Closing With The Enemy
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Closing With The Enemy
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Author : Michael D. Doubler
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 1994-12-22
Closing With The Enemy written by Michael D. Doubler and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-12-22 with History categories.
Closing with the Enemy picks up where D-Day leaves off. From Normandy through the "breakout" in France to the German army's last gasp in the Battle of the Bulge, Doubler deals with the deadly business of war-closing with the enemy, fighting and winning battles, taking and holding territory. His study provides a provocative reassessment of how American GIs accomplished these dangerous and costly tasks. Doubler portrays a far more capable and successful American fighting force than previous historians-notably Russell Weigley, Martin Van Creveld, and S.L.A. Marshall-have depicted. True, the GIs weren't fully prepared or organized for a war in Europe and have often been viewed as inferior to their German opponent. But, Doubler argues, they more than compensated for this by their ability to learn quickly from mistakes, to adapt in the face of unforseen obstacles, and to innovate new tactics on the battlefield. This adaptability, Doubler contends, was far more crucial to the American effort than we've been led to believe. Fueled by a fiercely democratic and entrepreneurial spirit, GI innovations emerged from every level within the ranks-from the novel employment of conventional weapons and small units to the rapid retraining of troops on the battlefield. Their most dramatic success, however, was with combined arms warfare-the coordinated use of infantry, tanks, artillery, air power, and engineers-in which they perfected the use of air support for ground operations and tank-infantry teams for breaking through enemy strongholds. Doubler argues that, without such ingenuity and imaginative leadership, it would have been impossible to defeat an enemy as well trained and heavily fortified as the German army the GIs confronted in the tortuous hedgerow country of northern France, the narrow cobblestoned streets of Aachen and Brest, the dark recesses of the Huertgen Forest, and the frigid snow-covered hills of the Ardennes. Marking the 50th anniversary of the American victory in the Battle of the Bulge, Doubler offers a timely reminder that "the tremendous effects of firepower and technology will still not relieve ground troops of the burden of closing with the enemy." As even Desert Storm suggests, that will likely prove true for future high-tech battlefields, where an army's adaptability will continue to be prized.
The Submarine Service 1900 1918
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Author : Nicholas Lambert
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-11-25
The Submarine Service 1900 1918 written by Nicholas Lambert and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-25 with History categories.
The year 2001 marks the centenary of the Royal Navy's submarine service. In the aftermath of the 2016 celebrations of the Battle of Jutland centenary, it is worth considering how the First World War at sea changed. This volume opens with an examination of the background to the Board of Admiralty's decision in 1900 to buy submarines, bringing to light documents that go a long way toward dispelling the myth that Britain's pre-1914 naval leaders were opposed to the development of the submarine as a major weapon. Indeed, the documents show that senior naval officers and influential civilians in Whitehall believed that the advent of the submarine would revolutionize naval warfare in a way that would bolster the Royal Navy's position as the world's predominant naval power. This edited selection of documents illustrates not only the Admiralty's thinking on the employment of the submarine between 1900 and 1918, it also charts the technical development of British submarines, and explains issues such as why the pioneer submariners came to regard themselves as an élite group within the Royal Navy - and were allowed to become the 'silent service'.
The Marine Corps Gazette
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
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Armor
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Armor written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Mechanization, Military categories.
The U S Marine Manual For Close Combat Fighting
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Author : U.S. Department of Defense
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-11-13
The U S Marine Manual For Close Combat Fighting written by U.S. Department of Defense and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The U.S. Marine Manual for Close Combat Fighting is a comprehensive guide that encapsulates the principles and techniques of hand-to-hand combat, reflecting the rigorous training and discipline ingrained in Marine Corps culture. With a straightforward and pragmatic literary style, the manual breaks down complex maneuvers into digestible segments, supported by detailed illustrations that underscore its instructional intent. This text emerges from a historical context marked by evolving warfare strategies, emphasizing the need for Marines to excel not only in conventional tactics but also in close-quarter engagements, ensuring their readiness for any combat scenario. The U.S. Department of Defense, acting as the author of this manual, draws on decades of military experience and extensive research into martial arts, psychology, and battlefield effectiveness. The synthesis of this knowledge is indicative of the Department's commitment to enhancing the capabilities of its fighting forces. This manual serves not only as a training resource but also as a reflection of the martial ethos fundamental to Marine identity, embodying the principle that every Marine must be prepared for close combat. This manual is indispensable for martial artists, military historians, and anyone interested in the physical and mental rigors of combat training. Its practical approach offers insights into the Marine Corps' ethos of resilience and adaptability, making it a valuable resource that transcends military applications.
Embracing The Century Of National Independence Closing In 1876
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Author : Martha Joanna Lamb
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1880
Embracing The Century Of National Independence Closing In 1876 written by Martha Joanna Lamb and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1880 with New York (N.Y.) categories.
Historical Collections Of Ohio
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Author : Henry Howe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1891
Historical Collections Of Ohio written by Henry Howe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1891 with Ohio categories.
The Great War
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Author : Herbert Wrigley Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1916
The Great War written by Herbert Wrigley Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1916 with World War, 1914-1918 categories.
Tales From A Tin Can
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Author : Michael Olson
language : en
Publisher: Zenith Press
Release Date : 2010-06-12
Tales From A Tin Can written by Michael Olson and has been published by Zenith Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-12 with History categories.
“What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson’s superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck ‘tin can”… The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. “Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship’s adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America’s involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended.” WWII History “This fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating.” Register –Pajaronian Looking up from his newspaper from where he sat on the deck of the destroyer USS Dale, Harold Reichert could see the pilot plain as day--the leather helmet with chin strap, the goggles, and then the red rising sun painted on the planes fuselage. "I saw the torpedo drop and watched as it ran up on the old Utah." It was daybreak at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the beginning of the war, and the Dale was there; she would serve until the end, when the atomic bombs were dropped and Japan surrendered. In the words of those who manned her, the Dales war comes vividly to life in this first oral history of a combat ship from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. From carrier raids on Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Solomons to the bombarding of Saipan and Guam in the capture of the Marianas, from the Aleutians in the far north to strikes on Tokyo and Kobe, Tales from a Tin Can recreates the action aboard the Dale, and conveys as never before the true grit of wartime on a destroyer.
Dark Trophies
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Author : Simon Harrison
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2014-05-01
Dark Trophies written by Simon Harrison and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-01 with Social Science categories.
Many anthropological accounts of warfare in indigenous societies have described the taking of heads or other body parts as trophies. But almost nothing is known of the prevalence of trophy-taking of this sort in the armed forces of contemporary nation-states. This book is a history of this type of misconduct among military personnel over the past two centuries, exploring its close connections with colonialism, scientific collecting and concepts of race, and how it is a model for violent power relationships between groups.