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This concise but exhaustive treatment of sea powers examines the strengths and weaknesses of maritime power, including chapters on mutiny, blockades, coalitions, expeditionary warfare, piracy, commerce raiding, and soft power operations. Throughout, Elleman analyzes the competition between land power and sea power strategies.

"[I]deal for readers seeking a more comprehensive look at information dissemination technology, its context, and its impact on the way in which we now live." Library Journal, Starred Review ¿ Explore how the tools of our information age grew directly out of conflicts from World War I to the present day.

The poignant images in this book reveal the anguish, terror, bewilderment, and happiness of children born into a war that affected their everyday lives. Those who greeted me on jungle trails were happy, frightened, and wary. Barefooted, often balancing a little brother or sister on their hip holding out a hand for anything that we might give them. The ones standing apart, fearful, harboring memories of horrific things endured or witnessed. At the time I knew little of their life realities. It was to come fitfully with time, as they confronted me in the hamlets and villages with disease, illness, and injury.

This compilation of the author's previous works includes a history of American Indian service in the US military, an examination of the code talkers of WWI and WWII, plus links to documentaries produced by the author, and profiles and interviews with Native American men and women who served.

Il libro tratta della guerra partigiana nella Provincia di Arezzo tra il dicembre e l'agosto 1944, in particolare nella zona della Valle del Casentino e del Monte Pratomagno. É una storia raccontata storicamente, ma anche come io, ragazzo di poco più di otto anni, l'ho vissuta con la mia famiglia a Castel Focognano (il Comune è a Rassina), dove eravamo sfollati da Arezzo dopo il duplice devastante bombardamento del 2 dicembre 1943. L'ampia documentazione esistente, già trattata da protagonisti come i generali Siro Rossetti e Raffaello Sacconi e dall'avvocato Antonio Curina, è stata arricchita dal carteggio di mio padre, allora maresciallo di fanteria del Regio Esercito, già in servizio a Roma, dal luglio 1940 al 12 settembre 1943, al Servizio Informazioni Militare (SIM) dello Stato Maggiore Generale, come capo disegnatore del Comando Supremo...Seconda edizione molto riveduta e aumentata a ben 420 pagine!

'History is made up of myths,' writes the renowned Russian dissident journalist Mikhail Zygar. 'Alas, our myths led us to the fascism of 2022. It is time to expose them.' Drawing from his perilous career investigating the frontiers of the Russian empire, Zygar reveals how 350 years of propaganda, bad historical scholarship, folk tales and fantasy spurred his nation into war with Ukraine.A noted expert on the Kremlin with unparalleled access to hundreds of players in the current conflict - from politicians to oligarchs, gangsters to comedians (not least Zelensky himself) - Zygar chronicles the power struggles from which today's politics grew, and digs out the essential truths from behind layers of seductive legend. By surveying the strange, complex record of Russo-Ukrainian relations, WAR AND PUNISHMENT reveals exactly how the largest nation on Earth lost its senses. A work of history can't undo the past or transform the present, but sometimes it can shape the future.

"The German Fleet" by way of Archibald Hurd is a landmark have a look at that gives an intensive exam of the German Navy prior to World War I. Hurd's book, posted in 1913, is a comprehensive account of the evolution, competencies, and strategic significance of Germany's naval forces earlier than to World War I. Hurd uses his revel in as a naval correspondent for most important newspapers to offer an in depth description of Germany's naval expansion, together with battleships, cruisers, submarines, and naval bases. Hurd delves into Germany's maritime targets by way of engaging in sizable observe and presenting informed complaint. He also explores how Germany's navy modernization impacts British naval supremacy and European geopolitics. "The German Fleet" is a fundamental have a look at in naval records, providing crucial insights into the naval dynamics of the pre-World War I duration. Hurd's professional analysis and wide insurance make it an invaluable useful resource for students, historians, and lovers inquisitive about the naval armaments race and its impact on international affairs at this vital juncture.

The memoir "Experiences of a Dug-out 1914-1918" was written by military strategist and British Army Officer Colonel Charles Edward Callwell. The book, which was published in 1920, gives a first-hand account of Callwell's experiences during World War I and offers insights into the difficulties and reality of combat from the viewpoint of a senior military officer. Callwell writes on trench life, military tactics, and the development of modern warfare throughout the Great War throughout the whole book. He talks about the logistical and tactical difficulties that the British Army encountered and considers how modern technologies are affecting warfare. Callwell's account explores the human component of the struggle in addition to its military dimensions. He talks about how soldiers deal with their emotional toll, how troops bond, and what it's like to be on the front lines. The memoir is noteworthy for its historical significance since it gives readers a thorough picture of the experiences, insights, and contemplations of a seasoned military officer during a crucial juncture in global history.

