The Battle Of The Peaks And Long Stop Hill
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The Battle Of The Peaks And Long Stop Hill
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Author : Ian Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Helion
Release Date : 2019
The Battle Of The Peaks And Long Stop Hill written by Ian Mitchell and has been published by Helion this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
The Battle of the Peaks is the first book to be specifically devoted to the forgotten fighting that took place in the hills of northern Tunisia in the spring of 1943. The author brings to life the fascinating story of a successful British victory in battle in April 1943 by the 78th "Battle Axe" Infantry Division that has previously been ignored by
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Author : Ian Mitchell
language : en
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Release Date : 2022-10
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The Battle of the Peaks is the first book to be devoted to a series of forgotten battles in the spring of 1943 in the hills of northern Tunisia. The author brings to life the fascinating story of a successful British victory in April 1943 largely achieved by the 78th "Battle Axe" Division which has been all but forgotten by most historians. This book describes how well led British troops wrested control of a series of high peaks, and thus inflicted a clear defeat on troops of the famed Afrika Korps. This in turn secured a victory which soon led to the surrender of 250,000 Axis troops in May 1943. The author begins by tracing the background to these operations and the wider Tunisian campaign. It then briefly describes the bloody race for Tunis in late 1942 and the first battle of Longstop Hill on Christmas Day. He continues by chronicling in detail the tough fighting during Operations Sweep and Vulcan that took place in the hills west and north of Medjez el Bab, Tunisia in spring 1943. The book provides a clear picture both of the infantry and tank operations but also the key role played by supporting troops in this battle. This account focuses not only on the fighting but also of the personality and character of the men who fought, and sometimes died, in the Battle of the Peaks. It concludes with a detailed description of the fighting during the final Battle of Longstop Hill, an action that led to the award of a Victoria Cross to Major Jack Anderson. Written by a former Army officer and amateur historian, this book is based on extensive research using both primary sources and several unpublished personal accounts. It includes 12 specifically designed maps and 30 rarely seen photographs of the battle and the battle area.
Strick
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Author : Tim Strickland
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2021-07-07
Strick written by Tim Strickland and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A biography on the unique military career and decorations of the British general Strick. He commanded no fewer than three armored regiments in World War II. Major-General Eugene Vincent Michael Strickland CMG, DSO, OBE, MM, CStJ, Star of Jordan – Strick – rose from penniless hardship to great military distinction. He was a tank man, a war hero who fought in France, North Africa and Italy during World War II, and whose name is revered even today among regiments that he commanded. His is the extraordinary tale of a man who gained a Regular Commission in the Indian Army from Sandhurst, but resigned soon afterwards. After a series of intriguing adventures, he then enlisted as a private soldier in the Royal Tank Corps. In May 1940, he played a major part in the counterattack at Arras, where two British infantry tank battalions held up the German advance for three days, enabling the success of the Dunkirk evacuation – and perhaps saving Britain from ultimate defeat in the process. Strick's outstanding success as a troop-sergeant in France saw him immediately (re-)commissioned, and his rise to high command was then swift. He commanded the leading Squadron of North Irish Horse in Tunisia 1943, and then commanded the North Irish Horse in its greatest battle, the breaking of the Hitler Line, in Italy in 1944. He served in seven regiments and had four regimental commands. This book focuses on his experience during World War II, drawing out the unique qualities required of leaders in close-combat battle, the particular demands of armored infantry cooperation, and how an individual can make a success of such a rapid rise through the ranks during wartime. This fine story of adventure and achievement is brought alive by Strick’s remarkable correspondence – he wrote home to his family every second or third day throughout the war, except when action was too fierce to write – supplemented by the recollections of his comrades and years of archival research. More than a portrait of a gifted and morally courageous man, this biography also offers an insight into the arts of command and tactical control, and the difficulties of a family life fragmented by war.
Strafbattalion
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Author : Walter S. Zapotoczny Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2017-12-17
Strafbattalion written by Walter S. Zapotoczny Jr. and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-17 with History categories.
