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Название: The Complete Soldier. Military Books and Military Culture in Early Stuart England, 1603-1645
Автор: David Lawrence
Издательство: Brill
Год: 2008
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 465
Размер: 18.8 Мб
Язык: английский

The period 1603-1645 witnessed the publication of more than ninety books, manuals, and broadsheets dedicated to educating Englishmen in the military arts. Written with the intention of creating the “complete soldier”, this didactic literature provided gentlemen with the requisite knowledge to engage in infantry, cavalry, and siege warfare.

Название: World War 1 Heroes: Unforgettable Tales of Courage, Selflessness, and Resilience
Автор: Ahoy Publications
Издательство: Ahoy Publications
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 123
Размер: 64,0 МБ
Язык: Английский

Live through the experiences of the most memorable World War 1 heroes! Explore the unforgettable tales of resilience, courage, and selflessness that marked the most prominent heroes of World War I.

Название: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy
Автор: Sean Kingsley, Rex Cowan
Издательство: Pegasus Books
ISBN: 1639365958
Год: 2024
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 288
Размер: 84,4 МБ
Язык: Английский

The incredible story of the “Robin Hood of the Seas,” who absconded with millions during the Golden Age of Piracy and who harbored an even greater secret. Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery’s adventures than any other pirate.

Название: The Crucial Turning Points: Key Campaigns of World War I
Автор: H. Warfield
Издательство: Vij Books
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 289
Размер: 114,3 МБ
Язык: Английский

"The Crucial Turning Points: Key Campaigns of World War I" by H. Warfield is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the pivotal battles that shaped the course of World War I. From the early clashes on the Western Front to the final offensives that brought an end to the conflict, this book offers a detailed analysis of the strategies, tactics, and key moments that decided the fate of nations.

Название: The Perfect Sword: Forging the Dark Ages
Автор: Paul Gething, Edoardo Albert
Издательство: Birlinn
ISBN: 1780277849
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB, PDF (conv)
Страниц: 288
Размер: 20,4 МБ
Язык: Английский

The story of the Bamburgh Sword – one of the finest swords ever forged. In 2000, archaeologist Paul Gething rediscovered a sword. An unprepossessing length of rusty metal, it had been left in a suitcase for thirty years. But Paul had a suspicion that the sword had more to tell than appeared, so he sent it for specialist tests.

Название: Against the Odds: Battles at Sea, 1591-1949 (Trials and Tribulations at Sea)
Автор: Alexander McKee
Издательство: Sapere Books
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 331
Размер: 192,6 МБ
Язык: Английский

An enthralling collection of sea battles, selected and retold by a leading naval historian. Perfect for readers of Ian W. Toll, Peter Gretton, James D. Hornfischer and Craig L. Symonds. Twenty-six epic sea battles fought around the world are dramatically described with a wealth of expert technical detail and commentary.

Название: Secret Agent the true story of the Special Operations Executive (David Stafford World War II History)
Автор: David Stafford
Издательство: Lume Books
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 307
Размер: 175,1 МБ
Язык: Английский

In June 1940, British forces were driven from the continent by Hitler’s conquering armies. As Britain stared invasion in the face, a group of unconventional warriors planned a new form of warfare. The Special Operations Executive was born. With a brief from Winston Churchill ‘to set Europe ablaze’, this top-secret agency was given the dangerous task of co-ordinating subversion and sabotage against the enemy by all means necessary — using disguise, deception, bribery, explosives, guerrilla warfare and even assassination.

Название: Heinrich Himmler: Inside the Mind of Hitler's Right-Hand Man
Автор: Alex E. Conrad
Издательство: Alex E. Conrad
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 202
Размер: 63,6 МБ
Язык: Английский

Delve into the enigmatic psyche of one of the most notorious figures of the Third Reich with "Heinrich Himmler: Inside the Mind of Hitler's Right-Hand Man." In this compelling exploration, acclaimed historian[Author's Name] peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding Heinrich Himmler, uncovering the motivations, beliefs, and actions of the man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history.

Название: Reinhard Heydrich: The Butcher of Prague and the Machinery of Nazi Terror
Автор: Alex Conrad
Издательство: Alex Conrad
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 130
Размер: 61,1 МБ
Язык: Английский

Delve into the chilling depths of one of the most enigmatic figures of Nazi Germany – Reinhard Heydrich, known as "The Butcher of Prague." In this meticulously researched exploration, uncover the sinister machinery behind Nazi terror and the pivotal role Heydrich played in shaping its horrific trajectory.

Название: Skies of Valor The Air: Campaigns of World War II
Автор: E. Lancaster
Издательство: Vij Books
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 324
Размер: 133,2 МБ
Язык: Английский

"Skies of Valor: The Air Campaigns of World War II" is a comprehensive and gripping account of the aerial battles that shaped the outcome of the Second World War. From the early days of the Blitzkrieg to the strategic bombing campaigns over Europe and the Pacific, this book delves into the daring missions, heroic sacrifices, and technological advancements that defined the air war.