Diary Of A Red Devil
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Diary Of A Red Devil
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Author : Albert Blockwell
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2008-10-19
Diary Of A Red Devil written by Albert Blockwell and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-19 with History categories.
Many books have been written about the Second World War and the majority of them either concentrate on a particular battle, campaign or unit. Individual accounts are certainly in a minority and those from the lower ranks even more scarcer. Helion and Co Ltd are therefore pleased to announce the publication of Diary of A Red Devil. It relates the war time experiences of a young man, Albert Blockwell from the northeast of England, who in February 1940 was called up for service with the Army. Initially conscripted into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and trained as a vehicle mechanic, he was then posted in March 1940 to a prewar Territorial unit - The 7th Kings Own Scottish Borderers, then a home defense unit based near London. His diary is a most interesting account of a young vehicle mechanic who also had to learn to be a infantry soldier. Albert remained with this unit for all his wartime service, later going to the Shetland Islands when the 7th KOSB were part of OSDEF (Orkney and Shetlands Defence Force). Then in late 1943 much to their surprise the unit was posted to Lincolnshire to become the third infantry unit in the 1st Airlanding Brigade then in the process of returning from Italy with the rest of the 1st Airborne Division. Swapping their glengarries for red berets Albert and his comrades had to adapt to their new way of getting to war by glider. The diary continues with a down to earth account of the highs and lows of the next few months. Then in September 1944 Albert flew to Holland on Operation Market-Garden and his account (written in PoW camp) describes the savage nine days fighting at Arnhem from the slit trench level. Taken prisoner on the last day his account then describes the spartan life in PoW camp without pulling any punches. Sadly Albert died in 2001 but his diary survived and his daughter Maggie Clifton together with help from two published 'Arnhem' authors have edited a unique account of the fighting at Arnhem from the front-line soldier's perspective. Key sales points: Unique personal account of the formation of Britain's airborne forces and their epic actions during Operation Market Garden, The diary is supplemented by extensive annotations from acknowledged Arnhem expert Niall Cherry providing additional information relating to the units and individuals mentioned in Albert's diary, Features a large number of rare photographs and documents.
Notebook
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Author : Horror Monsters Publishing Co
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-04-24
Notebook written by Horror Monsters Publishing Co and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-24 with categories.
This Cover design is Now Available as a Dotted, Medium Ruled, Plain and Squared Notebook! Click the Horror MonstersPublishing Co. author name link above to check it out! Whether you need a daily task planner, mapping your next trip, or jotting down a simple grocery list - this little book is the perfect one for you. Perfectly sized to tuck in a pocket or a bag, this ledger is an excellent companion for serial list-makers. It is the perfect small utility pocket notebook. This stylish and practical 6 x 9 inch (15.2 x 22.8 cm) format Dot Grid Notebook is a top-quality product for the creative professional or anyone who wants to live outside the lines. Our notebooks are the perfect daily journal or task planner for working professionals, creatives and college students. All lines and dots in the notebook are dark grey, instead of black, so they are less distracting. Functional size: We designed this notebook with the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your satchel or briefcase. Great for taking notes at conferences or for simply jotting down ideas while traveling! Reliable standards: Tough glossy paperback. Crisp white paper. Use it with any writing instrument: fountain pen, gel pen, ballpoint pen, and premium pencils. The unobtrusive light dots will not over-power your writing or drawing. You can use this notebook anywhere, whether sitting or standing. This notebook is for the person who needs a high-quality notebook with features that enable them to draw, write, or plan. This Notebook Journal features include: Dimensions: 6x9 inches (15.2x22.8 cm); Cover: Thick Cardstock Glossy Beatifully Designed Cover; 120 DotGrid Pages; Owner Info page; An International Holidays calendar for your next wonderful trip; A really useful Metric & Imperial Conversion Charts page with a cm/inches ruler. Journals and notebooks are the perfect gift for any occasion. This Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Journal would make a perfect gift to yourself or for your hardworking ideas friends or colleagues. Our Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Gifts for Graduating Students Co-worker/Boss Gifts Journals & Planners Doodle Diaries Gift Baskets & Stocking Stuffers And much more... This is a cool Vintage Halloween Illustration Journal of a Red Devil Head. The perfect gift for everyone who wants a Spooky Halloween Night or just want to have fun with friends. Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Notebook. It'is a cute funny gift for your dad, mom or kids. Lit those pumpkins and spook your neighborhood. Durable and elegantly designed, this diary is sure to be a treasured addition to any desktop, bedside or bookshelf! We hope you'll enjoy our journals! To discover more planners, guest books and notebooks, just click the Horror Monsters Publishing Co. link above.
