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 Blitzkrieg: From the Rise of Hitler to the Fall of Dunkirk 
 Author: Len Deighton Blitzkrieg: From the Rise of Hitler to the Fall of Dunkirk Ballantine Books 1982 Format: PDF Pages: 358 Language: English Size: 50.2 MB The devastating "lightning war;' a new form of warfare unleashed by the Nazis in the opening months of World War II. ..welding armor, aircraft, and infantry into one swift and merciless military machine. Here are the Germans, rising under Hitler from national humiliation to a steel-willed mission of world conquest and the French, overwhelmed by the bold German sweep through the Ardennes Forest that ultimately led to the fatal encirclement of themselves and their British allies at Dunkirk.
Japanese Army Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces: 1931-1945
 Japanese Army Air Force Fighter Units and Their Aces: 1931-1945 Author: Christopher Shores, Ikuhiko Hata Casemate Publishers 2002 ISBN: 1902304896 Pages: 320 Language: English Format: EPUB Size: 54 MB Originally published only in Japanese, this in-depth study provides an in-depth review of the fighter units of the Imperial Japanese Air Force and their pilots. Commencing with a detailed study of the development, equipment and operations flown by this force since its inception immediately after the end of World War I, until the catastrophic conclusion of World War II, the initial section deals with the wars in China and Manchuria, as well as the Pacific War of 1941-45. The second section provides details of each of the units from formation onwards, listing the types of aircraft used, the bases from which they flew, and the unit and formation commanders. Details of the more notable actions in which each unit was involved are also provided. Biographical notes relating to all of the more notable fighter pilots form the third section, whilst the book also provides supporting listings and a glossary of Japanese terms.
Pacific Payback The Carrier Aviators Who Avenged Pearl Harbor at the Battle of Midway
 Author: Stephen L. Moore Pacific Payback The Carrier Aviators Who Avenged Pearl Harbor at the Battle of Midway NAL Hardcover ISBN: 0451465520 2014 Format: MOBI Size: 18,1 МБ Language: English Pages: 448 Sunday, December 7, 1941, dawned clear and bright over the Pacific.... But for the Dauntless dive-bomber crews of the USS Enterprise returning to their home base on Oahu, it was a morning from hell. Flying directly into the Japanese ambush at Pearl Harbor, they lost a third of their squadron and witnessed the heart of America’s Navy broken and smoldering on the oil-slicked waters below. The next six months, from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway—a dark time during which the Japanese scored victory after victory—this small band of aviators saw almost constant deployment, intense carrier combat, and fearsome casualties. Many were killed by enemy Zero fighters, antiaircraft fire, or deadly crash landings in the Pacific, while others were captured and spent years in POW camps. Yet the Enterprise’s Dauntless crews would be the first to strike an offensive blow against Japanese installations in the Marshall Islands, would be the first to sink a Japanese warship, and would shepherd the Doolittle Raiders’ bombing of Tokyo.
The Oxford Illustrated History of World War Two
 Author: Richard Overy The Oxford Illustrated History of World War Two Oxford University Press 2015 Format: PDF Size: 56 mb Language: English
Forgotten Voices of Burma: The Second World War's Forgotten Conflict
 Author: Julian Thompson Forgotten Voices of Burma: The Second World War's Forgotten Conflict Ebury Press 2010 Format: PDF Pages: 389 Language: English Size: 31 MB From the end of 1941 to 1945, a pivotal but often overlooked conflict was being fought in the South-East Asian Theater of World War II—the Burma Campaign. In 1941, the Allies fought in a disastrous retreat across Burma against the Japanese—an enemy more prepared, better organized, and more powerful than anyone had imagined. Yet in 1944, following key battles at Kohima and Imphal, and daring operations behind enemy lines by the Chindits, the Commonwealth army were back, retaking lost ground one bloody battle at a time. Fighting in dense jungle and open paddy field, this brutal campaign was the longest fought by the British Commonwealth in the Second World War. But the troops taking part were a forgotten army, and the story of their remarkable feats and their courage remains largely untold to this day. The Fourteenth Army in Burma became one of the largest and most diverse armies of the Second World War. British, West African, Ghurkha, and Indian regiments fought alongside one another and became comrades. In Forgotten Voices of Burma—a remarkable new oral history taken from Imperial War Museum's Sound Archive—soldiers from both sides tell their stories of this epic conflict.
