Příručka speciálních jednotek představuje techniky útěku ze zajetí, úniku před pronásledovateli a přežití v náročných klimatických podmínkách. Přes 120 fotografií přibližuje uplatnění těchto postupů při výcviku a na bojišti. Kniha uvádí rady a zkušenosti elitních jednotek k problematice přežití v přírodě a úniku pronásledovatelům. 192 stran textu doplňují mapky, nákresy, barevné fotografie a kresby na křídě.
After the Allies invaded in 1943, there were two Italian governments, one backing the Allies, the other a puppet supporting the Germans. This led to a secret war that was vital to supporting the Allies' conventional forces. Partisans, the SAS, SOE, the US OSS (precursor to the CIA) all played important roles in these bloody covert operations. On the night of April 20-21, 1945 the last operational parachute jump of World War II took place, Operation Herring. The action was undertaken by No 1 Italian SAS, trained by British SOE (Special Operations Executive) forces who were dropped by the USAAF, in support of the 8th Army attack into the Po Valley. Operation Herring lasted over 72 hours instead of the 36 initially foreseen, but it turned out to be a success. With assistance from the local partisans, sources claim 481 German soldiers were killed, 1,083 surrendered and many vehicles, tanks, armored cars and guns were destroyed or captured. This action did presage the end of the war in Italy, but until now, little has been written about this and the other secret operations which characterized the campaign. This is a fascinating account of these actions and the heroism of the men involved which deserves to reach a new audience.
Fowler provides an innovative critical exploration of ethical issues in children's upbringing through the lens of political philosophy, calling for a radical new understanding of what constitutes wellbeing, the duties of parents and the collective obligations of state and society in guaranteeing children flourishing lives.
With first-hand accounts, vivid photographs, and specially commissioned maps, Stalingrad is a comprehensive examination of the decisive failure of the German assault in early October 1942 that ultimately decided the course of the war.
With first hand accounts, vivid photographs and maps, Kursk: The Vital 24 Hours is a comprehensive examination of the moment of the decisive failure of Germany's last large-scale offensive on the Eastern Front.
Originally published in 2002 under title: Russian tanks of World War II: Stalin's armoured might.
"The war on the Eastern Front was the most bloody campaign of World War II. Some 30 millian soldiers and civilians died during the course of four long years of conflict, and in the aftermath the whole of Poland, European Russia, and Germany lay in ruins as a result of the fighting. Eastern Front in World War II: Hitler's Russian War in Photographs is an illustrated record of this devastating campaign. Drawing on previously unpublished photographs from a former Soviet archive, the book presents a unique and visually stunning account of one of history's most ferocious wars, telling the story of what happened from the perspective of the ordinary men and women who took part in this epic struggle. Although major battles such as Stalingrad, Kursk, and Berlin are covered in some depth, the book focuses on the war from the soldier's point of view, showing what life was like for the men and women serving in the Soviet armed forces. Ordered chronologically, the chapters chart the progress of the war on land, air, and sea, from the dusty summer months to the icy, freezing depths of the Russian winter."--Page 4 of cover
When Germany occupied the originally `demilitarised' Channel Islands in 1940, Hitler ordered the area to be staunchly fortified with colossal permanent structures like Battery Moltke on Jersey.
Focusing on the historical narrative of Latin America since 1780, this introductory text is tailored for Spanish linguists and historians. It offers a thorough evaluation of key events and themes, enhanced by pedagogical features and original Spanish source texts. The book presents a comprehensive overview that aids in understanding the continent's complex history.
This authoritative volume reveals the remarkable history of the machine gun, with a country-by-country directory of 160 classic types.