The German Army’s Strafbattalions were infantry units made up largely of convicts, felons, malingerers, thugs and the criminally insanePreviously unpublished story of the unitsThe accounts of the most famous Strafbattalion units in combatA story of little-known Nazi units: Hitler’s ‘Dirty Dozens’ When war broke out in 1939, Hitler created Strafbattalion (Penal Battalion) units to deal with incarcerated members of the Wehrmacht as well as ‘subversives’. His order stated that any first-time convicted soldier could return to his unit after he had served a portion of his sentence in ‘…a special probation corps before the enemy’. Beginning in April 1941, convicted soldiers, even those sentenced to death, who had shown exceptional bravery or meritorious service could rejoin their original units; however, those in probation units were expected to undertake dangerous operations at the front. Refusal entailed enforcement of the original sentence. The soldiers who ‘won back an honourable place in the national community’ had done everything that was asked of them from suicidal advance teams, shock troops, and laying mines under fire. By 1945, over 50,000 Wehrmacht troops had served in punishment regiments. Strafbatallion: Hitler’s Penal Battalions examines the penal units, their combat history and order of battle.
Hitler S Commanders
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Author : James Lucas
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2014-01-22
Hitler S Commanders written by James Lucas and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-22 with History categories.
As absolute as Hitler's control over the German war machine was, it depended on the ability, judgment and unquestioning loyalty of the senior officers charged with putting his ideas, however difficult, into effect. Top military historian James Lucas examines the stories of fourteen of these men: all of different rank, from varied backgrounds, and highly awarded, they exemplify German military prowess at its most dangerous. Among his subjects are Eduard Dietl, the commander of German forces in Norway and Eastern Europe; Werner Kampf, one of the most successful Panzer commanders of the war; and Kurt Meyer, commander of the Hitler Youth Division and one of Germany's youngest general officers. The author, one of the leading experts on all aspects of German military conduct of the Second World War, offers the reader a rare look into the nature of the German Army _ a curious mix of individual strength, petty officialdom and pragmatic action.
The East Surrey Regiment The 31st And 70th Regiments Of Foot
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Author : Michael Langley
language : en
Publisher: Leo Cooper Books
Release Date : 1972
The East Surrey Regiment The 31st And 70th Regiments Of Foot written by Michael Langley and has been published by Leo Cooper Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with History categories.
Bilag 1-4, s. 108-(115): 1. Traditioner - 2. Vigtige tidspunkter i regimentets historie, kronologisk oversigt. - 3. Regimentsmarch "A Southerly Wind and a Cloudy Sky" i nodenotation. - 4. Udmærkelser. - Med fodnoter i teksten. - Introduktion til bogen ved Brian Horrocks.
History Of The Second World War
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
History Of The Second World War written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Tunisian Battle
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Author : John D'Arcy-Dawson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1943
Tunisian Battle written by John D'Arcy-Dawson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1943 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Throughout the book descriptions of scenery and poeple, ancient cities and the ruins of older civilisations, give a most fascinating background to the hard realities of Battle. For the first time the background stories are given of the glorious achievements by British arms at Tebourba, Thala, Fondouk, Tangoucha, the heights above Medjez el Bab and the battles for Longstop Hill, to mention only a few of the principal actions. Both British and American tank battles are vividly described and the author makes pertinent observations on the development of tank tactics and weapons. He tells of the transformation that took place when the 6th Armoured Division were issued with modern American tanks ; the magnificent use to which they were put at Fondouk, and their triumph at Hamman-Lif which latter victory evoked the admiration of captured Panzer Generals.
Fifth Army At The Winter Line
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Author : United States. War Department. General Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1945
Fifth Army At The Winter Line written by United States. War Department. General Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1945 with Government publications categories.
Close Air Support And The Battle For Khe Sanh
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Author : Shawn P. Callahan
language : en
Publisher: Marine Corps Association
Release Date : 2009
Close Air Support And The Battle For Khe Sanh written by Shawn P. Callahan and has been published by Marine Corps Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Business & Economics categories.
Chapters include the Hill Battles of 1967, The Seige of 1968, Operation Pegasus and the Relief of Khe Sanh, the Deep Air Battle and the B-52, Radar Controlled Tactical Air Support, Close Air Support, and Conclusions. Mixed within the text are black and white photographs, charts, and figures. An appendix with a glossary and acronym of terms and extensive bibliography support this occasional paper work. These "Occasional Papers" are chosen for intrinsic worth, must reflect structured research, present a contribution to historical knowledge not readily available in published sources, and reflect original content on the part of the author, compiler, or editor.