Military forces and sectors Books

Hasty Intrenchments is a historical book written by Alexis Henri Brialmont in 1872. The book focuses on the military tactics and strategies of the 19th century, particularly the use of intrenchments in warfare. Brialmont, who was a Belgian military...

General Rules and Regulations Prescribed by the Board of Supervising Inspectors as Amended January 1906 is a book written by V. H. Metcalf. It is a comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations governing the inspection of vessels in the United States...

The Enlisted Experience: A Conversation with the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force offers a vivid, candid, and highly personal account of military life by four of the first five Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force. Their recollections,...

Le livre ""Trait����� concis et pratique sur la p������che de la truite ������ la mouche artificielle"" de Drake Grey, publi����� en 1864, est un guide complet pour les p������cheurs de truite utilisant des mouches artificielles. L'auteur y explique les...

Le livre ""Trait����� Analytique sur les Travaux de Campagne et la Guerre des Localit�����s"" est �����crit par Eduard Kuchenbaecker et a �����t����� publi����� en 1852. Ce livre est un guide d�����taill����� sur les techniques et les strat�����gies de...

""Sprawa Zygmunta Unruga"" to epizod historyczny z czas������w saskich, opublikowany w 1890 roku przez Alexandr���� Kraushar����. Ksi���������ka opowiada o �����yciu i dzia�����alno�����ci Zygmunta Unruga, kt������ry by����� polskim szlachcicem i...

"Step into the world of honor, sacrifice, and unwavering courage with 'Reflections in Verse, Volume 5: Warrior's Whispers.' This poignant collection of poetry pays tribute to the remarkable men and women in uniform-our veterans, active-duty military,...

Este libro es parte de una obra monumental en cuatro volúmenes que trata de la historia de la Armada Española desde sus orígenes en el siglo XV hasta el siglo XIX. El tercer volumen se centra en el período comprendido entre los siglos XVI y XVII y aborda...

Cet ouvrage propose une introduction complète à l'archéologie navale, en se basant sur des exemples concrets d'épaves, de navires et d'objets collectés dans les fonds marins. Augustin Jal offre une analyse minutieuse des techniques de fouille, de...

This scholarly work offers a thoughtful analysis of the Declaration of Paris and its impact on the future of naval warfare. Waraker's writing is clear and concise, making this book accessible to both experts and casual readers.This work has been selected...

This book is a firsthand account of the proceedings of Vice-Admiral Codrington during his command of the British fleet on the Mediterranean Station from February 28, 1827 to August 22, 1828. It provides a detailed overview of the naval operations and...

First published in 1847, this classic work of naval history provides a comprehensive survey of the Royal Navy from its earliest days to the start of the French Revolution. The author covers a wide range of topics, including naval battles, shipbuilding,...

This fascinating insider's account of life in the Royal Navy during World War I covers topics such as recruitment, training, discipline, and combat. The anonymous author's firsthand experiences make this a gripping and informative read for history buffs...

UFOs and Aliens - The Good Old Days covers many decades in the first half of the twentieth century, of reports of UFO and alien interactions around the world - from the US to Poland, Germany, Australia, China, Argentina and more - and the official and...

A sailor of the Queen aboard HMS Swallow in the 1870sThe mid-Victorian period saw the Queen-Empress' domains growing in number, stability and strength all over the globe. The days of sail were all but done and now it was the time of the 'ironclad' and...

Britain's 'Knights of the Air' over the TrenchesThis is the story of a famous squadron of the Royal Flying Corps-later the RAF-during the Great War on the Western Front. At the outbreak of war there were just four British squadrons on active service and...

The key to victory in World War II lay in wresting control of the skies from the Nazis. America's most courageous pilots hurled their underrated P-47 Thunderbolts time and again against the Luftwaffe's over-whelming power, and won. This is the true story...

When large formations of Allied four-engine bombers finally flew over Europe, it marked the beginning of the end for the Third Reich. Their relentless hammering of Germany-totaling more than 1.4 million missions-took out oil refineries, industries, and...

