Militærhistorie

Ukrainekrigen har medført en dyb splittelse af venstrefløjen. Krigen i Gaza har skabt yderligere splid, der til dels går på tværs af splittelsen fra Ukrainekrigen.Pludseligt slutter fremtrædende venstrefløjsfolk deres fred med NATO, erfarne antimilitarister vil se tanks ved fronten, og unge aktivister demonstrerer for militære sejre. Er der opstået en venstreorienteret krigsbegejstring?I denne tilsyneladende omvendte verden udforsker Peter Wahl motiver, argumentationsmønstre og holdninger.Med udgangspunkt i den tyske debat, argumenterer han for fornuftbaserede, real-politiske analyser, som erstatning for følelsesbaseret moral og dobbeltmoral.Oversat til dansk giver denne lille bog indsigt i debatten om krig og fred, der endnu i Danmark har svære vilkår.

Blev loven som de mandlige landssvigere dømtes efter reelt mildnet i 1946, eller var det en skrøne? Påvirkede dødsdommene og henrettelserne ved krigsforbryderdomstolen i Nürnberg de danske medier? I dette andet bind, om de danske avisers håndtering af de dømte mandlige landssvigere, ser vi på nogle af de 7.000 domme der faldt i 1946. Med straffe fra 30 dages hæfte til fængsel på livstid var spændvidden i dommene stor. Og så var der lige dødsdommene. Vi ser på den til tider aggressive debat mellem tilhængerne og modstanderne af retsopgøret, hvor der fremkom udtalelser som ”Gudskelov for Scavenius” eller ”Han blev desværre ikke likvideret”.

Vi kender historien. Nazismens syge ideologi. De frygtelige lidelser. Holocaust. Og de millioner af liv, der gik til i kampe og bombardementer under Anden Verdenskrig. Og vi undrer os. Hvordan kunne det ske? Hvordan kunne det lade sig gøre for Hitler og hans kumpaner at erobre det meste af Europa med deres terrorregime. Hvorfor sagde ingen fra? Ikke mindst, da krigen begyndte at gå den forkerte vej for tyskerne. Generalernes Forræderi sætter fokus på de militære ledere under Anden Verdenskrig. Og kaster nyt lys over beslutninger, politik og strategiske dispositioner. Vi bliver klogere på generalernes moralske – eller manglende moralske – overvejelser og får et detaljeret indblik i de taktiske dispositioner og styrkemæssige forhold i krigens største slag. Flere af de tyske generaler bliver efter krigen vigtige figurer i NATO. Den Kolde Krig nødvendiggør fortrængning af rædsler og forbrydelser, og tyske fjender gøres til venner.

Det er aldrig uden omkostninger, når en nation sender sine soldater i krig. Oberst Lars R. Møller har skrevet en bramfri debatbog om Danmarks veteraner.At soldater dør eller såres er velkendt, men op gennem historien har man stort set ignoreret at der findes andre konsekvenser ved at gå krig. En stor del af de soldater, der ikke er blevet fysisk skadede, vender tilbage efter krigen med usynlige sår og samfundets evne til at tage sig af dem er i bedste fald ringe. At give Danmarks veteraner en ordentlig behandling er ikke en opgave for forsvaret, men for samfundet.

Bloodlands er historien om Hitlers og Stalins massemordspolitikker, som forklarer, hvorfor Ukraine har haft en central placering i Vestens historie igennem det seneste århundrede.Amerikanerne kalder Anden Verdenskrig for ”den gode krig”. Men før den overhovedet begyndte, havde USA’s allierede, Stalin, dræbt flere millioner af sine egne borgere – og han blev ved med sine udrensninger efter krigen. Før Hitler blev besejret, havde han myrdet seks millioner jøder og næsten ligeså mange andre europæere. Ved krigsafslutningen kom både de tyske og de sovjetiske drabssteder til at befinde sig bag Jerntæppet, hvilket gjorde, at historien om massedrabene ikke kom frem i lyset.Bloodlands er omhyggeligt researchet, dybt human og helt igennem definitiv. Bogen kaster lys over et af de mørkeste kapitler i Europas historie og beskriver de massemord og systematiske ugerninger, der blev begået af det nazistiske og det stalinistiske regime som to aspekter af den samme fortælling. Med et nyt efterskrift, der fokuserer på relevansen af disse begivenheder for demokratiets aktuelle tilbagetog, er Bloodlands obligatorisk læsning for enhver, der ønsker at forstå den moderne histories centrale tragedie og dens betydning i dag.

