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Hell At 50 Fathoms
| Hell At 50 Fathoms |
| Autore | Lockwood Vice-Admiral Charles A |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (290 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | AdamsonColonel Hans Christian |
| ISBN | 1-78625-699-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- FOREWORD -- INTRODUCTION -- 1-Hell at 50 Fathoms (Subs F-4 -- F-1) -- Lieutenant Ede Has a Hunch -- Early Days of West Coast Submarining -- Jimmy Howell, Daredevil Submariner -- When the "F-4" Almost Sank -- The "F-4" Torpedoes Hawaiian Mission -- Ensign Ede Takes Command -- Suddenly-the "F-4" Vanishes -- Oil Slick on Deep, Dark Waters -- 2-The Facts of Life Strike Home (Subs A-6 -- C-4 -- B-2) -- Enter-Death -- Potential Causes of Disaster -- 3-Battling Against Fearsome Depths (Sub F-4) -- Strike After Strike Proves False -- Lost Submarine Found in 50 Fathoms -- Lifting Gear Improvised -- Deep Sea Divers Reach the "F-4" -- Divers Face Death for Three Hours -- Then All Hell Broke Loose -- Franklin Roosevelt Releases Report -- Board Solves Mystery of the "F-4" Sinking -- 4-Sub Strands, Sinks Cruiser, Goes Overland (Sub H-3 -- CA Milwaukee) -- Rock and Roll on Samoa Beach -- Life Guard to the Rescue -- Howe Speeds "H-3" Rescue Efforts -- The "Milwaukee" Hits the Beach -- Heavy Cruiser Total Loss -- "H-3" Goes Cross Country -- 5-Escapes from Forward and Aft (Subs R-25 -- S-5 -- S-48) -- Destination: Hell by Compass! -- Cooke Looks into a Watery World -- Strength of Samson, Patience of Job -- Not a Flame for a Smoke Signal -- Tons of Little Pigs Go to the Bottom -- The Plight of the "S-48" -- Dumping Ballast Lifts Her Nose -- Youth Risks Life in Torpedo Tube -- Walter White Shows His Stuff -- 6-Subs that Sank in the Night (Subs S-51 -- F-1) -- A School Is Born -- "City of Rome" Slices into "S-51" -- "F-3" Rams and Sinks "F-1" -- The Grim Reaper Sharpens His Scythe -- Salvage Preparations, "S-51" -- Nightmare Jobs for Divers -- Placing the Pontoons at Long Last -- "S-51" Returns to the Surface -- Legal Aftermath -- Public Repercussions -- Lesson Learned from "S-51" Loss -- 7-Doomsday for All Hands (Sub S-4).
C.G. Destroyer Slashes into "S-4" -- Weather Hinders Rescue Operations -- Diver Hears Signal from Sub -- "Tonight or Never" to Save Six Lives -- "Falcon's" Race to Boston -- End of Heartbreaking Rescue Phase -- High Echelon Orders: "Carry On!" -- Storm of Public Reaction Strikes -- Divers Face Dangers in Wintry Seas -- Death's Weapon Was a Small Curtain -- Courts, Boards, and Rewards -- The Last Long Miles -- 8-From Ashes of Hope We Build Anew (Subs S-4 -- S-1 -- Balao -- Tang) -- The Problem of Survival -- First Tottering Steps Toward Safety -- Presidential Commission Named -- "S-4" Becomes a Guinea Pig -- Momsen and the Lung -- "S-4" Lives Again -- "S-4" and the Rescue Chamber -- Sub Escape Training Tank Built -- Free Escape for Skin Divers -- Express Elevator to the Roof -- The Sub that Sank Herself -- Free Escapes in Enemy Waters -- 9-They Brought Them Up Alive (Subs Squalus -- Sculpin -- Sailfish) -- The Christmas Tree Was Green... -- Admiral Cole Gets Bad News -- Waiting, 40 Fathoms Down -- Submarine Sunk Here -- Telephone Inside -- The Phone that Failed -- Cy Acts with Cyclonic Speed -- "Falcon" Arrives on Schedule -- The McCann Rescue Chamber Wins Its Spurs -- "Squalus" Goes to War as "Sailfish" -- 10-Gas-Greatest Enemy of All (Subs Tusk: Cochino -- A-2-, A-7 -- B-1 -- E-2) -- "Tusk" Hears "Cochino's" Distress Call -- "Cochino's" Men Lashed to "Sail" -- Twelve "Tusk" Men Swept into the Sea -- Blazing Inferno in Arctic Waters -- Wright Becomes Living Torch -- "They Also Serve..." -- "Cochino's" Men Walk the Plank -- No Sympathy from Russia -- The Enemies Within of Submariners -- APPENDIX -- SUBMARINE ACCIDENTS (All Nations, 1864-1960) -- SUBMARINES IN THIS BOOK -- SUBMARINES IN THIS BOOK (continued) -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- BOOKS -- PERIODICALS. |
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Hellions Of Hirohito
| Hellions Of Hirohito |
