Knights Of The Battle Of Britain
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The Few
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Author : Alex Kershaw
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Release Date : 2007-08-28
The Few written by Alex Kershaw and has been published by Da Capo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-28 with History categories.
From the author of national bestsellers The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter comes "a rousing tale of little-known heroes" (Booklist). The Few tells the dramatic and unforgettable story of eight young Americans who joined Britain's Royal Air Force, defying their country's neutrality laws and risking their U.S. citizenship to fight side-by-side with England's finest pilots in the summer of 1940-over a year before America entered the war. Flying the lethal and elegant Spitfire, they became "knights of the air" and with minimal training but plenty of guts, they dueled the skilled and fearsome pilots of Germany's Luftwaffe. By October 1940, they had helped England win the greatest air battle in the history of aviation. Winston Churchill once said of all those who fought in the Battle of Britain, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." These daring Americans were the few among the "few." Now, with the narrative drive and human drama that made The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter national bestsellers, Alex Kershaw tells their story for the first time.
Knights Of The Battle Of Britain
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Author : Chris Goss
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2018-06-30
Knights Of The Battle Of Britain written by Chris Goss 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 2018-06-30 with History categories.
The Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knights Cross of the Iron Cross), known simply as the Ritterkreuz (Knights Cross), was the highest German military award of the Second World War. Instituted on 1 September 1939, to coincide with the German invasion of Poland, it was awarded for leadership, valor or skill. As the war progressed, higher variants were instituted, namely the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, and the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves Swords and Diamonds. Similar in design, but larger, than the Eiserne Kreuz (Iron Cross), and worn around the neck as opposed to on the breast, the border and hanging loop on the Knights Cross were made of pure silver which was marked ‘800. The award was made by a number of German manufacturers. On 3 June 1940, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuz mit Eichenlaub (Knights Cross with Oak Leaves) was instituted, by which time 124 Rittterkreuz had been awarded to all arms of the German military, of which forty-nine had been awarded to Luftwaffe personnel. The first recipient was Generalfeldmarschal Hermann Göring on 30 September 1939; the first Luftwaffe operational Luftwaffe aircrew member recipient, and the fifth overall, was Oberst Robert Fuchs, Kommodore of Kampfgeschwader 26. His award was made on 6 April 1940. The first fighter pilot to receive the Ritterkreuz was Hauptmann Werner Mölders of III Gruppe/Jagdgeschwader 53 (III./JG 53) on 29 May 1940. Only three Luftwaffe officers would receive the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub in 1940, and all of them were fighter pilots – Mölders on 21 September 1940 (he was then Geschwader Kommodore of JG 51), Major Adolf Galland (Kommodore of JG 26) on 24 September 1940, and Hauptmann Helmut Wick (Kommandeur of I Gruppe/JG 2) on 6 October 1940. Throughout the summer of 1940, many more Luftwaffe members, be they serving on fighter, bomber, dive bomber or reconnaissance units, would receive the Ritterkreuz. Some of these awards were made posthumously, whilst others would learn of their awards whilst a prisoner of war in Britain or, later, in Canada. In this book, the renowned aviation historian Chris Goss provides biographical details of all operational members of the Luftwaffe who received the Ritterkreuz during 1940 or were awarded it as a result of their actions in what became known as the Battle of Britain.
The Knight Who Saved England
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Author : Richard Brooks
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-04-20
The Knight Who Saved England written by Richard Brooks and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The life and times of the greatest knight of the high middle ages, who saved England from the French. In 1217 England was facing her darkest hour, with foreign troops pillaging the country and defeat close at hand. But, at the battle of Lincoln, the seventy-year-old William Marshal led his men to a victory that would secure the future of his nation. Earl of Pembroke, right-hand man to three kings and regent for a fourth, Marshal was one of the most celebrated men in Europe, yet is virtually unknown today, his impact and influence largely forgotten In this vivid account, Richard Brooks blends colourful contemporary source material with new insights to uncover the tale of this unheralded icon. He traces the rise of Marshal from penniless younger son to renowned knight, national hero and defender of the Magna Carta. What emerges is a fascinating story of a man negotiating the brutal realities of medieval warfare and the conflicting demands of chivalric ideals, and who against the odds defeated the joint French and rebel forces in arguably the most important battle in medieval English history – overshadowing even Agincourt.