...Ben Het has tanks in the wire!"Hawk Claw is engaging," the pilot reports firing the first TOW missile ever from a helicopter in combat.Fire Base Delta had already been over run and Fire Base Charlie was fighting for its life. How much would fall before the North Vietnamese army was knocking on the doors of the key city of Kontum?This was the third phase of the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive Campaign of 1972. Standing across the country between them and the fall of Saigon was a poorly led South Vietnamese Army, brave South Vietnamese soldiers, and US Advisors. How much ground would be lost before they could stop the flow of men and tanks coming across the borders?This is their story as related to the author by those who were there.Follow Major Steinhauer as he withdraws with the fleeing South Vietnamese soldiers from the long-forgotten battlefields of Ben Het, Dak To and Pleng Klung. Ride with the crews that were the first to engage enemy forces with the aerial TOW weapon system in combat. Comprehend the bravery of the South Vietnamese soldier when properly led, and the defeated cowardice of the South Vietnamese senior officers. Examine how an American civilian was serving in the capacity of a two-star general commanding all the forces opposed to the North Vietnamese invasion in the Kontum region. Serve with the civilian volunteer nurses that remained in the besieged city of Kontum to care for the wounded during the battle.The events are all true, as are most of the characters who are still alive, who retold their tales of what it was like to be under siege for so many days against overwhelming odds.The courage, dedication, and loyalty of US advisors towards their South Vietnamese counterparts as well as the bravery of the South Vietnamese soldiers when properly led will astound you. The determination of Army Aviators to curtail the enemy and save the advisors is nothing short of miraculous.Get your copy of this sixth volume, Battle of Kontum, 1972 in the Undaunted Valor series.

Three brothers. One Great Depression. One dreadful yet righteous war. Their lives shifted from a rural northern Minnesota upbringing to going their separate ways: to California, the skies over Germany, and the jungles of Leyte.Back home, their widowed mother had yet to recover from the loss of the family farm to the Tax Man. Her boys gone, dependent on their income, and haunted by premonitions, she faced the torment of incessant worries.One brother could not get into the military and settled for the shipyards; two went to war. Depression and war forever altered the Peterson family.Paper Doll is a true story in novel form, telling the fascinating stories which added to the American tapestry during extraordinary times.

Just Fine in Vietnam is the raw and unvarnished recollections of a Vietnam soldier, Bo Hardin. It is a compelling story about the kind of aggression and fear one experiences only in a war zone. It tells his story about his experiences there and his unplanned departure from each tour. Many of the stories are grueling recounts of the very worst things that can happen when men and women go to war. In Hardin's mind, Vietnam had become his true home, and how he became addicted to a chosen lifestyle of combat, comradery and the arms of a woman that had captured his soul.