| Autore | Harman Phillip |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (160 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78625-729-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- CHAPTER I -- CHAPTER II -- CHAPTER III -- CHAPTER IV -- CHAPTER V -- CHAPTER VI -- CHAPTER VII -- CHAPTER VIII -- CHAPTER IX -- CHAPTER X -- CHAPTER XI -- CHAPTER XII -- CHAPTER XIII -- CHAPTER XIV -- CHAPTER XV -- CHAPTER XVI -- CHAPTER XVII. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Hellions Of Hirohito |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910158788403321 |
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Harman Phillip
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Helmet For My Pillow [Illustrated Edition]
| Helmet For My Pillow [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Leckie Robert |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (485 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78625-203-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- CHAPTER 1 - BOOT -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- CHAPTER 2 - MARINE -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- CHAPTER 3 - WARRIOR -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- CHAPTER 4 - LOTUS EATER -- 1 -- 2 -- CHAPTER 5 - BRIG-RAT -- 1 -- 2 -- CHAPTER 6 - VETERAN -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- CHAPTER 7 - VICTIM -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- EPILOGUE. |
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Leckie Robert
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Henry L. Stimson And The Japanese Dilemma, 1931-1932
| Henry L. Stimson And The Japanese Dilemma, 1931-1932 |
| Autore | Newman Major Harry T |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (67 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78289-514-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABSTRACT -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER I: COMPETITION IN EAST ASIA: U.S. AND JAPANESE FOREIGN POLICY, 1920-1930 -- United States Foreign Policy in East Asia -- Conflict Within the Japanese Government -- Radical Nationalism in Japan -- The Kwantung Army and Manchuria -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER II. HENRY L. STIMSON'S POLITICAL CAREER -- Introduction -- Stimson's Early Career -- Stimson's Political Career -- Stimson and Hoover -- Morality and Diplomacy -- CHAPTER III: STIMSON AND JAPAN: 1931-1932 -- Introduction -- The Dispute Between China and Russia -- The Manchurian Incident -- First Steps in U.S. Foreign Policy Reaction -- The Idea of Moderates Versus Militarists -- A Change in Perspective -- Opposition to Stimson's Views -- The Bombing of Chinchow -- Efforts of the League of Nations -- The Capture of Tsitsihar -- Occupation of Chinchow and Non-Recognition -- The Japanese Reply to the U.S. -- The Shanghai Incident -- The Bluff and Restatement of Policy -- Another League Action -- Manchukuo -- A Renewed Attack by Japan -- The Borah Letter -- CHAPTER IV -- CONCLUSION: THE MAN WHO PASSED BY ON THE OTHER SIDE -- APPENDIX A - CHRONOLOGY OF MAJOR EVENTS -- APPENDIX B - KEY POINTS OF MAJOR U.S. POLICIES AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS -- APPENDIX C - BORAH LETTER -- BIBLIOGRAPHY. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910163193603321 |
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Newman Major Harry T
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The Historical Record, Strategic Decision Making, And Carrier Support To Operation Watchtower
| The Historical Record, Strategic Decision Making, And Carrier Support To Operation Watchtower |
| Autore | Farr Lt.-Cmdr. Scott T |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (72 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78625-644-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABSTRACT -- ACRONYMS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- TABLE -- CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 2-THE HISTORICAL RECORD -- Traditionalists -- Quasi-Traditionalists -- Revisionist -- CHAPTER 3-FRANK JACK FLETCHER -- CHAPTER 4-THE PLAYERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT -- CHAPTER 5-THE METRICS, THE TEST, AND THE VERDICT -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Books -- Periodicals -- Government Documents. |
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The History Of The Canterbury Mounted Rifles 1914-1919 [Illustrated Edition]
