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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
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
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

215,79 Kč

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

588,09 Kč

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
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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
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

98,41 Kč

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
Implementing U.S. Arms Control Agreements

A View from the Trenches

podle CGSC Foundation Inc. Edited by Gilbert A. Bernabe with Peter W. Pandolfi and Herbert L. Cork ...

Verification of arms control agreements has become a major topic in international relations. Although violations of such agreements properly command significant attention at the highest levels, the successful implementation of these often complex and intrusive verification regimes frequently goes unnoticed. This book documents the story of one of the key organizations in this historic struggle to ... Přečtěte si více

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Verification of arms control agreements has become a major topic in international relations. Although violations of such agreements properly command significant attention at the highest levels, the successful implementation of these often complex and intrusive verification regimes frequently goes unnoticed. This book documents the story of one of the key organizations in this historic struggle to
... Přečtěte si více
Tanks in the Battle of Germany 1945

Eastern Front

podle Steven J. Zaloga ...

Série Kniha 312 - New Vanguard
An up-to-date history and analysis of the German and Soviet tank forces that battled on eastern German soil in the final months of World War II.The final months of World War II on the Eastern Front saw the Wehrmacht fighting with exhausted armoured divisions, albeit now armed with the most advanced and heaviest tanks of the war, to slow the Soviet advance. The Red Army meanwhile was rolling ... Přečtěte si více

294,89 Kč

An up-to-date history and analysis of the German and Soviet tank forces that battled on eastern German soil in the final months of World War II.The final months of World War II on the Eastern Front saw the Wehrmacht fighting with exhausted armoured divisions, albeit now armed with the most advanced and heaviest tanks of the war, to slow the Soviet advance. The Red Army meanwhile was rolling
... Přečtěte si více
T-34 Shock

The Soviet Legend in Pictures

podle Francis Pulham, Will Kerrs ...

The Soviet T-34 medium tank needs no introduction, being the most famous tank ever built especially as has seen service across the globe throughout the twentieth century’s most brutal wars. However, despite this fame, little has been written about its design changes. While most tank enthusiasts can differentiate between the ‘T\-34\/76’ and the ‘T\-34\-85’, identifying different factory production ... Přečtěte si více

278,41 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

The Soviet T-34 medium tank needs no introduction, being the most famous tank ever built especially as has seen service across the globe throughout the twentieth century’s most brutal wars. However, despite this fame, little has been written about its design changes. While most tank enthusiasts can differentiate between the ‘T\-34\/76’ and the ‘T\-34\-85’, identifying different factory production
... Přečtěte si více
The Sten Gun

podle Leroy Thompson ...

Série Kniha 22 - Weapon
The Sten submachine gun – officially the 'Carbine, Machine, Sten' – was developed to fulfill the pressing British need for large quantities of cheaply produced weapons after Dunkirk, when German invasion was a very real possibility. Over four million were built during World War II, and the Sten was widely used by airborne troops, tankers, and others who needed a compact weapon with substantial ... Přečtěte si více

308,09 Kč

The Sten submachine gun – officially the 'Carbine, Machine, Sten' – was developed to fulfill the pressing British need for large quantities of cheaply produced weapons after Dunkirk, when German invasion was a very real possibility. Over four million were built during World War II, and the Sten was widely used by airborne troops, tankers, and others who needed a compact weapon with substantial
... Přečtěte si více
Det rene selvmord

podle Ib Lucas ...

"Til mine kolleger, de statsansatte mordere!Verden er blevet vanvittig. Jeg vil ikke være med længere. Rapporten om jeres forbandede mordvåben er allerede røget over bord. Nu følger jeg selv efter.Neurup."Sådan lyder Neurups selvmordsbrev, efter han har færdigskrevet rapporten om, hvilke missiler og fly Danmark med størst fordel bør anskaffe sig. Men hans departementschef aflyser blankt, at der ... Přečtěte si více

209,79 Kč

"Til mine kolleger, de statsansatte mordere!Verden er blevet vanvittig. Jeg vil ikke være med længere. Rapporten om jeres forbandede mordvåben er allerede røget over bord. Nu følger jeg selv efter.Neurup."Sådan lyder Neurups selvmordsbrev, efter han har færdigskrevet rapporten om, hvilke missiler og fly Danmark med størst fordel bør anskaffe sig. Men hans departementschef aflyser blankt, at der
... Přečtěte si více
KV-1 & 2 Heavy Tanks 1939–45

podle Steven J. Zaloga, James Kinnear ...