Concord 7025 - Panzer-Division On The Eastern Front (1) - 1941-1943
 Author: Robert Michulec Concord 7025 - Panzer-Division On The Eastern Front (1) - 1941-1943 Concord Publications ISBN: 9623616481 1999 Format: PDF Size: 23,0 МБ Language: English Pages: 74 This is a good photo album of the equipment of the 4th Panzer division. They were one of the Heer divisions which got priority in attaining the newer panzers and other equipment.
Battle of the Bulge
 Author: Andrew Rawson Battle of the Bulge Pen and Sword Military Images of War 2004 Format: EPUB Pages: 112 Size: 10 Mb Language: English Hitler's desperate last throw during the depths of winter 1944/45 came perilously close to being a major disaster for the Allies. Their offensive through the Ardennes fell on the Americans and caught them totally by surprise. Unaccustomed to setbacks, the situation was for a time extremely serious and in some areas panic set in and events went out of control. It was only after the most bitter fighting and massive reinforcement that the rot was stopped. In this book the drama of those worrying weeks is captured in superb photographs.
Black Nazis II! Ethnic Minorities and Foreigners in Hitler's Armed Forces: An Unbiased History
 Author: Veronica Kuzniar Clark Black Nazis II! Ethnic Minorities and Foreigners in Hitler's Armed Forces: An Unbiased History CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 147508966X 2012 Format: EPUB Size: 9,1 МБ Language: English Pages: 238 How and why did so many non-German ethnic minorities and foreigners fight for the Nazis in World War II? This unique study answers these questions, among several others, by re-examining Hitler's and the Third Reich's theoretical and practical racial views and policies from a new perspective. Unlike most military historians, author V. K. Clark focuses on Africans and other dark-skinned 'minorities' in Nazi Germany and in the German armed forces. She has discovered that most of what the world has been told about Nazi treatment of Africans and other 'blacks' is incorrect or grossly exaggerated in order to paint the Nazis, SS and Wehrmacht as wholly evil and supremely racist. This portrayal could not be further from the truth.
Hell on Wheels: The Men of the US Armored Forces 1918 to the Present (G.I. Series 17)
 Author: Christopher J. Anderson Chelsea House Publishers Hell on Wheels: The Men of the US Armored Forces 1918 to the Present Language: English 1999 Pages: 84 Format: PDF Size: 12 MB This superbly illustrated volume is the pictorial history of Americas armored forces from the use of prototype tanks, spluttering their way forward in 1918, to the complex technology of Operation Desert Storm. With over one hundred rare photographs, authoritatively captioned by a leading expert on the American military, this impressive book demonstrates just why these lethal troops were known as Hell on Wheels. Hell on Wheels covers the period from the first appearance of armored troops in World War I and the experimental years between the wars, to the triumph of the tank in World War II and mixed fortune in post-war years. With illustrations of the men, their uniforms, equipment and vehicles, this is a complete illustrated account of a key element in American military history. 108 photographs, 8 pages in color.
Mechanized Army and Waffen-SS Units
 Author: Leo W. G. Niehorster Mechanized Army and Waffen-SS Units (1st September 1939) Niehorster German World War II Organizational Series Vol.1/I 1990 Format: PDF Pages: 80 Size: 85 Mb Language: Emglish This book is a compilation of Germany Army organizational charts (Kriegsstärkenachweisungen) in force at the outbreak of World War II. This volume collects those covering armored and mechanized divisions. No division was the same as another, and some of the charts have portions recreated or extrapolated from other sources or later KStN. A full explanation of abbreviations, symbols, and how to read the charts is included.
