além da perda desastrosa de vidas e dignidade na Baía dos Porcos, muitas outras coisas ocorreram. A linha foi firmemente traçada na areia. O mundo estava à beira de uma guerra nuclear.Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton: An Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in Vietnam
By John Mccain, Amy Shively Hawk. 2017
With a foreword by Senator John McCain.In 1967, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot James Shively was shot down over North…
Vietnam. After ejecting from his F-105 Thunderchief aircraft, he landed in a rice paddy and was captured by the North Vietnamese Army. For the next six years, Shively endured brutal treatment at the hands of the enemy in Hanoi prison camps. Back home his girlfriend moved on and married another man. Bound in iron stocks at the Hanoi Hilton, unable to get home to his loved ones, Shively contemplated suicide. Yet somehow he found hope and the will to survive--and he became determined to help his fellow POWs.In a newspaper interview several years after his release, Shively said, "I had the opportunity to be captured, the opportunity to be interrogated, the opportunity to be tortured and the experience of answering questions under torture. It was an extremely humiliating experience. I felt sorry for myself. But I learned the hard way life isn't fair. Life is only what you make of it." Written by Shively's stepdaughter Amy Hawk--whose mother Nancy ultimately reunited with and married Shively in a triumphant love story--and based on extensive audio recordings and Shively's own journals, Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton is a haunting, riveting portrayal of life as an American prisoner of war trapped on the other side of the world.