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An exciting account of the aerial battles fought by the USAAF's P38 Lightnings and the Jagdflieger's Bf 109Gs for dominance over North Africa and the Mediterranean.USAAF fighter pilots experienced a baptism of fire when flying the technically advanced but fragile P-38 Lightning over North Africa in the wake of 1942's Operation Torch. Their opponents were battle-hardened jagdflieger of the Jadgwaffe, flying the tried and tested Bf 109 in its very lastest Gustav iteration. Responsible primarily for escorting USAAF bombers attacking Afrika Korps installations in Tunisia, the P-38 units in North Africa had to develop effective tactics to defend the bombers against Luftwaffe fighter attacks. For several months the Lightning squadrons had to also cope with shortages of aircraft and spare parts, steady losses and a lack of replacement pilots. To survive, American aviators had to learn quickly. While it is difficult to definitively attribute victories in air combat, in the air battles over Tunisia and later over Sicily and Italy, the claims made by Lightning pilots were comparable to Luftwaffe claims for P-38s destroyed. Edward M. Young turns his attention to the bitterly fought air war in North Africa and the Mediterranean in 1942-43. Using original archival sources, official records and first-hand accounts from both USAAF and Luftwaffe veterans, as well as newly commissioned artwork and 50 carefully selected photographs from official and personal archives, this book sees two of the most iconic piston-engined fighters of their era pitted head-to-head for control of the skies in a key theatre of World War II.

A comprehensive, illustrated account of the new generation of advanced tanks to emerge during the last 15 years of the Cold War, showcasing major improvements in armor protection, gunsights, and fire-control systems.Focusing on the technology of the period, author Steven J. Zaloga explains how the demands of a potential Cold War battlefield spurred the development of the 20th century's most advanced tanks. He considers the final versions of the Soviet T-72, T-64, and T-80 and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. He also explores how the failure of the US-German MBT-70 project led to America's development of the M1 Abrams tank, and to Germany's all-new Leopard II. The British development of the Challenger tank is also considered, as is the lesser-known Leclerc tank developed by France, the smallest and lightest of any of the western designs. Featuring superbly detailed new illustrations and many photos, this volume pinpoints the key technology of the era, including turbine engines, APFSDS ammunition, advanced armor and high-tech fire-control systems, and describes how the rival tanks compared in the final stretch of the Cold War arms race.

A photographic history of the Wehrmacht's heavy armored cars in WWII. Twelve different types are detailed.

A fascinating exploration of how between February 1 and March 10, 1942, three small US task forces launched several unexpected raids across the Japanese defensive perimeter in the Central and South Pacific. After the devastating Japanese blows of December 1941, the Allies found themselves reeling with defeat everywhere in the Pacific. Although stripped of his battleships and outnumbered 10:3 in carriers, the US Navy commander-in-chief Admiral Ernest J. King decided to hit back at Japan's rapidly expanding Pacific empire immediately, in an effort to keep the Japanese off-balance. On February 1, 1942, Vice Admiral Bill Halsey led the US Pacific Fleet carriers on their first raid, using high-speed hit-and-run tactics to strike at the Japanese, at a time when most of the Japanese carrier fleet was in the Indian Ocean. Halsey's aggressive commitment inspired its American participants to invent the mythical "Haul Ass With Halsey" club. The last of the 1942 US carrier raids in March 1942 would form a defining moment in the Pacific War, prior to a new phase of high-seas battles between the opposing fleets.This superbly illustrated book documents for the first time in a single volume this little-known but important World War II naval campaign. The fabulous illustrations, including maps and colour artworks, bring to life the US air and naval raids on the Japanese bases in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands, Rabaul, Wake Island, Marcus Island, and Lae and Salamaua in northern New Guinea.

A new illustrated study of the devastating, but little-known, Soviet armored blitzkrieg against the Japanese in the last weeks of World War II, and how it influenced Soviet tank doctrine as the Cold War dawned.Although long overshadowed in the West by the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the USSR's lightning strike into Manchuria in August 1945 was one of the most successful and unique campaigns of the era. Soviet forces, led by over 5,500 tanks and self-propelled guns, attacked across huge distances and deserts, marshes, and mountains to smash Japan's million-strong Kwantung Army in a matter of days.Japanese forces were short of training and equipment, but nevertheless fought fiercely, inflicting 32,000 casualties on the Soviets. Red Army operations were characterized by surprise, speed, and deep penetrations by tank-heavy forces born of the brutal lessons they had learned during years fighting the Wehrmacht. Lessons from the campaign directly shaped Soviet Cold War force structure and planning for mechanized operations against the West.Illustrated with contemporary artwork and rare photos from one of the best collections of Soviet military photos in the West, this fascinating book explains exactly how the last blitzkrieg of World War II was planned, fought, and won, and how it influenced the Red Army's plans for tank warfare against NATO in Europe.

