Chasing The Great Retreat
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Chasing The Great Retreat
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Author : Joseph Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Helion
Release Date : 2022-02-15
Chasing The Great Retreat written by Joseph Robinson and has been published by Helion this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-15 with History categories.
This book details the German attempt to catch the allied forces as they retreated from the Germans designated to ensnare them. It did not succeed. This is an incredible story of missed opportunities for the German cavalry, made more astonishing by the amount of propaganda extolled by some British authors.
Cavalry A Global History
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Author : Jeremy Black
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2023-08-30
Cavalry A Global History written by Jeremy Black and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-30 with History categories.
An original and unique work that will fill a huge gap in the field of military history, and be of interest to both scholars and general readers. It is a picture of the universal role of cavalry in warfare from earliest times to the present - and future. This book covers the role of horses and essential mobility in 'shock action', in warfare in the classical world, in the major civilizations of China and India, Steppe cavalry, in the middle ages with Islamic and European conflict, the 'social politics' in Christendom with knightly valor, and war with non-Christian forces including the Muslim invasion of Europe, Islamic Spain, and conflict with the Mongols. The early modern period covers the Asia and North Africa and the Ottomans - a major field of warfare continuing up to the modern period - and the time is notable for the introduction of horses in the Americas - a new phase in cavalry history. The modern period from Napoleon to the First World War is the history of the mobility of cavalry in European warfare and in imperial expansion and empire-building, but the concept of cavalry 'redundancy' arises in the maelstrom of 1914-1918 with artillery bombardment, trench warfare, and the role of infantry. The long 'transition' period leading up the present and future is fascinating for both cavalry and infantry, with the development of tanks and armor. And here is a fascinating and original concept of cavalry 'transformation' and not cavalry 'survivalism', with modern and post-modern development of drone warfare - from horses to drones - as a 'new cavalry' for reconnaissance and combat.
A Narrative Of The Great Retreat
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Author : E. L. Spears
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1930
A Narrative Of The Great Retreat written by E. L. Spears and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1930 with categories.
The Two Great Retreats Of History
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Author : David Henry Montgomery
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
The Two Great Retreats Of History written by David Henry Montgomery and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Iran categories.
A Narrative Of The Great Retreat
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Author : Edward Spears
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
A Narrative Of The Great Retreat written by Edward Spears and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with categories.
1918
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Author : Barrie Pitt
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2014-03-10
1918 written by Barrie Pitt and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-10 with History categories.
This vividly detailed history examines the battles and politics in the final year of WWI—includes trench diagrams, photographs, and maps of battles. Three years into the Great War, Europe found itself in a stalemate on the Western Front. The Russian Front had collapsed and the United States had abandoned neutrality, joining the Allied cause. These developments set the stage for the climactic events of 1918, the year that would finally see an end to the war. In 1918: The Last Act, acclaimed military historian Barrie Pitt “analyses with great lucidity the broad outlines of German and Allied Strategy” (The Sunday Telegraph). With an expert eye, Pitt looks into the policies of the warring powers, the men who led them, and the resulting battles along the Western Front. From the German onslaught of March 21, 1918, to the struggles in Champagne and the Second Battle of the Marne, to the turning point in August and the final, hard-won victory, 1918 The Last Act traces “the blunders at the top and the filth and stench and misery of the trenches” in order to deliver “a compelling narrative” of World War I (Daily Mail).
The World War Ii Collection
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Author : Walter Lord
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2016-06-28
The World War Ii Collection written by Walter Lord and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-28 with History categories.
