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Warrior of Mercia

The action-packed historical thriller from MJ Porter

podle MJ Porter ...

Série Kniha 3 - The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles
The next epic, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles seriesIcel is a lone wolf no more...Tamworth, AD830Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman Ælfstan’s warrior band, Icel continues to forge his own destiny on the path to becoming the Warrior of Mercia.With King Ecgberht of Wessex defeated and Londonium back under Mercian control ... Přečtěte si více

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The next epic, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles seriesIcel is a lone wolf no more...Tamworth, AD830Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman Ælfstan’s warrior band, Icel continues to forge his own destiny on the path to becoming the Warrior of Mercia.With King Ecgberht of Wessex defeated and Londonium back under Mercian control
... Přečtěte si více
Napoleon’s Carabiniers

podle Ronald Pawly ...

Série Kniha 405 - Men-at-Arms
The two privileged regiments of Carabiniers survived the French Revolution with their elite status intact.Ronald Pawly explores how these elite units covered themselves with glory at Austerlitz, Friedland, Ratisbonne and Wagram - where their bloody losses shocked Napoleon into ordering them new helmets and cuirasses. Re-formed after near annihilation in Russia in 1812, they fought at Leipzig and ... Přečtěte si více

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The two privileged regiments of Carabiniers survived the French Revolution with their elite status intact.Ronald Pawly explores how these elite units covered themselves with glory at Austerlitz, Friedland, Ratisbonne and Wagram - where their bloody losses shocked Napoleon into ordering them new helmets and cuirasses. Re-formed after near annihilation in Russia in 1812, they fought at Leipzig and
... Přečtěte si více
Austrian Specialist Troops of the Napoleonic Wars

podle Philip Haythornthwaite ...

Série Kniha 223 - Men-at-Arms
The specialist troops of the Austrian forces helped to secure Austria's reputation as the most formidable of Napoleon's continental enemies.Due largely to the efforts of Prince Liechtenstein, by the late 18th century the Austrian artillery had been the finest in Europe, and was held up as an example to the world. This text examines the famed Austrian artillery and other specialist troops of the ... Přečtěte si více

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The specialist troops of the Austrian forces helped to secure Austria's reputation as the most formidable of Napoleon's continental enemies.Due largely to the efforts of Prince Liechtenstein, by the late 18th century the Austrian artillery had been the finest in Europe, and was held up as an example to the world. This text examines the famed Austrian artillery and other specialist troops of the
... Přečtěte si více
Frederick the Great’s Army (1)

Cavalry

podle Philip Haythornthwaite ...

Série Kniha 236 - Men-at-Arms
The Prussian army of King Frederick II, 'the Great', became so renowned as a result of its campaigns, principally during the Seven Years' War, that it was regarded as a model for many of the other armies of Europe.In this first of two volumes exploring Frederick the Great's splendid army, Philip Haythornwaite examines the organisation, tactics and uniform of his cavalry troops, in a text backed by ... Přečtěte si více

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The Prussian army of King Frederick II, 'the Great', became so renowned as a result of its campaigns, principally during the Seven Years' War, that it was regarded as a model for many of the other armies of Europe.In this first of two volumes exploring Frederick the Great's splendid army, Philip Haythornwaite examines the organisation, tactics and uniform of his cavalry troops, in a text backed by
... Přečtěte si více
Prussian Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars (1)

1792–1807

podle Peter Hofschröer ...

Série Kniha 162 - Men-at-Arms
When Frederick II (later known as Frederick the Great) came to the throne in 1740, he had three advantages for which he owed thanks to his father: a modern, well-organised state; full coffers; and a properly trained and equipped army.Under a leader as renowned as Seydlitz, the Prussian cavalry achieved the nearest to a state of perfection that it was ever going to. So great was its reputation in ... Přečtěte si více

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When Frederick II (later known as Frederick the Great) came to the throne in 1740, he had three advantages for which he owed thanks to his father: a modern, well-organised state; full coffers; and a properly trained and equipped army.Under a leader as renowned as Seydlitz, the Prussian cavalry achieved the nearest to a state of perfection that it was ever going to. So great was its reputation in
... Přečtěte si více
The Doomsday Machine

Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner

podle Daniel Ellsberg ...

Shortlisted for the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Non-FictionFrom the legendary whistle-blower who revealed the Pentagon Papers, the first insider exposé of the awful dangers of America's hidden, seventy-year-long nuclear policy that is chillingly still extantAt the same time former presidential advisor Daniel Ellsberg famously took the top-secret Pentagon Papers, he also took with ... Přečtěte si více

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Shortlisted for the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Non-FictionFrom the legendary whistle-blower who revealed the Pentagon Papers, the first insider exposé of the awful dangers of America's hidden, seventy-year-long nuclear policy that is chillingly still extantAt the same time former presidential advisor Daniel Ellsberg famously took the top-secret Pentagon Papers, he also took with
... Přečtěte si více
Prussian Reserve, Militia & Irregular Troops 1806–15

podle Peter Hofschröer ...

