Focusing on the military and social structure of the Zulu Nation, this book addresses the overlooked aspects of Zulu history amidst the popular narratives of the Anglo Zulu Wars. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Zulu kings and their armies, shedding light on their significance and influence, thereby enriching the existing literature on this fascinating subject.
A true story of heroism in the face of adversity.
Další kniha z cyklu Válka v obrazech je unikátní svým vhledem do jedné z elitních jednotek Německa za druhé světové války. Obsahuje 125 doposud nepublikovaných fotografií z alba prvního seržanta Wilhelma Plieschena, který sloužil u 7. výsadkářského kulometného praporu. Jeho soukromé fotografie čtenáři dávají fantastickou možnost proniknout do reálného života německých parašutistů během jejich tažení na Krétě, v Rusku, u Monte Casina. Jon Sutherland a Diane Canwellová podnikli rozsáhlý výzkum míst, kde seržant Plieschen bojoval a fotografoval, a snaží se poskytnout čtenáři co možná nejširší pohled na situace zdokumentované pomocí jedinečných fotografií. Nabízejí vzrušující čtení o Hitlerových, občas jen stěží srozumitelných misích, do kterých nasazoval právě jednotky Fallschirmjäger – například obsazení pevnosti Eben Email proti obrovské přesile, pokus o zajetí holandské královské rodiny a s tím ztrátu mnoha Wilhelmových přátel. Kniha je skvělým zhodnocením situace z pohledu německého vojáka za 2. světové války a spolu s velmi vzácnými fotografiemi ukazuje doposud neviděnou tvář války.
Jon Sutherland / Diane Canwell Blitzkrieg. Der Polenfeldzug Mit dem Angriff auf Polen entfesselte Hitler 1939 den 2. Weltkrieg. Gleichzeitig demonstrierte die deutsche Wehrmacht während dieses Feldzugs erstmals die Elemente des Blitzkriegs: schonungslosen Materialeinsatz, bewegliche Infanterie und Unterstützung aus der Luft. In großartigen Bildern erzählt dieses Buch von den damaligen Geschehnissen und erklärt den Erfolg dieser neuen Taktik.
"The photographs in this collection belonged to First Sergeant Wilhelm Plieschen, who served with the 2nd Company of the Fallschirm-Maschinengewehr-Battalion, as part of the 7th Flieger Division. The album is in three parts: the first charts the progress of the unit through the Balkans, taking the men from Austria, through Romania and Bulgaria, and into Greece ... The album then moves from Crete to the early experiences in Russia, probably in 1942"--Introduction.
"These photographs are taken from three unpublished albums featuring the German invasion of Poland in 1939. One set was taken by an SS officer, another by a regular officer and a third by a soldier attached to a medical unit. Included are German units on the move, tanks, artillery and aircraft.There are several shots of recently knocked out Polish vehicles, captured Polish troops and civilians. The shots reflect the rapid pace of the German advance through Poland, some of the cities, towns and villages show signs of heavy fighting, whilst others appear to be untouched. One of the sets show a German unit mounted in fast open cars, heavily armed, speeding through the Polish countryside, another features armored vehicles and engineers and a third the ambulance teams moving up to the front through devastation and chaos.There are also numerous opportunities throughout the book to see uniforms in their various guises and how they were actually worn in practice. There are shots of earlier German armor, antique Polish armor and photographs of German troops at rest and preparing to move forward again." --Publisher description
U Boats were the scourge of the seas for Allied shipping during both World Wars – almost bringing Britain to the brink of starvation on several occasions. This book contains unseen photographs taken by German submarine crew and captains during each war.The World War One selection features a submariner's photos of U-25, an early German U-boat. They belonged to WO Friedrich Pohl who served on U-boats SM-25 and SMU-33. There are many photos of the U-boat itself, crew on deck and attacks on Norwegian merchant ships with the surface gun. U-25 was launched 12 July 1913, sank a total of 21 ships, 14,126 tons and surrendered to France 23 February 1919.The World War Two photos include images from an original WW2 U Boat commander's photo album. It belonged to Kapitan Leutnant Herbert Bruninghaus. As a U Boat navigator, he served on the famous U-38 under ace Heinrich Liebe. Herbert later went on to command three U Boats of his own - U-6, U-148 and U-1059. There are also original images from a Kriegmarine officer's photo album (unfortunately unnamed). It includes photos of Commander Prien's U-47 returning to Kiel after attacks at Scapa Flow.
Publikacja stanowi wszechstronny przewodnik po głównych tematach, pojęciach, terminach i ich twórcach ważnych dla wiedzy i praktyki matketingu.
Explores the intriguing subject of crime, with murder, misdeeds and criminals from throughout history; and offers insights into motivations, and a discussion of forensic and investigative techniques. This book provides information, along with illustrated reference, for students and adults alike.
Die grünen Insel-ParadieseDie Gärten von England, Schottland und Wales sind vielleicht die schönsten der Welt. In 440 wundervollen Bildern stellt dieses Buch eine Vielzahl kleiner und großer Paradiese vor, die das ganze Jahr hindurch besucht werden können. Dazu gehören die gewaltigen Anlagen des National Trust wie auch kleinere Ziergärten. Die herrlichen Abbildungen zeigen den faszinierenden Zauber der unterschiedlichen Stile, in denen sie angelegt wurden. Dieses Buch regt zum Besuch dieser lebendigen Kunstwerke und Anlagen an und bietet umsetzbare Ideen für die Gestaltung der eigenen grünen Oase.