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General Jacob Devers
World War II's Forgotten Four Star
Inbunden, 2015
547 kr
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Of the leaders of the American Army in World War II, Jacob Devers is undoubtedly the "forgotten four star." Plucked from relative obscurity in the Canal Zone, Devers was one of four generals selected by General of the Army George Marshall in 1941 to assist him in preparing the Army for war. He …
If Mahan Ran the Great Pacific War
An Analysis of World War II Naval Strategy
Inbunden, 2008
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
415 kr
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Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon History (1660–1783) was one of the most influential books on military strategy in the first half of the 20th century. A core text in the naval war colleges of the United States, Britain, and Japan, Mahan's book shaped doctrine for the conduct of …
Battle for Western Europe, Fall 1944
An Operational Assessment
Inbunden, 2010
468 kr
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This engrossing and meticulously researched volume reexamines the decisions made by Dwight D. Eisenhower and his staff in the crucial months leading up to the Battle of the Bulge. In late August 1944 defeat of the Wehrmacht seemed assured. On December 16, however, the Germans counterattacked. …
Mexican Banking and Investment in Transition
E-bok, 1997
1178 kr
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Banking and investment in Mexico have changed radically over the past decade, and the economic events that prompted these changes will have a significant impact on Mexico's role in regional and world financial markets. Adams traces the evolution of Mexico's banking and investment activities, …
William F. Buckley Sr.
Witness to the Mexican Revolution, 1908-1921
Inbunden, 2023
785 kr
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In 1909, young William F. Buckley Sr. (1881–1958), who grew up in the dusty South Texas town of San Diego, graduated from the University of Texas law school and headed for Mexico City. Fluent in Spanish, familiar with Mexican traditions, and soon fit to practice law south of the border, Buckley was …
William F. Buckley Sr.
Witness to the Mexican Revolution, 1908–1921
Häftad, 2023
299 kr
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In 1909, young William F. Buckley Sr. (1881–1958), who grew up in the dusty South Texas town of San Diego, graduated from the University of Texas law school and headed for Mexico City. Fluent in Spanish, familiar with Mexican traditions, and soon fit to practice law south of the border, Buckley was …
Mexican Banking and Investment in Transition
Inbunden, 1997
1095 kr
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Banking and investment in Mexico have changed radically over the past decade, and the economic events that prompted these changes will have a significant impact on Mexico's role in regional and world financial markets. Adams traces the evolution of Mexico's banking and investment activities, …
Bordering the Future
The Impact of Mexico on the United States
Inbunden, 2006
852 kr
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The differences between the United States and Mexico may be immense, but their links—economic, political, and social—are profound, and growing stronger. In this incisive narrative, John Adams argues that Mexico, with which the United States shares a 1,951 mile border, is no sideshow but a pivotal …
Bordering the Future
The Impact of Mexico on the United States
E-bok, 2006
963 kr
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The differences between the United States and Mexico may be immense, but their links—economic, political, and social—are profound, and growing stronger. In this incisive narrative, John Adams argues that Mexico, with which the United States shares a 1,951 mile border, is no sideshow but a pivotal …
We Are the Aggies
The Texas a&M University Association of Former Students
Häftad, 2000
269 kr
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Conflict and Commerce on the Rio Grande
Laredo, 1755-1955
Inbunden, 2008
352 kr
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Laredo is a city at the crossroads of North American history. Founded by the Spanish in 1755, it has stood at the intersection of regional commerce since its earliest days. Now, John A. Adams, Jr. provides the first-ever panoramic business and economic history of Laredo. He traces the evolution of …
Texas Aggies Go to War
In Service of Their Country, Expanded Edition
Av John A. Adams, Henry C. Dethloff
E-bok, 2008
207 kr
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When their country calls, Texas Aggies go to war. From the Spanish-American War and World War I to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Aggies have been in the forefront of America’s armed forces, producing more officers than any other school outside the service academies. More than 20,000 Texas Aggies served …
Murder and Intrigue on the Mexican Border
Governor Colquitt, President Wilson, and the Vergara Affair
Inbunden, 2018
486 kr
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In early 1914, Clemente Vergara discovered several of his horses missing and reported the theft to local authorities. The Webb County sheriff arranged for the South Texas rancher to meet with Mexican soldiers near Hidalgo to discuss compensation for his loss. Vergara crossed the Rio Grande, soon …
Over There in the Air
The Fightin' Texas Aggies in World War I, 1917-1918
Inbunden, 2019
333 kr
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Over There in the Air tells the little known story of the contribution of Texas A&M University to early aviation in World War I. Over two thousand students served in the war in one capacity or another, and of those about 250 were involved in the newest martial development-military aviation. The …
Edward L. Blackshear at Prairie View
Texas Education Crusader
Inbunden, 2025
557 kr
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Many Texans will recognize schools and buildings across Texas bearing the name “Blackshear,” but few know the story of the man behind the name. Author John A. Adams Jr. seeks to rectify that in the first full-length biography of Edward L. Blackshear, bringing to light previously unexplored aspects …
Consider The Lilies Handbook
Break Free from Anxiety and Discover Lasting Peace Through God's Unchanging Promises!
Av John A Adams
Häftad, 2024
310 kr
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Old Alcalde
Life and Times of a Texas Fire-Eater, Oran Milo Roberts
Inbunden, 2026
415 kr
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Sul Ross at Texas a&M
Inbunden, 2021
381 kr
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Most Texans today know of Lawrence Sullivan Ross only by his namesake, Sul Ross State University, or for his role in the capture of Cynthia Ann Parker as a fabled Texas Ranger. A few may know that he was a general in the Confederate army or that he served as the nineteenth governor of Texas. But …
