Автор: Simon Dunstan, Hugh Johnson
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 2005
isbn: 1-84176-821-9
Количество страниц: 67
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
At the outbreak of World War II, Fort Eben Emael in Belgium was the strongest fortress in the world, and it lay exactly across the German invasion route of Belgium and France. The fort's elimination was essential for the success of Hitler's invasion of the West. Deemed impregnable to conventional attack, Hitler himself suggested the means for its capture with the first glider-borne assault in military history. On 10 May 1940, ten gliders carrying just 77 paratroopers landed on top of the fort. Using top-secret hollow-charge weapons for the first time in warfare, the assault pioneers of Sturmgruppe Granit subdued Fort Eben Emael within just 30 minutes, and the fortress surrendered within 30 hours. It remains one of the greatest raids in the annals of Special Forces.
Автор: E.V.Cernenko, A.McBride, M.V.Gorelik
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 0-85045-478-6
Количество страниц: 51
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Though the 'Scythian period' in the history of Eastern Europe lasted little more than 400 years, the impression these horsemen made upon the history of their times was such that a thousand years after they had ceased to exist as a sovereign people, their heartland and the territories which they dominated far beyond it continued to be known as 'greater Scythia'. From the very beginnings of their emergence on the world scene the Scythians took part in the greatest campaigns of their times, defeating such mighty contemporaries as Assyria, Urartu, Babylonia, Media and Persia. This highly illustrated book details their costume, weapons and the way they waged war.
Автор: Michael Simkins, Ron Embleton
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 0-85045-528-6
Количество страниц: 47
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Although the common Roman fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. The wealth of archaeological finds, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure has allowed hisorians to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which conquered an astonishing expanse of territory. Michael Simkins brings all his substantial knowledge to bear on this fascinating subject, covering such topics as army composition, recruitment, training, campaign routine and providing a wealth of detail on weapons, uniforms and equipment. Men-at-Arms 283, 291 and 46 are also available in a single volume special edition as «Caesar's Legions».
Автор: D.Nicolle, A.McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 1-85532-710-4
Количество страниц: 51
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were a time of great upheaval for medieval France. In 1328 the Capetian line came to an end. This was the trigger for the Hundred Years War as successive English kings attempted to uphold their claim to the French throne. Catastrophic defeats at Crйcy and Poitiers shook the French kingdom to its core. A period of respite followed under Bertrand du Guesclin, but an even more devastating assault was to follow, under the warrior-king par excellence Henry V, and the French disintegration continued until 1429. This book details how the French began a recovery, partly triggered by the young visionary Joan of Arc, that would end with them as the major European military power.
Автор: P.Katcher, R.Volstad
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 0-85045-679-7
Количество страниц: 49
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
When the Southern states seceded to form their own government in 1861, one of their first moves was to organise an army. The South's fighting men served from the time of their enlistment until the end of the war, receiving poor rations, and even worse clothing - and this despite the fact that one of the first steps taken by the new army was to design a uniform and establish standards for accoutrements and weapons. In this first of five volumes examining American Civil War armies, Philip Katcher profiles the uniforms issued by the national Confederate government to its artillery, cavalry and infantry troops.
Автор: S. Reid, Mike Chappell
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1993
isbn: 1-85532-316-8
Количество страниц: 48
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The new 43rd Regiment formed in 1739 not only wore bonnets, but had short jackets in place of coats, and belted plaids instead of breeches. In addition to their firelocks and bayonets they were armed with Scots broadswords, pistols and dirks. In the early days a few of them may even have carried circular shields or targets. The British Army was never to be the same again. Stuart Reid explores the history, clothing and equipment of the 18th-century Highland regiments, in a text complemented by a multitude of photographs and illustrations, including full colour plates.
Автор: David Nicolle, Angus McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1996
isbn: 0-85045-840-4
Количество страниц: 48
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The very name El Cid sums up much of the special character of medieval Spanish warfare. It comes from the Arabic al sayyid, master or chieftain, and seems to have been given to Rodrigo de Vivar by his Muslim foes. But was it given in recognition of El Cid's victories against Islam in the 'Reconquista' - or because this Castilian nobleman was as content to serve beside the Muslims as to fight them? The story of the Christian conquest of the Iberian peninsula which gave rise to the legend of El Cid, is here examined by David Nicolle, who outlines the history, tactics, arms and armour of the period.
Автор: Крис Бишоп
Издательство: Aerospace, Омега
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 0-7858-0844-2, 5-93209-309-9
Количество страниц: 187
Язык: русский
Формат: PDF
Книга содержит описание более 40 наиболее известных в мире винтовок, пулеметов, пистолетов и пистолетов-пулеметов. Среди них ставшие легендарными — М-16, «кольт» калибра .45, «брен», ППШ, «галил». Представлены и наиболее современные образцы личного оружия, которое находится на вооружении полиции и вооруженных сил в разных странах мира, как, например, SA-80 или «штайер» AUG. Описание каждого вида оружия снабжено красочными цветными иллюстрациями, с подробным комментарием по поводу его устройства. На каждой иллюстрации показан предохранитель, прицельное устройство, ударник и шептало. Также в книге дано достаточно полное описание принципов заряжания и стрельбы. В дополнение ко всему приводятся фотографии, показывающие схему разборки оружия. Черно-белые и цветные фотографии иллюстрируют применение оружия в бою. Всего в книге содержится около 500 фотографий. Книга знакомит читателя с правилами обращения с оружием, прицеливания, стрельбы и заряжания, снабжена историческими справками. Кроме того, в ней рассказывается о различных типах патронов, использовавшихся в XX веке, как, например, о девятимиллиметровом «Парабеллуме». Словом, предлагаемый труд может служить одним из лучших пособий по стрелковому оружию, созданному в мире. Эта книга лишена идеологической подоплеки. Целью авторов было показать все разнообразие оружия и его применения.
Автор: Ю.Шокарев
Издательство: АСТ
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 5-17-004579-4
Количество страниц: 175
Язык: русский
Формат: DJVU
Книга посвящена древнейшему метательному оружию луку и его более позднему преемнику - арбалету. Рассказывается об устройстве и боевых свойствах этих видов оружия, а также история их возникновения и усовершенствования. Специальный раздел посвящен современным лукам и арбалетам, интерес к которым как к спортивному оружию и средству развлечения вновь возник в настоящее время.
Автор: Angus Konstam, Angus McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 2004
isbn: 1-85532-706-6
Количество страниц: 68
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book gives an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the 'golden age' of piracy between 1660 and 1730. It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Buccaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed, their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they operated. Whether viewed as villains or victims the Pirates were a major threat to shipping and commerce in the western Atlantic for more than 70 years. Elite 67, 69 and 74 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Pirates'.
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