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The Story of one "FORGOTTEN" Veteran's Widow who fought the VA for over two decades while working full-time, raising three children and completing the VA's insurmountable and required Claims/Appeals paperwork to correct what the VA later described as...

Since 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency has secretly worked to subvert foreignpowers and even overthrow enemy governments to further United States influence abroad. The vast array of CIA black "ops" (operations)--including covert acts against Saddam...

This historical document, addressed to the General Captains of the Departments of the Ocean and Coasts of Spain, details the King's decree regarding the formation of an Admiralty Council. The decree references a previous royal order from January 13th and...

Itinerario Descriptivo Militar De España es una guía militar histórica de España, acompañada de un detallado mapa militar. Publicada en español, esta obra ofrece una visión única de la geografía y la infraestructura de España desde una...

Ayuda De Memoria Del Oficial Mexicano En Campaña, written by General de División Sóstenes Rocha, offers a unique glimpse into the operational strategies and daily life of a Mexican officer during the late 19th century. Published in Paris in 1879, this...

Dive into the rich tapestry of Japan's past with "Japan In Days Of Yore, Volume 2" by Walter Dening. This volume offers a detailed exploration of Japanese society, customs, and historical events during a pivotal period of transformation. From the...

The Anglo-German rivalry in battleship building at the beginning of the twentieth century has been blamed by many as a major cause of the First World War, yet 'the Great Naval Race' has not received the attention that its notoriety would merit.

Frank's debut literary work fulfills a thirty-year-old promise he made to his father, a World War II fighter pilot. A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please chronicles realities of life in the 1940s, not only for the faithful US Air Force pilots, but also of...

What if the creatures we've dismissed as myth are not only real, but placed here... on purpose? When a brutal attack in a Kentucky forest leaves one comper missing under terrifying circumstances, a classified government agency is forced to investigate a...

How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring.

La Squadra Inglese a Livorno Nel 1652 by Camillo Manfroni delves into a specific historical event: the presence and activities of an English squadron in Livorno (Leghorn), Italy, during the year 1652. Manfroni's work offers a detailed account of this...

Quelques Réflexions Sur La Guerre Navale Sino-Japonaise, written by Auguste Huet, offers insights into the naval aspects of the Sino-Japanese War. Published in 1896, this French-language work examines the strategies, technologies, and outcomes of...

Fer et feu au Soudan, originally written by Rudolf Carl Slatin, recounts the tumultuous events in Sudan during the Mahdist uprising. This translation by G. Bettex, from the 8th German edition, offers a gripping firsthand account of Slatin Pasha's...

"Dominio hollandez no Brasil, especialmente no Rio Grande do Norte" explores the period of Dutch rule in Brazil, with a particular focus on the region of Rio Grande do Norte. This historical work, originally published in 1915, delves into the...

In "Memories and Records, Volume 1," Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, offers a compelling look into his distinguished naval career and the significant events that shaped British maritime history. This autobiography provides a firsthand...

"The Campbells of Argyll" offers a detailed exploration of one of Scotland's most influential clans. Hilda T Skae traces the lineage, history, and impact of the Campbell family, focusing particularly on their significance in Argyll and their broader role...

"Sketches of Algeria During the Kabyle War" offers a firsthand account of Algeria in the mid-19th century, written by Hugh Mulleneux Walmsley. This volume provides insights into the landscape, culture, and conflict of the region during a period of...

"Ascanius; Or, the Young Adventurer" recounts the tumultuous events of the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland during the years 1745-6. This historical narrative provides an impartial view of the uprising, detailing significant events such as the Battle of...

Historical Records of the Buffs, East Kent Regiment, 3rd Foot offers a detailed account of the regiment's formative years from 1572 to 1704. Formerly known as the Holland Regiment and Prince George of Denmark's Regiment, this volume, compiled by Captain...

Geoffrey Page was one of the most remarkable fighter pilots of World War Two. Shot down in a fireball during the Battle of Britain his hands were burnt to the bone and his face badly charred. Despite his horrific injuries Page went onto fly at D-Day, the...

And Then What Happened? reviews the career of Harold R. Harris that for a remarkable near-eighty years involved every aspect of aviation. An engineer, he was notable for his fearless innovations, from night flying and airport lighting to test piloting to...

Spencer traces the full story of this historic ship from its conception and construction in 1799 to its ultimate demise in 1823, when she was stranded and broke up on Little Curacao Island in the West Indies."History enthusiasts and those...

Le volume 5 de la série Le conflit des âges poursuit l'histoire de la controverse entre Dieu et Satan jusqu'à sa conclusion ultime et glorieuse. Commençant par la destruction de Jérusalem et se poursuivant par les persécutions des chrétiens dans l'Empire...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Overlord is the tenth book of Cap Parlier's epic To So Few series of historical novels.The year 1943 proved to be a pivotal point in the Allied prosecution of the war against the Axis powers in Europe. The Western Allies cleared and secured North Africa,...

