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If caught, his captors would have killed him but Marvin Doyle was determined to document the truth in case he didn't make it out alive. There was also another reason; Marvin thought the sooner he'd write down what happened the sooner he'd be able erase it from his tortured mind. This is the true story of aerial gunner Sergeant Marvin Doyle, a World War II prisoner of war who kept a secret diary while held captive in Stalag Luft 1, a German prison camp by the Baltic Sea. Marvin was shot down on November 4, 1944 in a B-24 bomber over Mostar, Yugoslavia. He wanted history to know what he and his crew endured for America's freedom. Even more than that, he wanted the love of his life, his wife Anne, to know what happened to him. He had to be resourceful to make this happen. Once he got to Stalag Luft 1 he began to collect the wrappers from discarded cigarette packs, and he wrote his secret diary on the back of 37 of them. He knew if the Nazis discovered his secret diary, he would be put in solitairy confinement or worse, but he knew his experience had to be documented. He detailed the terror of his plane being shot down, the hard parachute landing in which he was injured, his capture by dozens of Germans ready to shoot him on the spot, the overwhelming hunger and the unbearable cold. He detailed being forced to walk miles through a blinding snowstorm to get from one prison camp to the next. He would later talk of his appreciation to his squadron for carrying him when he was injured so the Nazis wouldn't shoot him. He shared how he was haunted by the tail-gunner who froze with fear as their plane was going down and was too scared to pull his chute. He describes eating bugs and drinking vile coffee. And he writes of dreaming of sweet Anne and how he hoped she was waiting for him.Perhaps surprisingly, he didn't write of his hatred for his captors despite the horrific conditions. Instead, he hoped for peace for both sides. He wrote, "I have been in the air and also on the ground and I know how horrible war can be. It is terrible that so many people have to be slaughtered even though they are your enemies." This book also looks at other notable things which happened in Stalag Luft 1 including a hidden radio which allowed prisoners to listen to news broadcasts from Britain and America and allowed them to write a secret newspaper distributed amongst the camp. Especially poignant is his treasured letter from General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the Army, in which he warns about the importance of avoiding war in the future. At the war's end Marshall wrote to Marvin and his fellow servicemen, "Choose your leaders wisely - that is the way to keep ours the country for which you fought. Make sure that those leaders are determined to maintain peace throughout the world. You know what war is. You know that we must not have another. As individuals you can prevent it if you give to the task which lies ahead the same spirit which you displayed in uniform." Sgt. Marvin Doyle wanted history to know the truth about what happened and this is the first time his diary is being publicly released.

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Heroism in battle has been celebrated throughout history, yet it is one of the least understood virtues. What makes some men and women perform extraordinary deeds on the battlefield? What makes them risk their lives in the pursuit of victory?Max Hastings, one of our foremost military historians, has seen combat up close and written about it for decades. In Warriors, he brings us the experiences of fourteen soldiers who fought in the wars of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. From an exuberant cavalry officer in Napoleon's army to an abused orphan who in World War II became America's youngest general since Custer, to an Israeli officer who recovered from a devastating injury to save his country, each portrait depicts a unique and remarkable story. A tribute to soldierly valor and a deeply insightful study of combat, this is an essential book for anyone who wishes to understand what it means to be at war.

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Officially designated as the Medium Tank, M3 was the first US medium tank to be mass-produced. It was conceived and designed around 1940 and became operational in 1941. Its turret was made in two variants, one according to US specifications and the other modified to meet British requirements, in this case including the placement of the radio next to the commander. In the context of the British Commonwealth, the tank acquired two distinct designations: those with US-model turrets were called 'Lee', in homage to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, while those with British-model turrets were identified as 'Grant', in honor of Union General Ulysses S. Grant, the two greatest and most famous American generals of the Civil War.