| The History Of The Canterbury Mounted Rifles 1914-1919 [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Powles Lt Col C. G |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (308 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78289-246-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- SQUADRON BADGES -- FOREWORD -- CHAPTER I. - ON THE FORMATION OF THE REGIMENT, ITS EMBARKATION AND VOYAGE TO EGYPT -- CHAPTER II. - OF THE TRAINING AT ZEITOUN -- CHAPTER III. - OF THE VOYAGE TO AND ARRIVAL AT ANZAC AND OF LIFE IN THE TRENCHES -- CHAPTER IV. - OF THE DESPERATE AUGUST FIGHTING AND THE MOVE TO NEW COUNTRY -- CHAPTER V. - OF THE FINAL DAYS AT ANZAC AND HOW THE REGIMENT CAME AWAY -- CHAPTER VI. - HOW THE REGIMENT RETURNED TO THE HORSES -- CHAPTER VII. - OF THE CROSSING OF THE CANAL AND THE ADVANCE INTO THE SINAI DESERT -- CHAPTER VIII. - OF THE BATTLE CALLED ROMANI, BUT WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN NAMED THE SECOND BATTLE OF PELUSIUM -- CHAPTER IX. - HOW THE REGIMENT REACHED THE RIVER OF EGYPT OVER AGAINST THE BORDERS OF PALESTINE -- CHAPTER X. - OF THE BATTLE OF RAFA AND THE FIRST CROSSING OF THE BOUNDARY INTO PALESTINE -- CHAPTER XI. - OF THE ADVANCE INTO PALESTINE AND THE FIRST BATTLE OF GAZA -- CHAPTER XII. - OF THE 2ND BATTLE OF GAZA AND THE HOLDING OF THE WADI GHUZZE -- CHAPTER XIII. - OF THE BREAKING AT BEERSHEBA OF THE TURKISH LINE -- CHAPTER XIV. - HOW THE BRIGADE RODE THROUGH THE PLAIN OF THE PHILISTINES -- CHAPTER XV. - HOW THE REGIMENT WENT UP TO JERUSALEM AND THROUGH THE WILDERNESS TO JERICHO -- CHAPTER XVI. - HOW THE REGIMENT CROSSED THE JORDAN FOR THE FIRST TIME -- CHAPTER XVII. - DOWN BY JERICHO -- CHAPTER XVIII. - HOW THE REGIMENT CROSSED THE JORDAN FOR THE LAST TIME -- CHAPTER XIX. - OF THE RETURN TO THE BATTLEFIELDS OF GALLIPOLI -- APPENDIX A - THE THOROUGHBRED, RACING, AND REMOUNTS -- APPENDIX B - KILLED IN ACTION, ETC. -- APPENDIX C - AWARDS OF DECORATIONS AND MEDALS. -- A Regimental Diary. -- 1914. -- 1915. -- 1916. -- 1917. -- 1918. -- 1919. |
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The History Of The South African Forces In France [Illustrated Edition]
| The History Of The South African Forces In France [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Buchan Colonel John |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (333 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78289-376-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PREFACE. -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. -- LIST OF MAPS. -- CHAPTER I.-THE RAISING OF THE BRIGADE. -- The Purpose of the Book-South Africa in History-Her Problem at the Outset of War-General Botha's Proposal to Furnish a Contingent for Europe-The Composition of the Brigade-The Officers-Brigadier-General Lukin-The Heavy Artillery Batteries-The Field AmbulaThe Brigade ordered to Egypt. -- CHAPTER II. - THE CAMPAIGN IN WESTERN EGYPT. - (January-April 1916.) -- The Position in Egypt at the close of 1915-The Western Frontier -Trouble with the Senussi-General Wallace's attack on Christmas Day-The Arrival of the South African Brigade at Alexandria-The Battle of Halazin-The Battle of Agagia-The March upon Sollum-TheThe Brigade leaves for Europe. -- CHAPTER III. - THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME: DELVILLE WOOD. - (April-July 1916.) -- The Brigade reaches Flanders and joins the 9th Division-The Position of the Campaign in the Spring of 1916-First Experience in the Trenches-The Move to the Somme-The Purpose of the Battle of the Somme-Successes of the First Day-The Brigade enters the LineThe Magnitude of the South African Performance. -- NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY BRIGADE-DELVILLE WOOD, JULY 1916. -- CHAPTER IV. - THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME: THE BUTTE DE WARLENCOURT. - (July-December 1916.) -- The Brigade attached to the First Army-In the Trenches at Vimy -The Difficulties of the Later Stages of the Battle of the Somme-The Country around the Butte de Warlencourt-The Brigade enters the Line at Eaucourt l'Abbaye-The Attack of 12th October-The CapGeneral Lukin takes Command of the 9th Division. -- CHAPTER V. - THE BATTLE OF ARRAS. - (January-July 1917.).
