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Irish in the Italian Campaign, 1943-45
Men and Women of Ireland in one of the Second World War's Toughest Theatres
Inbunden, 2025
280 kr
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More Irish personnel served in the Italian campaign than in any theatre of the Second World War. The greatest numbers were in the Army but airmen and sailors also played important roles. From the first actions in Sicily on 10 July 1943 until the German surrender in Italy on 2 May 1945, Irish …
In the Ranks of Death
The Irish in the Second World War
Häftad, 2022
181 kr
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When war broke out in 1939 over 20,000 Irishmen were serving in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force with the greatest proportion in the Army. During the war this rose to over 120,000, suggesting that about 100,000 enlisted during the war.Nine earned the Victoria Cross; three members of the …
Victory in Italy
15th Army Group's Final Campaign 1945
Häftad, 2023
178 kr
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While the main focus in early 1945 was on the advance to The Fatherland, 15 Army Groups 5th (US) and 8th (British) Armies were achieving remarkable results in Northern Italy.Superb generalship (Truscott 5th Army and McCreery 8th Army under General Mark Clarks 15 Army Group), planning, preparation …
Aspects of Arnhem
The Battle Re-examined
Av Richard Doherty, David Truesdale
Inbunden, 2023
280 kr
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Almost 80 years on the battle for the Arnhem Rhine crossing remains controversial. Opinion on its justification and success differs widely.This superbly researched book, written by two acknowledged experts, takes a wide-ranging examination of Operation MARKET GARDEN from the strategic, operational …
Aspects of Arnhem
The Battle Re-examined
Av David Truesdale, Richard Doherty
E-bok, 2023
221 kr
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Almost 80 years on the battle for the Arnhem Rhine crossing remains controversial. Opinion on its justification and success differs widely. This superbly researched book, written by two acknowledged experts, takes a wide-ranging examination of Operation Market Garden from the strategic, operational …
Aspects of Arnhem
The Battle Re-examined
Av David Truesdale, Richard Doherty
E-bok, 2023
221 kr
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Almost 80 years on the battle for the Arnhem Rhine crossing remains controversial. Opinion on its justification and success differs widely. This superbly researched book, written by two acknowledged experts, takes a wide-ranging examination of Operation Market Garden from the strategic, operational …
Eighth Army in Italy 1943-45
The Long Hard Slog
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945. This book studies the experience of Eighth Army in the Italian campaign, examining how a force accustomed to the open …
British Armoured Divisions and Their Commanders, 1939-1945
E-bok, 2013
149 kr
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A total of eleven British armoured divisions were formed during the 1939-1945 war but, as this highly informative book reveals, just eight saw action.In 1940 only 1st Armoured Division faced the German blitzkrieg and it was in the North African desert that armoured divisions came into their own. …
Victory in Italy
15th Army Group''s Final Campaign, 1945
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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While the main focus in early 1945 was on the advance to The Fatherland, 15 Army Group's 5th (US) and 8th (British) Armies were achieving remarkable results in Northern Italy. Superb generalship (Truscott – 5th Army and McCreery – 8th Army under General
Churchill's Greatest Fear
The Battle of the Atlantic 3 September 1939 to 7 May 1945
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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The Battle of the Atlantic (Churchill's term) was arguably the pivotal campaign of the Second World War – it was certainly the longest starting with the sinking of RMS Athenia on 3 September 1939 and ending with the torpedoing of SS Avon Dale on 7 May 1945. This superbly researched work covers all …
Alamein 1942
Turning Point in the Desert
Inbunden, 2017
280 kr
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The Battle of El Alamein is well established as a pivotal moment of the Second World War. Following the wildly fluctuating fortunes of the opposing sides, there was a real risk that Rommel s Afrika Korps and his Italian allies would break through and seize Cairo with catastrophic strategic and …
Monte Cassino
Opening the Road to Rome
Inbunden, 2018
280 kr
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One of the bloodiest European battles of the Second World War was that from January to June 1944 for the Gustav Line, anchored on Monte Cassino, famous for its Benedictine Abbey. Better known as the Battle of Cassino, the campaign only ended when Rome was liberated. With General Sir Harold …
Hobart's 79th Armoured Division at War
Invention, Innovation and Inspiration
Häftad, 2018
181 kr
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Hobart's reputation as an armoured warfare specialist began in the pre-war era. In 1923 he transferred from the Royal Engineers to the Royal Tank Corps and quickly established himself as one of the foremost thinkers on armoured warfare. By 1938 he was GOC Mobile Division, later 7th Armoured …
Noble Crusade
The History of the Eighth Army, 1941-1945
Häftad, 2020
192 kr
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Eighth Army was formed in Egypt in September 1941\. A year later, under Montgomery, it defeated Rommel's Panzerarmee Afrika at El Alamein which led to the victorious end of the North African campaign at Tunis in May 1943.The controversial landings in Italy in September 1943 followed the short …
Framing Oak Cliff Volume 1
A Visual Diary from a Dallas Neighborhood
Inbunden, 2024
526 kr
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In this stunning collection of black-and-white photographs, photographer Richard Doherty takes a deep visual dive into Oak Cliff, the southwest Dallas neighborhood where he has lived for the past four decades. Using a variety of film cameras, Doherty combines vivid, sweeping panoramic images on the …
