Автор: Ian W. Walker
Издательство: Crowood Press
Год издания: 2003
isbn: 1861266464
Количество страниц: 222
Язык: english
Формат: DJVU
The campaign in North Africa during WWII was one of the most important of the conflict. The allies fought for control of North Africa against the German Afrika Korps led by Rommel. But the part played by Mussolini's Italian troops, and in particular the armored divisions, in support of the Germans is not so well known. This painstakingly researched book looks in detail at the role of Mussolini's three armored divisions - Ariete, Littorio and Centauro - and the invaluable part they played in Rommel's offensive between 1941 and 1943. Indeed, the author is able to show that on many occasions the presence and performance of the Italian armored divisions was crucial to the success of the axis campaign.
Автор: Jan Suermondt
Издательство: Crowood Press
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 1861264178
Количество страниц: 128
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Making use of full color illustration and close-up details, this book displays faithfully restored examples of Allied vehicles and weapons from WWII. Sherman and Cromwell tanks, M3 Halftracks, and a variety of soft-skinned vehicles and artillery pieces are included. Suermondt had unrestricted access to the famous Wheatcroft collection in compiling this book.
Автор: Scott A. Thompson
Издательство: Crowood Press
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 1861265034
Количество страниц: 191
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Douglas A-26 and B-26 Invader has often been overshadowed by other aircraft and circumstances. It saw service too late in World War II to lay claim to a distinctive heritage. By Korea, it was seen as a workhorse and just an old "propeller job". But there can be no doubt that the Invader was a fine aircraft - highly effective and popular with its crews. This volume presents the complete story of the Douglas Invader, from its design and early history through wartime service and peacetime uses. A selection of rare photographs are used to illustrate this history of the oft-forgotten but nonetheless impressive A-26 and B-26 Invader.
Автор: Robert Jackson
Издательство: Airlife Publishing
Год издания: 2003
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Wooden Wonder - the nickname of one of the finest and most elegant airplanes to have been developed during Word War II. Apart from being very fast and versatile, the Mosquito had the added bonus of wooden construction; this was of great significance during the early wartime years when Britain's defense industry was running short of raw materials and skills to manufacture in steel and alloy. Working with wood utilized a large body of hitherto under-employed skilled carpenters and wood was more readily available than metal. The first Mosquito to join the Royal Air Force was a photoreconnaissance Mk I in 1941. It soon became apparent that there was great potential in this Merlin-powered design and before the War had ended it was flying as a fast light bomber, a night fighter and a pathfinder on night bombing raids deep into Germany. Over 7,500 aircraft were built.
Автор: Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov
Издательство: Crowood Publications
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 1840372389
Количество страниц: 192
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Russian-built Mil Mi-24 is one of the best known and most prolific combat helicopter in the world. This volume includes an introductory explanation of the concept and a detailed development history of the helicopter. Descriptions of existing versions include test beds.
Автор: Kevin Kiley
Издательство: Greenhill Books
Год издания: 2004
isbn: 1853675830
Количество страниц: 323
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Napoleon was an artilleryman before he was an emperor. He understood the power and effectiveness of cannon and their ability to pulverise defences, reduce fortresses and destroy attacks. And, in return, the guns won Napoleon battles. In this detailed study Kevin Kiley looks at artillery in use throughout the Napoleonic period. He examines Napoleon's own artillery as well as that employed by his enemies, and he evaluates the gunners' contribution to warfare in the period. By looking at particular battles in detail, Kevin Kiley shows just how the effective employment of artillery could tip the scales of victory. Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars reveals much of the technical aspects of gunnery during the period v how guns were placed, their range, what calibres were preferred, how artillery operated v he also looks at many of the personalities involved and the difference between gun gunnery and mediocre artillery. He examines French artillery, including that of the Imperial Guard, and compares it to that of Britain, Russia and Austria. Illustrated with beautiful line drawings and rare contemporary plates this unique book reveals a whole new dimension to the Napoleonic period. Based on years of research into regulations of the period, eyewitness accounts of artillerymen and material culled from official reports this is a definitive account.
Автор: George Nafziger
Издательство: Greenhill Books
Год издания: 1996
isbn: 1853672505
Количество страниц: 312
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
If you are interested in how units really manuvered and reacted then Nafzigers book 'Imperial Bayonet' is THE BOOK par excellence. French, Austrian, Prussian, Russian, British, Infantry, Cavalery, Artillery, Skimishers, Rallying points, unit control, you name it. They all get analyzed. There are even illustrations right down to company organisation: where the sergents stands, where the officers and NCOs are, the drummers and last but not least the normal soldiers of the rank and file. Even the space alotted to each soldier is revealed! A must for any Napoleonic wargamer.
Автор: Gyula Sarhidai, Viktor Kozlik, Gyorgy Punka
Издательство: Hikoki Publications
Год издания: 1996
isbn: 095198991X
Количество страниц: 84
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This story of the Royal Hungarian Air Force charts its clandestine origins after World War I, phoenixlike rise just before WWII, and ultimate destruction by the Allies. Based entirely on Hungarian archival material, this collection lists aircraft and their national markings, includes rare black-and-white photographs, and shows every squadron badge in full color.
Автор: Geoffrey J. Thomas
Издательство: Hikoki Publications
Год издания: 1999
isbn: 0951989944
Количество страниц: 274
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The story of aerial photo reconnaissance over Europe and the Mediterranean from bases in the United Kingdom is well known. But perhaps even more important in terms of strategy (and mostly unrecorded) was the job of the photographic squadrons in the Far East; to discover Japanese movements and intentions within a vast area, 2,000 miles across, within which virtually no other intelligence could otherwise be obtained. Flying through appalling weather conditions over some of the most inhospitable terrain in the world, against an implacable enemy, often in aircraft unsuited to the task and frequently unarmed, the crews were, until now, the forgotten eyes of the "Forgotten Army".
Автор: Chris Dunning
Издательство: Hikoki Publications
Год издания: 1998
isbn: 1902109023
Количество страниц: 274
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
During World War II, the Allies dismissed the Italian Air Force as hopelessly ineffective when it was not in retreat. Dunning uses original documents and firsthand accounts to argue that the Italian force's shortcomings were not the fault of its airmen, who were no less skilled or determined than their opponents, but the result of such fundamental problems as under-powered aircraft, a poor logistics system, and incompetent leadership.
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