Série Kniha 17 - New Vanguard
Named after Klimenti Voroshilov, the People's Commissar for Defence, the KVs proved a nasty surprise for German tank crews during the early days of Operation Barbarossa.Although slow, they were extremely heavily armoured. This compact, detailed guide examines the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, consisting of the KV-1 and 2, and the increased favour given to ... Přečtěte si více

310,39 Kč

Named after Klimenti Voroshilov, the People's Commissar for Defence, the KVs proved a nasty surprise for German tank crews during the early days of Operation Barbarossa.Although slow, they were extremely heavily armoured. This compact, detailed guide examines the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, consisting of the KV-1 and 2, and the increased favour given to
... Přečtěte si více
The Theaters of World War II: Europe and the Pacific - History Book for 12 Year Old | Children's History

podle Baby Professor ...

World War II heavily involved countries from Europe and the Pacific. This history book will showcase the places where the most significant battles of the World War II happened. Do you live in one of the mentioned regions? Do you see remnants of the war of the past around you today? ... Přečtěte si více

81,47 Kč

World War II heavily involved countries from Europe and the Pacific. This history book will showcase the places where the most significant battles of the World War II happened. Do you live in one of the mentioned regions? Do you see remnants of the war of the past around you today?
... Přečtěte si více
World War II German Women’s Auxiliary Services

podle Gordon Williamson ...

Série Kniha 393 - Men-at-Arms
This comprehensive book provides a detailed exploration of the roles and uniforms of German women during the Nazi regime, highlighting their contributions despite Hitler's conservative views on their place.It delves into the various uniforms and insignia of women serving as auxiliaries in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and SS, as well as their roles in the signals and air defense services. ... Přečtěte si více

310,39 Kč

This comprehensive book provides a detailed exploration of the roles and uniforms of German women during the Nazi regime, highlighting their contributions despite Hitler's conservative views on their place.It delves into the various uniforms and insignia of women serving as auxiliaries in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and SS, as well as their roles in the signals and air defense services.
... Přečtěte si více
Browning .30-caliber Machine Guns

podle Gordon L. Rottman ...

Série Kniha 32 - Weapon
First adopted in 1917, the rugged and reliable Browning .30-caliber machine gun remained in US service into the Vietnam era, and is still occasionally found in use elsewhere even today. Produced in both water-cooled and air-cooled versions, it has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun – antipersonnel, antiaircraft, mounted on aircraft as both defensive and offensive armament, ... Přečtěte si více

308,09 Kč

First adopted in 1917, the rugged and reliable Browning .30-caliber machine gun remained in US service into the Vietnam era, and is still occasionally found in use elsewhere even today. Produced in both water-cooled and air-cooled versions, it has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun – antipersonnel, antiaircraft, mounted on aircraft as both defensive and offensive armament,
... Přečtěte si více
Italian Light Tanks

1919–45

podle Filippo Cappellano, Pier Paolo Battistelli ...

Série Kniha 191 - New Vanguard
By November 1918, only one Italian training unit equipped with French Schneider and Renault tanks had been formed.Consequently, during the 1920s the Italian army had just one single tank type in its armoured inventory – the Fiat 3000. Only in 1927 was the first tank unit formed as a branch of the infantry and not as an independent organization.Pier Paolo Battistelli and Filippo Cappellano explore ... Přečtěte si více

277,69 Kč

By November 1918, only one Italian training unit equipped with French Schneider and Renault tanks had been formed.Consequently, during the 1920s the Italian army had just one single tank type in its armoured inventory – the Fiat 3000. Only in 1927 was the first tank unit formed as a branch of the infantry and not as an independent organization.Pier Paolo Battistelli and Filippo Cappellano explore
... Přečtěte si více
Napoleon’s Mamelukes

podle Ronald Pawly ...

Série série Men-at-Arms
A key part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes – the bodyguard of Turkish cavalry which remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire.For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes' story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo. Quoting from the original nominal rolls and battle casualty returns, the author brings individual members of this ... Přečtěte si více

263,79 Kč

A key part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes – the bodyguard of Turkish cavalry which remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire.For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes' story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo. Quoting from the original nominal rolls and battle casualty returns, the author brings individual members of this
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