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Ireland 1649-52: Cromwell's Protestant Crusade (Campaign 213) |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» » «Campaign» |
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Автор: Michael McNally, Graham Turner
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2009
isbn: 1846033683, 9781846033681
Количество страниц: 97
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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Osprey's study of Oliver Cromwell's campaigns during the end of the English Civil War (1642-1651). Following the execution of King Charles I in January 1649, the English Parliament saw their opportunity to launch an assault on the Royalist enclave in Ireland. Oliver Cromwell was appointed as Deputy of Ireland to lead a campaign to restore direct control and quell the Confederate opposition. The first battle in Cromwell's bloody offensive was at Drogheda, where an assault on the city walls resulted in the slaughter of almost 4000 defenders and inhabitants. The Parliamentary troops then proceeded to Wexford where battle once again lead to a massacre. After Cromwell returned to England, his son-in-law, Henry Ireton, continued the operation which ended with the surrender of Galway in 1652 and led to the Act for the Settlement of Ireland, in which Irish Royalists and Confederates were evicted and their lands 'settled' by those who had advanced funds to Parliament. |
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The Fortress of Rhodes 1309-1522 (Fortress 96) |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» » «Fortress» |
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Автор: Konstantin Nossov, Brian Delf
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2010
isbn: 1846039304, 9781846039300
Количество страниц: 65
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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First besieged in 305 BC, the island of Rhodes became part of the Roman Empire and was later fortified in the Byzantine style. Due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean, Rhodes was also attacked and besieged for over a century by Islamic forces. This title details the development of these fascinating fortifications, as well as the sieges that sought to reduce them. |
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Mosquito Aces of World War 2 (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 69) |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: Andrew Thomas, Chris Davey
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2005
isbn: 1841768782
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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The Mosquito developed into one of the most versatile aircraft of World War 2, entering service with Fighter Command in early 1942. The 'Mossie' was soon defending raids on Britain's Cathedral cities and became an integral part of the country's night defences. Its airborne radar gave it the ability to 'see' the enemy at night, and its speed and devastating fire power made it the finest nightfighter deployed by any side during World War 2. This book examines the infamous Mosquito, the nightfighter that was used by many leading RAF, Commonwealth and American aces. |
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Japanese Army in World War II: The South Pacific and New Guinea, 1942-43 (Battle Orders 14) |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: Gordon Rottman
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2005
isbn: 1841768707
Количество страниц: 99
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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The 1941 Japanese Pacific onslaught saw the defeat of Allied forces on all fronts, with the Philippines, Netherlands East Indies, and Commonwealth possessions falling under their control. During 1942-43, the Japanese consolidated their gains and redeployed forces in an attempt to break the Southern Lifeline between America and Australia. These plans were affected by the defeat at Midway, which forced the Japanese onto the defensive. This book examines Japanese forces employed in the follow-on conquests of 1942-43, and describes how unit organization, weaponry, and equipment were found lacking in the harsh environment of the Solomon Islands and on New Guinea. |
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Yakovlev Aces of World War 2 (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 64) |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: George Mellinger, Jim Laurier
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2005
isbn: 1841768456
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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The Yak-1 entered Soviet service in 1941, one of three modern types of aircraft accepted for production just prior to the German invasion of the USSR. Despite initial shortcomings, it soon proved to be the thoroughbred of the Soviet Airforce. Indeed, it remained in production until the end of the war, modernized but fundamentally recognizable. By VE-day about 33,100 Yakovlev fighters had been built. Virtually all Soviet fighter regiments flew at least one variety of Yak for a time, including those which gained their fame identified with other aircraft, and consequently many pilots known as Airacobra or Lavochkin aces also scored victories with the Yak. Many other famous aces were exclusively ‘Yak patriots’, including the French Normandie pilots. This book focuses on the Soviet aces who scored all, or most of their victories in the Yak, drawing informaion from official unit histories and memoirs of the Soviet pilots themselves. |