Red Devil Skull
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Author : Stylized Workbooks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-01-20
Red Devil Skull written by Stylized Workbooks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-20 with categories.
* 6" x 9" Portable compact size, easy to take and store anywhere! * 120 lined pages * 55lb Paper stock minimizes bleed through * Great for writing notes, thoughts, ideas, recipes or whatever- on the go! Click on 'Look Inside' to get a sneak peek at the pages available inside this paperback book to see if this is the right fit for your needs. Want more Stylized Workbooks? Click on our brand name to see more stylized artwork workbooks, journals, sketchbooks, dairies, log books and more!
Notebook
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Author : Horror Monsters Publishing Co
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-04-24
Notebook written by Horror Monsters Publishing Co and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-24 with categories.
This Cover design is Now Available as a Dotted, Medium Ruled, Plain and Squared Notebook! Click the Horror MonstersPublishing Co. author name link above to check it out! Whether you need a daily task planner, mapping your next trip, or jotting down a simple grocery list - this little book is the perfect one for you. Perfectly sized to tuck in a pocket or a bag, this ledger is an excellent companion for serial list-makers. It is the perfect small utility pocket notebook. This stylish and practical 6 x 9 inch (15.2 x 22.8 cm) format Medium Ruled Notebook is a top-quality product for the creative professional or anyone who wants to live outside the lines. Our notebooks are the perfect daily journal or task planner for working professionals, creatives and college students. All lines and dots in the notebook are dark grey, instead of black, so they are less distracting. Functional size: We designed this notebook with the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your satchel or briefcase. Great for taking notes at conferences or for simply jotting down ideas while traveling! Reliable standards: Tough glossy paperback. Crisp white paper. Use it with any writing instrument: fountain pen, gel pen, ballpoint pen, and premium pencils. All lines in every page are in compliance with Medium Ruled (College Ruled) paper standard, which has 9/32 inch (7.1 mm) spacing between horizontal lines. You can use this notebook anywhere, whether sitting or standing. This notebook is for the person who needs a high-quality notebook with features that enable them to draw, write, or plan. This Notebook Journal features include: Dimensions: 6x9 inches (15.2x22.8 cm); Cover: Thick Cardstock Glossy Beatifully Designed Cover; 120 College-ruled Pages (Medium Ruled); Owner Info page; An International Holidays calendar for your next wonderful trip; A really useful Metric & Imperial Conversion Charts page with a cm/inches ruler. Journals and notebooks are the perfect gift for any occasion. This Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Journal would make a perfect gift to yourself or for your hardworking ideas friends or colleagues. Our Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Gifts for Graduating Students Co-worker/Boss Gifts Journals & Planners Doodle Diaries Gift Baskets & Stocking Stuffers And much more... This is a cool Vintage Halloween Illustration Journal of a Red Devil Head. The perfect gift for everyone who wants a Spooky Halloween Night or just want to have fun with friends. Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Notebook. It'is a cute funny gift for your dad, mom or kids. Lit those pumpkins and spook your neighborhood. Durable and elegantly designed, this diary is sure to be a treasured addition to any desktop, bedside or bookshelf! We hope you'll enjoy our journals! To discover more planners, guest books and notebooks, just click the Horror Monsters Publishing Co. link above.
Fall Of The Red Baron
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Author : Leon Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Helion and Company
Release Date : 2012-02-19
Fall Of The Red Baron written by Leon Bennett and has been published by Helion and Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-19 with History categories.
Fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) lacked innate aerobatic ability. As a tyro, he attempted to solve this problem through denial, going so far as to sneer at stunting as pointless. Great War air combat experience proved quite the reverse, and so we would anticipate a short and sad fighting life for the fellow. Yet the Red Baron became the Great War's single greatest scorer, as measured by total victories. How did he do it? This book is concerned with tactics, especially those tactics used by the Red Baron and his opponents. It offers the how and why of Great War aerial combat. The author leans heavily on his expertise in engineering and aerodynamic techniques to explain this, with his reasoning presented in a readable, non-mathematical style. Absent are both the usual propaganda-laced Air Service reports and psychobabble. Offered instead is the logic behind Great War aerial combat; i.e., those elements determining success or failure in the Red Baron's air war. Gunnery experience led to the machine gun as the weapon best suited for aerial combat. Joined with a suitable aircraft, the extremely successful Fokker diving attack resulted. In reaction, effective defensive techniques arose, using forms of shrewd tactical cooperation by two-seater crews: pilot and gunner. These are detailed. Numbers mattered, establishing the level of assault firepower. Tactics of machines flying together in formation are given, as well as those of 'formation busters', intent upon reversing the odds and turning large numbers into a disadvantage. A pilot's nature and emotions had much to do with choosing between the options defining tactics. What were the aces like? How were tactics tailored to suit personality? What traits made for the ability to grapple with a jammed machine gun? A dozen high achievers are examined in terms of tactics and background. In a fascinating study Leon Bennett covers all of these aspects of WWI aerial combat, and more. Similarly, the author turns his attention to examining the cause of von Richthofen's death, employing the tools of logic, rather than merely accepting one of the many conflicting eyewitness reports as truth. In doing so, much testimony is exposed as unlikely. The bullet scatter to be expected from ground anti-aircraft fire matters greatly, and is developed, along with the odds against lone riflemen hoping to hit a fast-moving low altitude target. The most dangerous altitude for front-line crossing is established. The author concludes by rating the possibility of a rifleman downing the Red Baron as quite realistic - certainly as likely as any of the more celebrated possibilities. This is an important book, offering a groundbreaking account of WWI aerial tactics, and a thorough examination of the final combat and death of the Red Baron.
Arnhem
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Author : William F. Buckingham
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2019-03-15
Arnhem written by William F. Buckingham and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-15 with History categories.
Explore this gripping day-by-day combat narrative of the infamous battle for a bridgehead over the Rhine.
An Active Service
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Author : Richard Dorney
language : en
Publisher: Helion & Company Limited
Release Date : 2005
An Active Service written by Richard Dorney and has been published by Helion & Company Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An Active Service' traces a young Sid Dowland from civilian life into the tough environment of the Guards Depot in the 1930's and then on to a Guards service Battalion in London and prewar Egypt. The outbreak of war found Sid taking part in the retreat to Dunkirk and then service in North Africa before volunteering for the SAS. Captured after a disastrous raid in Sardinia, he escaped from a POW camp in Italy before making it back to England. The end of the war did not signal peace as the Guards were sent into action in Palestine and subsequently to the jungles of Malaya where Sid found that his SAS experience is in great demand. Sid later told his story to Richard Dorney, himself a Guardsman. An Active Service is a tale of adventure but will be of interest to anyone studying the Second World War or the early days of the SAS. Most of the historical information is previously unpublished and much of it is drawn from SAS operation reports in the National Archives and from the war diaries of the Grenadier Guards. The lively text is accompanied by many previously unseen photographs from private collections and is brought to life by a series of high quality and accurate drawings depicting the uniforms of the day. It is an enjoyable human story but is also an accurate account of military life during the war years which will be of interest to anyone researching or studying this period, particularly those with an interest in the early days of the SAS, the world's premier élite force. Key sales points: Fascinating personal story of a member of the Grenadier Guards and SAS, covering pre-WWII service as a regular, Dunkirk, the early days of the SAS, and postwar Palestine and Malaya / Contains much previously unpublished information from archives and war diaries, as well as Sid's account of the early days of the SAS, and service with the Grenadier Guards / Lively text supplemented by a number of interesting photos and superb drawings by artist Sean Bolan.