Described as the "sick man of Europe" by the Great Powers, the Ottoman Empire in the early twentieth century was in terminal decline. The newly independent Balkan states¿Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgariäeach had significant ethnic populations who had remained under Ottoman rule. Under the guidance of Russia, which had its own interests in south-east Europe, they joined forces against the Ottomans, under the name of the Balkan League, in 1912.In the first phase of the Balkan Wars, Bulgarian, Greek, Montenegrin and Serbian armies fought together against the Ottoman Empire, dealing the Ottomans a heavy defeat in a result that made headlines around the world. In the second phase, the Balkan states fought each other, and Romania also entered the war. In the conflict¿s aftermath, new borders failed to satisfy any of the belligerent parties. Interventions by the Great Powers further increased tensions in the region. As the ultimate result, the first bullet that triggered the First World War was fired in Sarajevo in June 1914.The causes and effects of the Balkan Wars have remained controversial despite the passage of time. In this volume, writers from various Balkan nations and from across various disciplines have come together under the aegis of the Balkan History Association to address little-known and little-studied aspects of the wars. Collectively they analyze a huge range of political, historical, medical, sociological and religious aspects of the conflict. The book, with its ground-breaking content and unique bibliographies, will be an important guide for undergraduate and graduate students studying the political, military and social history of the Balkan Wars and the Balkan nations."The Balkan Wars of 1912/13 were a disaster for the Ottoman Empire, a triumph for the Balkan governments, and a tragedy for the population of the belligerent states.This well structured collection brings together contributors from various backgrounds. Together they help to understand overarching issues far beyond the military event, and especially the still underresearched Ottoman perspective."¿Katrin Boeckh, LMU Munich/IOS Regensburg

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Ufficialmente designato come Medium Tank, M3, fu il primo carro armato medio statunitense ad essere fabbricato in grande serie. Venne ideato e progettato intorno al 1940 e divenne operativo nel 1941. La sua torretta venne realizzata in due varianti, una conformemente alle specifiche degli Stati Uniti e l'altra modificata per soddisfare i requisiti britannici, includendo in questo caso, la collocazione della radio accanto al comandante. Nel contesto del Commonwealth britannico, il carro armato acquisì due denominazioni distinte: quelli con torrette di modello statunitense furono chiamati "Lee", in omaggio al generale confederato Robert E. Lee, mentre quelli con torrette di modello britannico furono identificati come "Grant", in onore del generale dell'Unione Ulysses S. Grant, i due maggiori e famosi generali americani della guerra civile.

Unearthing Spirituality from the Trenches: A Soldier's Faithful Odyssey in War and Peace.War and faith are two realms often viewed in stark contrast. Yet, in the midst of the battlefield's chaos, many soldiers find an unwavering spiritual anchor. For the religious veteran, the interplay between the harrowing experiences of war and the solace found in faith is a journey worth exploring.Soldier Saved By Others dives deep into this intricate relationship. Each chapter unfolds like a prayer bead, guiding readers from feelings of love and empathy to moments of rest, marked by gratitude and calmness. As we journey through the pages, we uncover the soldier's inner sanctum - the self - where righteousness meets civility, painting a portrait of the challenges faced and the strength drawn from a higher power.Dreams of perfection float like ethereal visions, only to be anchored by the steadfast pillars of religion, the warmth of the Holy Spirit, and the healing touch of forgiveness. This isn't just a tale of battles fought on foreign shores, but of the internal wars that rage within and the peace that can be found in faith.Targeted specifically at religious veterans, this book serves as a beacon, illuminating the path of spiritual resilience. It beckons readers to see beyond the horrors of war, into a realm where the human spirit, fortified by faith, triumphs over adversity.For veterans seeking understanding, families yearning to connect with their war-torn loved ones, or anyone intrigued by the fusion of military experience with deep spirituality, Soldier Saved By Others promises a transformative journey. Embrace a narrative where joy and happiness resonate, offering solace and enlightenment to all who venture within its pages.