Zwei oberbayerische Gemeinden, Hubenstein und Moosen, geraten in den Fokus der Bayerischen Staatsregierung. Die beiden ¿Zwerggemeinden¿ sollen per Regierungsbeschluss zusammengelegt werden. Die Staatskasse ist nach dem 1. Weltkrieg klamm. Die kommunale Selbstverwaltung soll reformiert werden. Dagegen regt sich erbitterter Widerstand, der seit Generationen zerstrittenen Nachbargemeinden. Alte Wunden brechen auf. Argwohn, Misstrauen und handgreifliche Auseinandersetzungen greifen um sich. Plötzlich verschwindet ein Bürger spurlos. War es Mord? Der Flusslauf im Vilstal wird für die nachkriegsgeplagte Bevölkerung zur natürlichen Konfliktlinie. Trotz der Uneinigkeit wird ein Vertreter des Bezirksamts Erding bei einer Versammlung aus Moosen gemeinsam verjagt. Ein Handeln in Eintracht gegen die Obrigkeit bleibt allerdings schwierig. Nur dem Geschick der beiden Bürgermeister ist es zu verdanken, dass ein Gerichtsverfahren gegen die Bayerische Regierung erfolgen kann. Die Bürgermeister der rivalisierenden Gemeinden haben einen Balanceakt zwischen einer feindseligen Gegenwart und einer hoffnungs-vollen Zukunft zu meistern. Der hiesige Pfarrer und christliche Hirte sieht mit Sorge auf seine Schäfchen und hat dabei eigene Kriegstraumata zu bewältigen. Der neue junge Schullehrer am Ort ist nicht nur für die Schüler eine Bereicherung. Seine Leidenschaft ist die regionale Geschichte: ein vergangenes mittelalterliches Schloss und ein Abenteuer liebender Ritter animieren sein Interesse. Und die Entdeckung eines Tunnels erweckt die Legende über einen im verborgen gebliebenen unterirdischen Wehrgang von neuem. Jedoch sehen den Lehrer nicht alle ohne Vorbehalt und so sieht er sich mit dem aufkeimenden Nationalsozialismus und Antisemitismus der frühen 1920er Jahre konfrontiert. Es ist eine Zeit des dramatischen Wandels, für mache sogar wie eine politische und gesellschaftliche Abrisskante. Aber die Welt drehte sich weiter!

...Ben Het has tanks in the wire!"Hawk Claw is engaging," the pilot reports firing the first TOW missile ever from a helicopter in combat.Fire Base Delta had already been over run and Fire Base Charlie was fighting for its life. How much would fall before the North Vietnamese army was knocking on the doors of the key city of Kontum?This was the third phase of the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive Campaign of 1972. Standing across the country between them and the fall of Saigon was a poorly led South Vietnamese Army, brave South Vietnamese soldiers, and US Advisors. How much ground would be lost before they could stop the flow of men and tanks coming across the borders?This is their story as related to the author by those who were there.Follow Major Steinhauer as he withdraws with the fleeing South Vietnamese soldiers from the long-forgotten battlefields of Ben Het, Dak To and Pleng Klung. Ride with the crews that were the first to engage enemy forces with the aerial TOW weapon system in combat. Comprehend the bravery of the South Vietnamese soldier when properly led, and the defeated cowardice of the South Vietnamese senior officers. Examine how an American civilian was serving in the capacity of a two-star general commanding all the forces opposed to the North Vietnamese invasion in the Kontum region. Serve with the civilian volunteer nurses that remained in the besieged city of Kontum to care for the wounded during the battle.The events are all true, as are most of the characters who are still alive, who retold their tales of what it was like to be under siege for so many days against overwhelming odds.The courage, dedication, and loyalty of US advisors towards their South Vietnamese counterparts as well as the bravery of the South Vietnamese soldiers when properly led will astound you. The determination of Army Aviators to curtail the enemy and save the advisors is nothing short of miraculous.Get your copy of this sixth volume, Battle of Kontum, 1972 in the Undaunted Valor series.