The Allied Plan for 1917-Sir Douglas Haig's Scheme-The Object of the Arras Battle-The Nature of the German Defences-The Training of the Brigade-The Attack of Easter Monday-Success of the 9th Division-The Work of the South African Field Ambulance-The AttacTransferred to Trescault Section. -- CHAPTER VI. - THE THIRD BATTLE OF YPRES. - (July-November 1917.) -- The Change in the Military Situation-Haig's Plan for Third Ypres-The Nature of the Problem-Von Armin's Defensive Tactics-The "Pill-boxes"-The Attack of 31st July-The Attack of 16th August-The British Front reorganized-The 9th Division enters the Salient-IThe Close of Third Ypres. -- CHAPTER VII. - THE EVE OF THE GREAT GERMAN ATTACK. - (November 1917-March 1918.) -- The New German Tactics-The Experiments at Riga, Caporetto, and Cambrai-The 9th Division moves to Gouzeaucourt-The South African Brigade in the Front Line-Hardships of this Period-The 3rd Regiment disbanded-General Lukin leaves the Division-The Memorial SeThe Morning of the 21st March. -- CHAPTER VIII. - THE SOMME RETREAT: GAUCHE AND MARRIÉRES WOODS. - (March 21-27,1918.) -- The German Assault-The Fight at Gauche Wood-The Brigade Right Flank turned-The Fight for Chapel Hill-The Brigade in the Yellow Line-The Fighting of 22nd March-Loss of Chapel Hill and Revelon Farm The Withdrawal to the Green Line-The Situation on the EveniIts Value to the British Defence. -- CHAPTER IX. - THE BATTLE OF THE LYS. - (March 27-May 5, 1918.) -- The New Brigade-General Tanner takes Command-Ludendorff's Strategy in the North-The Weakness of the British Position -The Attack of 9th April-Von Armin attacks on the 10th-The Brigade moves into Line-Attached to the 19th Division -The Counter-attack on MeThe Forty-five Days. -- CHAPTER X. - THE SUMMER OF 1918. - (May-September 1918.). The Interlude-The Strategic Situation during the Summer-The Méteren Area-Awaiting the German Attack-The Action of 25th June-The Capture of Méteren on 19th July The End of the Composite Battalion-The Brigade re-formed-Leaves the 9th Division and joins the 66th. -- CHAPTER XI. - THE ADVANCE TO VICTORY. - (September 28-November 11, 1918.) -- Foch's Final Strategy-Progress of the Campaign in August and September-The End of the Siegfried Zone-The 66th Division in Action-The Fight of 8th October-The South Africans take their Objectives-The Fight of 9th October-The Brigade Captures Bertry, MauroiThe Armistice. -- CHAPTER XII. - CONCLUSION. -- The Price of Victory-The Special Strength of the Brigade-An Example of True Race Integration-The Nation and the Individual. -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER -- APPENDIX I. - THE HEAVY ARTILLERY. -- THE 73RD SIEGE BATTERY, R.G.A. -- THE 71ST SIEGE BATTERY, R.G.A. -- THE 125TH SIEGE BATTERY, R.G.A. -- THE 44TH (SOUTH AFRICAN) HEAVY ARTILLERY BRIGADE. -- THE 74TH SIEGE BATTERY, R.G.A. -- THE 72ND SIEGE BATTERY, R.G.A. -- THE 75TH SIEGE BATTERY, R.G.A. -- THE 50TH (SOUTH AFRICAN) HEAVY ARTILLERY BRIGADE. -- APPENDIX II. - THE SOUTH AFRICAN SIGNAL COMPANY (R.E.) -- INCEPTION AND ORGANIZATION-AUGUST-OCTOBER 1915. -- REORGANIZATION AND TRAINING OF THE COMPANY IN ENGLAND-NOVEMBER 1915-APRIL 1916. -- IN FRANCE: THE FRICOURT SECTOR-APRIL 1916. -- THE SOMME BATTLE-JULY-NOVEMBER 1916. -- THE WINTER CAMPAIGN ON THE SOMME - 16TH DECEMBER-17TH MARCH. -- THE BELGIAN COAST AND THE BATTLE OF THE DUNES-NOVEMBER 1917. -- THE LYS AREA. -- APPENDIX III. - THE MEDICAL SERVICES. -- APPENDIX IV. - THE RAILWAYS COMPANIES AND MISCELLANEOUS -- TRADES COMPANY. -- APPENDIX V. - THE CAPE AUXILIARY HORSE TRANSPORT COMPANIES. -- APPENDIX VI. - VICTORIA CROSSES WON BY SOUTH AFRICANS DURING THE WAR. APPENDIX VII. - LIST OF HONOURS WON BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES IN FRANCE. -- V.C. -- K.C.B. -- C.B. -- C.M.G. -- BAR TO D.S.O. -- D.S.O. -- C.B.E. MILITARY DIVISION). -- O.B.E. MILITARY DIVISION). -- M.B.E. (MILITARY DIVISION). -- BAR TO M.C. -- M.C. -- THE ROYAL RED CROSS. -- BREVET RANK. -- D.C.M. -- BAR TO MILITARY MEDAL. -- MILITARY MEDAL. -- MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL. -- MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. -- MENTIONED IN WAR OFFICE COMMUNIQUÉS. -- FOREIGN DECORATIONS. -- SUMMARY. |
