Автор: Greenblatt Mark Lee Название: Valor: Unsung Heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front ISBN: 1630761443 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781630761448 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 17880.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Valor is the fruit of Mark Lee Greenblatt`s interviews with brave veterans who have incredible stories to tell. Stories that, until now, have largely gone unnoticed by the public. From the close-quarters urban Iraq war to rural Afghanistan and the stormy Atlantic, Greenblatt`s accounts allow readers a glimpse into the heart and soul of true heroes.
Автор: Ellen Hampton Название: Women of Valor: The Rochambelles on the World War II Front ISBN: 1476684537 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476684536 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 32340.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Women in an armoured division! General Leclerc had never heard of such a thing. But if he wanted the 19 brand-new ambulances, he would have to take their women drivers too. This book resurrects their stories, which recount the nature of courage and the definition of fear, from Normandy to Berchtesgaden.
Take a look at these brave and bold fighter pilots who earned the accolade and joined the ranks of flying aces during World War II aviation combat. A celebration of these astounding pilots, this illustrated history includes black-and-white photos from their time as well as images of the aircraft now.
American David McCampbell, who scored all of his 34 kills within six months...
Germany's Erich "Bubi" Hartmann, possibly the most dangerous man in aviation history with 352 victories...
Britain's James Edgar "Johnny" Johnson, who would finish the war with 38 wins with only a single bullet ever hitting his aircraft...
These, and many other brave fighter pilots, were given the title of "ace." Among aviation warfare, this mark sets some above the rest. While it technically marks the pilots as having five enemy kills in aerial combat, it means a lot more than that in military circles. On the battlefield, they were enemies, diametrically opposed, but when they were firmly planted on the ground, they were respected colleagues.
During World War II, tens of thousands of aircraft engaged in deadly dog-fights in the skies over Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. Fighter pilots have always been described as the knights of the air. Since World War I, they have been seen as a breed apart, fighting their battles high above the mud and muck of the battlefields. In this hellish battle for survival, hundreds of pilots claimed five or more victories to become aces. These are their stories. Learn all about the daring men of valor from:
The United States army, marines, and navy
The United Kingdom
Germany
The Soviet Union
Poland
Italy
France
Finland
And everywhere in between
This fascinating account of the greatest pilots of World War II is a great gift for the history buff in your life and an excellent way to fall into history.
Автор: Costello Barry M. Название: Fortune Favors Boldness: The Story of Naval Valor During Operation Iraqi Freedom ISBN: 1937592855 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781937592851 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 29380.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book details the historic deployment of the Constellation Strike Group as they trained for and fought in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.
Автор: Frederick Jared, Dorr Erik Название: Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers ISBN: 1684511992 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781684511990 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 25740.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This helpful resource provides high school and undergraduate researchers with a solid foundation to begin their study of physical science. Entries range from 1-5 pages in length and include a detailed overview of the topic, written in clear, understandable language. Entries also include key terms, related fields and are further supplemented with photos, illustrations, charts, models and diagrams.
Автор: Benjamin J. Hruska Название: Valor and Courage: The Story of the USS Block Island Escort Carriers in World War II ISBN: 0817360697 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780817360696 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 30490.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: Using archival materials, dozens of oral histories, primary sources, and official records, Benjamin Hruska traces the life of the Block Island from the CVE 21`s construction through its missions in the Atlantic, its work as an antisubmarine hunter, its destruction, and the lasting impact of those experiences on its crew.
Автор: Benjamin J. Hruska Название: Valor and Courage: The Story of the USS Block Island Escort Carriers in World War II ISBN: 0817320997 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780817320997 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 53590.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: Recounts the stories of the USS Block Island CVE-21 and CVE-106 and their crews, many of whom served on both ships in the Atlantic and Pacific theatres
In Valor and Courage: The Story of the USS Block Island Escort Carriers in World War II Benjamin Hruska explores the history and commemoration of the USS Block Island—or, more properly, the Block Islands, as two escort carriers bore that name during WWII. The first, CVE 21, bears the distinction of having been the only American aircraft carrier sunk in the Atlantic Theatre after being torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of North Africa.
Of the CVE-21’s 957 crew members, six sailors were killed and eighteen injured in the strike, and four of the Block Island’s fighter pilots were lost later in the day searching for a safe place to land their planes. When the CVE-106 was commissioned to replace its predecessor, Captain Massie Hughes successfully persuaded the Navy to keep the CVE-21’s crew together in manning the new ship. After resurrection as the CVE-106, the Block Island was assigned to the Pacific theater where it fought until the end of the war. The saga of these two ships and the crew that navigated two very different theaters of war offers a unique lens on naval strategy and engineering as it evolved during WWII, especially as pertains to the escort carrier class—generally underappreciated both in naval studies and in public memory.
Using archival materials, dozens of oral histories, primary sources, and official records, Hruska traces the life of the Block Island from the CVE-21’s construction through its missions in the Atlantic, its work as an antisubmarine hunter, its destruction, and the lasting impact of those experiences on its crew. Hruska’s study juxtaposes traditional military history with an examination of the acts of remembrance and commemoration by veterans who served on the escort carriers, how those practices evolved over time, and how the meanings of personal wartime experiences and memories gradually shifted throughout that process.
George Mergenthaler, the grandson of the inventor of the Linotpye, was an only child and at the time of his birth in 1920, became the sole male heir the family fortune. Tall, handsome, Ivy League educated, speaking fluent German and French, "MERG" as he was know to his friends, did what many in his generation did following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor: he enlisted in the Army.
Insisting on serving as a buck-private, George was assigned to a Recon Troop that would see action after the D-Day invasion in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Following the horrific fighting in the Huertgen forest, the 28th Cavalry Recon Troop was sent west for R&R, to a small farming village in Luxembourg called Eschweiler.
For the next month the Recon Troop soldiers lived amonst the townspeople, sharing their homes, meals, hopes and dreams. A devout Catholic, George spent much of his free time in the town's small church, St. Mauritius, chatting and getting to know the local priest. Quickly the two bonded, sharing a friendship not unlike long-lost brothers.
In mid December however, their bucolic stay in Eschweiler was shattered by the Battle of the Bulge. Nearly surrounded by the enemy, the Recon Troop soldiers were forced to retreat from the town. Dodging enemy fire, their convoy drove down a winding road, towards the cover of nearby woods. Rounding a corner they were ambushed by the spearhead of the German advance in that sector. Pinned down with capture or death seeming their only options, George jumped into the command jeep and manned a .50-cal machine gun, proving how exceptional he truly was.
Автор: Costello Barry M. Название: Fortune Favors Boldness: The Story of Naval Valor During Operation Iraqi Freedom ISBN: 1937592863 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781937592868 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 15650.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book details the historic deployment of the Constellation Strike Group as they trained for and fought in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.
Автор: Combat Studies Institute Press Название: Vanguard of valor ISBN: 1780397208 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781780397207 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 36740.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Raymond James Raymond Название: Elite Souls: Portraits of Valor in Iraq and Afghanistan ISBN: 1682477134 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682477137 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 57290.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: The great nineteenth century French military thinker, Ardant du Picq, argued that selfless courage is rooted in a higher moral purpose, and is found among `Elite Souls`. This is a book about five such `Elite Souls`, all highly decorated young West Point graduates and recipients of the USMA`s Ninninger Medal.
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