Tiger I: The Official Wartime Crew Manual (hitler’s War Machine)
 Author: Bob Carruthers Tiger I The Official Wartime Crew Manual (hitler’s War Machine) Pen and Sword ISBN: 178159225X 2013 Format: EPUB + PDF (conv) Size: 5,1 МБ + 23,2 МБ Language: English Pages: 176 During the Second World War Tiger tank crews had to be trained as quickly and effectively as possible. To assist in this process General Heinz Guderian authorized the publication of the Tigerfibel, the illustrated manual that was issued to Tiger I crews from 1943 onwards. This highly unorthodox publication was full of risque' drawings and humorous illustrations and was designed to convey complex battlefield instructions in a simple and memorable manner. Emmy Award winning historian Bob Carruthers has now translated this unique primary source into English. It makes for indispensable reading for anyone interested in tank warfare in World War II. The manual contains everything the reader could ever wish to know concerning how the crews were instructed to handle the Tiger I under combat conditions. The Tigerfibel contains the original German publication with a complete English translation and a new overview and introduction. The Tigerfibel contains detailed instructions on aiming, firing, ammunition and close combat. There are extensive sections on maintenance, driving, radio operation and the essentials of commanding a Tiger I in combat. This priceless information is now being made available to a wider English speaking audience as an electronic publication for the first time. Interesting and highly accessible, the Tigerfibel is essential and rewarding reading for all readers interested in the history of this famous tank.
Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory
 Author: Ben Macintyre Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory Broadway Books ISBN: 0307453278 2010 Format: EPUB Size: 7,2 МБ Language: English Pages: 416 London Times writer-at-large Macintyre (Agent Zigzag) offers a solid and entertaining updating of WWII's best-known human intelligence operation. In 1943, British intelligence conceived a spectacular con trick to draw German attention away from the Allies' obvious next objective, Sicily. The bait was a briefcase full of carefully forged documents attached to the wrist of Major William Martin, Royal Marines—a fictitious identity given to a body floated ashore in neutral Spain. Making the deception plausible was the task given to two highly unconventional officers: Lt. Comdr. Ewen Montagu and Squadron Leader Charles Cholmondeley. Macintyre recounts their adventures and misadventures with panache. The body was that of a derelict. Its costuming included the underwear of a deceased Oxford don. An attractive secretary provided the photo of an imaginary fiancée. The carefully constructed documents setting up the bogus operation against Greece and Sardinia convinced even Hitler himself. The Sicily landings were achieved as almost a complete surprise. And the man who never was entered the history and folklore of WWII.
Defeat to Victory - No.453 Squadron RAAF
 Author: Bennett, John Defeat to Victory - No.453 Squadron RAAF Royal Australian Air Force Museum 1994 Format: PDF Pages: 188 Language: English Size: 12.4 MB This is a comprehensive and detailed record of the Squadron’s operations in both Malaya and Europe and surely will evoke telling memories and feelings for all who read it, particularly for those who served in the Squadron. The operational successes described in the book are events of which Squadron members can be proud. On the other hand the reminder of the loss of so many fine comrades is a stark feature of the grimmest aspect of war and something those of us remaining continue to grieve over. 453 Squadron had a somewhat unique existence in that it was first formed in Australia in July 1941 and after a short but courageous period in Malaya it was withdrawn to Australia and disbanded in March 1942. Three months later, however, the Squadron was reformed in the United Kingdom where it again performed with distinction. Soon after the cessation of hostilities it was again disbanded, once and for all.
Air Wars and Aircraft: A Detailed Record of Air Combat, 1945 to the Present
 Author: Victor Flintham Air Wars and Aircraft: A Detailed Record of Air Combat, 1945 to the Present Facts on File 1990 Format: PDF Pages: 424 Language: English Size: 61.4 MB This unusual reference work presents capsule descriptions of every armed conflict of the postwar era in which air power played a part, from well-known wars to the most obscure skirmishes. Political backgrounds as well as air operations are given. The material is accurate and highly detailed, and aviation buffs will love the numerous tidbits of little-known information. Each section concludes with a technical section on aircraft, including colors and markings. An odd oversight is the lack of insignia information, and the pictures are few. This book will supplement (but not replace) the standard technical references, such as the annual Jane's All the World's Aircraft, and is recommended to all public library collections.
U-Boat Warfare: The Evolution of the Wolf Pack
 U-Boat Warfare: The Evolution of the Wolf Pack Author: Jak P. Mallmann Showell Ian Allan ISBN: 0711028877 2002 Language: English Pages: 162 Format: PDF Size: 51,7 MB During the course of World War II, German U-boats threatened Britain's very survival. Noted U-boat historian Jak Mallman-Showell takes a fresh look at the strategy employed by both sides as Germany and Great Britain engaged in a fateful game of measure and countermeasure to gain control of the Atlantic supply lines. Drawing upon original records from the U-boat headquarters, the Royal Navy, and British special intelligence, the author explores how and why U-boat attacks were planned, describes U-boat organization, and tells what actually happened on the high seas. Supplemented by 150 photographs, many published here for the first time, this new study should be required reading for all those interested in the development of strategy and tactics during one of the most critical campaigns of World War II.
Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer (Osprey General Military)
 Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer Author: Thomas Anderson Osprey Publishing Osprey General Military ISBN: 978 1849083904 2015 Language: English Pages: 257 Format: PDF Size: 34,9 MB This is the story of the largest and statistically most successful tank destroyer of World War II. The Ferdinand was a true behemoth, and although only 91 examples were built, they took a savage toll of Soviet armour in the Battle of Kursk and subsequent operations on the Eastern Front. This study explores the technical development and combat deployment of this remarkable vehicle, from its' origins in the Porsche Tiger Tank through its deployment under the designation ‘Ferdinand' in the Citadel offensive, to its modification and redesignation as the ‘Elefant' and final use in the desperate Battle of Berlin. Drawing on original archival material from within Germany, private collections and heretofore unpublished photographs this title is an essential illustrated history to one of the most famous armoured vehicles ever built.
Fall Gelb 1940 (2): Airborne Assault on the Low Countries (Osprey Campaign 265)
 Author: Doug Dildy Fall Gelb 1940 (2): Airborne Assault on the Low Countries (Osprey Campaign 265) Osprey Publishing 2015 Format: PDF (e-book) Pages: 97 Size: 10 Mb Language: English The great blitzkrieg campaign of May/June 1940 saw German forces pour through Holland and Belgium to confront the French and British. The assault was audacious; it relied on speed, feinting and manoeuvre as much as superior force, and in the end these qualities were to prove decisive to German success. Featuring vivid illustrations, illuminative bird's eye views and maps, this book charts the unfolding of an unprecedented ‘lightning war', which saw the first ever airborne assault at a strategic level, and the largest clash of armour to date. Never in the history of warfare had the clash between such large, powerful, and apparently equal forces been decided so swiftly and conclusively.
The Luftwaffe War Diaries
 Author: Cajus Bekker The Luftwaffe War Diaries Ballantine Books 1975 Format: PDF Pages: 676 Language: English Size: 67 MB The Luftwaffe War Diaries is the definitive history of the German air force in World War II, from the blitzkrieg on Poland to the last desperate stand over Germany--the only account ever to come from a German source. Its masterfully organized chapters detail, summarize, and evaluate every important strategy and campaign. Cajus Bekker has drawn on official German archives and collections, the combat journals and personal papers of leading officers, and the collated Luftwaffe war diaries, none of which have been published outside Germany, as well as interviews with hundreds of former German airmen.The result is a critical examination of the Luftwaffe's development and command against the vivid background of World War II's greatest air battles. While the author does full justice to the performance of German airmen, he does not embellish it. Thus his chronicle of the deadly struggle of these men is anything but a heroic saga; the exploits of the other side are treated with equal justice. Heroes and villains are not described or eulogized here--only men fighting a war that most of them did not want. With over 100 photographs, numerous maps, and a complete index of personalities, The Luftwaffe War Diaries brings into stunning focus for now and all time the ironic triumph and inevitable tragedy of war.
Walking D-Day (Battleground Europe)
 Author: Paul Reed Walking D-Day Pen and Sword Military Battleground Europe 2012 Format: EPUB Pages: 240 Size: 13 Mb Language: English Paul Reed’s latest battlefield walking guide covers the site of the largest amphibious invasion of all time, the first step in the Allied liberation of France and the rest of northwest Europe. The places associated with the landings on the Normandy coast on 6 June 1944 are among the most memorable that a battlefield visitor can explore. They give a fascinating insight into the scale and complexity of the Allied undertaking and the extent of the German defenses – and into the critical episodes in the fighting that determined whether the Allies would gain a foothold or be thrown back into the sea. All the most important sites are featured, from Pegasus Bridge, Merville Battery, Ouistrehem and Longues Battery to Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah Beaches, Pointe du Hoc and Sainte-Mère-Église.
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