Air forces and warfare

The account of American soldier Ernest Focht, who spent 27 months as a POW during World War II.

Sergeant Paul S.

Sergeant Paul S.

A detailed exploration of China's J-20 stealth fighter, its development, impact, and role in reshaping global power dynamics.

An in-depth exploration of the Spitfire's combat legacy, pilot tactics, and its enduring iconic status.

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As a combat medical aidman of Company B, 1st Medical Battalion, First Infantry Division, Allen N.

Raised in the rural Appalachian town of Erwin, Tennessee, John David Goodin was a tank commander in one of the most notorious and prestigious regiments in World War II, the 3rd Armored "e;Spearhead"e; Division, the 32nd Armored Regiment.

Raised in the rural Appalachian town of Erwin, Tennessee, John David Goodin was a tank commander in one of the most notorious and prestigious regiments in World War II, the 3rd Armored "e;Spearhead"e; Division, the 32nd Armored Regiment.

On 8 February 1945, over 50,000 British and Canadian soldiers moved forward to attack German defensive positions centred on the vast Reichswald Forest, in what proved to be one of the last and bloodiest battles of the whole of the Second World War in Europe.

Military Airlift Command was a United States Air Force Major Command, responsible for strategic and tactical airlift, primarily operating C-130, C-141 and C-5 transports.

Nearly thirty years ago, Monika Vrzgulova took part in the very first oral history research project aimed at Holocaust survivors in Slovakia.

Nearly thirty years ago, Monika Vrzgulova took part in the very first oral history research project aimed at Holocaust survivors in Slovakia.

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was founded in 1924 as a sort of federal air service, carrying out civilian-type operations for Ottawa.

Hitlers Reden spielten eine entscheidende Rolle im Prozess der nationalsozialistischen „Machtergreifung“ und der späteren Durchsetzung ihrer Politik.

Hitlers Reden spielten eine entscheidende Rolle im Prozess der nationalsozialistischen „Machtergreifung“ und der späteren Durchsetzung ihrer Politik.

Ces carnets de notes apportent une description passionnante de la stratégie mise en œuvre par le général Thevenet pour protéger la place de Belfort et mordre en Alsace au début de la Grande Guerre.

During World War II, the Luftwaffe's Nachtjagd evolved from chaos to effective night fighter units in response to RAF Bomber Command raids.

Mit der Deutschen Volksliste (DVL) versuchte die rassistische NS-Politik, eine Trennung von deutscher und »fremdvölkischer« Bevölkerung im besetzten Westpolen 1939-1945 durchzusetzen.

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was founded in 1924 as a sort of federal air service, carrying out civilian-type operations for Ottawa.

An illustrated study of the clashes between B-29s conducting night raids on Japan and the Japanese nightfighters protecting the Home Islands from 1944 45.

Als der Erste Weltkrieg die Welt in Atem hielt, eroberte eine neue Waffe den Himmel: das Flugzeug.

A new study of how the first purpose-built anti-tank helicopter gunship the Bell AH-1 Cobra engaged communist armor and well-armed irregular fighters in the war for control of Vietnam.

Ces carnets de notes apportent une description passionnante de la stratégie mise en œuvre par le général Thevenet pour protéger la place de Belfort et mordre en Alsace au début de la Grande Guerre.

An illustrated account of the clashes between the Luftwaffe's Me 262, the first operational jet fighter, and the USAAF's B-26 Marauder bomber during the final months of the war in Europe.

In this second volume detailing the service of the Fw 190, Chris Goss has assembled 190 photographs, many from the archive of the late Dr.

As the first cultural history of Palestinian aviation, Palestine in the Air reveals civil aviation's role in the 'question of Palestine' over the past century.

In this book, readers can experience the tumultuous era of silent First World War propaganda films that helped shape U.

In this book, readers can experience the tumultuous era of silent First World War propaganda films that helped shape U.

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When Alfredo Sanchez was approached on the street in May of 1928, he received life-changing news about his own past.

An illustrated account of the first jet-powered combat aircraft, the Messerschmitt Me 262, and its short but action-packed career during World War 2.

The Routledge History of the First World War is a work which, in a single volume, covers a range of major themes and issues relating to that conflict.

A fascinating analysis of the World War II battle between Great Britain and France to ensure French ships were kept out of German hands during World War II.

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An illustrated study of the clashes between B-29s conducting night raids on Japan and the Japanese nightfighters protecting the Home Islands from 1944 45.

War of Intervention in Angola, Volume 4 continues the coverage of the operational history of the Angolan Air Force and Air Defense Force (FAPA/DAA) as told by Angolan and Cuban sources, in the period 1985-1988.

War of Intervention in Angola, Volume 4 continues the coverage of the operational history of the Angolan Air Force and Air Defense Force (FAPA/DAA) as told by Angolan and Cuban sources, in the period 1985-1988.

From February 1967 to April 1968, David Vaughan flew the Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Southeast Asia.

From February 1967 to April 1968, David Vaughan flew the Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Southeast Asia.

In the aftermath of World War II, Georgias veterans black, white, liberal, reactionary, pro-union, and anti-union all found that service in the war enhanced their sense of male, political, and racial identity, but often in contradictory ways.

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Alaskan Air Command (AAC) were Major Commands of the United States Air Force.

The occupation and liberation of Strasbourg was described by de Gaulle as 'one of the most brilliant episodes in our military history', yet is overshadowed outside France by the Battle of the Bulge.

Palestine of the Jews (1919) examines the history of Jewish Palestine, from 4,000 years ago to the early twentieth century and the Balfour Declaration.

Many of the best-known and most popular children's stories of the 20th and early 21st century were written by veterans of World War I and World War II.

Many of the best-known and most popular children's stories of the 20th and early 21st century were written by veterans of World War I and World War II.

"e;Aided by the bitter memories of the few survivors, Matthews devotes most detail to the victims, while noting that only one of his four villains could truly be said to have been brought to justice.