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La più grande battaglia navale combattuta nel Mediterraneo negli ultimi duemila anni, una clamorosa vittoria per la flotta della Lega Santa che ha unito Venezia, la Spagna e il Papa contro il nemico ottomano. Una battaglia tutt'altro che decisiva, ma...

La battaglia di Tsushima combattuta il 27-28 maggio 1905 fu la più importante battaglia navale combattuta tra Russia e Giappone durante la guerra russo-giapponese. Fu la prima battaglia navale decisiva della storia della marina combattuta dalle moderne...

The true story of a young couple living in an invasion risk area during the Second World War whilst at the same time trying to keep their dream alive of running their own sweet making business.  But getting in the way of their dream is German...

Tactical airlift has been playing an ever-increasing role in the United States' effort in Vietnam, since the first C-123s of the 315th Air Division arrived during January 1962. CHECO report, "Assault Airlift Operations", published on 23 February 1967,...

The author, an aircraft wreckologist, together with several other like-minded friends, has investigated 32 crash sites in the Western States, both military and civilian, covering the period from World War II to the recent present. Together with hundreds...

The sailors and guns of the Royal Navy in IndiaThe activities of the Royal Navy's brigades-when its sailors left their ships with their precious guns to fight on land in concert with the army-are justifiably compelling to students of military history...

The author subjects five case studies of interdiction, close air support, and strategic bombardment to rigid analysis. Dr. Gilster shows the relationship between the strike effort and target damage of several air campaigns during the Vietnam War. First...

Tells the story of the Air Force's involvement in the region from the end of the second World War until the major infusion of American troops into Vietnam in 1965. During these years, and most noticeably after 1961 , the Air Force's principal role in...

Volume one of a two volume history of the famous American volunteer squadron of the First World WarThere can be few who have heard of the Lafayette Flying Corps who are unaware of its history. It was, of course, comprised of the American pilots who...

This anthology discusses the converging operational issues of air base defense and counterinsurgency. It explores the diverse challenges associated with defending air assets and joint personnel in a counterinsurgency environment. The authors are...

Colonel Erickson examines the use of space exploration as a tool to secure international prestige and national pride as part of the Cold War struggle with the Soviet Union during the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson administrations. He looks at the...

Dr. Lester traces the evolution of US close air support, with special emphasis on Korea and Vietnam. He discusses the differing views of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force at some length and compares close air support in these two conflicts. The...

From the foreword: "In the 1930s the Air Corps Tactical School at Maxwell Field, Alabama, was the birthplace and nurturing ground for American air doctrine. The work undertaken at the school became manifest in the skies over Europe, the Mediterranean,...

Members of the army have been exposed to a great deal of emotional stress and trauma. To help with their transition to life after tour of duty, they are encouraged to write for the monitoring of trauma intensity and to gauge the need for professional...

This is a very unique story. I grew up in the foster care system in the state of Alabama until being adopted at age twelve. Eighteen years later my life came full circle as my wife and I officially became foster parents to three beautiful children. While...

Winner of the Roosevelt Prize for naval history.This is the first book to analyze the critical partnership among the Navy, industry, & science forged by World War II & responsible for producing submarines in the U.S. until 1961. Weir argues that...

This book has been written by an aircraft engineer to give you an insight into his sixty years as a maintenance man, inspecting, rectifying, and certifying many types of aircraft all over the world, and as a Licensed Engineer for forty-four years. The...

Das Buch ""Beitr�����ge zur Kriegsgeschichte und Kriegswissenschaft V3-4"" wurde im Jahr 1829 von Johann Baptist Schels verfasst. Es handelt sich um eine umfassende Sammlung von Beitr�����gen zur Kriegsgeschichte und Kriegswissenschaft, die in zwei...

Il libro ""Bandiere, Stendardi E Vessilli Dei Conti E Duchi Di Savoia (1896)"" di Di Sonnaz, Alberto Di Gerbaix ����� una raccolta di immagini e descrizioni delle bandiere, stendardi e vessilli utilizzati dai Conti e Duchi di Savoia. Il testo ����� stato...

A moment they never expected. A Christmastime forever changed.Clara and Lieutenant Joseph Winters are making plans, plans for Christmas and for moving their family to his new assignment: Wheeler Airfield in Oahu, Hawaii. When Joseph's base becomes a...

In this gripping memoir, the crew of the USS Saratoga shares their experiences during a tumultuous four-year period in the ship's history. From its deployment in the Korean War to its role in the Suez Crisis, this book offers a firsthand account of life...

