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 Future Fighters 
 Author: David Baker Future Fighters (The Military Aircraft Library) Rourke Enterprises Inc. 1989 Format: PDF Pages: 56 Language: English Size: 13.8 MB The Military Aircraft Library From the fastest and highest flying planes to the largest and strongest of nations defenders, these books will thrill the readers with the latest military photographs. The informative text, glossary, index and acronymn lists of each title, provides the reader with easy access to factual information for reference reports. The author is an international authority in military techniques.
Red power: the Native American civil rights movement
 Author: Troy R. Johnson. Red power: the Native American civil rights movement. Chelsea House 2007 Format: Pdf Size: 22 Mb Language: English
Red Arrows: Celebrating 50 Display Seasons
 Author: Tim Callaway Red Arrows: Celebrating 50 Display Seasons Mortons Media Group ISBN: 1909128228 2014 Format: PDF Pages: 132 Size: 30 Mb Language: English First formed in 1964 as the official Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows have been thrilling and delighting audiences since their first performances at Clermont Ferrand and Biggin Hill in May 1965. These were to be the first of 65 team displays flown that year, not just in France and the UK, but also at events in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
 Author: John Griffiths The Cuban Missile Crisis Rourke Enterprises, Inc. 1987 Format: PDF Pages: 88 Language: English Size: 9.3 MB The Cuban Missile Crisis began on the morning of October 16, 1962 with the confirmation of the existence of Russian offensive missiles on the island of Cuba...
American Web Equipment 1967-1991
 American Web Equipment 1967-1991 Author: C. A. Monroe, Craig Pickrall The Crowood Press Europa Militaria 37 ISBN: 978 1847973153 2012 Language: English Pages: 66 Format: PDF Size: 50,5 MB From the beginning of the twentieth century, United States military individual load-carrying equipments were fabricated mainly of cotton duck and cotton webbing. Throughout the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War, cotton-based load-carrying equipments served the infantryman with little change in their design and construction. In 1954 a new load-carrying system was developed to meet the needs of the infantryman on the perceived battlefields of the Cold War. At the onset of the Vietnam War it was clear that this new cotton-based webbing system was not acceptable for use in the humid environment of the jungles of Southeast Asia. The answer to the problems plaguing cotton load-carrying equipments came in the form of nylon. Nylon equipment was found to be more durable, lighter and dried quicker than the standardized cotton equipment. As the Vietnam War ground down nylon web equipment was proving to be the answer to other load-carrying problems that had arisen during the course of the war. In 1973 an all-nylon load-carrying equipment system was standardized replacing all cotton-based load-carrying equipments in service at the time. Since 1973 all load-carrying equipments have been fabricated utilizing nylon and, in effect, closed the history book on cotton-based equipments. In this book, C A Monroe and Craig Pickrall describe and illustrate the personal equipment of the US Army soldier throughout the period, and show how it has developed to meet changing operational needs.
The Albanians: a modern history
 Author: Miranda Vickers The Albanians: a modern history I.B. Tauris Pages: 294 ISBN: 1-86064-541-0 Language: English 2001 Format: DjVu Size: 6,12 МБ
The Golden Guide to Guns
 Author: Larry Koller The Golden Guide to Guns (Complete Handbook of American Firearms) Golden Press 1961 Format: PDF Pages: 164 Language: English Size: 16.7 MB Fully illustrated, complete Handbook of American Firearms.
A History of the World: From the 20th to the 21st Century
 A History of the World: From the 20th to the 21st Century Author: J. Grenville Routledge 2005 Pages: 995 Language: English Format: pdf Size: 12.7 Mb With the onset of decolonisation, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, the technological revolution and the rapidly increasing power of the United States, the world since 1900 has witnessed global change on an immense scale. Providing a comprehensive survey of the key events and personalities of this period throughout the world, A History of the World includes discussion of topics such as: * the rivalry between European nations from 1900-1914 * the Depression and the rise of fascism during the 1920s and 1930s * the global impact of the Cold War * decolonisation and its effects * the continuing conflict in the Middle East. This new edition has been updated throughout to take account of recent historical research. Bringing the story up to date, J.A.S. Grenville includes a discussion of events such as 9/11, recent economic problems in Latin America and the second Gulf War.
Under the Map of Germany: Nationalism and Propaganda 1918 - 1945
 Author: Guntram Henrik Herb Under the Map of Germany: Nationalism and Propaganda 1918 - 1945 Routledge 1996 Pages: 264 Format: PDF Language : English Size: 23 mb Quality: Good At the close of the First World War, propaganda mapping played a crucial role in the creation of a consensus about German national territory. Under the Map of Germany provides a detailed and vivid analysis of the history and techniques of nationalist mapping in inter-war Germany. Using extensive archival documentation - including many previously undiscovered maps - the author charts the development of new concepts of national territory and the establishment of an effective propaganda mapping network. His research demonstrates that a consensus about the extent of the Greater German nation was not created by skillful Nazi propagandists, but by the collaborate efforts of respected scholars and nationalist activists during the Weimar Republic. Challenging the belief that national self-determination is a just cause, Under the Map of Germany reveals that national territories are not tangible entities that can be clearly delimited, but are artificial constructs open to a wide range of interpretations.