Série Kniha 192 - Men-at-Arms
Irregular, semi-regular and reserve formations comprised a substantial part of the armed forces at the disposal of the Prussian Army throughout the Napoleonic Wars, particularly during the campaigns of the Wars of Liberation, 1813-15.The scale of the uprising of 1813 required the mobilization of all available forces and the utilization of all available equipment, and meant that the Prussian Army ... Přečtěte si více

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Irregular, semi-regular and reserve formations comprised a substantial part of the armed forces at the disposal of the Prussian Army throughout the Napoleonic Wars, particularly during the campaigns of the Wars of Liberation, 1813-15.The scale of the uprising of 1813 required the mobilization of all available forces and the utilization of all available equipment, and meant that the Prussian Army
... Přečtěte si více
Prussian Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars (2)

1807–15

podle Peter Hofschröer ...

Série Kniha 172 - Men-at-Arms
After Prussia's dismemberment a drastic re-organisation of the entire army was necessary, and the cavalry underwent this process with the rest.At the time of the mobilisation in 1813, the somewhat reduced mounted arm was supplemented by voluntary and militia formations; and once peace was established after the First Abdication, a further re-organisation was begun. The fateful campaign of 1815 was ... Přečtěte si více

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After Prussia's dismemberment a drastic re-organisation of the entire army was necessary, and the cavalry underwent this process with the rest.At the time of the mobilisation in 1813, the somewhat reduced mounted arm was supplemented by voluntary and militia formations; and once peace was established after the First Abdication, a further re-organisation was begun. The fateful campaign of 1815 was
... Přečtěte si více
Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them

Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #1

podle Martina Sprague ...

Série Kniha 1 - Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare
The Gurkhas have been termed the only soldiers who can win their battles on their reputation alone. Weapons shape the character of the men who wield them and two upturned kukris meeting at the top, their naked blades crossing, serve as the identifying insignia of the Brigade of Gurkhas in the United Kingdom.The Gurkhas were brought to the world’s attention in the nineteenth century, when the ... Přečtěte si více

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The Gurkhas have been termed the only soldiers who can win their battles on their reputation alone. Weapons shape the character of the men who wield them and two upturned kukris meeting at the top, their naked blades crossing, serve as the identifying insignia of the Brigade of Gurkhas in the United Kingdom.The Gurkhas were brought to the world’s attention in the nineteenth century, when the
... Přečtěte si více
The Origins of Victory

How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers

podle Andrew F. Krepinevich ...

How the character of war is changing and how militaries can successfully adapt to meet the challengeThis book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century. It shows how militaries that successfully pursue disruptive innovation can gain a major advantage over their rivals, while those that fail to do so risk ... Přečtěte si více

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How the character of war is changing and how militaries can successfully adapt to meet the challengeThis book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century. It shows how militaries that successfully pursue disruptive innovation can gain a major advantage over their rivals, while those that fail to do so risk
... Přečtěte si více
U.S.Navy Seawolves

The Elite HAL-3 Helicopter Squadron in Vietnam

podle Daniel E. Kelly ...

There were no dry runs for Seawolves in Vietnam.They put their lives on the line—every time.In the Viet Cong-infested Mekong Delta, where small SEAL teams were alwaysoutgunned and outnumbered, discovery brought swift, deadly consequences— and a radio call for backup from the United States Navy’s very best: the Seawolves. The whir of approaching rotor blades signaled their arrival as they tore ... Přečtěte si více

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There were no dry runs for Seawolves in Vietnam.They put their lives on the line—every time.In the Viet Cong-infested Mekong Delta, where small SEAL teams were alwaysoutgunned and outnumbered, discovery brought swift, deadly consequences— and a radio call for backup from the United States Navy’s very best: the Seawolves. The whir of approaching rotor blades signaled their arrival as they tore
... Přečtěte si více
Prussian Line Infantry 1792–1815

podle Peter Hofschröer ...