Repair Parts Scale for the Australian Army Land Rover 110 "Perentie" base model (General Service) vehicle. It is applicable to all "Perentie" 4x4 model Land Rovers although specialised models have their own specific Repair Part Scales in addition to this one.A Repair Parts Scale book is an illustrated catalog of parts for these vehicles. It is a critical reference which provides guidance for mechanical repairs of these vehicles and simplifies to identification and tracking down of repair parts.This Repair Parts Scale book is desigend for use in the workshop so when performing maintenance or mechanical repairs on their vehicle, the reader doesn't have to endlessly scroll through an ebook version on a tablet or phone.

Clearing Vietnam': Anatomy of a U.S. Army Land Clearing Team, captures the sights, sounds, and unusual encounters of a young combat engineer who found himself operating a specialized bulldozer within the dense jungles of South Vietnam. It was a place where hard work, grueling conditions and enemy encounters forced this ninteen year old to grow up, while learning what it would ultimately take to help assure his survivability there. After all the many years removed from that distant land, and its seemingly endless inner turmoil, this detailed memoir serves to bring it all back into the light; to project the viewpoint and perspective of a common combat engineer, as he performed a not-so-common task, in operating a Rome Plow tractor, while somewhat reluctantly serving an elongated, but highly educational tour of duty in a place that seemed so desolately remote, at the time. Moreover, this detailed account also highlights the achievements and dedicated spirit of the members of a unique Engineer outfit, which evolved from a rag-tag platoon of Land Clearing pioneers, to eventually achieve Company status, within an unprecedented new battlion formation, comprised entirely of Land Clearing units. Essentially, this is a nuts and bolts and sweat and blood window view of a very different sort of wartime experience.

Officially designated as the Medium Tank, M3 was the first US medium tank to be mass-produced. It was conceived and designed around 1940 and became operational in 1941. Its turret was made in two variants, one according to US specifications and the other modified to meet British requirements, in this case including the placement of the radio next to the commander. In the context of the British Commonwealth, the tank acquired two distinct designations: those with US-model turrets were called 'Lee', in homage to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, while those with British-model turrets were identified as 'Grant', in honor of Union General Ulysses S. Grant, the two greatest and most famous American generals of the Civil War.

Alla fine della Prima Guerra Mondiale, l'Ungheria, in quanto membro della monarchia austroungarica, si ritrovò dalla parte dei perdenti. Il suo esercito si disintegrò e i suoi armamenti furono acquisiti o distrutti dalle nazioni alleate vincitrici. Tuttavia alla fine degli anni Venti la diplomazia ungherese fece di tutto per ridurre il suo isolamento, stringendo rapporti con l'Italia e altri paesi vicini per cercare di creare una posizione migliore per l'Ungheria tra le nazioni europee. Ebbe subito inizio una sorta di riarmamento segreto favorito dai nuovi movimenti politici dell'Europa di quegli anni.In questo senso l'Italia fu tra i principali protagonisti che resero possibile la rinascita militare magiara. Si strinsero diversi progetti di cooperazione, e nell'ambito di questi, l'Italia fornì o concesse la licenza per diversi sistemi d'arma, sia terrestri che nel campo dell'aviazione: Molti mezzi furono interessati a questa cooperazione: fra i carri armati ricordiamo il carro veloce leggero L3 insieme al carro Fiat B 3000. Trattori d'artiglieria come il Pavesi e il Breda, numeroso materiale d'artiglieria e bocche da fuoco. Autoveicoli e motoveicoli. In campo aereo: i Fiat CR 32, CR 42, Reggiane 2000 e i bombardieri CA 135...

