Автор: Richard Brzezinski
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 1-85532-552-7
Количество страниц: 98
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Thirty Years War, a religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants, raged across Europe between 1618 and 1648, devastating huge areas of Germany. By 1632 the Protestant powers were in a desperate situation until King Gustavus Adolphus II of Sweden, «the Lion of the North», came to their rescue. This book describes how, having smashed one of the two main Catholic armies, he faced the other at Lьtzen near Leipzig in November 1632. In a nightmare battle fought in thick fog, his Swedish troops locked horns with the Imperial army. It was a bloody clash, in which Gustavus himself demonstrated true courage at the head of his cavalry - and one for which he would pay the ultimate price.
Автор: David Nicolle, Angus McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 0-85045-833-1
Количество страниц: 47
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Although not widely studied in the West, the medieval history of south-eastern Europe is both fascinating and complex. The Kingdom of Hungary was a vast realm, at least the size of France, that endured throughout the Middle Ages whilst the Byzantine Empire was even more extensive and enduring. The Serbians won themselves a brief but extensive local empire in the 14th century; while the Bulgarians established an effective and cultured state. Other players in the confusing Balkan scene included the Albanians; Wallachians; Moldavians; Transylvanians; Croatians and many others. How did they organise their armies and fight their wars; and why did they ultimately fail? This title answers these questions ably supported by numerous illustrations and eight colour plates.
Автор: R.Brzezinski, A.McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 1-85045-736-X
Количество страниц: 47
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Few people will realise that at one time the Polish state was one of Europe's great powers. One of the chief instruments of her success was undoubtedly her army, which though small can claim many accomplishments and major successes in the 16th and 17th centuries. Richard Brzezinski redresses this imbalance by providing a portrait of Polish armies from 1569-1696, detailing their history, organisation, arms, armour, insignia and dress, accompanied by numerous illustrations and eight superb full page colour plates by Angus McBride.
Автор: Ross Enamait
Год издания: 2003
Количество страниц: 146
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
The medicine ball has been around for many years. Historians have traced the use of weighted balls for therapeutic exercise to ancient times, almost two thousand years ago. More recent history points to the United States military using medicine balls in the 1800’s as a way to strengthen and condition the soldiers. During the 1930’s, President Edgar Hoover started a game known as Hoover Ball. The President and his staff played Hoover Ball each morning with a weighted medicine ball. The object of the game was to throw the weighted ball over an 8 foot high net. The medicine ball gave the President and his staff a fun way to strengthen the arms, legs, trunk, and core.
Автор: Ross Enamait
Год издания: 2003
Количество страниц: 178
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
This book will teach you to be resourceful and creative in your quest for physical fitness. There is no reason to spend your hard earned money on fancy gadgets and gym memberships. You do not need expensive equipment or contraptions to enhance your fitness.
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