2004
| The first modern multi-national combat unit: American, British and French soldiers combined to form a unique special forces team |
2003
| This is a comprehensive account of the behind-the-lines operations that preceded and supported the D-Day landings and the breakout from Normandy. The French resistance played a key role in undermining German resistance during the liberation of France in 1944.They destroyed vital railways, ambushed convoys and tied down large numbers of German troops in security patrols. Many attacks were spearheaded by British and American special forces, the SAS and US 'Jedburgh teams' (ancestors of the 'Green ....[more] |
2000
| During the course of a long, hard-fought war, scientists and engineers of the Third Reich mounted a campaign aimed at nothing less than changing the nature of warfare itself. This is a catalog of their campaign, looking in depth and in detail at its successes and its failures. Detailed chapters cover: Jet Aircraft; Rocket-powered Aircraft; Hybrid Aircraft and Gliders; Rotary-Wing Aircraft; Submarines and Their Weapons; Tanks and Anti-Tank Weapons; Artillery; Anti-tank Weapons; Air-to-Air Weapons....[more] |
1996
| A dramatic narrative of machine guns since the 19th century, with detailed observations of their influence on warfare and continuing role as a force-multiplier with today's elite units. |
2010
| The Great War in the Middle East began with an invasion of the Garden of Eden, and ended with a momentous victory on the siteof the biblical Armageddon. For the first time, the complete storyof this epic, bloody war is now presented in a single, definitivevolume. In this inspired new work of history, Roger Ford describes theconflict in its entirety: the war in Mesopotamia, which would endwith the creation of the countries of Iran and Iraq; the desperatestruggle in the Caucasus, where the Turks h....[more] |
2002
| Educational, entertaining, and stimulating to the senses, these authoritative and handsome encyclopedias present each of their subjects in rich detail. Packed with information, photographs, and illustrations, each book is organized around helpful themes.This reference includes 1,500 of the most important ships, from the Viking and galleon ships of the 16th century to the aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century. Discussions of the development of navigation, of various merchan....[more] |
2001
| Originally conceived as a replacement for the Red Army's submachine guns, the AK-47's simplicity, reliability and cheapness made it one of the most widely distributed and most-manufactured rifles ever. This illustrated history examines the design and development of the AK-47, its internal mechanisms, its use in combat and all variants produced since its introduction in 1947. An authoritative text is complemented by detailed full-color cutaway drawings and appendices, providing detailed specifica....[more] |
1998
| The Sherman Tank takes a hard, critical look at the tank which won the war in the West. Ford follows its development, showing how improvements in armor, armament, powerplant and running gear all made major contributions to its success in battle. Detailed appendices provide vehicle specs and manufacturing data. Comparison tables allow at-a-glance assessments of how the Sherman matched up against its rivals. Includes stories of the tank by the men who trusted their lives to it in battle. |
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