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Combat Aircraft 70: F-14 Tomcat Units of Operation Enduring Freedom |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: Tony Holmes, Jim Laurier
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2008
isbn: 1846032059
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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The legendary F-14 Tomcat was the weapon of choice to strike hard and fast against the enemies of the United States in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Determined to hit the al-Qaeda bases within Afghanistan, US plans were hampered by the reluctance of neighboring countries to allow US military aircraft to operate from their land bases. This meant that carrier-based F-14s were forced to fly several hundred miles a day to reach their targets, flying thousands of missions involving precision bombing strikes on al-Qaeda and Taliban positions. A fascinating exploration of modern air warfare, this book details the actions of the F-14 pilots and aircraft involved in Operation Enduring Freedom (2001-present) with eye-opening insights into the tactical approach and wider strategic aims exclusively provided by senior officers from a number of the air wings involved. Written by a leading Tomcat expert with exclusive access to mission reports, combat diaries, first-hand accounts and accompanied by photographs from the author's private collection and fantastic full-color artwork, this reveals the battle experiences of the most famous modern fast jet. |
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Combat Aircraft 20: TBD Devastator Units of the US Navy |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: Barrett Tillman, Tom Tullis
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 1841760250
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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Osprey's title examining the TBD Devastator Units' short-lived participation in World War II (1939-1945). The first monoplane aircraft ordered by the US Navy for carrier operations, the Douglas TBD Devastator was designed to fulfil a requirement for a new torpedo bomber. Just 129 were built, and when it entered service it was the most modern aircraft of its type anywhere in the world. Its only real taste of action came on 4 June 1942 in the pivotal Battle of Midway, when 35 were shot down in a clash with Japanese A6M Zero fighters. The aircraft was replaced by the Grumman Avenger weeks later. |
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Combat Aircraft 36: B-17 Flying Fortress Units of the Eighth Air Force (Part 2) |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: Martin Bowman, Mark Styling
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 1841764345
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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The Boeing B-17, which has come to epitomise the American war effort in Europe during World War II (1939-1945), took the fight to Germans from the late summer of 1942 through to VE-Day. Its primary operator in Western Europe was the 'Mighty Eighth', who controlled 27 bomb groups for much of the war. This second of two volumes covers the 14 Bomb Groups of the Third Air Division. First hand accounts, period photography, profile artworks and nose art scrap views bring to life aircraft from each of the groups within the Third Air Division. |
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Combat Aircraft 18: B-17 Flying Fortress Units of the Eighth Air Force (Part 1) |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: Martin Bowman, Mark Styling
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 1841760218
Количество страниц: 111
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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The Boeing B-17 has come to epitomise the American war effort in Europe during World War II (1939-1945), the huge four-engined heavy day bomber taking the fight to Germany from the late summer of 1942 through to VE-Day. The primary operator of the Flying Fortress in Western Europe was the 'Mighty Eighth'. This volume, which is the first of two dealing exclusively with the 'Mighty Eighth', covers the 15 Bomb Groups of the First Air Division, each of which controlled four squadrons. The evolution of the force is traced through first-hand accounts of those individuals that took part in the action. |
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Combat Aircraft 2: B-26 Marauder Units of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces |
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Категория: Военное дело » Военные журналы » Издательство «Osprey» |
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Автор: Jerry Scutts, Tom Tullis
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1997
isbn: 185532637X
Количество страниц: 98
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
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The medium bomber 'workhorse' of the Ninth Air Force, Martin's much-maligned B-26 Marauder recovered from its poor start with the Eighth Air Force to go on and equip no less than eight bomber groups in the ETO. Although initially dubbed 'the widow maker', a change of tactics from low- to medium-level bombing for the Marauder soon improved the crews' chances of survival – indeed, by war's end it boasted a lower loss-per-sortie ratio than any other twin-engined bomber in the USAAF. This volume covers all aspects of Marauder operations in Western Europe during World War II (1939-1945), featuring first hand accounts from surviving B-26 crews, plus an analysis of the tactics employed. |
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