The Red Devil
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Author : Les Parsons
language : en
Publisher: Wakefield Press
Release Date : 2019-07-15
The Red Devil written by Les Parsons and has been published by Wakefield Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Captain Harry Butler, AFC, was a national hero in the early 1920s. Hailed as a top aviator, his legacy continues to this day, yet he has been largely forgotten. Harry Butler returned from war with two aircraft and dreams of starting an industry. With his little crimson monoplane, Red Devil, Captain Butler inspired many thousands as he performed aerial shows in support of Peace Loan efforts. He made the first airmail crossing over a significant body of water in the Southern Hemisphere; established, with the famous engineer Harry Kauper, the first passenger flight business in South Australia; took the first aerial photographs; and set up what became the first Commonwealth Government airport in Adelaide. From Butler's childhood in the tiny farming community of Minlaton, where he was inspired by stories of early flight experimentation, to his role as a senior flight instructor in the Royal Flying Corps in England and his postwar experiences, The Red Devil tells the story of a pivotal figure in early aviation in Australia and, through his pilot training role, throughout the world.
Blood Clot
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Author : Jake Scott
language : en
Publisher: Helion and Company
Release Date : 2009-01-19
Blood Clot written by Jake Scott and has been published by Helion and Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-19 with History categories.
"As you know 'blood clot' means blood cells coming together to form a strong clot that forms and sticks together to keep the wound sealed enabling it to repair. The Parachute Regiment's 'blood clot' acts the same, whether downtown scrapping or in some far away country fighting alongside each other. Our maroon berets come together, they stick together, they close ranks forming the blood clot and fight against anything that comes their way." (Jake Scott) When the 3 Para battle group departed for Helmand Province, south Afghanistan, nobody really knew what to expect. Within a month of being on the ground the first of many contacts between the Taliban and British forces began. The British government and media were in shock - for the men on the ground it was what they were trained for. As weeks went on the fighting increased. Resources and manning were poor but for the Paras it was too late - it was back to basics, living in holes in the ground in 60 degree temperatures, often in small numbers and under constant attack from the Taliban. It looked as if it was going to be a long six months... 'Blood Clot' is a personal account of the Parachute Regiment's ferocious tour of duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2006 by a man who was involved in the thick of the action. Born in 1981, Jake Scott joined the Parachute Regiment aged 17, and had already seen service around the world - including Iraq - before becoming part of a small reconnaissance team trained to operate behind enemy lines, known as 'the Patrols'. Jake and his mates probed, escorted and fought their way in and around some of the most dangerous areas in the whole of the Middle East - virgin Taliban country. After intense fighting against the odds, leaving dead Taliban soldiers in their wake and encountering some very near misses themselves, the Patrols platoon eventually ended their tour of duty. This is their story - the very beginning of the Afghan troubles in the south, the build up and lack of support and equipment in the initial stages, the close and dangerous fighting, the boredom of the open desert and the uncontrollable sadness of friends killed and injured around them. The Paras and their battle group arrived in small numbers in Helmand in 2006. They set the example for others to follow for many years to come - the aggressiveness of the airborne soldier when it was called for, fighting the Taliban on their turf, up close and personal.
France In Centrafrique
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Author : Peter Baxter
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2011-12-27
France In Centrafrique written by Peter Baxter and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-27 with History categories.
This military history of French Equatorial Africa examines the key players and operations from WWII to post-colonial conflicts. France in Centrafrique explores the history of French Equatorial Africa with a particular emphasis on the role of the Central African Republic in the Second World War and the Free French Movement. One of the key figures to emerge from this period was Jean-Bédel Bokassa, a man who would shape the destiny of the Central African Republic. Bokassa served alongside the Free French under General Charles de Gaulle and later in the metropolitan French military as an NCO in Indo-China. Historian Peter Baxter traces Bokassa’s ascent from these humble beginnings to his position as one of the region’s most notorious dictators. Bokassa’s excessive violence and personal aggrandizement are covered, as well as the role France played in his rise and fall—especially through Jacques Foccart’s wide-reaching intelligence network. Baxter examines France’s evolving relationship with her erstwhile African colonial possessions, illuminating the underlying cause and effect of the many French interventions. He underscores the roles played by various individual personalities, both French and African. The book traces the overt and covert French military actions in the region, including Operation Barracuda, Operations Almandin I, II and III, Operation Boali and the various regional, international and European regional interventions.