Adolf Hitler described the Organisation Todt as ?the greatest construction organisation of all time'. In 1945, British intelligence credited it with having carried out in little over five years ?the most impressive building programme since Roman times'. It was from this organisation, headed by Albert Speer, that Hitler enlisted the nation's leading engineers and architects to build his empire. In time, it became an indispensable partner to the SS and the Wehrmacht and led to the deaths of millions. Why, then, have so few heard of it?In Unknown Enemy, Charles Dick reveals for the first time the full extent of the Organisation Todt and its long arm across Europe and the Reich. In wartime, its operations relied mainly on Germany's slave labour system, the largest such exploitation of foreign labour since the end of the Transatlantic Slave Trade - and one in which millions of civilians, Jews and prisoners of war lost their lives. Dick takes us inside the OT's vast building projects throughout German-occupied Europe, from the Arctic circle to the Balkans and deep into what the Third Reich termed its ?eastern Lebensraum', to tell the story of how engineers and builders - so-called ?ordinary men' - perpetrated some of the gravest war crimes under its banner.Despite its extensive network, the Organisation Todt largely managed to slip under the radar of war prosecutors after Germany's defeat. Drawing on extensive new research, first-person accounts and survivor testimony, Unknown Enemy finally unearths its dark story.

Located a few kilometres north of Tondern (Tønder in Danish) are the remains of a German airship base from the First World War 1914-1918. It is in the part of Denmark which – after the war with Prussia and Austria – was seceded to Prussia in 1864 and returned to Denmark in 1920.The base was home for the German Imperial Navy’s Zeppelins, and from here the airships flew on missions to oversee the movements of the British Fleet and to bomb targets in Great Britain.The base ceased to be operational after a spectacular British raid in July 1918.The base’s short, but dramatic history is the subject of this book by Mogens Jensen who, using so far unused source material, describes the daily life for the airship and ground personnel of the base.Translated from the Danish version "Zeppelinbasen i Tønder", ISBN 978-87-7406-141-0

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.

The Russian streltsy had a short, interesting, and later troubled history. Known as Orthodox 'old believers' that resented and refused western traditions, they were Russia's first permanent standing infantry with firearms - and this shows in their name, which roughly translates from the Russian word for 'shooter.' Created by Ivan the Terrible, this armed force was never disbanded, even in times of peace. Soldiers served for life, and they were nicknamed as 'stirrup' troops because they were usually always near the tsar's own stirrups. Often wielding both a musket and a poleaxe, they were a destructive force in Russia's army in the 16th and 17th centuries - fighting often behind a 'walking city' of wooden frames against forces such as the Tartars. However, their staunch believe in rejecting western ideology caused them to alienate themselves from Peter the Great, slaughtering his mother's family and dubbing him the Anti-Christ, ultimately leading to a failed rebellion and their complete dissolution from the Russian Army by 1720.The author of this book dives into the history of the streltsy, their outfits, and their weaponry; he presents images of what remains of streltsy flags; as well as showcases both flat and 3D miniatures of the streltsy in wargaming. Fifty pages of color plates and illustrations.

A new history of the First Barbary War, a conflict that helped plant the seeds for the United States' ascent to a global superpower.

The true story of David Henry White, a free Black teenage sailor enslaved on the high seas during the Civil War, whose life was falsely and intentionally appropriated to advance the Lost Cause trope of a contented slave, happy and safe in servility.

"Millard Harmon is the most important airman people don't know. A flyer through and through, it fell to him alone among senior pilots in World War II to command a large Army organization on the fighting front. He remains the shining light for air forces and airmen searching for a command perch of combined and joint operations, if only they'd look to Robert Novotny's fast-paced, insightful, ground-breaking book."Dr. Thomas A. Hughes, Professor of Military History, USAF School of Advanced Air & Space StudiesAuthor of "Overlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II" & "Admiral Bill Halsey: A Naval Life""Millard Harmon should stand with Billy Mitchell and Hap Arnold as a founding father of the USAF. On the cusp of victory in World War II, Harmon's plane disappeared over the Pacific, and history largely forgot him. Novotny's first-rate biography rights this wrong."Dr. Richard R. Muller, Professor of Military History, USAF School of Advanced Air & Space StudiesAuthor of "The German Air War in Russia" & "The Luftwaffe Over Germany: Defense of the Reich"

Two young women, from different small countries, courted opposite ideological sympathies. Their family background in each case encouraged a particular stance. Severely though their ideas were held, they were nothing compared with the personal regard they had for each other.The large issues of the day ultimately compelled them to adopt the citizenship of a neighbouring country. The warfare in which they were involved led to their separate recruitment in contrasting naval and air force services that threatened an end to their relationship.Perhaps the time had come for them to go their independent ways.Over four years of distinguished service followed for both. During this time both women achieved exceptional notice in being among the first women to take the places of men. But adversities took their ultimate toll.

