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Gunners From The Sky
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Author : Paul Chrystal
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2023-10-30
Gunners From The Sky written by Paul Chrystal 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 2023-10-30 with History categories.
This is the story of the 1st Air Landing Light Regiment RA and its role in the Italian campaign and at the Battle of Arnhem. It is also the story of one of its soldiers: 14283058 Gunner Eric Wright Chrystal, father of the authors. Eric joined the army in September 1942 and, after training, joined the newly formed glider-borne regiment the following year. He first saw action in Italy in 1943, where he was seriously wounded. On 17 September 1944, two years to the day since he enlisted, he and the regiment were landed by glider near to Arnhem in the Netherlands. The authors recount set their father’s experiences in context by describing the formation of the unit and the many months of training in England. Their involvement in the Italian campaign, where Eric served with E Troop, 3 Battery, is then recounted, detailing their actions at Rionero, Foggia and Campobasso, where Eric was wounded. It then moves on to describe 1st Air Landing Light Regiment’s preparation for and involvement in Operation Market (the Airborne half of Market Garden). This very detailed account of the fighting highlights the regiment’s pivotal (but often neglected) role near Arnhem bridge. Here, after nine days of intense combat, Eric was among the many captured and held until the end of the war. The inclusion of Eric’s own eyewitness testimony lends a very personal touch to this excellent account of the regiment’s experience of combat and life in the PoW camps.
Gunners From The Sky
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Author : PAUL. CHRYSTAL CHRYSTAL (DAVID.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Gunners From The Sky written by PAUL. CHRYSTAL CHRYSTAL (DAVID.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with categories.
Gunners From The Sky
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Author : Paul Chrystal
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2023-10-30
Gunners From The Sky written by Paul Chrystal 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 2023-10-30 with History categories.
This is the story of the 1st Air Landing Light Regiment RA and its role in the Italian campaign and at the Battle of Arnhem. It is also the story of one of its soldiers: 14283058 Gunner Eric Wright Chrystal, father of the authors. Eric joined the army in September 1942 and, after training, joined the newly formed glider-borne regiment the following year. He first saw action in Italy in 1943, where he was seriously wounded. On 17 September 1944, two years to the day since he enlisted, he and the regiment were landed by glider near to Arnhem in the Netherlands. The authors recount set their father’s experiences in context by describing the formation of the unit and the many months of training in England. Their involvement in the Italian campaign, where Eric served with E Troop, 3 Battery, is then recounted, detailing their actions at Rionero, Foggia and Campobasso, where Eric was wounded. It then moves on to describe 1st Air Landing Light Regiment’s preparation for and involvement in Operation Market (the Airborne half of Market Garden). This very detailed account of the fighting highlights the regiment’s pivotal (but often neglected) role near Arnhem bridge. Here, after nine days of intense combat, Eric was among the many captured and held until the end of the war. The inclusion of Eric’s own eyewitness testimony lends a very personal touch to this excellent account of the regiment’s experience of combat and life in the PoW camps.
Guns In The Sky
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Author : Chaz Bowyer
language : en
Publisher: New York : Scribner
Release Date : 1979
Guns In The Sky written by Chaz Bowyer and has been published by New York : Scribner this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Aerial gunnery categories.
Allenby S Gunners
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Author : Alan H. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-08-15
Allenby S Gunners written by Alan H. Smith and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-15 with History categories.
Alan Smith’s Allenby’s Gunners tells the story of artillery in the highly successful World War I Sinai and Palestine campaigns. Following Gallipoli and the reconstitution of the AIF, a shortage of Australian gunners saw British Territorial artillery allotted to the Australian Light Horse and New Zealand Mounted Rifle brigades. It was a relationship that would prove highly successful and ‘Allenby’s Gunners’ provides a detailed and colourful description of the artillery war, cavalry and infantry operations from the first battles of Romani and Rafa, through the tough actions at Gaza, the Palestine desert, Jordan Valley and Amman to the capture of Jerusalem. The story concludes with the superb victory at Megiddo and the taking of Damascus until the theatre armistice of October 1918. Smith covers the trials and triumphs of the gunners as they honed their art in one of the most difficult battlefield environments of the war. The desert proved hostile and unrelenting, testing the gunners, their weapons and their animals in the harsh conditions. The gunners’ adversary, the wily and skilful Ottoman artillerymen, endured the same horrendous conditions and proved a tough and courageous foe. The light horsemen and gunners also owed much to the intrepid airmen of the AFC and RFC whose tactical and offensive bombing and counter-battery work from mid-1917 would prove instrumental in securing victory. This is an aspect of the campaign that is seamlessly woven throughout as the action unfolds. The Sinai and Palestine campaigns generally followed a pattern of heavy losses and setbacks for an initial period before Allied forces eventually prevailed. This is a highly descriptive volume that tells an oft-neglected story and fills a gap in the record of a campaign in which Australians played a significant role. It is a welcome addition to the story of the Australians in the Middle Eastern campaigns of World War I.
