Автор: Adrian G. Traas
Издательство: U.S. Army Center of Military History
Год издания: 2010
Количество страниц: 672
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The United States Army in Vietnam. Engineers at War describes the role of military engineers, especially the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in the Vietnam War. It is a story of the engineers battle against an elusive and determined enemy in one of the harshest underdeveloped regions of the world. Despite these challenges, engineer soldiers successfully carried out their combat and construction missions. The building effort in South Vietnam allowed the United States to deploy and operate a modern 500,000-man force in a far-off region. Although the engineers faced huge construction tasks, they were always ready to support the combat troops. They built ports and depots, carved airfields and airstrips out of jungle and mountain plateaus, repaired roads and bridges, and constructed bases. Because of these efforts, ground combat troops with their supporting engineers were able to fight the enemy from well-established bases. Although most of the construction was temporary, more durable facilities, such as airfields, port and depot complexes, headquarters buildings, communications facilities, and an improved highway system, were intended to serve as economic assets for South Vietnam.
Автор: Walter Schick, Ingolf Meyer
Издательство: Midland
Год издания: 1997
isbn: 1857800524
Количество страниц: 176
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
With access to much previously unpublished information the authors bring to life futuristic shapes that might have terrorized the Allies had the war gone beyond 1945. Full color action illustrates and contemporary unit markings show vividly what might have been achieved. Careful comparison with later Allied and Soviet aircraft show the legacy handed on, right up to today's stealth aircraft.
Автор: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Издательство: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Год издания: 1945
Количество страниц: 95
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer was a World War II and Korean War era patrol bomber of the United States Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. A fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer. In 1951, the series was redesignated P4Y-2 Privateer.
Автор: Dieter Herwig
Издательство: Midland
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 1857800923
Количество страниц: 146
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This volume looks at the "might-have-been" strategic bombers. Includes transatlantic jets and projects that were on the drawing board or in prototype form at the war's end. Full-color action illustrations, contemporary markings, and performance data tables vividly show what might have been achieved. For military and aviation enthusiasts.
Автор: Bartłomiej Belcarz
Издательство: Wydawnicstwo Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowey
Год издания: 1989
isbn: 8311077851
Количество страниц: 20
Язык: другой
Формат: PDF (scan)
Автор: Mariusz Konarski
Издательство: Wydawnicstwo Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowey
Год издания: 1989
isbn: 8311077568
Количество страниц: 19
Язык: другой
Формат: PDF (scan)
Автор: Wolfgang Schneider
Издательство: Stackpole Books
Год издания: 2004
isbn: 0811731715
Количество страниц: 432
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
By the end of World War II, the dreaded Tiger tank had achieved almost mystical status. In this much-sought-after volume on the Wehrmacht's numbered Tiger units, Wolfgang Schneider tells--in pictures--the story of these renowned tanks. Hundreds of photos depict Tigers in all situations and terrain, and a section of painstakingly detailed drawings brings the tanks to life in the metallic grays, snow whites, desert tans, and forest greens and browns that colored them. Modelers and buffs alike will delight in this impressive collection. An accompanying text lists units' combat strengths, equipment, commanders, and engagements.