Lesen Sie jetzt die spektakuläre Biografie des Bomberpiloten Klaus Deumling, der mit der geheimen Fernlenkbombe Fritz X das italienische Flaggschiff Roma versenkte!September 1943: Klaus Deumlings Einheit, das Kampfgeschwader 100 ¿Wiking¿, erhält einen brisanten Auftrag: Italien ist aus dem Krieg ausgeschieden und plant, seine Flotte in Malta an die Alliierten zu übergeben. ¿Wiking¿ erhält den Befehl, den italienischen Verband auf der Überfahrt anzugreifen und seine Schiffe mit neuartigen Fernlenkbomben vom Typ Fritz X zu versenken. Klaus Deumling nimmt als junger Pilot an diesem Einsatz teil, der als spektakulärer Erfolg in die deutsche Militärgeschichte eingeht.Diese Biografie erzählt von Deumlings militärischem Werdegang als Bomberpilot im 2. Weltkrieg. Die im Buch beschriebenen Stationen seines Lebens sind:- Die harte Ausbildung zum Kampfpiloten der Luftwaffe- Die Übergabe der Fritz X an die Truppe- Der aufsehenerregende Angriff auf die italienische Flotte und die Versenkung der Roma- Das Chaos der letzten Kriegsmonate- Die grauenvolle sowjetische KriegsgefangenschaftD-Day-Experte Helmut Konrad von Keusgen hat Deumlings Geschichte nach zahllosen Gesprächen und akribischen Recherchen zu Papier gebracht. Seine Hingabe zu den Details und seine präzisen Beschreibungen zeichnen diese Biografie aus. Zahlreiche Originalfotografien und Abbildungen von Dokumenten liefern Ihnen zudem spannende Einblicke in das Leben Deumlings.Dieses vielschichtige Buch eröffnet verschiedene höchst interessante Blickwinkel: den des jungen Deutschen, der sich im Glauben an das Regime mit 17 Jahren freiwillig zur Luftwaffe meldet. Den des eifrigen Bomberpiloten, der den Einsatz der Fernlenkbombe Fritz X von der ersten Stunde an miterlebt. Und schließlich den des desillusionierten Soldaten im Chaos der letzten Kriegsmonate und dann in Kriegsgefangenschaft. Erfahren Sie zudem alles über die verworrene Vorgeschichte des Angriffes auf die Roma als Folge des ¿Doppelspiels¿ der italienischen Führung.Sichern Sie sich jetzt diese überarbeitete Neuauflage des lange vergriffenen Buchs, das erstmals im Jahr 2008 erschienen ist. Die spektakuläre Biografie des Bomberpiloten Klaus Deumling liefert Ihnen einmalige Einblicke in den Einsatz der geheimen Fernlenkbombe Fritz X!

Biographies and listings of veterans from Columbia County, New York, who honorably served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Alla fine della Prima Guerra Mondiale, l'Ungheria, in quanto membro della monarchia austroungarica, si ritrovò dalla parte dei perdenti. Il suo esercito si disintegrò e i suoi armamenti furono acquisiti o distrutti dalle nazioni alleate vincitrici. Tuttavia alla fine degli anni Venti la diplomazia ungherese fece di tutto per ridurre il suo isolamento, stringendo rapporti con l'Italia e altri paesi vicini per cercare di creare una posizione migliore per l'Ungheria tra le nazioni europee. Ebbe subito inizio una sorta di riarmamento segreto favorito dai nuovi movimenti politici dell'Europa di quegli anni.In questo senso l'Italia fu tra i principali protagonisti che resero possibile la rinascita militare magiara. Si strinsero diversi progetti di cooperazione, e nell'ambito di questi, l'Italia fornì o concesse la licenza per diversi sistemi d'arma, sia terrestri che nel campo dell'aviazione: Molti mezzi furono interessati a questa cooperazione: fra i carri armati ricordiamo il carro veloce leggero L3 insieme al carro Fiat B 3000. Trattori d'artiglieria come il Pavesi e il Breda, numeroso materiale d'artiglieria e bocche da fuoco. Autoveicoli e motoveicoli. In campo aereo: i Fiat CR 32, CR 42, Reggiane 2000 e i bombardieri CA 135...