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 Remagen Bridge: 9th Armoured Infantry Division 
 Author: Andrew Rawson Remagen Bridge: 9th Armoured Infantry Division Pen and Sword Battleground Europe ISBN: 1844150364 2004 Format: EPUB Pages: 160 Size: 9 Mb Language: English In Spring 1945 one final hurdle faced the American and British Armies under Ike's supreme command - the Rhine. This mighty river was literally the last ditch for the defence of Hitler's Germany. Crossing it would be a major military undertaking. The race was on to find intact crossings that could save many lives and precious time.
Hellcat: The F6F in World War II
 Author: Barrett Tillman Hellcat: The F6F in World War II Naval Institute Press ISBN: 1557509913 2000 Format: EPUB Pages: 280 Size: 4 Mb Language: English Largely responsible for crushing Japanese airpower wherever the American fast carrier force sailed, the Grumman F6F Hellcat was considered the most important Allied aircraft in the Pacific during 1943 and 1944. Designed for speed, range, and climb to compete with Japan's exceptional Mitsubishi A6M Zero, it succeeded not only in engaging the "Zeke" on equal terms but also in dictating the rules of combat. Fighters in every sense of the word, the Hellcats were credited with destroying more than five thousand Japanese aircraft, gaining outright air supremacy over the invasion beaches, and helping ensure Allied amphibious victories in the Central Pacific.
American Amphibious Gunboats in WW II
 American Amphibious Gunboats in WW II Author:Robin L. Rielly McFarland 2013 Language:English Format:epub Size:65 mb Pages:408 As the United States began its campaign against numerous Japanese-held islands in the Pacific, Japanese tactics required them to develop new weapons and strategies. One of the most crucial to the island assaults was a new group of amphibious gunboats that could deliver heavy fire close in to shore as American forces landed. These gunboats were also to prove important in the interdiction of inter-island barge traffic and, late in the war, the kamikaze threat. Several variations of these gunboats were developed, based on the troop carrying LCI(L). They included three conversions of the LCI(L), with various combinations of guns, rockets and mortars, and a fourth gunboat, the LCS(L), based on the same hull but designed as a weapons platform from the beginning. By the end of the war the amphibious gunboats had proven their worth.
Masquerade: The Amazing Camouflage Deceptions of World War II
 Author: Seymour Reit Masquerade: The Amazing Camouflage Deceptions of World War II Hawthorn Books 1978 Format: PDF Pages: 296 Language: English Size: 42.8 MB The heroes of World War II: They came from every walk of life, they manifested undreamed of bravery, they left home and country to fight and win on foreign shores.
The Day Pearl Harbor Was Bombed - A Photo History of World War II
 Author: George Sullivan The Day Pearl Harbor Was Bombed - A Photo History of World War II Scholastic Inc. 1991 Format: PDF Pages: 100 Language: English Size: 52.2 MB With regard to the book's scope, it covers most of the major events young readers should be familiar with when studying World War II. It outlines the rise of the Nazis in Germany and Japan's early aggression in China and the Pacific. It covers Hitlers conquests in Europe, his failures in Russia, and his defeat. It covers the attack on Pearl Harbor, American bombing and submarine efforts against Japan, and the surrender of both belligerent powers to the Allies. In all, from the invasion of Poland to the surrender on the USS Missouri, the book is accurate and fairly comprehensive.
Pearl Harbor
 Author: G. C. Skipper Pearl Harbor (World at War) Childrens Press 1983 Format: PDF Pages: 54 Language: English Size: 41.5 MB The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan). The attack led to the United States' entry into World War II.
History of World War II
 Author: A. J. P. Taylor History of World War II Octopus Books 1974 Format: PDF Pages: 286 Language: English Size: 80 MB Most people who lived through the Second World War see it in rather simplistic terms. Hitler, Mussolini and Tojo started the war; they attacked the democracies; we gave them better than we got; and Germany, Italy and Japan got exactly what they deserved. Thirty years after the war ended one can afford to take a less emotional look at the greatest war in all history and examine its causes, course and results with a more critical eye. In history there are few genuine villains and even fewer genuine heroes.
Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz (Images of War)
 Author: Andy Saunders Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz (Images of War) Pen and Sword Military 2014 Format: EPUB Pages: 144 Size: 7 Mb Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and Blitz will comprise of some 140-150 images of the work of RAF and civilian salvage squads during the Battle of Britain, the Blitz and beyond. The images will depict losses across Britain, both RAF and German, during this period. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail. The author will be covering a topic that has rarely been examined in this detail.
The Planes the Allies Flew in World War II
 Author: David C. Cooke The Planes the Allies Flew in World War II Dodd, Mead & Company 1969 Format: PDF Pages: 72 Language: English Size: 43.5 MB thanks to adeda A detailed review of The Planes the Allies Flew in World War II, fully illustrated.
Panzer Warfare on the Eastern Front
 Author: Hans Schaufler Panzer Warfare on the Eastern Front Stackpole Books 2012 ISBN: 0811710793 Format: Epub Pages: 352 Size: 4 Mb Language: English Vivid narrative of tank combat on the brutal Eastern Front during World War II Describes clashes between German Tigers and Soviet T-34s Covers the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, Stalingrad, Kursk, and more Contins numerous firsthand accounts
Mussolini: A Dictator Dies
 Author: G. C. Skipper Mussolini: A Dictator Dies (World at War) Childrens Press 1981 Format: PDF Pages: 52 Language: English Size: 35.5 MB Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (29 July 1883 – 28 April 1945) was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943. He ruled constitutionally until 1925, when he dropped all pretense of democracy and set up a legal dictatorship. Known as Il Duce ("the leader"), Mussolini was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism.