Série Kniha 152 - Men-at-Arms
At the beginning of this period, the battalions of the Prussian Line usually fought in a linear formation three ranks deep, overwhelming the enemy with fire before a well-timed bayonet attack.By the end, the preferred formation was eight to 12 ranks deep. The responsibility for conducting the fire-fight was now given to the skirmish elements and the artillery. The formed battalions provided ... Přečtěte si více

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At the beginning of this period, the battalions of the Prussian Line usually fought in a linear formation three ranks deep, overwhelming the enemy with fire before a well-timed bayonet attack.By the end, the preferred formation was eight to 12 ranks deep. The responsibility for conducting the fire-fight was now given to the skirmish elements and the artillery. The formed battalions provided
... Přečtěte si více
Armies of the Thracians & Dacians, 500 BC–AD 150

History, Organization & Equipment

podle Gabriele Esposito ...

Série série Armies of the Past
A history of these warring armies who dominated the ancient world, with eighty detailed photos and illustrations of equipment.The Thracians, mentioned as early as the eighth century BC in Homer's Iliad, were fundamental in the evolution of Greek military systems across the ages. They fought in the Persian Wars, were part of Alexander the Great's army, were used as mercenaries in many Hellenistic ... Přečtěte si více

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A history of these warring armies who dominated the ancient world, with eighty detailed photos and illustrations of equipment.The Thracians, mentioned as early as the eighth century BC in Homer's Iliad, were fundamental in the evolution of Greek military systems across the ages. They fought in the Persian Wars, were part of Alexander the Great's army, were used as mercenaries in many Hellenistic
... Přečtěte si více
The Colt 1911 Pistol

podle Leroy Thompson ...

Série Kniha 9 - Weapon
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC ... Přečtěte si více

314,89 Kč

First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC
... Přečtěte si více
The Punic Wars

World History, #0

podle Pocket History ...

Série Kniha 0 - World History
The Punic Wars were a monumental struggle for supremacy in the ancient Mediterranean, fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BCE. Across three devastating wars, these rival powers clashed in a conflict that would determine the future balance of power in the Western world and propel Rome toward imperial dominance.This book offers a clear and engaging overview of the First, Second, and ... Přečtěte si více

104,12 Kč

The Punic Wars were a monumental struggle for supremacy in the ancient Mediterranean, fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BCE. Across three devastating wars, these rival powers clashed in a conflict that would determine the future balance of power in the Western world and propel Rome toward imperial dominance.This book offers a clear and engaging overview of the First, Second, and
... Přečtěte si více
Skunkworks of War

The Wild Weapons That Changed WWII Forever

podle Sam Carter ...

Série Kniha 7 - World War II: True Stories of Heroism, Espionage, and Survival
Skunkworks of War: The Wild Weapons That Changed WWII ForeverNonfiction. Military history for curious minds. Written for readers who love vivid storytelling with solid research. If you enjoy Max Hastings, Annie Jacobsen, or Malcolm Gladwell’s war narratives, this belongs on your Kobo.What if the strangest ideas of World War II were not footnotes but turning points? This book takes you inside the ... Přečtěte si více

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Skunkworks of War: The Wild Weapons That Changed WWII ForeverNonfiction. Military history for curious minds. Written for readers who love vivid storytelling with solid research. If you enjoy Max Hastings, Annie Jacobsen, or Malcolm Gladwell’s war narratives, this belongs on your Kobo.What if the strangest ideas of World War II were not footnotes but turning points? This book takes you inside the
... Přečtěte si více
The book of the crossbow

podle Ralph Payne-Galloway ...

One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow probably originated in the Western Roman Empire early in the fourth century, its design perhaps suggested by the balista, an ancient form of catapult. The medieval crossbow fired a twelve-inch bolt (quarrel) capable of piercing all but the strongest armor and is widely credited with helping Richard the Lionhearted defeat the ... Přečtěte si více

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One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow probably originated in the Western Roman Empire early in the fourth century, its design perhaps suggested by the balista, an ancient form of catapult. The medieval crossbow fired a twelve-inch bolt (quarrel) capable of piercing all but the strongest armor and is widely credited with helping Richard the Lionhearted defeat the
... Přečtěte si více
Modern African Wars (4)

The Congo 1960–2002

podle Peter Abbott ...

Série série Men-at-Arms
In the 1970s, during the ruinous 30-year dictatorship of General Mobutu, periodic rebellions led to the hasty insertion once again of Belgian and French paratroops to save European lives.From the mid-1990s the country split again, becoming the battleground for the largest African war in history, as armies and rebel groups from Rwanda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Namibia and other countries crossed ... Přečtěte si více

283,79 Kč

In the 1970s, during the ruinous 30-year dictatorship of General Mobutu, periodic rebellions led to the hasty insertion once again of Belgian and French paratroops to save European lives.From the mid-1990s the country split again, becoming the battleground for the largest African war in history, as armies and rebel groups from Rwanda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Namibia and other countries crossed
... Přečtěte si více
Warriors at the Little Bighorn 1876

podle Richard Hook ...

