Reference 82

Although harsh and inhospitable, the North African theatre of World War II proved to be a perfect environment for irregular warfare and the deployment of Special Forces. Following Italy's entry into……続きを見る

The B-57 Canberra was the first jet-powered American attack aircraft committed to the Vietnam War. Involved in day-to-day interdiction missions as well as in classified “black” missions and a starri……続きを見る

By the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 Britain was the undisputed master of the seas, owing to the power and strength of the Royal Navy. Its fleets, comprising ships of the line, frigates, and gu……続きを見る

Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theatre, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion ……続きを見る

The American manufactured F-4 Phantom II was used by the Israelis in air-to-ground missions, as an attack aircraft, and air-to-air missions as a fighter. Despite performing both roles with equal suc……続きを見る

The techniques of European warfare were transformed during the 15th and 16th centuries by the use of gunpowder and by substantial progress in the effectiveness and destructive power of artillery. Th……続きを見る

In the last years of his reign Henry VIII needed a radically modern system of defence to protect England and its new Church. Anticipating a foreign onslaught from Catholic Europe after his split fro……続きを見る

The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the autumn of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defence lines in Fr……続きを見る

The entry of the United State's premier jet interceptor into the Korean War was triggered by the ever-increasing presence of the Soviet-built MiG-15 south of the Yalu River. The possibility of the U……続きを見る

This title details the culture, weapons, armour and training of the elite samurai warrior class in the fascinating Age of Battles period (1550-1600). This was a period of vital importance not only b……続きを見る

Organized in January 1941, just as the United States was building up military forces for its inevitable entry into World War II, the 57th Fighter Group was the first USAAF fighter unit to go into ac……続きを見る

Los Cuentos del General, escritos por Vicente Riva Palacio, ofrecen una visión única de la historia mexicana del siglo XIX a través de relatos cortos que combinan la ficción con la realidad. Riva Pa……続きを見る

Joseph Hordynski's 'History of the Polish Revolution and the Events of the Campaign' is a detailed and insightful account of the uprising in Poland, blending historical facts with personal narrative……続きを見る

Amelia E. Barr's book 'Remember the Alamo' is a poignant historical novel that delves into the events surrounding the famous battle in Texas history. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narrativ……続きを見る

Grundbegriffe, zentrale Problemfelder und prominente Positionen der Antisemitismusforschung, werden knapp und einführend erläutert »Was ist Antisemitismus?« bietet in knapper Form eine fundierte Da……続きを見る

This work offers a social and cultural history of Victorian medicine "from below," as experienced by ordinary practitioners and patients, often described in their own words. Health, Medicine, and So……続きを見る

Der Föderalismus, dessen Wurzeln bis in das Mittelalter zurückreichen, gehört zu den Grundtatsachen der deutschen Geschichte. Dieses historische Erbe spiegelt sich in der heutigen deutschen Staatlic……続きを見る

Thought a few cents off your grocery bill was something to crow about? Think again. Step with Mary Potter Kenyon into the world of BOGOs and blinkies, of rebates and registers, of dumpster divers an……続きを見る

En este nuevo libro Daniel Balmaceda aumenta su colección sobre el origen de las palabras. Con términos novedosos y que hacen al contexto en el que vivimos (como deadline, free-lance o target), hast……続きを見る

Las metidas de pata más vergonzosas de toda la historia. Tus historiadores favoritos de YouTube, ahora en un libro. Cuando hacemos el recuento de la historia de la humanidad recordamos con orgullo l……続きを見る

Nos gustan las mentiras . Tenemos la facultad de mentir , la capacidad de construir mentiras y la maravillosa inclinación de creer en ellas . Ese es el inicio y la premisa de Falsificar la his……続きを見る

A selection of some of the works of Sir Frederic Leighton and the inspiration behind those works. 続きを見る

Thomas Holloway purchased 77 paintings for his College. He had the auction catalogue at his home and had time to read and study the paintings which his brother-in-law George Martin had bid and won o……続きを見る

Will climate change wipe out and reset our world, as it did in 1700 BCE? How are the Rajputs of India related to the Kims of Korea? What startling parallels unveiled in China during the Mahabharata ……続きを見る

Matthias von Hellfeld hat eine "Akte" von Europa angelegt, die mit der Krönung des Frankenkönigs Karl zum Römischen Kaiser durch Papst Leo III. beginnt. Dieser politische Akt und die nun einsetzende……続きを見る

Kaum eine andere Dynastie hat so viele skurrile Persönlichkeiten hervorgebracht wie die Habsburger – egal, ob es sich dabei um schräge Vögel mit seltsamen Allüren, schwarze Schafe mit kuriosen Vorli……続きを見る

Introduction Furniture maker in Lancashire and Cheshire created some of the most functional furniture suited to the country house within their communities. Lancashire included some of the following ……続きを見る

#1 New Release in History, Reference, and Trivial & Fun Facts ─ Entertaining Trivia Nights in a Book Fans of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader and the Guinness Book of World Records will achieve trivia m……続きを見る

This excellent reference source brings together hard-to-find information on the constituent units of the Russian Federation. The introduction examines the Russian Federation as a whole, followed by ……続きを見る

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, here are 101 little-known and fascinating facts about its history. In this informative, accessible look at World War I, you'll find a com……続きを見る