The Battle of Britain, July-September 1940
 Author: Marcel Jullian The Battle of Britain, July-September 1940 Fawcett Publications, Inc. 1968 Format: PDF Pages: 260 Language: English Size: 40 MB This superb close-up of the tremendous drama of the air battles over Britain during World War II brilliantly re-creates one of the greatest flying adventures of all time. In July 1940 Hitler promised to invade England and began to amass the greatest invasion armada in history. But first he had to smash the Royal Air Force. Hopelessly outnumbered ... at least five to one . . . the immortal warriors of the RAF faced the deadly might of Hitlers air power with a courage and gallantry that were incredible. "Never before," said Winston Churchill, "have so many owed so much to so few." Here is the full and heroic story of those men in the Spitfires and Hurricanes, a breathless minute-by- minute account of some of the fiercest dogfights in the history of aerial warfare. The Battle— and its meaning— has never been brought more vividly to life than in this book.
A Grave Too Far Away - A Tribute to Australians in Bomber Command Europe
 Author: Kathyrn Spurling A Grave Too Far Away - A Tribute to Australians in Bomber Command Europe New Holland Publishers 2012 Format: PDF Pages: 401 Language: English Size: 49 MB This book illuminates the story of the men of (RAF) Royal Air Force Bomber Command Europe 1939-1945, who answered the call of their nation to defend the Mother Country in World War II. It is a tribute to the Australians who served in Bomber Command Europe, particularly those who died. Not only did these young men never really live, but they were the best of the best, and Australia would have been profoundly richer for their presence. Their loss and legacy will endure for generations.
The Panther V in Combat - Guderian's Problem Child
 The Panther V in Combat - Guderian\'s Problem Child Coda Books Ltd ISBN: 1781580669 2012 Format: EPUB Size: 3,8 МБ Language: English Pages: 96 The Panther V evidenced a number of problems in combat, and this was the proof of the rushed development programme that was made obvious from the events at Kursk. However, despite its disappointing battlefield debut, the Panther is frequently hailed as the best all round tank of the war. This fascinating study by Emmy award winning author and historian Bob Carruthers draws on a wide variety of combat reports and unique primary sources to weigh up the facts in order to produce the definitive single volume overview of a legendary fighting machine. Included are numerous examples of wartime combat reports from both Allied and German sources, additionally there are a large selection of extracts from the Pantherfibel, the original crew training manual. This superb book is essential reading for anyone interested in tank warfare during World War II. This book is part of the \'Hitler\'s War Machine\' series, a new military history range compiled and edited by Emmy Award winning author and historian Bob Carruthers. The series draws on primary sources and contemporary documents to provide a new insight into the true nature of Hitler\'s Wehrmacht. The series consultant is David Mcwhinnie creator of the award winning PBS series \'Battlefield\'.
Beaumont Hamel (Battleground Europe)
 Author: Nigel Cave Serre (Battleground Europe) Pen and Sword Military 2010 Format: EPUB Pages: 185 Size: 27 Mb Language: English Designed to act as a diversion to the 'big push', Gommecourt was an attempt to force the Germans to commit their reserves to the front line before the main battle took place. This Battlefield Guide tells the reader what happened and relates it to the ground as it now stands today.
The Rise of the Nazis (Understanding World History (Reference Point))
 Author: Hal Marcovitz The Rise of the Nazis (Understanding World History (Reference Point)) Referencepoint Press 2014 Format: PDF Size: 10.3 Mb Language: English
Ardennen 1944: De Geheime Oorlog
 Author: Charles Whiting Ardennen 1944: De Geheime Oorlog Uitgeverij Hollandia 1987 Format: PDF Pages: 232 Language: Dutch Size: 30.5 MB Verslag van de voorbereiding en de uitvoering van het Duitse Ardennenoffensief in december 1944.
Modelling the Jagdpanzer 38(t) "Hetzer" (Osprey Modelling №10)
 Author: Gary Edmundson Modelling the Jagdpanzer 38(t) "Hetzer" (Osprey Modelling №10) Osprey Publishing 2004 Format: EPUB Pages: 80 Size: 14 Mb Language: English In the second half of World War II the German Army faced numerically superior armoured forces on the Eastern and Western Fronts. In order to counter this threat, tank destroyer production was increased. One of these tank destroyers was the Jagdpanzer 38 (t), or 'Hetzer', which proved to be a successful design with over 2,500 being produced in the 14 months before the end of the war. This title provides all the information that AFV modellers will need to build variants of the Jagdpanzer 38 (t) 'Hetzer', including the Bergepanzer 38 (t) recovery vehicle. It also includes camouflage, paint schemes and markings.
Hitler, 1936-45 Nemesis
 Author: Ian Kershaw Hitler, 1936-45 Nemesis W. W. Norton & Company 2000 Format: PDF Pages: 1224 Language: English Size: 183.7 MB The New Yorker declared the first volume of Ian Kershaw's masterpiece "as close to definitive as anything we are likely to see," and that promise is fulfilled in this stunning second volume. As Nemesis opens, Adolf Hitler has achieved absolute power within Germany and triumphed in his first challenge to the European powers. Idolized by large segments of the population and firmly supported by the Nazi regime, Hitler is poised to subjugate Europe. Nine years later, his vaunted war machine destroyed, Allied forces sweeping across Germany, Hitler will end his life with a pistol shot to his head. "More probing, more judicious, more authoritative in its rich detail...more commanding in its mastery of the horrific narrative." Milton J. Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune"
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