Accompanying her parents to Berlin in the 1930s, Martha Dodd knew almost nothing about Adolf Hitler or the Nazis. Yet almost overnight, she stepped into the spotlight, and found herself at the over-heated centre of Hitler's 'New Germany', befriending and dating several high-ranking Nazis, including the then-head of the Gestapo.An affair with a dashing Russian diplomat saw her recruited as a spy, and so began a long and tumultuous career in both Berlin and America, including infiltrating First Lady Eleanor Rooevelt's inner circle and playing a key role in Henry Wallace's disastrous 1948 presidential campaign.Betrayed by a Hollywood-hustler-turned-double-agent, Martha spent years under deep FBI surveillance - escaping twice - and went to ground in Cold War Prague, sad, lonely, rich and bored, living out her final decades in a Communist Sunset Boulevard.Largely forgotten, Martha Dodd began emerging as an iconic historical figure in the early 2000s. While her scandalous behaviour and pro-Soviet leanings were never much in dispute, the actual matter of her guilt remained unresolved. Using recently released KGB archived information and FBI files, in Traitor's Odyssey, author and journalist Brendan McNally corrects this, telling the full epic of Martha Dodd's life for the first time, casting her in a new and bright light.

Vivid memoir of Marine gunship missions in Vietnam.

A group portrait of six of the finest historians of the First World War

Dieses Heft behandelt die Organisation, Uniformierung und Ausrüstung der sächsischen Linieninfanterie. Durch die hohen Materialverluste im Feldzug von 1806 sind die Folgejahre geprägt durch Improvisation, Neubeschaffung, Austausch und Uneinheitlichkeit. Eingegangen wird auch auf die Feldzüge, Reglements, Fahnen und Märsche. Das Heft basiert den Originalakten des Hauptstaatsarchivs Dresden.

In the last months of 1944, a group of elite Australian and British commandos was selected for the biggest Allied behind-the-scenes operation of the Pacific War. Their mission: to devastate the enemy's shipping by destroying the Japanese ships at anchor in Singapore Harbour.

Pulitzer nominated Kanenas is now safe enough to use his real name as he exposes this historical Naval corruption. Say hello to Michael A Matrozos, telling his story for the first time without needing the Anonymity of Anonymous Author Kanenas.May 16, 1968, The USS Scorpion stopped at Naval Station Rota in Spain. Two men come ashore for medical emergencies, leaving the other 99 sailors to continue the journey East and return to base at Suda Bay in Crete.These two men are the only survivors.Dec 12, 1979 The USS Sargo limps into Pearl Harbor having suffered a catastrophic nuclear leak which goes on to kill more than half of her crew and hundreds of unsuspecting locals.Naval contractor, Michael Matrozos is in Pearl Harbor to witness first hand the Navy attempts to cover up the Sargo Incident. He is a Distinguished Engineer, Project lead for the new Pearl Harbor Power Plant and one of the smartest men in the USA.After first trying to silence him, and discredit him, they eventually bring him in as an advisor to fix the fundamental design faults that sank the Scorpion and irradiated the Sargo.Directly from Michael's hand written diary, hear first hand about the cover up, the threats, the deception and the lengths the US Navy will go to, to keep their secrets buried.Fascinating True story from:Michael A. Matrozos