The Italian occupation of Albania, which took place in April 1939, is a subject little covered in most texts pertaining to the history of our armed forces and is often mentioned in a few lines or described as an action of little importance and without difficulty. In reality, the invasion of the Kingdom of Albania was a wake-up call and showed all the inefficiency of the Italian Royal Armed Forces in a modern war as the Second World War would later be, which saw the Kingdom of Italy suffer defeat after defeat. What was supposed to be a 'walk in the park' cost the blood of Italian soldiers and sailors, especially in the area of Durres, and only the weakness of the military apparatus of the small Balkan state would not make the Italians pay dearly for the poor organization of the operation and logistical problems. The book, after a description of pre-1939 events, will focus on the stages of the invasion and then move on to a description of the integration of the Albanian armed forces into those of Italy.

Three brothers. One Great Depression. One dreadful yet righteous war. Their lives shifted from a rural northern Minnesota upbringing to going their separate ways: to California, the skies over Germany, and the jungles of Leyte.Back home, their widowed mother had yet to recover from the loss of the family farm to the Tax Man. Her boys gone, dependent on their income, and haunted by premonitions, she faced the torment of incessant worries.One brother could not get into the military and settled for the shipyards; two went to war. Depression and war forever altered the Peterson family.Paper Doll is a true story in novel form, telling the fascinating stories which added to the American tapestry during extraordinary times.

Just Fine in Vietnam is the raw and unvarnished recollections of a Vietnam soldier, Bo Hardin. It is a compelling story about the kind of aggression and fear one experiences only in a war zone. It tells his story about his experiences there and his unplanned departure from each tour. Many of the stories are grueling recounts of the very worst things that can happen when men and women go to war. In Hardin's mind, Vietnam had become his true home, and how he became addicted to a chosen lifestyle of combat, comradery and the arms of a woman that had captured his soul.

The Silent Watchers, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of History, General and Eastern Hemisphere

The collection is split into two halves. "Departmental Ditties," the first section, is made up of satirical poems that parody the administrative and bureaucratic features of British colonial life in India, the country where Kipling spent a large portion of his formative years. This section's poetry frequently offers amusing perspectives into the daily life of colonial establishment figures such as soldiers and government officials. The narrative and lyrical poetry in the collection's second section, "Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads," depict the experiences of British army soldiers. These poems explore the friendships, struggles, and distinctive features of military life while combining pathos, humour, and astute observations of human nature. All things considered, Kipling's "Departmental Ditties and Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads" exhibits his wit, astute social commentary, and masterful ability to capture the myriad personalities and settings of late 19th-century British colonial and military life.

In der westlichen Welt streben totalitäre Kräfte den Umsturz an. Dieses Buch betreibt Ursachenforschung und ist daher von höchster Aktualität. Hinter diesen Umsturzversuchen stehen die Ideologien von Marx, Lenin und Gramsci und ihren verschiedenen Nachfolgern. Heute laufen sie unter anderem unter dem Banner von »Woke« und »Cancel Culture«. Ab 1920 haben viele Intellektuelle und Künstler, die sich als »Avantgarde« definierten, Propaganda für diese neomarxistische Doktrin betrieben und die kollektivistische, antidemokratische Revolution gefordert. Anhand fundierter Quellen zeigt der Musikwissenschaftler und Komponist Dr. Tom Sora auf, wie zielstrebig und systematisch Avantgardekünstler, die Feinde der freien, demokratischen Gesellschaft waren, vorgegangen sind, um der radikalen Linken an die Macht zu verhelfen. Sora führt am Beispiel des amerikanischen Komponisten John Cage (1912-1992) vor, auf welche Weise Avantgardekünstler ihre Kunst als Propagandainstrument für die kollektivistische Gesellschaft instrumentalisiert haben, und analysiert die psychologischen Triebfedern ihres Kultur- und Selbsthasses. Beim Lesen hält man immer wieder inne und sieht erschreckende Parallelen zu aktuellen Phänomenen. Sei es die Zerstörung des Unterrichtssystems, die Abschaffung des Leistungsprinzips, die Aufkündigung wissenschaftlicher Grundsätze oder die Beseitigung des gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalts. Nach der Lektüre dieses Buches ist das Bild des Künstlers Cage als das eines coolen Apostels der Freiheit nicht länger haltbar.