.spellbinding history., the how, what, when, where and why.some never told and certainly not always understood. This is a story that has begged to be told, .with sources and substance heretofore missing. Historians, military scholars, and aviators, .will...

This is a fascinating new insight into the British army and its evolution through both large and small scale conflicts. To prepare for future wars, armies derive lessons from past wars. However, some armies are defeated because they learnt the wrong...

This book examines the complex phenomena of modern maritime piracy.The work offers a cutting-edge analysis of modern maritime piracy in the two most pirate-prone regions - southeast Asia and northeast Africa - from the late twentieth century to the...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any...

The Douglas SBD Dauntless served as the U.S. Navy's front line dive bomber from the outbreak of WWII thru 1943.The aircraft proved its mettle at the battles of Coral Sea and Midway, where its crews accounted for four Japanese carriers. The plane also saw...

Originally published in 1988. From the foreword: "The twentieth century witnessed the emergence of three-dimensionality in war: surface forces now became prey for attackers operating above and below the earth and its oceans. The aerial weapon, prophesied...

"America had a secret weapon," writes Steve Call of the period immediately following September 11, 2001, as planners contemplated the invasion of Afghanistan. This weapon consisted of small teams of Special Forces operatives trained in close air support...

POW/MIA/KIA: A volunteer undercover Air Force pilot, shot down in Laos in 1969, as a POW, was lost and forgotten. Surfacing in 1989, he was instrumental in providing a full accounting of all POWs/MIAs.

1958 Restricted publication and the third edition of the official manual issued by the Office of the Director of Operations, Federation of Malaya. Essential reading to all interested in how the forces under British command went on to achieve the widely...

Originally published in 1899, this work contains a wealth of information on the life of one of Britain's most famous military leaders, Admiral Horatio Nelson. The following passage is taken from its foreword:'THE words De mortuis nil nisi verum-""Of the...

Originally published in 1849, this work contains a wealth of information on the life and exploits of one of Britain's most famous military leaders, Admiral Horatio Nelson. The following passage is taken from the preface to Volume I. of the...

Originally published in 1913, this work contains a catalogue of the manuscripts and other items of interest found in the collection of Mr. Frederick Barker following his death in 1908. They all relate, in some way, to one of Britain's most famous...

A scientific examination of the fighter aircraft of the Second World War. All aspects of performance and aircraft details are reviewed in detail. Various designs are compared to each other in theoretical single combat to emphasise each respective...

Half Hours At The Seaside: Or Recreations With Marine Objects (1880) is a book written by John Ellor Taylor. The book is a guide for people who are interested in exploring the marine environment and discovering the various creatures that inhabit it. The...

A bold, unconventional use of American air power to support British ground troops in Burma, Operation THURSDAY marked a critical development in the history of modern warfare. On March 5-6, 1944, the Allies conducted an air invasion of Burma, in an...

Following World War II, the onset of nuclear weapons, long-range jet bombers, and ballistic missiles radically changed American foreign policy and military strategy. The United States Air Force, led by men of far-sighted vision and uncommon dedication,...

Monumens D'Eloquence Militaire: Ou Collection Raisonnee Des Proclamations De Napoleon Bonaparte (1821) est un livre �����crit par Taillard et publi����� en 1821. Il s'agit d'une collection de proclamations de Napol�����on Bonaparte, l'empereur...

""Memorie Numismatiche"" ����� un libro del 1853 scritto dal dottor Mueller. Questo libro ����� una raccolta di memorie e studi sulla numismatica, ovvero lo studio delle monete e delle medaglie antiche. Il testo ����� diviso in diverse sezioni che...

Le livre ""Le Droit De La Guerre Maritime D'Apres Les Doctrines Anglaises Contemporaines"" �����crit par Charles Dupuis en 1899 est un ouvrage qui examine les doctrines anglaises contemporaines en mati�����re de droit de la guerre maritime. L'auteur...

Offering an intriguing glimpse into the history of one of America's most important military branches, this book provides a concise and informative overview of the United States Coast Guard's naval history. From its earliest days as a small fleet of...