C - World War II 1

This edition represents a thoroughly written history of Marines' military campaigns in Europe, Africa and the Pacific during the Second World War. Marines played a central role in the Pacific War, a……続きを見る

The British Army’s report on the Japanese invasion of Burma during WWIIーbased on firsthand accounts by the officers who survived it. In 1942, the Japanese military drove British and Indian forces o……続きを見る

A historian examines the U.S. Navy’s efforts to stop Axis forces from attacking Allied merchant ships providing supplies during World War II. During the Second World War, a battle was waged to cut t……続きを見る

**“[An] extensively researched complete history of the famous SBD Dauntless dive bomber, hero of the Battle of Midway. Very Highly Recommended.” ー**Firetrench The Douglas SBD Dauntless, a monoplane……続きを見る

A comprehensive study of the lesser-known organizations that formed the heart of the Nazi police state in World War II Germany. The abbreviation “Nazi,” the acronym “Gestapo,” and the initials “SS” ……続きを見る

This WWII combat memoir offers a rare firsthand account of the Allied guerilla forces fighting the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. In the Spring of 1942, US and Philippine forces lost the Ba……続きを見る

The incredible story of the dive bomber is told through official reports and personal accounts from combat pilots in this sweeping military history. The History of Dive Bombing delves beneath the my……続きを見る

The Blackburn Skua was the first monoplane to be designed and built for the Royal Navy in the 1930s. As a result of continued debate, it became a compromise between the Navys desire for a carrier-ba……続きを見る

“This is an excellent examination of one of the most important Allied naval weapons of the Second World War.”ーHistoryOfWar.org The Landing Craft Vehicle PersonnelーLCVP for short, or simply the “Hi……続きを見る

“A successful book, giving a picture of life on a major warship, as well as a different view of some of the main naval actions of the Second World War.” ーHistoryOfWar.org This is the story of the R……続きを見る

A US Army historian chronicles a vital zone of conflict within The Battle of the Bulge in this authoritative and detailed account of WWII combat. With Allied forces encroaching on all fronts, Hitler……続きを見る

This account of the top secret investigation is “essential history . . . the authoritative appraisal of why American armed forces met the Japanese attack asleep” (The Christian Science Monitor). On ……続きを見る

In 1939, Britain was preparing for war. As well as building aeroplanes and digging Anderson shelters, this meant managing food supplies for the home front. The Ministry of Food rose to the challenge……続きを見る

This unique reference book introduces readers to the causes and effects of the 20th century's most significant conflictsーand explains how the impact of these conflicts still resonates today. The Ro……続きを見る

Patton is an in-depth screen portrait of the most controversial and successful commander of World War II. It is more than a war film. Rather, it is a strongly etched character study of a military ma……続きを見る

Was Churchill correct when he claimed the Second World War could easily have been prevented if Chamberlain had not appeased Hitler? How far did Churchill and Chamberlain differ on defence and foreig……続きを見る

Built of plywood and measuring 115 feet long, powered by four supercharged petrol engines and armed to the teeth with heavy weapons, the 'D' Class Motor Gun Boats (MGBs) and Motor Torpedo Boats (MTB……続きを見る

Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt. Addressing some of……続きを見る

In mid-June 1943, Snelling Robinson, a 20-year-old Harvard graduate and newly commissioned ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve, joined the pre-commissioning crew of the Fletcher class destroyer USS Cot……続きを見る

Interest in the First World War, or Great War, continues unabated. New angles are sought, fresh interpretations penned. Equally, much previously published material resides long forgotten in the page……続きを見る

When the 1st Marine Division began its invasion of Peleliu in September 1944, the operation in the South Pacific was to take but four days. In fact, capturing this small coral island in the Palaus w……続きを見る

Right after the Pearl Harbor attack America had no effective defenses against the German fleet prowling the Atlantic shoreline. The Coast Artillery manned the front lines against an expected invasi……続きを見る

The untold stories of bravery, triumph, and redemption in the depths of the darkest world war. Behind the great powers, global military conflict, and infamous battles are more than 100 incredible st……続きを見る

The Home Guard, familiar to us all from the antics of Dads Army on the TV, in fact performed a deadly serious role - guarding infrastructure and communications, and releasing the regular Army for mo……続きを見る

Charles (Charlie to his comrades) Murrell kept detailed diaries of his service with the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards throughout the Second World War as Guardsman (later Sergeant).This book starts on 1……続きを見る

By late 1944 the war in the Pacific had turned decisively against the Japanese, and overwhelming Allied forces began to close in on the home islands. At this point Japan unveiled a terrifying new ta……続きを見る

A fascinating photographic trip through the site of the last great battle of World War II. Most Americans are patriotic, their interest in World War Two having been stimulated by such movies as Savi……続きを見る

The anthology 'The Marines in World War II' delves into the intense and monumental experiences of the United States Marine Corps throughout the global conflict. This collection offers a sweeping exp……続きを見る

The Campaigns of US Marines in WW2 presents an exhaustive exploration of the pivotal battles and strategic operations undertaken by the US Marines during World War II. This collection offers a diver……続きを見る

Leslie Wheeler was born in Devizes, Wiltshire in 1909, and in 1927 he enlisted in his local Territorial Army regiment, the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. Leslie served throughout the Second World War in ……続きを見る