Author: Douglas C. Dildy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147283917X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Over the past 80 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have consistently portrayed the feats of 'The Few' (as they were immortalized in Churchill's famous speech) as being responsible for the RAF's victory in the epic battle. However, this is only part of the story. The results of an air campaign cannot be measured in terms of territory captured, cities occupied or armies defeated, routed or annihilated. Successful air campaigns are those that achieve their intended aims or stated objectives. Victory in the Battle of Britain was determined by whether the Luftwaffe achieved its objectives. The Luftwaffe, of course, did not, and this detailed and rigorous study explains why. Analysing the battle in its entirety in the context of what it was – history's first independent offensive counter-air campaign against the world's first integrated air defence system – Douglas C. Dildy and Paul F. Crickmore set out to re-examine this remarkable conflict. Presenting the events of the Battle of Britain in the context of the Luftwaffe's campaign and RAF Fighter Command's battles against it, this title is a new and innovative history of the battle that kept alive the Allies' chances of defeating Nazi Germany.
To Defeat the Few
Author: Douglas C. Dildy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147283917X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Over the past 80 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have consistently portrayed the feats of 'The Few' (as they were immortalized in Churchill's famous speech) as being responsible for the RAF's victory in the epic battle. However, this is only part of the story. The results of an air campaign cannot be measured in terms of territory captured, cities occupied or armies defeated, routed or annihilated. Successful air campaigns are those that achieve their intended aims or stated objectives. Victory in the Battle of Britain was determined by whether the Luftwaffe achieved its objectives. The Luftwaffe, of course, did not, and this detailed and rigorous study explains why. Analysing the battle in its entirety in the context of what it was – history's first independent offensive counter-air campaign against the world's first integrated air defence system – Douglas C. Dildy and Paul F. Crickmore set out to re-examine this remarkable conflict. Presenting the events of the Battle of Britain in the context of the Luftwaffe's campaign and RAF Fighter Command's battles against it, this title is a new and innovative history of the battle that kept alive the Allies' chances of defeating Nazi Germany.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147283917X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Over the past 80 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have consistently portrayed the feats of 'The Few' (as they were immortalized in Churchill's famous speech) as being responsible for the RAF's victory in the epic battle. However, this is only part of the story. The results of an air campaign cannot be measured in terms of territory captured, cities occupied or armies defeated, routed or annihilated. Successful air campaigns are those that achieve their intended aims or stated objectives. Victory in the Battle of Britain was determined by whether the Luftwaffe achieved its objectives. The Luftwaffe, of course, did not, and this detailed and rigorous study explains why. Analysing the battle in its entirety in the context of what it was – history's first independent offensive counter-air campaign against the world's first integrated air defence system – Douglas C. Dildy and Paul F. Crickmore set out to re-examine this remarkable conflict. Presenting the events of the Battle of Britain in the context of the Luftwaffe's campaign and RAF Fighter Command's battles against it, this title is a new and innovative history of the battle that kept alive the Allies' chances of defeating Nazi Germany.
A Few Bloody Noses
Author: Robert Harvey
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1472107969
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Liberty against oppression, right against wrong - a clear message has come down to us about the origins of the American War of Independence, one of the founding events of the modern world. As with so many legends, the truth is somewhat different. In this revealing account, Robert Harvey overturns most of our assumptions about the causes of the war. Both Britain and America were divided over the struggle, America violently so, while in Britain many favoured independence if it would avoid bloodshed. The war itself was vicious and confused, and marked by incompetence and bad faith on both sides. When it was over the Americans pushed out their French allies, while the British, who had encouraged black slaves to revolt, and Indians to attack, abandoned both to their fate. Yet after four years of misrule the Constitutional Convention imposed its own conservative counter-revolution, and out of bloodshed and suffering, cunning, idealism and courage, there emerged the infant nation that was to become the most powerful the world has ever seen. In this extraordinary and intensely readable book Robert Harvey tells the whole extraordinary story of its birth.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1472107969
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Liberty against oppression, right against wrong - a clear message has come down to us about the origins of the American War of Independence, one of the founding events of the modern world. As with so many legends, the truth is somewhat different. In this revealing account, Robert Harvey overturns most of our assumptions about the causes of the war. Both Britain and America were divided over the struggle, America violently so, while in Britain many favoured independence if it would avoid bloodshed. The war itself was vicious and confused, and marked by incompetence and bad faith on both sides. When it was over the Americans pushed out their French allies, while the British, who had encouraged black slaves to revolt, and Indians to attack, abandoned both to their fate. Yet after four years of misrule the Constitutional Convention imposed its own conservative counter-revolution, and out of bloodshed and suffering, cunning, idealism and courage, there emerged the infant nation that was to become the most powerful the world has ever seen. In this extraordinary and intensely readable book Robert Harvey tells the whole extraordinary story of its birth.
A Few Remains of the Rev. James Macgregor
Author: George Patterson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375121989
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375121989
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.