Battle Of Britain
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Author : Christer Bergström
language : en
Publisher: Casemate / Vaktel Forlag
Release Date : 2015-09-19
Battle Of Britain written by Christer Bergström and has been published by Casemate / Vaktel Forlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-19 with History categories.
In time for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we now havethanks to Swedish historian Bergströmperhaps the most thorough, expert examination of the topic ever written. Illustrated throughout with maps and rare photos, plus a color section closely depicting the aircraft, this work lays out the battle as seldom seen before. The battle was a turning in point in military history, and arguably in the fate of the world. By late summer 1940 Nazi Germany had conquered all its opponents on the continent, including the British Army itself, which was forced to scramble back aboard small boats to its shores. With a Non-Aggression Pact with the Soviet Union in hand, Hitler had only one remaining object that seasonthe British Isles themselves. However, before he could invade, his Luftwaffe needed to wipe the Royal Air Force from the skies. Thus took place historys first strategic military campaign conducted in the air alone. This book contains a large number of dramatic eyewitness accounts, even as it reveals new facts that will alter perception of the battle in the publics eyes. For example, the twin-engined Messerschmitt Bf 110 was actually a good day fighter, and it performed at least as well in this role as the Bf 109 during the battle. The Luftwaffes commander, Hermann Göring, performed far better than has previously been his image. The British night bombers played a more decisive role than previously thought; meantime this book disproves that the German 109 pilots were in any way superior to their Hurricane or Spitfire counterparts. The author has made a detailed search into the loss records for both sides, and provides statistics that will raise more than one eyebrow. The revisionist version, according to which the courage and skill of the RAF airmen is exaggerated is scrutinized and completely shattered. There is no doubt that it was the unparalleled efforts of The Few that won the battle. The Germans, on the other hand, did not show the same stamina as they had on the continent. The following summer they would show it again when they went in to Russia. In the skies over Britain this work verifies where credit was due.
The History Of The Renowned Prince Arthur
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Author : Sir Thomas Malory
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1816
The History Of The Renowned Prince Arthur written by Sir Thomas Malory and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1816 with Arthurian romances categories.
The History Of The Renowned Prince Arthur King Of Britain
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Author : Sir Thomas Malory
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1816
The History Of The Renowned Prince Arthur King Of Britain written by Sir Thomas Malory and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1816 with Arthurian romances categories.
Battles In Britain And Their Political Background
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Author : William Seymour
language : en
Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson Limited
Release Date : 1975
Battles In Britain And Their Political Background written by William Seymour and has been published by Sidgwick & Jackson Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Battles categories.
Englands Historie; England, Historie, 1066-1746; Skotlands Historie; Rosekrigene; Skotske Oprør; Skotske Opstande; Engelske Konger; Indre Krige i England; Borgerkrige i England; Puritanere; Kavallerer; Cromwell; Charles II; Essex, R. Devereux; Lord Goring; Charles Stuart; Prince Rupert; James II; Byron, J.; Charles I; Anglo Saksere; Normannerne; Kelterne; Edward I; Edward IV; Richard III; Montfort; Henry III; Henry IV; Henry VIII; Harold II; Warwick; William I; Somerset
Knights And Heroes
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Author : John Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Release Date : 2006-09-01
Knights And Heroes written by John Hamilton and has been published by ABDO Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.
Armies And Warfare In The Middle Ages
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Author : Michael Prestwich
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1999-01-01
Armies And Warfare In The Middle Ages written by Michael Prestwich and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-01 with History categories.
A history of the war experience of 13th and 14th century England. With anecdotes and illustrations, it explores how English medieval armies fought, how men were recruited, how the troops were fed, supplied and deployed, the development of weapons, and the structure of military command.
Battle Castles 500 Years Of Knights And Siege Warfare
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Author : Dan Snow
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2012-09-27
Battle Castles 500 Years Of Knights And Siege Warfare written by Dan Snow and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-27 with History categories.
In this fully illustrated ebook, TV’s Dan Snow brings to life a cavalcade of medieval fortifications and allows the reader to experience the clashes up close. (Images best viewed on a tablet.)