Savage Sky
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Author : George Webster
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2007-03-20
Savage Sky written by George Webster and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-20 with History categories.
Gives the reader a firsthand look at war from inside a B-17 bomber in World War II. Focuses on the 92nd Bomb Group, 8th Air Force and includes missions to the Schweinfurt ball-bearing plant and Berlin. One of the first accounts of being shot down over Sweden.
Fighting In The Sky
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Author : John Fairley
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
Release Date : 2020-06-30
Fighting In The Sky written by John Fairley and has been published by Pen and Sword Aviation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-30 with History categories.
Barely a decade passed from the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight to aircraft becoming lethal instruments of war. The Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service took off in the very early days of The Great War and captured the public’s imagination and admiration. Sydney and Richard Carline happened to be both pilots and artists as was Frenchman Henri Farre. Their works inspired celebrated painters like Sir John Lavery who took to the skies in an airship in the First World War. Feeding on the demand for works depicting this new dimension of warfighting, a new genre of art was born which has remained popular ever since. During the Second World War, the paintings of Paul Nash stood out as did Eric Ravilious who, ironically, died in an air crash. War artist Albert Richards dropped with British paratroopers on D-Day. Post-war, paintings by leading British and international artists graphically illustrate conflicts such as the Falklands, Bosnia and the Gulf War. John Fairley has brought together a dazzling collection of art works covering over 100 years of air warfare, enhanced by lively and informative text. The result is a book that is visually and historically satisfying.
My 75 Reminiscences Of A Gunner Of A 75m M Battery In 1914
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Author : Paul Lintier
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-05-20
My 75 Reminiscences Of A Gunner Of A 75m M Battery In 1914 written by Paul Lintier and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-20 with History categories.
Paul Lintier's 'My .75: Reminiscences of a Gunner of a .75m/m Battery in 1914' is a poignant memoir that provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a gunner during the tumultuous events of World War I. Lintier's writing style is introspective and vivid, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the gritty realities of war. The book is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the challenges faced by soldiers on the front lines and the psychological toll of combat. Lintier's attention to detail and emotional depth make this memoir a compelling read for anyone interested in the human side of war literature. Paul Lintier, a French soldier who served as a gunner during World War I, draws from his own experiences to create a raw and authentic portrayal of life on the battlefield. His unique perspective and personal reflections lend credibility and depth to his narrative, shedding light on the complexities of war and its impact on individuals. Lintier's dedication to sharing his story highlights the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by those who fought in the Great War. I highly recommend 'My .75: Reminiscences of a Gunner of a .75m/m Battery in 1914' to readers who are interested in firsthand accounts of World War I and the human experience of war. Lintier's memoir is a gripping and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the hardships and triumphs of soldiers during this tumultuous period in history.
I Took The Sky Road
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Author : Hugh B. Cave
language : en
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Release Date : 2001-01-01
I Took The Sky Road written by Hugh B. Cave and has been published by Wildside Press LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Captain Norman Mickey Miller spent more than six thousand hours at the controls of airplanes. The Navy was his life. A legend began to grow up around him during his combat cruise in the Central Pacific as commanding officer of Bombing Squadron 109. Even to seasoned airmen his personal exploits were breathtaking, and under his leadership his squadron established the best record of destruction against enemy shipping and island bases of any land-based Navy search squadron in the Pacific. This is his story.
Escape To The Sky
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Author : Donald E. Fink
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2012-10-12
Escape To The Sky written by Donald E. Fink and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-12 with Sports & Recreation categories.
It is 1936, and BEN FINDLAY, a 16-year-old Michigan farm boy, wanders to a local airport to escape his abusive father. Ben meets BRICE, a crusty flight instructor and veteran pilot with the U. S. Army Air Corps in the 1914-1918 Great War, who teaches Ben to fly in a bi-wing, open-cockpit Stearman trainer. Ben quickly masters advanced maneuvers, including aerial combat tactics, and is recruited to fly for Spains Republican Air Force in that countrys bloody civil war. Ben slips away from home before his eighteenth birthday, and after additional combat training, sails for Barcelona, Spain. Thus begins an adventure filled odyssey that sweeps Ben from Spain to England and into the early days of World War 2 as a Spitfire pilot with Britains Royal Air Force. Following Americas entry into the war Ben transfers to the U. S. Army Air Force and opts to fly Boeing B-17 bombers to carry the war directly to Germany. Escape to the Sky ends with Bens thirtieth and final bombing raid over Regensburg, Germany.