Dissent: The History of an American Idea
 Author:Ralph Young Dissent: The History of an American Idea 2015 NYU Press Format:PDF Size:5 MB Pages:640 Language:English Dissent: The History of an American Idea examines the key role dissent has played in shaping the United States. It focuses on those who, from colonial days to the present, dissented against the ruling paradigm of their time: from the Puritan Anne Hutchinson and Native American chief Powhatan in the seventeenth century, to the Occupy and Tea Party movements in the twenty-first century. The emphasis is on the way Americans, celebrated figures and anonymous ordinary citizens, responded to what they saw as the injustices that prevented them from fully experiencing their vision of America.
M1A1HA Abrams (The Combat Tanks Collection 102)
 Author: Collective M1A1HA Abrams De Agostini UK The Combat Tanks Collection 102 2012 Format: PDF Pages: 16 Size: 25 Mb Language: English • Panzer history and development: Pz.Gren.Div. "Grossdeutschland" (II) • Panzers in action: The German retreat from the Soviet Union (VIII)
Military Land Rover - Development and in Service
 MILITARY LAND ROVER: Development and in Service Author: Pat Ware Ian Allan Publishing ISBN: 0711031894 2007 Pages: 208 pages Language:English Format: PDF Size: 66.22 MB During World War II, and particularly after the USAs entry into the conflict, the military exploited to the maximum the potential of the 4x4 for staff transport and rapid forward movement. The US-manufactured Jeep (derived from GP for general purpose) set the standard for this type of vehicle and there was no directly comparable British-designed and built model until the launch in 1947 of the Land Rover. The original purpose of the Land Rover was two-fold: to earn significant export sales and to provide the British armed forces with a locally-built 4x4 vehicle. In the 60 years since the Land Rover was first produced its market has expanded considerably, becoming both an essential vehicle for those who require its remarkable off-road capabilities and through the Range Rover and other developments, a popular model for personal use. However, the Land Rover remains an essential part of the equipment used by Britain's armed forces. It has served in virtually every theatre of operations involving British troops since 1947. Its battle honors include the conflicts resulting from the retreat from Empire in places such as Malaya and Aden, the troubles in Northern Ireland and the Falklands War, through to current operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. In addition, the Land Rover has been acquired by the armed forces of many other nations. Whilst much has been written about the Land Rover since its first appearance, the majority of books have concentrated solely on its use as a personal form of transport with its original raison d'etre being largely ignored. This book is designed to rectify this omission, providing the reader with a comprehensive history of the Land Rover and its various guises in military service in Britain and overseas. Written by one of the country's leading experts on the subject of military transport in general and Land Rovers in particular, the book is published in the 60th anniversary year of the Land Rover project being given the go-ahead. Superbly illustrated throughout with some 250 mono and color illustrations, Military Land Rover-Development and In Service is a remarkable account of the military career of one of the most successful motor vehicles ever built in the British Isles. For all those with an interest in military transport, the book is an essential study on a fascinating subject and for all involved in either the preservation or modeling of the type, the book will provide an excellent range of reference information accompanied by very many photographs. REVIEWS "...very detailed history of Britain's legendary Military Land Rover...I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Land Rovers whether they are a modeler, Historian, collector, or even, like me, a former user."Missinglynx.com 11/2007
American General: The Life and Times of William Tecumseh Sherman
 Author: John S. D. Eisenhower American General: The Life and Times of William Tecumseh Sherman NAL ISBN: 0451471350 2014 Format: EPUB Size: 5,7 МБ Language: English Pages: 352 From respected historian John S. D. Eisenhower comes a surprising portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman, the Civil War general whose path of destruction cut the Confederacy in two, broke the will of the Southern population, and earned him a place in history as “the first modern general.” Yet behind his reputation as a fierce warrior was a sympathetic man of complex character. A century and a half after the Civil War, Sherman remains one of its most controversial figures—the soldier who brought the fight not only to the Confederate Army, but to Confederate civilians as well. Yet Eisenhower, a West Point graduate and a retired brigadier general (Army Reserves), finds in Sherman a man of startling contrasts, not at all defined by the implications of “total war.” His scruffy, disheveled appearance belied an unconventional and unyielding intellect. Intensely loyal to superior officers, especially Ulysses S. Grant, he was also a stalwart individualist. Confident enough to make demands face-to-face with President Lincoln, he sympathetically listened to the problems of newly freed slaves on his famed march from Atlanta to Savannah. Dubbed “no soldier” during his years at West Point, Sherman later rose to the rank of General of the Army, and though deeply committed to the Union cause, he held the people of the South in great affection.