A practical Treatise of powers. Few MS. notes by F. Hargrave
Author: Edward Burtenshaw SUGDEN (Baron St. Leonards.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Jessica Bannister and the Family Secrets
Author: Janet Farell
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718323565
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
There aren't many things more important to Jessica Bannister than chasing down her next scoop to splash across the front page of the newspaper she works for, but family is definitely one of them. After the death of her parents at the age of twelve, she has been extremely protective of her only living relative, Aunt Bell, who is as much her best friend and confidante as she is the woman who raised her, so when a run-in with a malevolent shadow being leaves her great-aunt feeling very weak, the ambitious young journalist is at pains to do everything she can for her. Luckily, this aligns with her editor-in-chief's plans, though she soon finds out that not all families are as open and honest with each other as her own, and dark secrets from the past can end up shredding the bonds between ancestors and descendants, fathers and sons, and partners and future in-laws. But when old friends and new acquaintances bring danger to her door, can her supernatural gifts keep her and her family safe?
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718323565
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
There aren't many things more important to Jessica Bannister than chasing down her next scoop to splash across the front page of the newspaper she works for, but family is definitely one of them. After the death of her parents at the age of twelve, she has been extremely protective of her only living relative, Aunt Bell, who is as much her best friend and confidante as she is the woman who raised her, so when a run-in with a malevolent shadow being leaves her great-aunt feeling very weak, the ambitious young journalist is at pains to do everything she can for her. Luckily, this aligns with her editor-in-chief's plans, though she soon finds out that not all families are as open and honest with each other as her own, and dark secrets from the past can end up shredding the bonds between ancestors and descendants, fathers and sons, and partners and future in-laws. But when old friends and new acquaintances bring danger to her door, can her supernatural gifts keep her and her family safe?
Court-Martial: How Military Justice Has Shaped America from the Revolution to 9/11 and Beyond
Author: Chris Bray
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393243419
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A timely, provocative account of how military justice has shaped American society since the nation’s beginnings. Historian and former soldier Chris Bray tells the sweeping story of military justice from the earliest days of the republic to contemporary arguments over using military courts to try foreign terrorists or soldiers accused of sexual assault. Stretching from the American Revolution to 9/11, Court-Martial recounts the stories of famous American court-martials, including those involving President Andrew Jackson, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, and Private Eddie Slovik. Bray explores how encounters of freed slaves with the military justice system during the Civil War anticipated the civil rights movement, and he explains how the Uniform Code of Military Justice came about after World War II. With a great eye for narrative, Bray hones in on the human elements of these stories, from Revolutionary-era militiamen demanding the right to participate in political speech as citizens, to black soldiers risking their lives during the Civil War to demand fair pay, to the struggles over the court-martial of Lieutenant William Calley and the events of My Lai during the Vietnam War. Throughout, Bray presents readers with these unvarnished voices and his own perceptive commentary. Military justice may be separate from civilian justice, but it is thoroughly entwined with American society. As Bray reminds us, the history of American military justice is inextricably the history of America, and Court-Martial powerfully documents the many ways that the separate justice system of the armed forces has served as a proxy for America’s ongoing arguments over equality, privacy, discrimination, security, and liberty.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393243419
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A timely, provocative account of how military justice has shaped American society since the nation’s beginnings. Historian and former soldier Chris Bray tells the sweeping story of military justice from the earliest days of the republic to contemporary arguments over using military courts to try foreign terrorists or soldiers accused of sexual assault. Stretching from the American Revolution to 9/11, Court-Martial recounts the stories of famous American court-martials, including those involving President Andrew Jackson, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, and Private Eddie Slovik. Bray explores how encounters of freed slaves with the military justice system during the Civil War anticipated the civil rights movement, and he explains how the Uniform Code of Military Justice came about after World War II. With a great eye for narrative, Bray hones in on the human elements of these stories, from Revolutionary-era militiamen demanding the right to participate in political speech as citizens, to black soldiers risking their lives during the Civil War to demand fair pay, to the struggles over the court-martial of Lieutenant William Calley and the events of My Lai during the Vietnam War. Throughout, Bray presents readers with these unvarnished voices and his own perceptive commentary. Military justice may be separate from civilian justice, but it is thoroughly entwined with American society. As Bray reminds us, the history of American military justice is inextricably the history of America, and Court-Martial powerfully documents the many ways that the separate justice system of the armed forces has served as a proxy for America’s ongoing arguments over equality, privacy, discrimination, security, and liberty.
