F - Military 1

Masters of War: Heinz Guderian Heinz Guderian revolutionized modern warfare. As the architect of Germany's panzer forces and the pioneer of blitzkrieg tactics, he demonstrated how armored formations……続きを見る

The U.S. military, as the core constituent of the Department of Defense, collectively represents the largest and most complex organization on earth. As such, the U.S. military implemented the larges……続きを見る

MASTERS OF WAR: DOUGLAS MacARTHUR A Biography of America's Most Controversial General He was called a genius and a megalomaniac. He won America's greatest victories and suffered its most devastating……続きを見る

It was 2005 when Martin Swirko, a Master Sergeant serving in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, volunteered for active duty to serve as an embedded advisor with an Iraqi battalion. Motivated wit……続きを見る

This book examines the effect of the French Revolution and the ensuing war with Spain on northern Catalonia, annexed by France in the seventeenth century and constrained by the imposition of a polit……続きを見る

The Luftwaffe, honed in the Spanish Civil War, played a vital part in Germany's 'Blitzkrieg' victories in 1939-41. Badly overstretched by war on three fronts in 1942-44, it was crippled by an incomp……続きを見る

Many major- and minor-league ballplayers traded their team uniforms for Army khaki and Navy blue 続きを見る

In 1964, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) made a momentous policy decision. In response to rising tensions with the United States and Soviet Union, a top-secret massive military industrial complex ……続きを見る

Auf der Basis von authentischem dienstlichem Textmaterial untersucht der Autor, wie in der Bundeswehr kommuniziert wird und ob es eine eigene «militärische» Sprache gibt. Anhand von zentralen militä……続きを見る

Der Autor bewertet die Effektivität des maritimen Handelns der NATO im Hinblick auf dessen strategische Auswirkungen. Dafür greift er auf die Methoden der Strategischen Wissenschaft sowie Ansätze de……続きを見る

Drawing from both Christian and Islamic sources, Reconquest and Crusade in Medieval Spain demonstrates that the clash of arms between Christians and Muslims in the Iberian peninsula that began in th……続きを見る

"With Steyn and De Wet" is a historical account that explores the Boer War through the eyes of a telegraph operator. The narrative presents a vivid portrayal of the conflict in South Africa, focusin……続きを見る

"The Young Cavalier" is a notable book that was written with help from Percy F. Westerman. In ancient instances, the narrative takes place throughout the English Civil War, and readers can enjoy a t……続きを見る

In 1898, on the eve of the Spanish-American War, the US Army seemed minuscule and ill-equipped for global conflict. Yet over the next fifteen years, its soldiers defeated Spain and pacified national……続きを見る

De la guerra civil española a la toma del Capitolio. La obra que desentraña qué conduce al peor de los conflictos Con el mundo al borde del caos, ¿podemos predecir qué países sufrirán una guerra civ……続きを見る

While geography is not the only factor to shape human behavior, its influence on terrorists’ motivations, behaviors, options, and activities is a primary consideration in understanding terrorism. Ta……続きを見る

This book develops a unified theory of economic statecraft to clarify when and how sanctions and incentives can be used effectively to secure meaningful policy concessions. High-profile applications……続きを見る

An expansive study of the brutal rites of initiation at elite institutions that shaped young men into military leaders Informed by his own experience as a cadet at West Point, John Morris offers the……続きを見る

An illustrated account of the DH 2, the most successful 'pusher' fighter of World War I, against the Albatros D II, part of a long family of fighters that in many ways symbolized German aerial might……続きを見る

The Garcia (pronounced Gar-sha) family's roots in New Orleans date back to the early years following the Spanish acquisition of Louisiana. Manuel Garcia y Muniz, originally from Puerto Real, Andaluc……続きを見る

Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this is the story of the epic confrontation between the FE 2, the British two-seater fighter, and the formidable single-seater Albatros D scouts……続きを見る

A fully illustrated account of the famous 'Blackbird' and its vital reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam and Cold wars. Even before the first operational flight of the U-2 spy plane, aircraft ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1929, this volume discusses the early effects of the industrial revolution – the condition of the cotton spinners, the hardships for labouring children, the overcrowded priso……続きを見る

A concise technical history of the German Albatros D.III and D.III(OAW) type scouts. In 1916 German aerial domination, once held sway by rotary-engined Fokker and Pfalz E-type wing-warping monoplane……続きを見る

A concise technical history of the German Albatros D.I and D.II type scouts. In 1916 German aerial domination had been lost to the French and British fighters. German fighter pilots requested an air……続きを見る

An in-depth exploration of the battle of Tippecanoe, precursor to the War of 1812, where US forces under William Henry Harrison defeated the Native American forces near Prophetstown. 'The prophet's ……続きを見る

A detailed exploration of a significant victory for Virginia militia forces over the Shawnee and Mingo tribes in Kentucky. The only major conflict of Lord Dunmore's War, the battle of Point Pleasant……続きを見る

The story of “Mad” Anthony Wayne's victory over the Ohio Native Americans at Fallen Timbers in 1794, which secured the Northwest Territory for the US, in an illustrated volume. Following the defeat ……続きを見る

A highly illustrated account of the first major battle of the new United States of America, a dramatic defeat at the hands of a confederation of Native American tribes. The battle of the Wabash, or ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1929, this volume discusses the early effects of the industrial revolution – the condition of the cotton spinners, the hardships for labouring children, the overcrowded priso……続きを見る