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Publisher:
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Military Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
World War II Glider Pilots
Author:
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0938021958
Category : Air pilots, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0938021958
Category : Air pilots, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Operation Yellow Star
Author: Maurice Rajsfus
Publisher: Doppelhouse Press
ISBN: 9780997003499
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A damning inquiry of French-Nazi collaboration by an investigative journalist who survived the largest roundup of Jews in France.
Publisher: Doppelhouse Press
ISBN: 9780997003499
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A damning inquiry of French-Nazi collaboration by an investigative journalist who survived the largest roundup of Jews in France.
From a Dark Sky
Author: Orr Kelly
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1497645662
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
A fascinating history of the most secretive and unsung branch of the US military’s Special Forces, from World War II through Desert Storm Very little is known about USAF Special Operations—yet their exploits have been as daring and their achievements as remarkable as anything accomplished by their brother warriors. Since World War II, these ultra-secretive “air commandos” have routinely performed the near-impossible, undertaking missions that typically carry them across enemy lines. From secretly inserting covert operatives into North Korea and participating in clandestine CIA operations in Vietnam and Cambodia to providing air support for partisans in Nazi-occupied France and rescuing dozens of downed fliers trapped deep in enemy territory, these courageous airmen have done the jobs that no one else could do, often in the most technologically advanced war machinery the Air Force has at its disposal. Sometimes called “ravens” or “carpetbaggers,” the air commandos have a history that has long been buried beneath layers of official cover stories, rumors, and deceptions—until now. An expert in military affairs, Orr Kelly has already written what many believe to be the definitive history of the US Navy SEALs (Brave Men, Dark Waters). Now, he turns his attention to this unsung branch of the military’s Special Forces, relating a true story of courage, skill, and commitment that spans decades. With uncompromising honesty, he explores both the triumphs (Project 9 in Burma) and the disasters (the failed rescue of hostages in Iran) of these incomparable heroes of the sky, who have never sought recognition or glory.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1497645662
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
A fascinating history of the most secretive and unsung branch of the US military’s Special Forces, from World War II through Desert Storm Very little is known about USAF Special Operations—yet their exploits have been as daring and their achievements as remarkable as anything accomplished by their brother warriors. Since World War II, these ultra-secretive “air commandos” have routinely performed the near-impossible, undertaking missions that typically carry them across enemy lines. From secretly inserting covert operatives into North Korea and participating in clandestine CIA operations in Vietnam and Cambodia to providing air support for partisans in Nazi-occupied France and rescuing dozens of downed fliers trapped deep in enemy territory, these courageous airmen have done the jobs that no one else could do, often in the most technologically advanced war machinery the Air Force has at its disposal. Sometimes called “ravens” or “carpetbaggers,” the air commandos have a history that has long been buried beneath layers of official cover stories, rumors, and deceptions—until now. An expert in military affairs, Orr Kelly has already written what many believe to be the definitive history of the US Navy SEALs (Brave Men, Dark Waters). Now, he turns his attention to this unsung branch of the military’s Special Forces, relating a true story of courage, skill, and commitment that spans decades. With uncompromising honesty, he explores both the triumphs (Project 9 in Burma) and the disasters (the failed rescue of hostages in Iran) of these incomparable heroes of the sky, who have never sought recognition or glory.
Mad Mike
Author: David Rooney
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 0850525438
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
This penetrating biography tells the story of his life including his exploits in Norway and the early Commandos. It also uncovers new evidence revealing that his court martial was unjust.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 0850525438
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
This penetrating biography tells the story of his life including his exploits in Norway and the early Commandos. It also uncovers new evidence revealing that his court martial was unjust.
Professional Journal of the United States Army
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
The War Against Japan: The decisive battles
Author: Stanley Woodburn Kirby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
The Hutchinson Atlas of World War II Battle Plans
Author: Stephen Badsey
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135962782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This text contrasts 21 World War II battle plans with their actual outcome. Each in-depth battle essay is complemented by original maps, producing fresh insight into the technical aspects of warfare that drove the last worldwide conflict of the 20th century. An overall introduction gives a strategic overview of the whole of the war, and places the individual battles into context. The battles are presented in seven groups of three, and each group is introduced by a short essay on the common theme for the group.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135962782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This text contrasts 21 World War II battle plans with their actual outcome. Each in-depth battle essay is complemented by original maps, producing fresh insight into the technical aspects of warfare that drove the last worldwide conflict of the 20th century. An overall introduction gives a strategic overview of the whole of the war, and places the individual battles into context. The battles are presented in seven groups of three, and each group is introduced by a short essay on the common theme for the group.
Burma Victory
Author: David Rooney
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782006117
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
In the final years of World War II, the campaign against Japan stepped up in a series of bloody battles with each side having much to lose. While much of the history of the period focuses on the Pacific Campaign and the American island hopping, this book studies the 'forgotten war' and the Allied fight to push the Japanese out of Burma. The Allies (British, American, Indian and Chinese soldiers) saw the battles of Imphal and Kohima as a way to avenge the crushing defeats of 1942, while the Japanese viewed the battles as the precursor to a victorious drive into India and domination of Asia. David Rooney examines the aims of both sides alongside the battles themselves, which secured victory in Burma, and the roles of Wingate, Stilwell and the Chindits. Following the defeats of 1942 the Allies re-emerged to fight the Japanese; their troops had seen a revival of morale with the new Fourteenth Army under General Slim and the development of new tactics and and Allied air and firepower superiority.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782006117
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
In the final years of World War II, the campaign against Japan stepped up in a series of bloody battles with each side having much to lose. While much of the history of the period focuses on the Pacific Campaign and the American island hopping, this book studies the 'forgotten war' and the Allied fight to push the Japanese out of Burma. The Allies (British, American, Indian and Chinese soldiers) saw the battles of Imphal and Kohima as a way to avenge the crushing defeats of 1942, while the Japanese viewed the battles as the precursor to a victorious drive into India and domination of Asia. David Rooney examines the aims of both sides alongside the battles themselves, which secured victory in Burma, and the roles of Wingate, Stilwell and the Chindits. Following the defeats of 1942 the Allies re-emerged to fight the Japanese; their troops had seen a revival of morale with the new Fourteenth Army under General Slim and the development of new tactics and and Allied air and firepower superiority.
Review of Current Military Literature
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description