Military forces and sectors

The remarkable history of the women who worked for Special Operations Executive across occupied Europe In the wake of the Nazi invasion of Europe, the tentative sparks of resistance in occupied countries were fanned by Britain's Special Operations Executive.

The greatest naval conflict in history occurred during World War II from 1939 to 1945.

Victor's book is the first to show that implementing the Final Solution was actually the root of Hitler's most disastrous military decisions.

Written by a former Harvard professor of decision science and game theory, this book presents original insights on the strategies and tactics undertaken in four major battles of the Second World War.

Told through the eyes of a Marine Lieutenant who dropped out of college, this autobiography recounts the Vietnam tour of Joseph L.

This book explores the social roots, character, and consequences of paramilitary violence in Europe in the 1940s.

British Admirals of the Eighteenth Century (1972) examines the problems of eighteenth-century naval warfare, and differs in two important respects from orthodox opinions.

British Admirals of the Eighteenth Century (1972) examines the problems of eighteenth-century naval warfare, and differs in two important respects from orthodox opinions.

Germany's legendary Atlantic surface war was fought by Naval Group West.

The Hellenistic period, from Alexander the Great to the Battle of Actium, was a time of great technological change and innovation in naval design.

During the Holocaust, Polish bystanders were witnesses not only to Nazi crimes but also to their own collective violence toward Jewish neighbors.

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

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Sergeant Paul S.

Parents don't determine who their kids become.

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.

"e;McIntyre recounts the stories of many airmen who did not return, which are undeniably touching, as are the photographs he includes.

"e;McIntyre recounts the stories of many airmen who did not return, which are undeniably touching, as are the photographs he includes.

This research guide fills a major gap in the literature about the citizen and volunteer soldier in American military history and explains how to conduct research on the subject and to explore fruitful areas for future study.

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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.

A fascinating history of the great summer offensive launched by the Red Army in 1944 which turned the tide of the war.

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.

For the first two decades after the Cold War, Russian naval power hardly featured in the Euro-Atlantic community's strategic thinking.

Sunk by a U-boat, Attacked by Kamikazes tells the story of one man’s experiences during the years 1939 to 1947.

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.

The Struggle for the Pacific (1937) examines the rivalries and postures as various powers - European, the US, Japan and China - attempted to militarily, politically and economically dominate the Asia Pacific sphere.

The book is about the early P2Yand PBY designs that involve the Consolidate Aircraft Factory during the late years of 1920s.

Faraway lands, fear, and faithRuth paves the way for our story.

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

"e;If one aspires to live a noble and meaningful life, you'll find an exemplar here.

"e;If one aspires to live a noble and meaningful life, you'll find an exemplar here.

In January 1951, Lieutenant Evgeniy Borisov was sent to the headquarters of the Soviet 5th Army in Spassk-Dalnii, a small city in the Russian Far East.

In January 1951, Lieutenant Evgeniy Borisov was sent to the headquarters of the Soviet 5th Army in Spassk-Dalnii, a small city in the Russian Far East.

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