Pillboxes and Tank Traps

Pillboxes and Tank Traps
Title Pillboxes and Tank Traps PDF eBook
Author Bernard Lowry
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 81
Release 2014-09-10
Genre History
ISBN 178442014X

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A concise, illustrated guide to these Second World War defences scattered across the British landscape. With invasion a very real threat, in 1940 Great Britain began a huge military construction programme designed to stop an invading army in its tracks. Around vulnerable coastlines, and inland, thousands of pillboxes, anti-tank barriers and other obstacles were erected to defend against attacks from sea and sky. Though many of these structures were dismantled in the wake of the Second World War, the coast and even some inland areas still boast a wealth of fascinating remains. In this fully illustrated introduction, fortifications authority Bernard Lowry guides the inquiring reader in identifying these remaining defensive structures and explains their seemingly 'random' placement across the British landscape.

Handbook on German Military Forces

Handbook on German Military Forces
Title Handbook on German Military Forces PDF eBook
Author
Publisher LSU Press
Pages 674
Release
Genre Japan
ISBN 9780807140710

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Published by the U.S. Army during World War II as an manual for its officers in the Pacific, this handbook exhaustively details Japan's wartime military system, field organization, tactics, weapons and equipment, uniforms, and more. Reprint. UP.

Newgrange and the Bend of the Boyne

Newgrange and the Bend of the Boyne
Title Newgrange and the Bend of the Boyne PDF eBook
Author Geraldine Stout
Publisher Cork University Press
Pages 256
Release 2002
Genre History
ISBN 1859183417

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The book is also concerned with the future of this protected cultural landscape and recommends actions to ensure its' preservation."--Cover.

Radar Girls

Radar Girls
Title Radar Girls PDF eBook
Author Sara Ackerman
Publisher MIRA
Pages 331
Release 2021-07-27
Genre Fiction
ISBN 0369704835

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"A fresh, delightful romp of a novel."—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code * SheReads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of Summer 2021 pick * Book Reporter Summer Reading pick * BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Historical Fiction Books selection * Greatist Best Historical Fiction Books pick * An extraordinary story inspired by the real Women’s Air Raid Defense, where an unlikely recruit and her sisters-in-arms forge their place in WWII history. Daisy Wilder prefers the company of horses to people, bare feet and salt water to high heels and society parties. Then, in the dizzying aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Daisy enlists in a top secret program, replacing male soldiers in a war zone for the first time. Under fear of imminent invasion, the WARDs guide pilots into blacked-out airstrips and track unidentified planes across Pacific skies. But not everyone thinks the women are up to the job, and the new recruits must rise above their differences and work side by side despite the resistance and heartache they meet along the way. With America’s future on the line, Daisy is determined to prove herself worthy. And with the man she’s falling for out on the front lines, she cannot fail. From radar towers on remote mountaintops to flooded bomb shelters, she’ll need her new team when the stakes are highest. Because the most important battles are fought—and won—together. This inspiring and uplifting tale of pioneering, unsung heroines vividly transports the reader to wartime Hawaii, where one woman’s call to duty leads her to find courage, strength and sisterhood. “A wow of a book…[that is] a captivating story of friendship, heartbreak and true love. Highly recommend!” —Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris

Handbook on German Military Forces

Handbook on German Military Forces
Title Handbook on German Military Forces PDF eBook
Author United States. War Department
Publisher
Pages 520
Release 1970
Genre Germany
ISBN

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The Infantry's Armor

The Infantry's Armor
Title The Infantry's Armor PDF eBook
Author Harry Yeide
Publisher Stackpole Books
Pages 418
Release 2010
Genre History
ISBN 0811705951

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Tanks, amphibian tanks, and amphibian tractors in action in all theaters, from Africa and Europe to the Pacific How the battalions fought the war, often in the tankers' own words Crystal-clear maps The U.S. Army's separate armored battalions fought in obscurity by comparison with the flashy armored divisions, but they carried the heavier burden in the grim struggle against the Axis in World War II. The battalions participated in every armored amphibious assault that the army conducted. They did most of the bloody work in Italy, made vital contributions in France, and constituted the entire effort in the Pacific.

The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment

The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment
Title The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment PDF eBook
Author George A. Fisher (Major.)
Publisher
Pages 390
Release 1947
Genre Soldiers
ISBN

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