This book is concerned with both the national security concerns of Asian maritime nations and the security of the Asian maritime commons. These are defined as the Pacific and Indian Oceans and associated seas, bays, and gulfs, with their included sea lines of communication (SLOCs). The most useful geographical designation for maritime Asia is the "Indo-Pacific." Bernard Cole provides both a survey of the maritime strategies of the primary nations of the Indo-Pacific region and an evaluation of the domestic and international politics that drive those strategies. The United States, Canada, Russia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Iran, the smaller Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf states are all surveyed and analyzed. The United States, Japan, China, and India not surprisingly draw the most attention, given their large modern navies and distant strategic reach. The author concludes that the United States remains the dominant maritime power in this huge region, stretching from Canada to the Persian Gulf, despite its lack of a traditionally strong merchant marine. U.S. maritime power remains paramount, due primarily to its dominant navy. The Chinese naval modernization program deservedly receives a good deal of public attention, but Cole argues that on a day-to-day basis the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, as its navy is named, is the most powerful maritime force in Far Eastern waters, while the modernizing Indian Navy potentially dominates the Indian Ocean. In fact, a focus of this work is the exemplary description of all the region's navies, with the author noting the naval arms race that is underway, particularly in the area of submarine acquisition. Cole is careful to couch this phenomenon in the regional concerns about Chinese naval expansion and the desire to ensure a continued, massive U.S. naval presence. The current naval developments in the region evince elements of a naval arms race, but lack the coherent maritime strategies to make naval developments dangerous to regional peace and security. Most telling will be whether United States power and focus remain on the region, while adjusting to continued Chinese maritime power in a way acceptable to both nations. No other current or recent work provides such a complete description of the Indo-Pacific region's navies and maritime strategies, while analyzing the current and future impact of those forces.

Dieses Buch ist das packende Zeugnis von Leutnant Helmut Tödter (*1921 - 2003), einem jungen Offizier aus Düsseldorf, dessen Mut, Entschlossenheit und Menschlichkeit ihn durch die Wirren des Zweiten Weltkriegs und über die Grenzen seiner eigenen Vorstellungen von Pflicht und Ehre führten.Von Afrika über die italienischen Alpen ins Rheinland"Die verlorenen Jahre" schildert die dramatische Flucht Tödters im Mai 1945 von Bozen in Südtirol über die schroffen Gipfel der Alpen zurück in seine Heimat. Mit nur 24 Jahren orchestriert er einen waghalsigen und lebensgefährlichen Plan. Seine Geschichte beginnt jedoch weit früher, im heißen Sand Afrikas, wo Tödter dem sicheren Untergang des Afrika-Corps nur knapp entkommt. Seine Flucht in einer der letzten Maschinen aus Tunis, die trotz eines brennenden Motors sicher in Sardinien landete, markiert den Beginn einer Reihe schicksalhafter Ereignisse.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Die Authentizität dieses von Tödter selbst verfassten Berichts aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wird durch original Feldpost und Fotografien untermauert.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Die FluchtZurück in Italien, sieht sich Tödter als frisch beförderter Leutnant und Kommandeur einer Flak-Batterie mit der Auflösung der deutschen Linien konfrontiert. In einem Akt der Verzweiflung und des Mutes sprengt er die Geschütze am Po, um seine Einheit vor dem sicheren Untergang zu bewahren. Diese Entscheidung, die ihm beinahe das Leben kostete, rettete über 100 Männer vor dem sicheren Tod oder der Gefangenschaft.Die anschließende Odyssee durch das vom Krieg zerrissene Italien, vorbei an amerikanischen Panzern und durch einen SS-Kontrollposten, ist nicht nur eine Geschichte von Furchtlosigkeit und Verzweiflung, sondern auch von Menschlichkeit inmitten des Grauens. Tödters Entscheidung, sich in Bozen der deutschen Militärkommandantur zu stellen, und was ihn daraufhin erwartete zeugen von einem Kriegsende, das von Chaos und Widersprüchen geprägt war. Tödter entschließt sich zur Flucht über die Alpen, verkleidet in Bauerntracht und ohne jegliche militärische Insignien. Die Begegnungen mit hilfsbereiten Einheimischen und die Nächte in Berghütten unterstreichen die tiefgründige Botschaft des Buches: Selbst in den dunkelsten Zeiten findet sich Menschlichkeit.Die unscharfe Trennung von "Richtig" und "Falsch""Die verlorenen Jahre" ist mehr als ein authentischer Kriegsbericht; es ist das Porträt eines jungen Mannes, der sich in den extremen Situationen immer wieder fragt, was richtig und was falsch ist. Die Reflexion über den Sinn des Krieges, die Ablehnung eines unmenschlichen Regimes und der unbedingte Wille, das Leben seiner Leute zu retten, machen dieses Buch zu einem eindringlichen Appell an die Menschlichkeit. Es ist ein wertvoller Beitrag zur Geschichte des Zweiten Weltkriegs, der Leser dazu einlädt, über die Grenzen von Gut und Böse, Freund und Feind hinauszudenken. Es fordert uns auf, die menschliche Dimension des Krieges zu erkennen und zu verstehen, dass Geschichte aus den Geschichten von Einzelnen besteht, deren Mut und Entscheidungen die Welt in kleinen, aber bedeutenden Weisen formen. Dieses Buch zeigt auf, dass in Zeiten größter Not die Menschlichkeit das stärkste Band ist, das uns verbindet.Mut liegt oft in der Fähigkeit, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen und sich für das zu entscheiden, was man im tiefsten Inneren für richtig hält.

