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World War II was neither fought, nor won, entirely by aircraft. But the introduction of advanced aerial technology that began in the late 1930s came of age during the landmark conflict, transforming the landscape of war forever. By the end of WWII, the United States alone had amassed a fleet of 300,000 planes—from fighters to scouts to bombers—spread across the Air Force, Navy, and Marines. This book includes 30 historic examples. Understanding
...In the History of War Book of Combat Machines we chart the history and development of dozens of legendary military vehicles, from the fearsome German Tiger tanks of the Second World War, to the rise of the nuclear-powered submarine, to the hi-tech fighter jets that now rule the skies, to the military tech of the future. We'll show all the facts and figures you need to become a combat machine expert, as well as breaking down each vehicle to
...The Battle of the Somme was one of history’s bloodiest campaigns. Follow the course of events by examining authentic artefacts – including battle maps, telegrams and even pigeon-carried directives – as well as first-hand accounts by way of personal letters, drawings and diary entries. One hundred years on, remember the bloodshed on the banks of the River Somme in 1916. Featuring: On the frontline - Uncover the reality of life for those who
...As morning broke in Hawaii on 7 December 1941, the water was calm. The US Navy’s ships stood proud in the harbour, and their crews were looking forward to a Sunday off. But these would be the last moments of calm before the United States was dragged into a war that was consuming the world. In The Story of Pearl Harbor, uncover what really happened that fateful December day and explore the extensive Japanese planning in the months leading up
...Bombs Away begins with President Harry Truman...
A Story of Adventure, Survival, Loyalty, and Brotherhood
Taking off from England on March 16, 1944, young Lt. George Starks and the nine-man crew of his Flying Fortress were assigned to the "coffin corner," the most exposed position in the bomber formation headed for Germany. They never got there....
The Second World War left an indelible mark on the landscape and the people, not just of Britain and Germany, but the world. 75 years after the events of Pearl Harbour, the Book of World War II aims to put the well-known tales, memories and ruins of the war into context. Find out how the war began, who fought and made key decisions throughout its duration, and how it finally came to an end.Featuring: Mapping the war - Examine maps and diagrams
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Spring 1862. The Confederate Army in the West teeters on the brink of collapse. General Albert Sidney Johnston is forced to abandon...
This final volume of a new three-part series examines the dizzying aerial exploits that shaped the war in the air. Discover: - Why the Spitfire nearly missed the Battle of Britain - The inside story behind the famous Dambusters raid - How kamikaze pilots prepared for their fateful missions
Based on years of archival research and interviews with the last surviving aides and Roosevelt family members, Nigel Hamilton offers a definitive account of FDR's masterful—and underappreciated—command of the Allied war effort. Hamilton takes readers...
North vs. South. Brother against brother. The War of Northern Aggression. The Civil War, over 150 years in our nation's past, still weighs upon American culture and politics to this day. This special edition of Life Explores brings readers a thorough overview of what remains the largest, longest and most bloody war set on American soil. This special edition covers every facet of the war from the political and cultural divides that sparked the
...It was a four-year struggle for the survival of a nation and for its soul, in which 620,000 Americans died largely over the question of whether human beings could be owned as property, and a state’s right to secede from the union. From the early days of the conflict through the collapse of the Confederacy, this LIFE Explores special edition highlights the Civil War’s legendary battles and brings a particular focus to many of the generals, including
...The mid-17th century was one of the most explosive periods in history across the British Isles. In England, a desperate king fought bitterly against his defiant Parliament; in Scotland religious turmoil sparked invasions from the north; and in Ireland, an oppressive regime led to an all-out Catholic rebellion. In this bookazine, we explore the how all these events, and more, combined to make up the British Civil Wars, from the political machinations
...There is no doubt that the First World War shaped the modern world. In 2016 we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme with this brand new edition. Through amazing articles, vivid images and historical artefacts, we’ll explore the key events, significant battles and influential figures of the First World War. Featuring: Influential events - Discover the key actions and influential people who defined the First World War. Impact
...Recently widowed, Rebecca Parcell is too busy struggling to maintain her farm in Morristown to give a fig who wins the War for Independence. But rumors are spreading in the winter of 1780 that she's a Loyalist sympathizer who betrayed her husband to the British-quite a tidy way to end her disastrous marriage, the village gossips whisper.
Everyone knows that her husband was a Patriot, a hero who died aboard a British prison
...An Economist Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year
The Battle of Gettysburg has been written about at length and thoroughly dissected in terms of strategic importance, but never before has a book taken readers so close to the experience of the individual soldier.
Two-time Lincoln Prize winner Allen C. Guelzo shows us the...
This special edition of BBC History Magazine brings you the story of the First World War, examining the battles and personalities that changed the shape of the world. Plus, our expert writers discuss what it was like to live and fight through these years.
Inside we examine why the war began, life in the trenches, Gallipoli, the Somme, the American impact, the crucial final year, the Armistice and so much more.
100) Germline
Germline (n): the genetic material contained in a cellular lineage that can be passed to the next generation. Also (slang): secret military program to develop genetically engineered supersoldiers.
One hundred years from now, Russia and the United States are at odds again. This time the war has gone hot. Heavily armored soldiers battle genetically engineered troops hundreds of meters below the icy, mineral-rich mountains of Kazakhstan.
War is
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