Military history

The War of 1812 is regarded by many historians as a second war for independence.

The Sherman tank served with most Allied armies during the Second World War and it is justly famous for the role it played in the Normandy landings and the subsequent drive into Germany.

The Sherman tank served with most Allied armies during the Second World War and it is justly famous for the role it played in the Normandy landings and the subsequent drive into Germany.

The existence of German-speaking units fighting for the Allied cause during WW2 has remained largely a well-kept secret.

The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery is the last resting place of 6,012 American soldiers who died fighting in a small portion of Northern France during the First World War.

From the chaos of the First World War, during which Germany and Russia had fought each other to a standstill, there emerged two societies whose diametrically opposed ideologies of communism and fascism represented the opposite extremes of the political spectrum.

George Orwell's autobiographical essay, 'Such, Such Were the Joys', recounts his memoirs between the ages of eight and thirteen, offering insight into Edwardian class conflict from the perspective of a child.

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The amazing life of one of the Marine Corps' premier combat leaders in World War II and Korea.

"e;The authors offer a very different perspective on this campaign and are very frank in their assessment of the performance of the Allies and Germans on many levels.

"e;Roesler's work emphasizes three interesting individuals with some discussion on technical details and mission parameters.

Acclaimed author Andrew Thomas has chosen fifty fascinating cameos of individual actions or incidents across a wide variety of major and minor campaigns and scenarios ranging from the First World War to the present day.

Sliding out of the shadows of World War Two, the de Havilland Vampire - accompanied by the distinctive whine of its Goblin engine - quickly proved itself an effective alternative to piston-powered fighters.

This is the story of an ordinary man who had a true love of the sea, but as a consequence of the war had to deal, as did many others, with extraordinary experiences.

The discovery of Robert E.

Dies ist die Geschichte von Menschen, die Anfang des 19.

KRIEGSERINNERUNG DER ZWISCHENKRIEGSZEIT IN POLITISCH GOUTIERTEN BAHNEN Zur Heroisierung und Ästhetisierung des Krieges in Kunst, Dichtung und Geschichtsschreibung und der Prägung des Bildes vom "gefallenen Helden".

DER KAMPF IN DEN BERGEN DER SÜDFRONT Eines der wichtigsten und interessantesten Kapitel der Tiroler Landesgeschichte in der Zeit des Ersten Weltkriegs.

Der Verlauf und die Auswirkungen der Bombenangriffe auf Innsbruck in den letzten drei Jahren des Zweiten Weltkriegs.

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"An diesem Buch ist alles aufregend" schreibt Karl Heinz Janßen 1967 in der Zeit zur Erstveröffentlichung des 'Gutachtens', "seine abenteuerlich Wiederentdeckung, der brisante Inhalt und der brillante Stil", mit dem er den Ersten Weltkrieg 'als Kriminalfall' behandelt.

Diese Ausgabe fasst Arthur Rosenbergs Bücher zusammen, die zuerst mit den Titeln Die Entstehung der deutschen Republik und Geschichte der deutschen Republik 1928 und 1935 erschienen.

Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa delivers a revealing and deeply personal explorationof Afghanistan and the drug trade which rules the country, from corruptofficials to warlords and child brides and beyond.

General Hasting Ismay, invariably referred to as 'Pug', was one of the most intriguing, yet less well known, leading military characters of his era.

General Hasting Ismay, invariably referred to as 'Pug', was one of the most intriguing, yet less well known, leading military characters of his era.

Lavishly illustrated with over 100 illustrations that detail the composition, organization, uniforms, weapons and equipment of each force.

Much has been written about the Roman army and the mighty legions that conquered their empire and then defended it for centuries against all comers.

The Supermarine Spitfire arguably remains the most iconic fighter aircraft ever produced.

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The Supermarine Spitfire arguably remains the most iconic fighter aircraft ever produced.

"e;Naval history enthusiasts and military historians who enjoy taking deeper dives into the backgrounds of well-known battles, particularly concerning tactics and leadership, will appreciate this read.

"e;Well-written and meticulously researched, the book is an excellent example of truth being more interesting than fiction.

American Civil War Era 1861-1865, African American Diaspora 1619-1865.

Ludovic Gaurier (1875-1931) est connu pour avoir étudié les glaciers et les lacs des Pyrénées.

Le Bataillon du Pacifique vit le jour en avril 1941, au lendemain des ralliements des Nouvelles-Hébrides, des Établissements français d'Océanie et de la Nouvelle-Calédonie au général de Gaulle.

Le nazisme en 150 questions est un document qui s'attache à proposer au lecteur une radioscopie claire et complète du nazisme.

1er août 1914 : la France décrète la mobilisation générale et s'engage dans la première guerre totale et mondiale de l'histoire de l'humanité.

Cet ouvrage s'attache à retracer et à décrypter le parcours de Simone Veil, déportée en avril 1944 à Auschwitz, dans l'univers tentaculaire et complexe de la Shoah.

This groundbreaking study chronicles the final battles in Virginia at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House in April 1865.

L'infraction de négationnisme, créée par la loi Gayssot du 13 juillet 1990 et insérée à l'article 24 bis de la loi du 29 juillet 1881 sur la liberté de la presse, a fait couler beaucoup d'encre, notamment pour exprimer des réserves quant à la conformité du délit à notre Constitution.

Cette guerre dont la menace planait déjà va bouleverser la vie de la famille de l'auteure et celle de toute une région tant de fois déchirée, conquise et reconquise, mais riche de deux cultures.

La déclaration de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale en septembre 1939 bouleverse l'amour et la genèse familiale du couple Georges Deroy-Jacqueline Olivier : marié depuis 1936 et parents de Françoise, née en avril 1938.

Près de huit décennies après la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le moment est venu de s'interroger sur l'activité musicale s'étant développée dans les pays d'Europe centrale et orientale placés sous la domination de l'URSS.

" J'en suis revenu n'ayant pris aucun engagement, n'ayant rien cédé et n'ayant rien promis.

In three volumes spanning centuries, Lieutenant Colonel Roman Jarymowycz recounts the story of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada, the oldest Highland regiment in the country.

In three volumes spanning centuries, Lieutenant Colonel Roman Jarymowycz recounts the story of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada, the oldest Highland regiment in the country.

In three volumes spanning centuries, Lieutenant Colonel Roman Jarymowycz recounts the story of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada, the oldest Highland regiment in the country.

This book juxtaposes national anthems of thirteen countries from central Europe, with the aim of initiating a dialogue among the peoples of East-Central Europe.

This book juxtaposes national anthems of thirteen countries from central Europe, with the aim of initiating a dialogue among the peoples of East-Central Europe.