S.O.A. Books is proud to present this new reprinted edition of the classic early WWII text Sniping, Scouting and Patrolling. This reprint has been created from a scarce original from S.O.A. Books' own reference library. This historically significant guide, first published in 1940 by Gale & Polden Ltd, in the UK has been meticulously reproduced to offer enthusiasts, scholars, and tacticians alike a glimpse into the rigorous and detailed world of military sniping, scouting, and patrolling as taught to British and commonwealth recce specialists, snipers, special operations and Home Guard during the Second World War.Crafted for both instructors and students, this manual encapsulates the strategic depth and practical expertise developed in the crucible of World War I and honed with the advent the more modern technology and strategies of World War II. It covers the gamut of sniping from the selection and use of equipment, the principles of camouflage and observation, to the organisation and execution of scouting and patrolling missions. This reprint maintains the original's integrity, including its page count, photographs, line drawings, and diagrams, ensuring readers gain both the knowledge and the feel of these specialised tactics, techniques and procedures from the era.Communicating basics which are still as relevant to today's soldier as they were to the soldier of the Second World War, Sniping, Scouting and Patrolling goes way beyond mere marksmanship, delving into the psychology and strategy of sniping, scouting, and recce patrolling. It offers a comprehensive look at how to utilise the terrain, how to remain invisible to the enemy while gathering crucial intelligence, and the importance of making every shot count. This manual is a testament to the sniper's role in disrupting the enemy's momentum and routines, emphasising the sniper's duty to remain always on the offensive and the impact of precision and stealth on the outcome of engagements.S.O.A. Books is proud to bring this invaluable resource back into print, offering a bridge between the hard-won lessons of the past and the challenges of the present. This edition is an indispensable resource for those interested in military history, tactics, fieldcraft, and the evolution of combat strategy. Whether you are a historian, a military enthusiast, or someone intrigued by the nuts and bolts of the "how-to" of these types of operations, this modern reprint of Sniping, Scouting and Patrolling is an essential addition to your library.

Om morgenen den 21. marts 1945 letter 50 Royal Air Force-maskiner i England med kurs stik øst. De passerer Nordsøen i 15 meters højde, suser ind over Jylland og Øerne, inden første angrebsbølge når København hen ad formiddagen. Målet er Shellhuset, Gestapos frygtede hovedkvarter i Shellhuset ved Vesterport midt i København, hvor det hemmelige tyske politi fører arkiv over modstandsbevægelsen og holder ledende frihedskæmpere indespærret. Aktionen tegner til at blive en succes, da de første bomber rammer. Men undervejs er noget gået galt. En af RAF-maskinerne, et Mosquito-bombefly fra første angrebsbølge, strejfer en lysmast på baneterrænnet ved Kongens Enghave, taber højde ind over Vesterbro og styrter ned i et garageanlæg for enden af Frederiksberg Allé. Da anden og tredje bølge af bombeflyvere når København, forveksler piloterne røgen fra den brændende flyver med bombemålet, smider deres bombelast - og forvandler et beboelseskvarter og, mest tragisk, Den Franske Skole til et inferno. Historiker og museumsinspektør Christian Aagaard opruller i denne bog dramaet om en af de mest skelsættende dage i besættelseshistorien. En dag, der på tragisk vis kostede 86 skolebørn livet og brændte sig ind i hukommelsen på en hel generation af københavnere. Men også en dag af stor strategisk vigtighed, både for modstandsbevægelsens kamp og for Danmarks status som allieret land på randen af Nazitysklands sammenbrud. Bogen er båret af unikke og ikke tidligere optrykte fotos fra hændelserne.

I april 2023 medvirkede Sofi Oksanen i Svenska Akadamiens konference ”Truth and thought under pressure” med en bemærkelsesværdig tale om krigen i Ukraine, og i bogen Samme flod to gange uddyber hun nu sine tanker. Om Putins bevidste svækkelse af kvinders rettigheder med redskaberne desinformation og propaganda, seksuel vold i krig og autoritær lovgivning. Sofi Oksanen retter sit skarpe blik og pen mod Putin og tegner et øjenåbnende billede af, hvordan kvindehad er blevet et stadigt mere effektivt våben for diktatorer og imperialister.