European Missile Defense and Russia
 European Missile Defense and Russia Author: Keir Giles, Andrew Monaghan US Army War College Press 2014 ISBN 1-58487-635-2 Format: pdf Pages: 75 Size: 4 Mb Language: English, English This monograph examines the history of missile defense and the current dialog from a Russian perspective, in order to explain the root causes of Russian alarm. Specific recommendations for managing the Russia relationship in the context of missile defence are given. Important conclusions are also drawn for the purpose of managing the dialog over missile defense plans not only with Russia as an opponent, but also with European NATO allies as partners and hosts. The latter are especially significant in the light of these partners' heightened hard security concerns following Russian annexation of Crimea and continuing hostile moves against Ukraine. This analysis was completed before the start of Russia's annexation of Crimea in March 2014, but already warned of the prospect of direct military action by Russia in Europe in order to protect Moscow's self-perceived interests.
1938 Hitler's Gamble
 Author: Giles MacDonogh 1938 Hitler's Gamble Basic Books 2009 ISBN: 0465009549 Format: PDF Size: 2,7 МБ Language: English Pages: 352 In this masterful narrative, acclaimed historian Giles MacDonogh chronicles Adolf Hitler’s consolidation of power over the course of one year. Until 1938, Hitler could be dismissed as a ruthless but efficient dictator, a problem to Germany alone; after 1938 he was clearly a threat to the entire world. It was in 1938 that Third Reich came of age. The Führer brought Germany into line with Nazi ideology and revealed his plans to take back those parts of Europe lost to “Greater Germany” after the First World War. From the purging of the army in January through the Anschluss in March, from the Munich Conference in September to the ravages of Kristallnacht in November, MacDonogh offers a gripping account of the year Adolf Hitler came into his own and set the world inexorably on track to a cataclysmic war.
Life Inside the Air Force Academy
 Author: Magdalena Alagna Life Inside the Air Force Academy Children's Press 2002 Format: PDF Pages: 52 Language: English Size: 25.7 MB Life Inside the Air Force Academy (High Interest Books: Insider's Look) describes how is it like to be Inside the Air Force Academy.
Great Ages of Man - Twentieth Century
 Author: Joel Colton Great Ages of Man - Twentieth Century Time-Life Books 1975 Format: PDF Pages: 216 Language: English Size: 32.7 MB To become "a citizen of the world" has ever been one of the noblest dreams of man. But only in the 20th Century have the barriers preventing worldwide community been successfully bridged and the old ideal of a global fraternity become a practical possibility. Indeed the beams and girders of a new civilization, rising above the confines of nation and continent, are being set in place at this very moment. They constitute a peculiarly modern international culture, one that corresponds to none of the patterns that history has provided. The world culture of the 20th Century has at its center neither a Greek design nor a Roman ideal. It recalls neither Alexander the Great's vision of an oikumene (the whole inhabited world) that transcends boundaries by stressing the fundamental unity of mankind, nor the empire of Augustus that bound together varied peoples without inhibiting their rich variety. It is, rather, an internationalism based on the brash realities of technology, and one must wonder whether that is the stuff of which great civilizations are built.
Islamic Societies to the Nineteenth Century: A Global History
 Author: Ira M. Lapidus Islamic Societies to the Nineteenth Century: A Global History Cambridge University Press 2012 Format: PDF Size: 16.6 Mb Language: English Ira Lapidus' global history of Islamic societies, first published in 1988, has become a classic in the field. For over two decades, it has enlightened students, scholars, and others with a thirst for knowledge about one of the world's great civilizations. This book is based on parts one and two of Lapidus' monumental A History of Islamic Societies, revised and updated, describes the transformations of Islamic societies from their beginning in the seventh century, through their diffusion across the globe, into the challenges of the nineteenth century. The story focuses on the organization of families and tribes, religious groups and states, depicts them in their varied and changing contexts, and shows how they were transformed by their interactions with other religious and political communities into a varied, global and interconnected family of societies. The book concludes with the European commercial and imperial interventions that initiated a new set of transformations in the Islamic world, and the onset of the modern era. Organized in narrative sections for the history of each major region, with innovative, analytic summary introductions and conclusions, this book is a unique endeavor. Its breadth, clarity, style, and thoughtful exposition will ensure its place in the classroom and beyond as a guide for the educated reader.
Allied Participation in Vietnam
 Allied Participation in Vietnam Author: James Lawton Collins Department of the Army Pages: 200 Format: PDF Size: 15 mb Quality: Good Language: English 2005 The story of the efforts of more than 40 nations to assist the Republic of Vietnam in its struggle against North Vietnam including assistance as doctors, teachers, technical specialists, combat troops, medical teams, and political warfare advisors.
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