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Название: The German Army in World War I (3): 1917-1918
Автор: Nigel Thomas, Ramiro Bujeiro
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия: Osprey Men-at-Arms 419
ISBN: 978 1841765679
Год издания: 2008
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 50
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 2,5 MB

This third volume of a mini-series covering the German forces in World War I examines the troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts: the last great battles of attrition in the West (Arras, Messines, 3rd Ypres - Passchendaele/Langemarck - and Cambrai, 1917) and the collapse of Russia in the East. The 'Kaiserschlacht' campaign is covered, as are the German operations in Italy, the Balkans, and in support of Turkey in the Middle East. Uniform changes during this period reflected the introduction of new tactics and weapons and new types of troops, such as tanks and assault battalions.

Название: US Submarine Crewman 1941–45
Автор: Robert Hargis
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/82
Год: 2003
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 67
Размер: 16 Mb
Язык: English



This book takes a close look at the "Dolphins" of the US Navy submarine force, it covers recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles. The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed. It was up to the "Silent Service" to spearhead the naval war against Japan, cutting her supply routes and neutralizing her naval threat. By August 1945, US Navy submarines had made 488 war patrols. The achievements of the "Silent Service" were not without consequence - 3,500 American crewmen lost their lives.

Название: US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45 European Theater of Operations (ETO) 1944–45
Автор: Steven J. Zaloga
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/78
Год: 2004
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 66
Размер: 20 Mb
Язык: English


Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The focus is largely on the crew of an M4 Sherman, though light tank service is also studied. Tank operation required a well- trained and well-coordinated crew. The crew positions and roles of tank commander, gunner, driver, loader, and assistant driver are all covered in detail, together with recruitment procedure, specialist training, and the variety of specialized clothing and personal weaponry.

Название: German Security and Police Soldier 1939–45
Автор: Gordon Williamson
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/61
Год: 2002
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 65
Размер: 26 Mb
Язык: English
Обработка скана: 2017


The security units of the Third Reich were many and diverse, yet often an oversimplified view is projected of these organisations. This title provides a detailed and informed picture of the variety of operations and duties, as well as the motivation and behaviour of the men involved. It charts the experiences of typical World War II security forces and police soldiers - from the routine of military traffic duty, to combating partisans and resistance fighters. It covers the military police of the Armed Forces proper and the Waffen-SS, the combat units of the German State Police, the SD Sicherheitsdienst, the Schutzmannschaft' units, and the extreme and dreaded anti-partisan units 'Dirlewanger' and 'Kaminski'.

Название: German Infantryman (1) 1933–40
Автор: David Westwood
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/59
Год: 2002
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 65
Размер: 23 Mb
Язык: English


The common German infantryman played a crucial role in the events that led to the outbreak of war, and the burden of duty lay on his shoulders during the opening moves of the conflict, in the invasion of Poland, the conquest of Norway and Denmark, the Low Countries and France. The Wehrmacht was unstoppable in this period, as it defeated almost every country that took the field against it. This volume examines the recruitment, training, weapons and equipment of the German infantryman in the eventful years building up to and including Blitzkrieg. Weaponry, team roles, tactics, training and personal equipment are all covered.

Название: US Infantryman in World War II (3) European Theater of Operations 1944–45
Автор: Robert S Rush
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/56
Год: 2002
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 68
Размер: 22 Mb
Язык: English


The ETO is seen by many as the major theater of World War II, with more infantry regiments serving there than any other. This title follows one soldier ("Joseph") as he is drafted in February 1941, trains with the 22d Infantry in the United States and then ships to England in January 1944. On D-Day he lands on Utah Beach and in the following months fights through France, Belgium, and into Germany. The problems the common soldier faced between June 1944 and May 1945 are dealt with in particular in this authoritative and moving book.

Название: The German Army in World War I (2): 1915–17
Автор: Nigel Thomas, Ramiro Bujeiro
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия: Osprey Men-at-Arms 407
ISBN: 978 1841765662
Год издания: 2008
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 50
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 2,7 MB

The years 1915–17 saw the Imperial German Army forced to adapt to the new realities of static trench warfare. Prewar uniforms and equipment had to be modified, for both utility and economy; on battlefields ruled by machine guns and artillery the steel helmet reappeared, as well as masks to protect against poison gas. Fashionable cavalry regiments soon proved irrelevant on the Western Front; many were dismounted to join the infantry, while new units usurped their prestige – assault battalions, and the air corps. This second volume in a three-part sequence offers vast detail on organisation, uniforms and insignia, illustrated with rare photographs and meticulous colour artwork.

Название: Imperial Japanese Naval Aviator 1937–45
Автор: Osamu Tagaya
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/55
Год: 2003
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 67
Размер: 19 Mb
Язык: English



The fateful attack on Pearl Harbor forced the Western world to revise its opinion of Japan's airmen. Before the war, Japanese aviators had been seen as figures of ridicule and disdain; yet the ruthless skill and efficiency of their performance in December 1941 and the months that followed won them a new reputation as a breed of oriental superman. This book explores the world of the Imperial Japanese Naval airman, from the zenith of his wartime career until the turning of the tide, when the skill and experience of the average Japanese airman declined. Cultural and social background, recruitment, training, daily life and combat experience are all covered.

Название: Panzer Crewman 1939–45
Автор: Gordon Williamson
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/46
Год: 2002
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 66
Размер: 20 Mb
Язык: English

Во время Второй Мировой Войны танки возглавляли каждую крупную кампанию или сражения от вторжения в Польшу и Францию до последнего большого контрнаступления в Арденнах. Танковые экипажи Германии воевали на всех фронтах и заслужили грозную репутацию

Название: Confederate Artilleryman 1861–65
Автор: Philip Katcher
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Warrior/34
Год: 2001
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 66
Размер: 30 Mb
Язык: English

In the heady days of the rush to arms in 1861, comparatively few Southern men volunteered for service in the artillery: most preferred the easily accessible glory of the infantry or cavalry. Yet those that did quickly earned the respect of their fellow soldiers, and a reputation for being able to "pull through deeper mud, ford deeper springs, shoot faster, swear louder ... than any other class of men in the service". Given that field artillery was invariably deployed in front of the troops that it was supporting, the artillerymen were exposed to a high level of enemy fire, and losses were significant. This title guides the reader through the life and experiences of the Confederate cannoneer - where he came from; how he trained and lived; how he dressed, ate and was equipped; and how he fought.