This gripping history of the United States Navy offers a vivid account of its role in some of the most important conflicts of the 19th and early 20th centuries. From the Civil War to the First World War, the Navy played a crucial role in defending...

This gripping book tells the story of the HMS Birkenhead, which wrecked off the coast of South Africa in 1852. The authors highlight the heroism of the soldiers who stayed on board the sinking ship, allowing women and children to board the lifeboats...

This book provides an account of the most significant naval battles fought by the British Navy. From the Battle of Trafalgar to the Dardanelles Campaign, Allen provides detailed descriptions of the strategies, tactics, and outcomes of each battle. This...

This book provides a comprehensive biography of Sir George Tryon, a prominent British naval officer during the late 19th century. Charles Cooper Penrose Fitzgerald covers Tryon's life, his contributions to the Royal Navy, and his roles in several key...

Commodore Conner was one of the most distinguished officers in the United States Navy during the Mexican War. In this book, he provides a fascinating critique of Maclay's History of the United States Navy during the Mexican War. He explores the events...

As one of the Navy's most experienced and respected officers, Admiral Harwood offers a fascinating look at the workings of the Naval justice system. With detailed accounts of some of the most high-profile cases of the day, as well as valuable insights...

Mass murder and military aviation disaster. One community's experience with two fatal tragedies that occurred suddenly... but not without warning.On 20 June 1994, a vengeance-seeking gunman opened fire in an Air Force hospital. Despite warnings from...

The Martin Model 262 was an unconventional turboprop VTOL aircraft proposal submitted to the US Navy's convoy fighter competition of 1950, which ultimately produced the Convair XFY-1 Pogo and Lockheed XFV-1 Salmon. It was a swept-wing aircraft...

"On previous flight ops, when a launch was delayed, we usually passed the time telling jokes or exchanging the latest scuttlebutt. Tonight was different. Each of us sat silently with our own thoughts. All of us, I'm sure, made impossible promises to God,...

Recent challenges to US maritime predominance suggests a return to great power competition at sea, and this new volume looks at how navies in previous eras of multipolarity grappled with similar challenges.The book follows the theme of multipolarity by...

This book explains both the strategic and the operational aspects of exercising control of the sea.The struggle for sea control consists of three mutually related and overlapping phases: obtaining, maintaining and exercising sea control. It is in the...

This book describes and analyses two iconic figures in twentieth-century naval history: the German Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz and the Russian Admiral Sergei Gorshkov. It examines the men, what they thought and wrote about seapower, the fleets they...

The battle also known as the Battle of Skerki Bank took place on December 2, 1942, in the Mediterranean Sea near the Tunisian coast. An Italian merchant convoy, escorted by several Royal Navy warships and bound for Libya to resupply Axis troops in North...

La battaglia anche detta del banco di Skerki ebbe luogo il 2 Dicembre 1942, nel mar Mediterraneo nei pressi della costa tunisina. Un convoglio mercantile italiano, scortato da alcune navi da guerra della Regia Marina e diretto in Libia per rifornire le...

In 1999, a Parliamentary (Senate) Inquiry in Australia had found that "a strong case can be made that the Kormoran's underwater torpedo played a major role in the defeat of the Sydney", whereas in 2009 the Commission of Inquiry had found that "the Sydney...

Ever wondered what it truly felt like to be in the heart of the Battle of Britain?  John Willis presents an absorbing account of World War II's Battle of Britain, casting a spotlight on the brave pilots, diligent intelligence officers, and...

Few people have experienced as much aerospace history as Bob Brulle, and fewer still possess his meticulous recall and research skills. The P-47 fighter pilot turned engineer, inventor, educator, and author found himself immersed in the Cold War race to...

Reprint of this scarce joint 1996 publication by the U.S. Naval Historical Center and the Office of Naval Intelligence. This comprehensive reference work is intended to provide intelligence professionals, scholars, and the general public with a detailed,...

A Tale of Courage and SurvivalLarge Print edition of the WWII memoirs of the late Robert Binzer about his experiences as a combat transport pilot with the 14th Airforce flying the China-Burma-India Hump from 1943 to 1945. His plainspoken tale of flying...

This is a time when the world was in utter disarray. Germany had capitulated and victory over the Japanese lay just around the corner. Military personnel found themselves far from home and it was the job of the S.S. Strathaird and countless ships like...