Showing 6 items matching "battles - history - 20th century"
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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Carroll and Graf, The mammoth bookof battles: The art and science of modern warfare, 1999
... battles - history - 20th century...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges battles - history - 20th century military science Forty gripping accounts of battles from the Boer war to Desert Storm maps, p,498. ...Forty gripping accounts of battles from the Boer war to Desert Stormmaps, p,498.non-fictionForty gripping accounts of battles from the Boer war to Desert Stormbattles - history - 20th century, military science -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Robert Kershaw, Sky men: The real story of the paras, 2010
... Ex-Parachute Regiment officer Robert Kershaw reveals the history of these airborne forces and their role during the most dramatic battles of the 20th century. ...From the 1930s through WWII to Afghanistan today, from total war to counterinsurgency, this history unravels and defines the intangible qualities that differentiate the "Sky Men" from other soldiers Seventy years ago the Parachute Regiment was formed - the army's elite air assault force was tough, well-trained, and designed to fight hazardous operations behind enemy lines with little or no backup. Dropping into the middle of enemy territory, these "Sky Men"- British, American, German, and Russian soldiers - engage in gruelling combat in the most dangerous conflict zones around the world. Ex-Parachute Regiment officer Robert Kershaw reveals the history of these airborne forces and their role during the most dramatic battles of the 20th century. He finds out what drives a "Sky Man" to take these extraordinary risks, and what marks these sky warriors out from ordinary soldiers. How do military paratroopers conquer the fear of jumping from aircraft at low level, by night, and frequently under fire? Has the helicopter replaced the need for parachutists in the 21st Century? Has the increasing lethality of anti-aircraft weapons made the airborne option redundant? These issues are examined alongside the personal experiences of the Soviet "Locust Warriors," German Fallschirmjäger, British Red Devils, American "devils in baggy-pants," and Les Paras. Based on letters, diaries, and exclusive interviews with soldiers from around the world, this book is full of vivid personalities and nail-biting action.Index, bibliography, notes, ill (b/w), p.348.From the 1930s through WWII to Afghanistan today, from total war to counterinsurgency, this history unravels and defines the intangible qualities that differentiate the "Sky Men" from other soldiers Seventy years ago the Parachute Regiment was formed - the army's elite air assault force was tough, well-trained, and designed to fight hazardous operations behind enemy lines with little or no backup. Dropping into the middle of enemy territory, these "Sky Men"- British, American, German, and Russian soldiers - engage in gruelling combat in the most dangerous conflict zones around the world. Ex-Parachute Regiment officer Robert Kershaw reveals the history of these airborne forces and their role during the most dramatic battles of the 20th century. He finds out what drives a "Sky Man" to take these extraordinary risks, and what marks these sky warriors out from ordinary soldiers. How do military paratroopers conquer the fear of jumping from aircraft at low level, by night, and frequently under fire? Has the helicopter replaced the need for parachutists in the 21st Century? Has the increasing lethality of anti-aircraft weapons made the airborne option redundant? These issues are examined alongside the personal experiences of the Soviet "Locust Warriors," German Fallschirmjäger, British Red Devils, American "devils in baggy-pants," and Les Paras. Based on letters, diaries, and exclusive interviews with soldiers from around the world, this book is full of vivid personalities and nail-biting action.great britain - history - military, great britain - parachute regiment -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Boston Publishing Company, Flags into battle, 1987
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Vietnam war 1961-1975 Vietnam - History - 20th century Photography, maps, and eyewitness accounts describe the War in Vietnam. Index, Bibliography, ill, maps, p.185. Flags into battle ...Photography, maps, and eyewitness accounts describe the War in Vietnam.Index, Bibliography, ill, maps, p.185.non-fictionPhotography, maps, and eyewitness accounts describe the War in Vietnam.vietnam war 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 20th century -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference Book/History, Henry Smith Williams, The Historians History of the World Vol 13 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908, 1908
... 20th century, The Times entered the book trade to boost its prestige and revenue, notably marketing this set and the “Encyclopedia Britannica”. Volume 13 focuses primarily on the modern history of France and the Netherlands. It specifically covers, France (1815–1904.) This section picks up immediately after the fall of Napoleon l following the 1815 Battle...20th century, The Times entered the book trade to boost its prestige and revenue, notably marketing this set and the “Encyclopedia Britannica”. Volume 13 focuses primarily on the modern history of France and the Netherlands. It specifically covers, France (1815–1904.) This section picks up immediately after the fall of Napoleon l following the 1815 Battle ...Henry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. Volume 13 focuses primarily on the modern history of France and the Netherlands. It specifically covers, France (1815–1904.) This section picks up immediately after the fall of Napoleon l following the 1815 Battle of Waterloo.The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionHenry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. Volume 13 focuses primarily on the modern history of France and the Netherlands. It specifically covers, France (1815–1904.) This section picks up immediately after the fall of Napoleon l following the 1815 Battle of Waterloo.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the historians history of the world vol 13 set 1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, O'Neill, Robert J, General Giap: Politician & Strategist, 1969
... History - 20th century...Vietnam - Politics and Government - 20th Century...North V...North Vietnam...Dien Bien Phu...Red River Delta...Battle...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam History - 20th century Vietnam - Politics and Government - 20th Century North V North Vietnam Dien Bien Phu Red River Delta Battle of Vinh Yen This book has come into being through default of any comprehensive treatment of Giap in the two major roles for which he has achieved world notice. ...This book has come into being through default of any comprehensive treatment of Giap in the two major roles for which he has achieved world notice.This book has come into being through default of any comprehensive treatment of Giap in the two major roles for which he has achieved world notice.vietnam history - 20th century, vietnam - politics and government - 20th century, north v, north vietnam, dien bien phu, red river delta, battle of vinh yen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Picken, Bruce, Fire support Bases Vietnam: Australian and Allied Fire Support Base Locations and Main Support Units
... History - 20th century... 1961-1975 - Participation... Australian...Fire Su...Fire Support Base...Australian Fire Support Base...Phuoc Tuy Province...1 RAR...Bien Hoa...Nui Dat...Battle...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Viietnam War 1961 - 1975 - Arttillery operations Military bases - Vietnam - History - 20th century 1961-1975 - Participation Australian Fire Su Fire Support Base Australian Fire Support Base Phuoc Tuy Province 1 RAR Bien Hoa Nui Dat Battle of Long Tan Battle Of Suoi Chau Pha The Battle of Coral and Balmoral Battle of Xa Binh Ba Battle of Long Binh Fire Support Bases Vietnam is a meticulous documentation of the construction, location and role of fire supprt bases during the Vietnam War. ...Fire Support Bases Vietnam is a meticulous documentation of the construction, location and role of fire supprt bases during the Vietnam War.Fire Support Bases Vietnam is a meticulous documentation of the construction, location and role of fire supprt bases during the Vietnam War.viietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - arttillery operations, military bases - vietnam - history - 20th century, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, fire su, fire support base, australian fire support base, phuoc tuy province, 1 rar, bien hoa, nui dat, battle of long tan, battle of suoi chau pha, the battle of coral and balmoral, battle of xa binh ba, battle of long binh