Skybound Wonders Airplane Miracles is an invigorating excursion into the domain of flying, exhibiting a dazzling cluster of airborne wonders that push the limits of innovation and plan. This assortment of unprecedented airplane catches the quintessence of human resourcefulness, investigating the skies with elegance, speed, and development.At the core of Skybound Wonders is an organized choice of state of the art planes and helicopters that reclassify how we might interpret flight. From smooth supersonic planes that puncture through the sound wall to deft helicopters that explore metropolitan scenes, every airplane highlighted in this assortment addresses a zenith of designing ability.Among the wonders featured is the famous Concorde, a supersonic traveler stream that once carried voyagers across the Atlantic at two times the speed of sound. Its smooth, delta-wing plan and uncommon speed made it an image of extravagance and innovative accomplishment. Skybound Wonders dives into the set of experiences and effect of this notable airplane, giving bits of knowledge into its plan, designing difficulties, and inheritance.The assortment additionally includes cutting edge ideas and models that indicate the conceivable outcomes of the upcoming flight. Unpredictable plans, like vertical departure and landing (VTOL) airplane and electric-fueled drones, grandstand the continuous journey for more reasonable and effective air travel. Skybound Wonders offers a brief look into the fate of flight, where inventive thoughts and state of the art innovations combine to shape the up and coming age of flying marvels.As well as investigating the designing splendor behind these airplanes, Skybound Wonders dives into the accounts of the visionaries who hoped against hope past the constraints of customary flight. From flight pioneers who made ready for current air travel to contemporary designers pushing the limits of air transportation, the assortment gives proper respect to the people whose energy and devotion have molded the skies we explore today.Through enthralling visuals and itemized stories, Skybound Wonders Airplane Miracles offers fans, aeronautics devotees, and inquisitive personalities the same a vivid encounter into the universe of airborne development. Whether taking off through the past, present, or eventual fate of avionics, each page welcomes perusers to wonder about the mind boggling accomplishments of human creative mind and designing that keep on raising our undertakings in the limitless skies.

In questo primo volume dedicato alle autoblinde italiane, iniziamo a presentare le prime e più antiche. All'inizio si trattò soprattutto di modelli rimasti a livello di prototipi, o di mezzi prodotti in numero assai basso. Delle tante, abbiamo dedicato un po' di spazio alle blindo più antiche come la Bianchi, già presente nel conflitto italo-turca, o la Fiat-Terni Tripoli nata nel 1918. Passiamo poi alla leggenda della Lancia 1Z, mezzo fortunato nato nel primo conflitto mondiale e che rimase operativo fino al 1945! Si trattò di un massiccio mezzo, interamente di progettazione italiana. A condividere buona parte del libro chiudiamo con l'autoblindo Fiat 611 costruita nel 1932, come spesso accadeva al tempo con la Ansaldo, e specificatamente progettata per uso coloniale. Operò infatti soprattutto nella A.O.I. insieme alla sorella più anziana Lancia 1Z e i carri veloci. Oltre venti tavole di profili a colori dell'autore completano questo libro.

This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Rolls-Royce of the Polish Commander-in-Chief used in 1939. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also contains photos of the details in black and white.

This book was inspired by a deep admiration for the maritime industry and its vital role in global history, commerce, and culture. It explores the complex aspects of the marine operations, combining its extensive historical background with the progressive developments that are influencing its path. This book examines the symbiotic relationship between traditional maritime traditions and the necessity for innovation within the ever-evolving oceanic business, spanning from the experiences of ancient seafarers to the advancements of modern vessels. The problems and opportunities within the maritime sector are reflective of the larger transformations occurring in the global landscape. The future of marine is significantly influenced by climate change, technology improvements, economic dynamics, and geopolitical tensions. With a recognition of the inherent interconnection, the primary objective of this book is to furnish a thorough comprehension, thereby bridging the divide between the marine industry and the broader global framework within which it functions. For individuals with extensive experience in the marine industry, this book serves as a contemplative piece, offering valuable perspectives and serving as a navigational aid for future endeavors. For individuals who are unfamiliar with this field, it provides an entry point to a realm that, despite frequently being disregarded, holds significant importance in the intricate fabric of our interconnected global society. This work is a tribute to the marine sector and the numerous individuals who navigate its journey. As you commence upon this literary expedition, it is our aspiration that you acquire not only knowledge but also a heightened viewpoint on an enterprise that consistently molds, and is molded by, our worldwide narrative. Respected regards

The maritime industry is on the brink of a profound transformation driven by technological innovation and automation. At the heart of this maritime revolution lies the advent of autonomous ships, a disruptive force poised to redefine how we navigate and manage vessels on the open seas. This chapter sets the stage for exploring this remarkable phenomenon, delving into the definitions, key players, and overarching trends underpinning the autonomous wave.

Book Title: Dynamics of Marine Spatial PlanningUnlock the Secrets of Sustainable Coastal ManagementDiscover the intricate dynamics shaping the future of coastal zone management with "Dynamics of Marine Spatial Planning." This compelling book delves into the pressing issues faced by coastal populations as they burgeon, exploring the multifaceted challenges arising from coastal development. The spotlight is on the invaluable tool of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), a process designed to navigate the complex interplay of various coastal activities. As pressures mount on the marine environment and its resources, MSP emerges as a crucial compass, directing when and where these activities unfold.Key Highlights:Why Choose "Dynamics of Marine Spatial Planning"?Embark on a journey into the heart of coastal management challenges and solutions with "Dynamics of Marine Spatial Planning." This book is your key to understanding, addressing, and navigating the complex web of coastal activities for a sustainable future.