Série série Men-at-Arms
The battle which took place on the Little Bighorn river on June 25, 1876 has passed into legend as “Custer's Last Stand”.This remarkable book is a unique analysis of the oral and pictorial evidence for the appearance of nearly 30 named Sioux and Cheyenne warriors who were present that day, and for their parts in the battle. The fruit of many years' study by one of today's most internationally ... Přečtěte si více

283,79 Kč

The battle which took place on the Little Bighorn river on June 25, 1876 has passed into legend as “Custer's Last Stand”.This remarkable book is a unique analysis of the oral and pictorial evidence for the appearance of nearly 30 named Sioux and Cheyenne warriors who were present that day, and for their parts in the battle. The fruit of many years' study by one of today's most internationally
... Přečtěte si více
Panzer II vs 7TP

Poland 1939

podle David R. Higgins ...

Série Kniha 66 - Duel
Hitler's lightning invasion of Poland in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe. This was the period when armoured warfare inscribed itself into global consciousness as the Poles desperately sought to stave off the Blitzkrieg.At the heart of the fighting on the ground, large numbers of Nazi Germany's PzKpfw II battled against Poland's better-armed but much less numerous 7TP tank. The ... Přečtěte si více

314,89 Kč

Hitler's lightning invasion of Poland in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe. This was the period when armoured warfare inscribed itself into global consciousness as the Poles desperately sought to stave off the Blitzkrieg.At the heart of the fighting on the ground, large numbers of Nazi Germany's PzKpfw II battled against Poland's better-armed but much less numerous 7TP tank. The
... Přečtěte si více
A Fleet in Being: Austro-Hungarian Warships of WWI

podle Russell Phillips ...

The Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine -- The Austro-Hungarian Navy -- was in at the beginning of World War I when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie lay in state aboard its flagship, and at the end when it dissolved along with the empire that commanded it. During the war, this small but powerful "fleet in being" forced the Allies to maintain a blockade of the Otranto Straits. ... Přečtěte si více

62,39 Kč

The Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine -- The Austro-Hungarian Navy -- was in at the beginning of World War I when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie lay in state aboard its flagship, and at the end when it dissolved along with the empire that commanded it. During the war, this small but powerful "fleet in being" forced the Allies to maintain a blockade of the Otranto Straits.
... Přečtěte si více
The M14 Battle Rifle

podle Leroy Thompson ...

Série Kniha 37 - Weapon
The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service. Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other battle rifles like the FN FAL, the M14 saw most of its combat use in the early days of the Vietnam War. ... Přečtěte si více

314,89 Kč

The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service. Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other battle rifles like the FN FAL, the M14 saw most of its combat use in the early days of the Vietnam War.
... Přečtěte si více
The 452nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion

Destroyers of the Luftwaffe and Jim Crow

podle Samuel de Korte ...

“By the end of the book, you'll have a great feel for AAA battalion action in WWII.” – Historical Miniatures Gaming SocietyDuring the Second World War, the airplane became a true menace. Flying faster, higher, and capable of carrying a heavier payload, air forces of the warring nations formed a formidable threat to the forces on the ground.To counter this, special anti-aircraft artillery ... Přečtěte si více

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“By the end of the book, you'll have a great feel for AAA battalion action in WWII.” – Historical Miniatures Gaming SocietyDuring the Second World War, the airplane became a true menace. Flying faster, higher, and capable of carrying a heavier payload, air forces of the warring nations formed a formidable threat to the forces on the ground.To counter this, special anti-aircraft artillery
... Přečtěte si více
Geschichte der Kriegskunst, Band 2

podle Hans Delbrück ...

"Die Geschichte der Kriegskunst" von Hans Delbrück (4 Bände) gehört zu den umfassendsten und besten Werke zur Militärgeschichte und Kriegskunst. Sehr detailliert und verständlich werden die Geheimnisse der Kriegsführung durch viele Jahrhunderte aufgearbeitet. Inhalt: Vorrede zur dritten Auflage. Der Kampf der Römer und Germanen. Der urgermanische Staat. Das germanische Kriegertum. Die Unterwerfung ... Přečtěte si více

129,00 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

"Die Geschichte der Kriegskunst" von Hans Delbrück (4 Bände) gehört zu den umfassendsten und besten Werke zur Militärgeschichte und Kriegskunst. Sehr detailliert und verständlich werden die Geheimnisse der Kriegsführung durch viele Jahrhunderte aufgearbeitet. Inhalt: Vorrede zur dritten Auflage. Der Kampf der Römer und Germanen. Der urgermanische Staat. Das germanische Kriegertum. Die Unterwerfung
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