Thin Green Line
The History of the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC, 1922–2001
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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Formed out of the Royal Irish Constabulary at the time of Partition, the RUC's history is predictably a turbulent one right through to its replacement in 2001 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Few police forces in the world have suffered so grievously as the RUC and this book is a fitting …
Humber Light Reconnaissance Car 1941–45
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
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The iconic vehicle of the British Army''s Reconnaissance Corps during World War II, the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car (LRC) saw service in several theatres of war between 1941 and 1945. The Humber LRC gave excellent service to the Reconnaissance Corps with its agility, speed and height proving to …
In the Ranks of Death
The Irish in the Second World War
E-bok, 2010
15 kr
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When war broke out in 1939 over 20,000 Irishmen were serving in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force with the greatest proportion in the Army. During the war this rose to over 120,000, suggesting that about 100,000 enlisted during the war. Nine earned the Victoria Cross; three members of the …
Helmand Mission
With The Royal Irish Battlegroup in Afghanistan 2008
E-bok, 2010
15 kr
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After celebrating St. Patricks Day 2008, 1st Royal Irish Battlegroup deployed to Afghanistans Helmand province as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade. For six months the Royal Irish fought the Taliban in Helmand in some of the most difficult country on earth. At the same time the Battlegroup was …
Hobart's 79th Armoured Division at War
Invention, Innovation & Inspiration
E-bok, 2012
88 kr
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This WWII history chronicles the remarkable career of a brilliant British Army commander and the innovative armored vehicles he created.Joining the Royal Tank Corps in 1923, Major-General Percy Hobart quickly established himself as one of the foremost thinkers on armored warfare. By 1938 he was GOC …
Eighth Army in Italy, 1943-45
The Long Hard Slog
E-bok, 2007
132 kr
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Eighth Army, Britain''s most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945. This book studies the experience of Eighth Army in the Italian campaign, examining how a force accustomed to the open …
Royal Artillery in the Second World War
Häftad, 2023
225 kr
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During the Second World War, the Germans considered the Royal Artillery to be the most professional arm of the British Army: British gunners were accurate, effective and efficient, and provided fire support for their armoured and infantry colleagues that was better than that in any other …
In the Ranks of Death
The Irish in the Second World War
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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When war broke out in 1939 over 20,000 Irishmen were serving in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force with the greatest proportion in the Army. During the war this rose to over 120,000, suggesting that about 100,000 enlisted during the war. Nine earned the Victoria Cross; three members of the …
Hobart’s 79th Armoured Division at War
Invention, Innovation & Inspiration
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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Hobart’s reputation as an armored warfare specialist began in the pre-war era. In 1923 he transferred from the Royal Engineers to the Royal Tank Corps and quickly established himself as one of the foremost thinkers on armored warfare. By 1938 he was GOC Mobile Division, later 7th Armored Division, …
Helmand Mission
With The Royal Irish Battlegroup in Afghanistan 2008
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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After celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2008, 1st Royal Irish Battlegroup deployed to Afghanistan’s Helmand province as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade. For six months the Royal Irish fought the Taliban in Helmand in some of the most difficult country on earth. At the same time the Battlegroup was …
British Reconnaissance Corps in World War II
Häftad, 2007
185 kr
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This book recounts the combat service, and explains the organization, of the 'Recce' Corps, whose units provided the mobile spearhead of the British infantry divisions from the Far East to Europe.Trained to probe ahead and locate the enemy, and to screen the flanks and rearguard when under attack, …
Humber Light Reconnaissance Car 1941–45
Häftad, 2011
161 kr
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The iconic vehicle of the British Army's Reconnaissance Corps during World War II, the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car (LRC) saw service in several theatres of war between 1941 and 1945.The Humber LRC gave excellent service to the Reconnaissance Corps with its agility, speed and height proving to …
Humber Light Reconnaissance Car 1941–45
E-bok, 2012
180 kr
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The iconic vehicle of the British Army''s Reconnaissance Corps during World War II, the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car (LRC) saw service in several theatres of war between 1941 and 1945. The Humber LRC gave excellent service to the Reconnaissance Corps with its agility, speed and height proving to …
Sound of History
El Alamein 1942
Häftad, 2002
233 kr
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Eighth Army's victory at El Alamein in November 1942 was one of the pivotal points of the Second World War and significant as the most recent major victory for a British Army under sole British command. This book looks at the victory in detail.
