Автор: Richard Bodley-Scott, Peter Dennis
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2008
isbn: 1846033454, 9781846033452
Количество страниц: 92
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Storm of Arrows, designed and developed as an army list companion to the new Ancient and Medieval wargame rule set Field of Glory, is a lavishly illustrated, factually accurate and detailed gaming guide that provides comprehensive army listings and detailed historical overviews of each army - complete with supporting maps and artwork. Essential to gaming one of the most engaging periods of history, this title covers the forces involved in the major conflicts of the late Medieval period, from the Hundred Years' War to the Wars of the Roses.
Автор: Nic Fields, Peter Bull
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2007
isbn: 1846030749, 9781846030741
Количество страниц: 52
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Formidable and sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleship of the ancient world, and at the height of their success, the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. Primarily longships designed to fight under oar power, the trireme was built for lightness and strength; ship-timber was mostly softwoods such as poplar, pine and fir, while the oars and mast were made out of fir. Their main weapon was a bronze-plated ram situated at the prow. From the combined Greek naval victory at Salamis (480 BC), through the Peloponnesian War, and up until the terrible defeat by the Macedonians at Amorgos, the Athenian trireme was an object of dread to its enemies. This book offers a complete analysis and insight into the most potent battleship of its time; the weapon by which Athens achieved, maintained, and ultimately lost its power and prosperity.
Автор: Коллектив авторов
Издательство: ДеАгостини
Год издания: 2013
Количество страниц: 16
Язык: русский
Формат: PDF
Номер посвящен самолету Ан-2. Каждый номер состоит из ПЯТИ РАЗДЕЛОВ: История создания В разделе приведены сведения о причинах и условиях создания самолета. Рассказывается, где и когда началась его история и о том. кто его разрабатывал. Конструкция Каждый боевой самолет создавался для определенных целей, что часто требовало от его создателей новых технических решений. В этом разделе рассказывается о конструкции самолета, ее дocтоинствах и недостатках. Модификации Из раздела вы узнаете о тех преобразованиях. которым подвергался базовый вариант самолета для создания усовершенствованных, специализированных или экспериментальных модификаций. Эксплуатация Большая часть созданных боевых самолетов принимала участие в военных действиях. Об Эффективности и особенностях их применения читайте в этом разделе. Окраска Окраска самолета зависит от условий военных дeйcтвий и выполняемой боевой задачи. О том. какую камуфляжную окраску и обозначения несли наши самолеты при выполнении различных боевых заданий, вы узнаете из этого раздела.
Автор: Gordon Rottman, Hugh Johnson
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 1841769312
Количество страниц: 51
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The southernmost region of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) encompassed the vast Mekong River Delta, and area covering 10,190 square miles. Three major rivers run through the Delta, the Song Hou Giang (aka Bassac) and the Song Mekong, which broke into three large rivers (Song My Tho, Ham Luong, and Go Chien). The Nhon Trach delineated the Delta's eastern edge. In all there were some 1,500 miles of natural navigable waterways and 2,500 miles of man-made canals and channels. The canal system was begun in 800 AD and its expansion continued up to World War II. The nation's capital, Saigon, lies on the Delta's northern edge. Few roads and highways served the region with sampans and other small watercraft via the canals being the main means of transportation. At least 70,000 Viet Cong (VC) were scattered over the area controlling up to a quarter of the population. Three Army of the Republic Vietnam (ARVN) divisions as well as various paramilitary forces battled the VC in the marshes, forests, and paddies. In 1965 the military situation in the Delta had deteriorated and the decision was taken to shore things up by committing a joint Army and Navy Mobile Riverine Force. This force was unique in its composition, mission, and the special craft in which it operated. The Army component was the 2d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division; the Navy component was River Assault Flotilla One. The various watercraft assigned to the Mobile Riverine Force are the subject of this book. These included much-modified landing craft, purpose-built patrol boats including Swift Boats and Monitors, and a variety of auxiliary and support vessels. Task Force CLEARWATER, a much smaller operation in the extreme northern portion of South Vietnam, also used these craft.
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