Автор: Peter Gaunt
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2003
isbn: 1841764175
Количество страниц: 98
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The period 1642-1651, one of the most turbulent in the history of mainland Britian, saw the country torn by civil wars. Focusing on the English and Welsh wars this book examines the causes, course and consequences of the conflicts. While offering a concise military account that assesses the wars in their national, regional and local contexts, Dr Gaunt provides a full appraisal of the severity of the wars and the true extent of the impact on civilian life, highlighting areas of continued historical debate. The personal experiences and biographies of key players are also included in this comprehensive and fascinating account.
Автор: J.B.R. Nicholson, Michael Roffe
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1974
isbn: 0850451965
Количество страниц: 50
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Gurkhas have a long and distinguished service record. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the Gurkha rifles. It traces the 19th origins of the now famous Gurkha regiments and also covers their service history during the Great Mutiny and the 3rd Afghan War. During the two World Wars the Gurhah rifles performed countless tours of duty and their regimental battle honours listed in the book bear testimony to their extensive service. A series of full colour illustrations accompany the text.
Автор: Martin Windrow, Michael Roffe
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1972
isbn: 0850451140
Количество страниц: 49
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book explores the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of Germany’s World War 2 air arm. Parachutists and the ‘Hermann Goring’ division are amongst the specialists covered. Uniforms are shown in full colour artwork.
Автор: Ed Gilbert, Howard Gerrard
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 1841769819
Количество страниц: 68
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The US Marine Raiders were an 'elite within an elite'. They were modeled on the British Commandos and, in the 2nd Battalion, also on Communist Chinese guerillas. They were organized to conduct long-range amphibious hit-and-run raids behind Japanese lines and trained to secure beacheads in advance of more conventional landings. Raiders were trained to land from submarines, specially converted high-speed destroyer transports, and small craft and rubber boats. They were expected to be skilled in watercraft, jungle survival, and jungle warfare. They were the earliest forerunners of the various Special Operations units of the modern US military. Raider units would conduct operations with only the equipment they could carry on their backs, their heaviest weapons being light mortars and machine guns. They were the first American units to be issued with specially manufactured camouflage uniforms and rubber-soled boots developed for jungle warfare. Highly trained in close-in fighting, they carried many distinctive weapons such as the Fairbairn Commando dagger, the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), the Thompson submnachine gun and even the British Boys Anti-Tank Rifle. The Raiders battle honors include Guadalcanal, as well as the Solomon Islands and the Dragon Peninsula campaign. This book follows two Raiders from different battalions through some of the toughest training ever experienced by a Marine and onto combat during the Makin Raid and the horrific jungle battles of the Solomon Islands giving a soldier's eye view of life, combat and death in this 'elite within an elite'.
Автор: Richard Brzezinski, Velimir Vuksic
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 184176650X
Количество страниц: 68
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book takes a close look at the origins and development of the Polish 'Winged' Hussars. Using many years' painstaking research drawn from unpublished Polish sources, the author provides a rounded view of the training, tactics, appearance and experiences of these legendary and fascinating warriors. Most dramatic of all Hussar characteristics were the 'wings' worn on the back or on the saddle, although not all Hussars wore them, and their purpose has been hotly debated. The Hussars terrified the Turks, Tatars, Muscovite boyars, Ukrainian Cossacks and Swedes, who did everything to avoid facing them directly in battle.
Автор: Peter Young, Michael Roffe
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1995
isbn: 0850451191
Количество страниц: 51
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The year 1642 witnessed the outbreak of the first English Civil War, which saw Royalist troops loyal to King Charles fight the Parliamentarians in several major battles and many sieges. Peter Young explores the tactics, equipment and organisation of the armies of both sides, drawing a compelling picture of what it must have been like for the men who lived and fought in England over 350 years ago. Chapters on fighting, cavalry, infantry, artillery and discipline examine the subject in depth, with many contemporary accounts, such as those of Royalist Captain, Richard Atkyns, who served in one of the most 'active' regiments of the war.
Автор: John Selby, Michael Roffe
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 0850450543
Количество страниц: 50
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book examines the uniforms and equipment, history and organisation of the Iron Brigade during the American Civil War. The major battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg are all covered. Uniforms are shown in full colour artwork.
Автор: Gordon Rottman, Ronald Volstad
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1987
isbn: 085045610X
Количество страниц: 65
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be few better qualified to chronicle the history of this unique organisation than former Special Forces Group weapons specialist Gordon Rottman, whose expert knowledge is clearly evident in this authoritative text. This volume also contains 12 full page colour plates by one of the world's most respected military artists, Ron Volstad.
Автор: Carlos Jurado, Ramiro Bujeiro
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 1841761842
Количество страниц: 67
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The troops returning home to Germany after the 1918 Armistice found their country riven by internal unrest, and its eastern borders threatened. Though reluctant to support the new Republic, the many Free Corps formed by ex-Imperial soldiers fought furiously against Communist revolutionaries at home and Polish and Bolshevik Russian pressure on the frontiers. Later providing much of the manpower for the new Reichswehr, the Free Corps would have strong links with the nascent Nazi Party. This concise account of a little-known but central episode in the history of 20th century Germany is illustrated with rare photographs, and ten colour plates showing unprecedented details of uniforms and insignia.
Автор: John Richards, Gerry Embleton
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 1841762431
Количество страниц: 65
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Landsknecht (meaning 'servant of the country') flourished during a key period for military organisation and practice. In the late 15th century, the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, recruited thousands of mercenaries from Central and Northern Europe, with the aim of creating a reliable source of men for his armies – and the Landsknecht were born. This book reveals the true-life experiences of the Landsknecht soldier, using numerous first-hand accounts. It takes a close look at the recruitment, training, daily life and and careers of these formidable soldiers, and examines in detail their clothing, equipment and weaponry. Many fine, contemporary illustrations, some drawn by Landsknecht themselves, accompany the text.
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