The New Model Army
Author: Ian Gentles
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300265204
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
The definitive account of the superior fighting force that powered the English Revolution The New Model Army was one of the most formidable fighting forces ever assembled. Formed in 1645, it was crucial in overthrowing the monarchy and propelling one of its most brilliant generals, Oliver Cromwell, to power during the English Revolution. Paradoxically, it was also instrumental in restoring the king in 1660. But the true nature of this army has long been debated. In this authoritative history, Ian Gentles examines the full scope of the New Model Army. As a fighting force it engineered regicide, pioneered innovative military tactics, and helped to keep Cromwell in power as Lord Protector until his death. All the while, those within its ranks promoted radical political ideas inspired by the Levellers and held dissenting religious beliefs. Gentles explores how brilliant battlefield maneuvering and logistical prowess contributed to its victories—and demonstrates the vital role religion played in building morale and military effectiveness.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300265204
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
The definitive account of the superior fighting force that powered the English Revolution The New Model Army was one of the most formidable fighting forces ever assembled. Formed in 1645, it was crucial in overthrowing the monarchy and propelling one of its most brilliant generals, Oliver Cromwell, to power during the English Revolution. Paradoxically, it was also instrumental in restoring the king in 1660. But the true nature of this army has long been debated. In this authoritative history, Ian Gentles examines the full scope of the New Model Army. As a fighting force it engineered regicide, pioneered innovative military tactics, and helped to keep Cromwell in power as Lord Protector until his death. All the while, those within its ranks promoted radical political ideas inspired by the Levellers and held dissenting religious beliefs. Gentles explores how brilliant battlefield maneuvering and logistical prowess contributed to its victories—and demonstrates the vital role religion played in building morale and military effectiveness.
Professional Journal of the United States Army
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 1444
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 1444
Book Description
Killing For Christ: How to Defeat Christian Terrorism
Author: Mohamed Moussa Ghounem
Publisher: Muslim School
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Love Starts With Acceptance. Speeches By Popes, Bible Verses, Christian Terrorist Manuals and Testimonies Are All Included, Documenting The Top 10 Categories of How Christianity Breeds Terrorism. In Addition to Permission and Motivation to Terrorize, Some Christians Interpret the Modern Teachings of Christianity to Believe they Have a Duty to Be Terrorists. Responses to Christian Terrorists’ Ideology are Included To Exterminate the Hate and Replace it with Love. The Top 10 Ways Christians Kill For Jesus Include: Deicide, Rapture, 100 Virgins, Manifest Destiny, Satanism, Resemblance, Fetuses, and From Having a Guilt Free Conscience Being Already “Saved”, thus Sins Can Be Unlimited and They Assume They Can Still Be In Heaven. Love, as a Focus to Defeat the Christian Terrorists’ Hate includes the Top 10 Ways Muslims Love Jesus More Than Christians. Loving the Original Jesus Verses the Contemporary Jesus More is a Core Way to Cure Christian Terrorism. Teaching to Truly Love Jesus Include: Showing How Jesus was actually Saved from the Cross and Clarifying How It’s Much More Loving to Believe in Rescue than Resurrection, Consequently Giving Christian Terrorists Accountability Rather Than Lawlessness. 20 years of Propaganda and Comparative Religion research is what makes this book more authoritative and informative than any of it’s kind. Our Goal is three fold: Breaking the Media Ban on Reporting Christian Terrorism, Defeating Christian Terrorism, and Opening Dialog Among World Religions from An Equal Platform to Foster Understanding, Peace, and Love.
Publisher: Muslim School
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Love Starts With Acceptance. Speeches By Popes, Bible Verses, Christian Terrorist Manuals and Testimonies Are All Included, Documenting The Top 10 Categories of How Christianity Breeds Terrorism. In Addition to Permission and Motivation to Terrorize, Some Christians Interpret the Modern Teachings of Christianity to Believe they Have a Duty to Be Terrorists. Responses to Christian Terrorists’ Ideology are Included To Exterminate the Hate and Replace it with Love. The Top 10 Ways Christians Kill For Jesus Include: Deicide, Rapture, 100 Virgins, Manifest Destiny, Satanism, Resemblance, Fetuses, and From Having a Guilt Free Conscience Being Already “Saved”, thus Sins Can Be Unlimited and They Assume They Can Still Be In Heaven. Love, as a Focus to Defeat the Christian Terrorists’ Hate includes the Top 10 Ways Muslims Love Jesus More Than Christians. Loving the Original Jesus Verses the Contemporary Jesus More is a Core Way to Cure Christian Terrorism. Teaching to Truly Love Jesus Include: Showing How Jesus was actually Saved from the Cross and Clarifying How It’s Much More Loving to Believe in Rescue than Resurrection, Consequently Giving Christian Terrorists Accountability Rather Than Lawlessness. 20 years of Propaganda and Comparative Religion research is what makes this book more authoritative and informative than any of it’s kind. Our Goal is three fold: Breaking the Media Ban on Reporting Christian Terrorism, Defeating Christian Terrorism, and Opening Dialog Among World Religions from An Equal Platform to Foster Understanding, Peace, and Love.
Baoan martial arts novels:Golden Jade Alliance
Author: Baoan Liu
Publisher: Baoan Liu
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Publisher: Baoan Liu
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description