Repair Parts Scale for the Australian Army Land Rover 110 "Perentie" base model (General Service) vehicle. It is applicable to all "Perentie" 4x4 model Land Rovers although specialised models have their own specific Repair Part Scales in addition to this one.A Repair Parts Scale book is an illustrated catalog of parts for these vehicles. It is a critical reference which provides guidance for mechanical repairs of these vehicles and simplifies to identification and tracking down of repair parts.This Repair Parts Scale book is desigend for use in the workshop so when performing maintenance or mechanical repairs on their vehicle, the reader doesn't have to endlessly scroll through an ebook version on a tablet or phone.

The Russian streltsy had a short, interesting, and later troubled history. Known as Orthodox 'old believers' that resented and refused western traditions, they were Russia's first permanent standing infantry with firearms - and this shows in their name, which roughly translates from the Russian word for 'shooter.' Created by Ivan the Terrible, this armed force was never disbanded, even in times of peace. Soldiers served for life, and they were nicknamed as 'stirrup' troops because they were usually always near the tsar's own stirrups. Often wielding both a musket and a poleaxe, they were a destructive force in Russia's army in the 16th and 17th centuries - fighting often behind a 'walking city' of wooden frames against forces such as the Tartars. However, their staunch believe in rejecting western ideology caused them to alienate themselves from Peter the Great, slaughtering his mother's family and dubbing him the Anti-Christ, ultimately leading to a failed rebellion and their complete dissolution from the Russian Army by 1720.The author of this book dives into the history of the streltsy, their outfits, and their weaponry; he presents images of what remains of streltsy flags; as well as showcases both flat and 3D miniatures of the streltsy in wargaming. Fifty pages of color plates and illustrations.

Those are just a few of the assignments of the men who, since World War II, have endured the toughest and most sophisticated training of any military unit in the world. SEALs, UDT, FROGMEN is the first book to give the broad picture of the history and assignments of SEALs at peace and at war. If you want to know what SEAL training is really like, how SEALs work together on the Teams, what it was like to conduct a canal-side ambush in Vietnam, how the world's largest demolition project was carried out, what it was like to survey a hostile beach after a clandestine lock-out from a submarine-it's all here.

"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is an ancient and enduring masterpiece of military strategy and philosophy. Written over two thousand years ago, it remains one of the most influential texts on warfare, leadership, and conflict resolution ever written.This timeless treatise is attributed to the legendary Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, who expounds on the art of victory in battle, diplomacy, and life itself. His teachings have found application in diverse fields beyond warfare, from business and politics to personal development and sports.Structured in 13 chapters, "The Art of War" offers profound insights into the nature of conflict, strategy, and tactics. It delves into the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and cunning, emphasizing the need to understand and outmaneuver one's adversaries. Sun Tzu's emphasis on the power of knowledge, preparation, and deception provides valuable lessons for individuals and organizations seeking to overcome challenges and rivals.The book's central theme revolves around the idea that the most significant victories are won before the actual battle takes place, through meticulous planning and an understanding of one's own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the opponent. Sun Tzu's teachings encourage readers to think strategically and to find ways to prevail through intellect rather than brute force."The Art of War" is not just a manual for the battlefield; it is a guide to achieving success in any competitive environment. Sun Tzu's principles, such as "All warfare is based on deception" and "Opportunities multiply as they are seized," offer invaluable insights into the psychology of competition and the dynamics of power.Despite its ancient origins, "The Art of War" remains relevant in contemporary contexts, making it a must-read for leaders, strategists, and anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of human interaction and conflict. Whether applied to the battlefield or the boardroom, Sun Tzu's wisdom continues to shape the strategies and tactics of those who seek to achieve their objectives with skill and precision.