The notion of a Pax Britannica--a concept implying that Britain's overwhelming strength enforced global peace in the era that began with Napoleon's defeat in 1815--largely ended with the British Empire itself. Although most historians still view...

This edited volume analyses the naval arms race in South-East Asia, and reviews the content, purposes and consequences of the naval policies and development of the main countries of the region. The rise of naval capability in the countries of the...

This new handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the issues facing naval strategy and security in the twenty-first century. Featuring contributions from some of the world's premier researchers and practitioners in the field of naval strategy and...

Following the events and activity surrounding the bicentenary of Trafalgar and the death of Nelson, this volume acts both as a summary of what we have learned and a collection of some of the best scholarship on the battle itself and its context and...

At 8:15 A.M., August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay released her load. For forty­ three seconds, the world's first atomic bomb plunged through six miles of clear air to its preset detonation altitude. There it exploded, destroying...

""A Selection From The Public And Private Correspondence Of Vice-Admiral Lord Collingwood V1: Interspersed With Memoirs Of His Life"" is a book written by Cuthbert Collingwood and published in 1828. The book is a compilation of letters and memoirs of...

""A Selected List of Works in the New York Public Library Relating to Nautical and Naval Art and Science Navigation and Seamanship, Shipbuilding, Etc."" is a book published in 1907 by the New York Public Library. The book is a comprehensive guide to the...

"Having served in Iraq, the comparisons to Wooten's World War I experiences with my own were remarkable." – Reviewer Uncover a fascinating glimpse into WWI on the Mesopotamian front. Few people truly know about Iraq's role in World...

""Du Droit De La Force: Guide International Du Commandant De Batiment De Guerre (1891)"" est un livre �����crit par Eugene Marie Henri Rosse. Ce guide est destin����� aux commandants de navires de guerre et traite de l'utilisation de la force dans les...

The Records of I Company is a historical book written by A.G. Garrish that provides a brief account of the East Surrey Volunteers' service during the South African War in 1901. The book is a detailed record of the experiences and achievements of I...

The Naval Guardian V1 (1805) is a book written by Charles Fletcher. It is a historical work that focuses on the British Navy during the early 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of naval life...

The Mountain Campaigns in Georgia: Or War Scenes on the W. and A. is a book written by Joseph M. Brown and published in 1890. The book is a detailed account of the military campaigns that took place in the mountainous regions of Georgia during the...

The French Cavalry In 1870: With Its Tactical Results (1873) is a historical account written by Jean Jacques Theophile Bonie. The book documents the role of the French cavalry during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and provides an analysis of the...

The British Invasion of Maryland, 1812-1815 is a historical book written by William Matthew Marine and first published in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of the British invasion of Maryland during the War of 1812. It covers the events that...

The British Navy For One Hundred Years is a historical book written by Coghlan McLean McHardy in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the British Navy from the late 18th century to the late 19th century, covering the major events, battles,...

""Systems Of Military Bridges In Use By The United States Army: Those Adopted By The Great European Powers"" is a book written by George Washington Cullum in 1863. The book is focused on the various types of military bridges used by the United States...

""Etudes Sur L'Organisation Des Armees: Et Particulierement De L'Armee Belge"" est un livre �����crit par Alexis Henri Brialmont et publi����� en 1867. Ce livre est une �����tude sur l'organisation des arm�����es, avec un accent particulier sur...

Histoire Des Guerres De La Moscovie V1: 1601-1610 (1866) est un livre �����crit par Isaac Massa. Il s'agit d'une histoire d�����taill�����e des guerres de la Moscovie entre 1601 et 1610. Le livre couvre les conflits entre la Moscovie et la Su�����de, la...

Le livre ""Le Si�����ge de Strasbourg Pendant la Campagne de 1870 (1872)"" de Jean B. Emile Henri Camille Malartic est une �����tude d�����taill�����e du si�����ge de Strasbourg pendant la guerre franco-prussienne de 1870. L'auteur, un officier de...

This book focuses on strategic special operations and how these have led to the achievement of major foreign policy goals, which is illustrated by six case studies.This book will be of much interest to students of special operations, military and...

　This book aims to redefine maritime diplomacy for the modern era. Maritime diplomacy encompasses a spectrum of activities, from co-operative measures such as port visits, exercises and humanitarian assistance to persuasive deployment and coercion. It is...

Discover the lives of people of Grand Strand. Learn about a Nazi pilot who became an American citizen (Walter Luff); or an author in charge of the WPA Writers Project (Mabel Montgomery).Charles Joyner is a Burroughs Distinguished Professor of Southern...

The autobiography of Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton, a one-time cowboy, scout, Indian fighter, trail rider, and Deputy United States Marshall. At the age of 15, the post commander at Fort Gibson dubbed Eaton "Pistol Pete" when he outshot everyone at the fort...