Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
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Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 516

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Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780964714
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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Nicknamed 'The Desert Fox' for his cunning command of the Afrika Korps, Erwin Rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of Germany's World War II commanders. He got his first taste of combat in World War I, where his daring command earned him the Blue Max, Germany's highest decoration for bravery. He followed this up with numerous successes early in World War II in both Europe and Africa, before facing his biggest challenge – organizing the defence of France. Implicated in the plot to kill Hitler, Rommel chose suicide over a public trial. This book looks at the life of this daring soldier, focusing on his style of command and the tactical decisions that earned him his fearsome reputation.

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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 648

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Author: British Library
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 664

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Author: Alfred Toppe
Publisher: Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
ISBN: 9781780392523
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 114

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Firs published in 1991. "Desert Warfare: German Experiences in World War II" is an abridgment of a two-volume work that first appeared in 1952. Organized by Major General Alfred Toppe and written with the assistance of nine German commanders who served in North Africa, the manuscript represents a collaborative attempt to determine as many factors as possible which exerted a determining influence on desert warfare. Issues addressed include planning, intelligence, logistics, and operations. Described and analyzed are the German order of battle, the major military engagements in North Africa, and the particular problems of terrain and climate in desert operations. Not unlike many of the U.S. units engaged in the war with Iraq, the Germans in North Africa learned about combat operations in the desert only after they arrived on the scene and confronted the desert on its own terms. For this reason alone, as well as for the insights it offers, Desert Warfare requires the serious consideration of those responsible for preparing the U.S. military for any future conflict in desert terrain.

Author: British Museum. Dept. of Printed Books
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Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1248

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Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
Publisher:
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Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 654

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Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 670

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Author: British Library
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Category : Reference
Languages : un
Pages : 488

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Author: Jennifer Mitchelhill
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770029546
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 118

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The castles of Japan are a product of the country's long history of civil warnd samurai rule from the Middle Ages to mid-19th century. They functionedoth as military fortresses as well as symbols of authority. Theyncorporated powerful mechanisms for warding off attackers, yet as symbolshey were possessed of immense beauty and grace.;This study is divided intoour parts: the first examines who built these castles and why, with anncisive look at Japanese history and the internecine fighting betweenamurai clans; the second part discusses the castle as a fortress - themportance of its location, its layout, stone walls and moats, towers, gates,hooting holes, and stone drops; the third part covers the beauty of theastle as a symbol, covering the intricate craftsmanship seen in structuraletail and the aesthetics of the samurai class itself; and the fourth partontains practical information on visiting castles and gleaning the most from first-hand view.