Название: The Perfect Sword: Forging the Dark Ages
Автор: Paul Gething, Edoardo Albert
Издательство: Birlinn
ISBN: 1780277849
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB, PDF (conv)
Страниц: 288
Размер: 20,4 МБ
Язык: Английский

The story of the Bamburgh Sword – one of the finest swords ever forged. In 2000, archaeologist Paul Gething rediscovered a sword. An unprepossessing length of rusty metal, it had been left in a suitcase for thirty years. But Paul had a suspicion that the sword had more to tell than appeared, so he sent it for specialist tests.

Название: Against the Odds: Battles at Sea, 1591-1949 (Trials and Tribulations at Sea)
Автор: Alexander McKee
Издательство: Sapere Books
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 331
Размер: 192,6 МБ
Язык: Английский

An enthralling collection of sea battles, selected and retold by a leading naval historian. Perfect for readers of Ian W. Toll, Peter Gretton, James D. Hornfischer and Craig L. Symonds. Twenty-six epic sea battles fought around the world are dramatically described with a wealth of expert technical detail and commentary.

Название: Secret Agent the true story of the Special Operations Executive (David Stafford World War II History)
Автор: David Stafford
Издательство: Lume Books
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 307
Размер: 175,1 МБ
Язык: Английский

In June 1940, British forces were driven from the continent by Hitler’s conquering armies. As Britain stared invasion in the face, a group of unconventional warriors planned a new form of warfare. The Special Operations Executive was born. With a brief from Winston Churchill ‘to set Europe ablaze’, this top-secret agency was given the dangerous task of co-ordinating subversion and sabotage against the enemy by all means necessary — using disguise, deception, bribery, explosives, guerrilla warfare and even assassination.

Название: Battlefield Emotions in Late Antiquity: A Study of Fear and Motivation in Roman Military Treatises
Автор: Lukasz Rozycki
Издательство: BRILL
Год: 2021
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 342
Размер: 14.3 Мб
Язык: English

Battlefield Emotions in Late Antiquity is a pioneering work, the first to present a comprehensive analysis of fear and motivation on the battlefields of Late Antiquity. By examining military treatises, Łukasz Różycki identifies means of manipulating the morale of soldiers on the same and on opposing sides, showing various examples of military trickery. The book analyzes non-combat properties of equipment, commanders’ speeches, war cries, keeping up appearances, and other methods of affecting the human psyche. The book is written in the spirit of new military history and combines the methodology of a historian, archaeologist, and philologist, and also considers aspects of psychology, particularly related to the functioning of groups and individuals in extreme situations.

Название: Heinrich Himmler: Inside the Mind of Hitler's Right-Hand Man
Автор: Alex E. Conrad
Издательство: Alex E. Conrad
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 202
Размер: 63,6 МБ
Язык: Английский

Delve into the enigmatic psyche of one of the most notorious figures of the Third Reich with "Heinrich Himmler: Inside the Mind of Hitler's Right-Hand Man." In this compelling exploration, acclaimed historian[Author's Name] peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding Heinrich Himmler, uncovering the motivations, beliefs, and actions of the man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history.

Название: Reinhard Heydrich: The Butcher of Prague and the Machinery of Nazi Terror
Автор: Alex Conrad
Издательство: Alex Conrad
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 130
Размер: 61,1 МБ
Язык: Английский

Delve into the chilling depths of one of the most enigmatic figures of Nazi Germany – Reinhard Heydrich, known as "The Butcher of Prague." In this meticulously researched exploration, uncover the sinister machinery behind Nazi terror and the pivotal role Heydrich played in shaping its horrific trajectory.

Название: Skies of Valor The Air: Campaigns of World War II
Автор: E. Lancaster
Издательство: Vij Books
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 324
Размер: 133,2 МБ
Язык: Английский

"Skies of Valor: The Air Campaigns of World War II" is a comprehensive and gripping account of the aerial battles that shaped the outcome of the Second World War. From the early days of the Blitzkrieg to the strategic bombing campaigns over Europe and the Pacific, this book delves into the daring missions, heroic sacrifices, and technological advancements that defined the air war.

Название: B-17s Over Berlin: Personal Stories of Courage, Honor, Victory
Автор: Ian Hawkins
Издательство: the 95th Bomb Group
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 424
Размер: 198,9 МБ
Язык: Английский

This volume comprises the personal stories of WWII veterans of the 95th Bombardment Group (H). The 95th fielded the United States’ first B-17s over Berlin and was the only US Eighth Air Force group awarded three Presidential Unit Citations in the European Theater of Operations during the war.

Название: Genocide Revealed
Автор: Aleksandar Veljic
Издательство: Aleksandar Veljic
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 178
Размер: 73,9 МБ
Язык: Английский

In his book Genocide Revealed, Aleksandar Veljic exposes the chilling crimes of Hungarian Nazi forces in occupied northern Serbia during World War II, unraveling the concealed narrative of the January 1942 Novi Sad "Razzia" massacre where at least 12,763 civilians were brutally murdered, their bodies discarded into frozen rivers.

Название: Everything You Every Wanted to Know About WWII: The History, Battles, and Tech of World War II
Автор: E. D. Garner
Издательство: E. D. Garner
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 111
Размер: 49,3 МБ
Язык: Английский

Step into the shoes of the brave men and women who shaped history during World War II. In this captivating book, you'll discover the untold stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience that define a generation.