Full-length accounts of three decisive WWII events—Pearl Harbor, Midway, and the evacuation of Dunkirk—from a #1 New York Times–bestselling author. In May 1940, the remnants of the French and British armies, broken by Hitler’s blitzkrieg, retreated to the beach at Dunkirk. Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered an evacuation on May 26, expecting to save no more than a handful of his men. But Britain would not let its soldiers down. Hundreds of fishing boats, pleasure yachts, and commercial vessels streamed into the Channel to back up the Royal Navy. The Miracle of Dunkirk is a striking history of a week when the fate of Britain—and the World—hung in the balance. On the morning of June 4, 1942, doom sailed on Midway. Hoping to put itself within striking distance of Hawaii and California, the Japanese navy planned an ambush that would obliterate the remnants of the American Pacific fleet. On paper, the Americans had no chance of winning. But because their code breakers knew what was coming, the American navy was able to prepare an ambush of its own. In Incredible Victory, Walter Lord recounts two days of savage battle, during which a small American fleet defied the odds and turned the tide of World War II. December 7, 1941, began as a quiet morning on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. But as Japan’s deadly torpedoes suddenly rained down on the Pacific fleet, soldiers, generals, and civilians alike felt shock, then fear, and then rage. From the chaos, a thousand personal stories of courage emerged. Drawn from hundreds of interviews, letters, and diaries, Walter Lord’s Day of Infamy recounts the many tales of heroism and tragedy of those who experienced the attack firsthand. These three acclaimed war chronicles showcase Walter Lord at the top of his game as a narrative nonfiction master.
World In Crisis
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Author : Walter Lord
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2017-11-28
World In Crisis written by Walter Lord and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-28 with History categories.
Three New York Times–bestselling World War II histories, including the true story of the miraculous evacuation portrayed in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk. The monumental scope and breathtaking heroism of World War II are brought to vivid life in three riveting accounts that span the conflict’s Western Front, Eastern Front, and Pacific Theater. The Miracle of Dunkirk: The definitive account of the evacuation of 338,000 British and French soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk. Based on interviews with hundreds of survivors and masterfully woven together into a cinematic portrait, The Miracle of Dunkirk captures a pivotal moment when the outcome of World War II hung in the balance. “Stunning . . . The difference between the Lord technique and that of any number of academic historians is the originality of his reportage” (The New York Times). Enemy at the Gates: New York Times bestseller and the inspiration for the 2001 film starring Joseph Fiennes and Jude Law. The siege of Stalingrad lasted five months, one week, and three days. Nearly two million men and women died, and Germany’s 6th Army was completely destroyed. Considered by many historians to be the turning point of World War II in Europe, the Soviet Army’s victory foreshadowed Hitler’s downfall and the rise of a communist superpower. Crafted from five years of exhaustive research and interviews with hundreds of survivors, Enemy at the Gates is “probably the best single work on the epic battle of Stalingrad . . . An unforgettable and haunting reading experience” (Cornelius Ryan, author of The Longest Day). Guadalcanal Diary: #1 New York Times bestseller and the basis for the 1943 film starring Anthony Quinn and Richard Conte. Volunteer combat correspondent Richard Tregaskis was one of two journalists to witness the invasion of Guadalcanal, the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces and the first time in history that a combined air, land, and sea assault had ever been attempted. Hailed by the New York Times as “one of the literary events of its time,” Guadalcanal Diary is “a superb example of war reporting at its best” (Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down).
Chasing Steam In 1966
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Author : Keith Widdowson
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2024-04-11
Chasing Steam In 1966 written by Keith Widdowson and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-11 with Transportation categories.
By 1966 the steam locomotive was entering its death throes: withdrawals were being carried out at a frenetic pace, with the slightest defect sending engines straight to the cutter's torch. In an attempt to capture the British steam scene before it was no more, teenage enthusiast Keith Widdowson made it his mission to travel the length and breadth of the country to obtain runs behind as many locomotives as possible. Armed with a Southern Region season ticket and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow devotees, Keith quickly amassed many catches and great mileage, but countless overnight and lengthy expeditions to the north of England and Scotland throughout the summer of 1966 were needed to complete the picture. With a multitude of photographs, maps and notebook extracts, Chasing Steam in 1966 is a window into a bygone age. Join Keith on his 47,000-mile journey that takes in the demise of the Somerset & Dorset and ex-Great Central lines, and showcases the hunt for the handful of remaining Jubilees, capturing all the joys and frustrations of a great steam chase.
The Great Western Steam Retreatthe Great Western Steam Retreat
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Author : KEITH. WIDDOWSON
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-01-06
The Great Western Steam Retreatthe Great Western Steam Retreat written by KEITH. WIDDOWSON and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-06 with Railroads categories.
One man's personal travelogue of his journeys throughout BR's Western Region, Wales and the Welsh Marches during the final months of steam