The 233d Engineer Combat Battalion 1943-1945, first published in 1947, is the World War II account of the battalion, from training in the eastern U.S., to the unit's move to Hawaii, then into combat on Guam, the Philippines, and Okinawa. The men of the battalion took part in heavy fighting, amphibious beach landings, mine-clearing operations, road and bridge building, and heavy-equipment tasks vital to the Allied victory. Personal interviews provide insight into the conditions and challenges faced by the battalion as they fought a determined enemy in a harsh environment. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, and with a chronology, list of battle casualties, awards received, and unit rosters.

Examines the development of Soviet legacy MBTs by Ukraine in the post-Soviet era into models including the Bulat and Oplot, and the refurbishment and modernization of T-64, T-72 and T-80 models.The two largest heirs to the massive Soviet tank force that faced NATO during the Cold War - Russia and Ukraine - have been fighting one another since 2014 in what has now become the largest war in Europe since 1945.Volume 5 of the War in Ukraine series examines the development of Soviet legacy MBTs by Ukraine in the post- Soviet era into models including the Bulat and Oplot, and the refurbishment and modernization of T-64, T-72 and T-80 models to meet the need to respond to the war ongoing since 2014. Furthermore, this volume examines the organization and training of the opposed Russian and Ukrainian MBT forces and presents a number of case studies of their employment since 2014. The volume is completed with appendices on Explosive Reactive Armor as used in its various forms in this conflict, and the various types of 125mm gun ammunition and gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles used by both sides.This volume, extensively illustrated with full color images, is essential reading for the reader interested in post-Soviet Ukrainian MBT design, and the forces employed by both sides in the current war in Ukraine. The full history of the Russo-Ukrainian War remains to be written, but this book aims to at least give a background and a glimpse into one particular aspect of the war, as well as the role the MBT has played in the largest war of the twenty-first century so far.

Never before has such a comprehensive, detailed and at the same time exceptionally gripping written work about aerial warfare over Europe been available. The author himself is now publishing a thoroughly revised, new edition of his book.Manuel Wolf describes the aerial war which was fought over all of Europe's major theatres of war. With his flowing, lively narrative style the author explains each sequence of events in a wholly innovative way, basing his chapters on themes and life histories as well as chronological events. The wealth of extraordinarily detailed information helps the reader to comprehend the overall military context, both on the ground and in the air. All the important types of aircraft are compared in a unique, never before published summary of the technical data. Identification markings on the aircraft involved in the incidents are illustrated and the losses on individual battle days listed in a table. The book describes pioneering, technical developments comprehensibly and depicts aerial combat in a precise and exciting way. Impressive, colourful images reveal to the reader the drama of the dogfights.For twelve years Manuel Wolf conducted research worldwide and made an extensive study of the relevant literature. He interviewed surviving pilots and contemporary witnesses, gained access to the personal archives of the deceased and exchanged views with aerial combat experts from all over Europe.No reader with an interest in military history can afford to miss this masterpiece with more than 700 photos, aircraft profiles in colour, maps and accurately detailed scenarios.

This is the fascinating story of one wartime bomber crew and the part they played in supporting Special Operations Executive's work in Occupied Europe.

Kampvogne fascinerer både børn og voksne. De kan næsten køre alle steder på landog bruges både til at føre krig – og til at skabe fred. Alle billeder er af danske Leopard-kampvogneog venligst stillet til rådighed af Forsvaret.LET-tal: 17Gratis opgaver på fagbog.gyldendal.dk

Dopo il primo volume sui cannoni italiani, in questa seconda parte tratteremo e completeremo lo studio e l'analisi dei pezzi d'artiglieria ereditati dal primo conflitto mondiale, sia di produzione nazionale che fonti di preda bellica (tipicamente austro-ungarica) a seguito della vittoria nel 1915-18.Il criterio usato sarà ancora quello già utilizzato del calibro a crescere, quindi dai pezzi leggeri in poi. Con il terzo volume che completerà il nostro lavoro sulle artiglierie italiane dei primi cinquanta anni del Novecento tratteremo prevalentemente i mezzi di concezione più moderna, ideati dalla seconda metà degli anni '30. Da questo volume invece parleremo espressamente anche delle bombarde in uso in quegli anni, mentre trattrici e trattori saranno distribuiti in vario modo nei tre volumi in ordine preferibilmente cronologico.

An illustrated guide to one of the most important US military helicopters