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Buchan Colonel John
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Horror Trek
| Horror Trek |
| Autore | Levering Robert W |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (198 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78625-738-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- FOREWORD -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- INTRODUCTORY NOTE ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- HORROR TREK -- I-MEN WITHOUT NUMBERS -- II-COLD MURDER IN A TROPICAL PARADISE -- III-PACIFIC VOYAGE -- IV-SHANGHAI AND HONG KONG -- V-MANILA'S WAR OF NERVES -- VI-WAR COMES -- VII-RETREAT TO BATAAN -- VIII-SURRENDER -- IX-MARCH OF DEATH -- X-CAMP O'DONNELL -- XI-CABANATUAN -- XII-PORT AREA DETAIL -- XIII-HELL SHIP -- XIV-JAPAN -- XV-THE LAST LAP -- EPILOGUE -- APPENDIX -- I-LETTERS -- II-POEMS-AUTHORS UNKNOWN -- A LAMENT -- I'm A Hungry Man From Old Bataan -- A SOLDIER IN OLD BATAAN -- THE FORGOTTEN MEN (Fall and Disgrace of Old Glory) -- THE FORGOTTEN MEN (The Aftermath) -- MOTORS IN THE WEST -- A SOLDIER -- CORREGIDOR ISLE -- WE ALL MUST DO OUR BIT -- THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER -- THE MARCH OF DEATH -- BOOT HILL -- THEY FLY BY NIGHT -- THE ADVENT OF RED CROSS -- HITCH IN HELL -- SCUTTLE BUTT. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Horror Trek |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910158929303321 |
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How Did The Advancement Of Weapons Technology Prior To World War One : Influence The Rapid Evolution Of German Infantry Tactics And Command And Control From 1914 To 1918?
| How Did The Advancement Of Weapons Technology Prior To World War One : Influence The Rapid Evolution Of German Infantry Tactics And Command And Control From 1914 To 1918? |
| Autore | Lathrop Major Daniel T |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago : , : Verdun Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (45 pages) |
| Disciplina | 355.8075 |
| Soggetto topico |
Military art and science
Weapons |
| ISBN | 1-78289-805-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- INTRODUCTION -- BACKGROUND -- Modern Weapons Technology Development -- Infantry Rifle -- The Machinegun -- Artillery -- Early Examples of Tactics Development -- Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) -- The Matabele and Dervish Wars -- Boer War -- Russo-Japanese War. -- STUDY AND EXPERIMENTATION -- Early German Tactics Development -- CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN WEAPONS AND TACTICS -- Beginning of the War -- The Great Stalemate -- Identifying the Problem -- The Tactical Solution -- Experimentation -- Changes in Artillery Tactics -- Operational Testing -- The Final Product. -- Other Considerations -- Standardization -- The Defense -- Doctrine and Organization Changes -- Decentralized Control -- Training and Standardization -- Combined Arms -- Allies vs. German solutions -- SUMMARY -- CONCLUSIONS -- German Ability to Adapt -- Weapons Versus Tactics -- Revolution in Military Affairs -- Modern Examples -- BIBLIOGRAPHY:. |
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Lathrop Major Daniel T
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I Walked With Heroes
| I Walked With Heroes |
| Autore | Rómulo Carlos P |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (288 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78625-940-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- ACKNOWLEDGMENT -- ONE -- TWO -- THREE -- FOUR -- FIVE -- SIX -- SEVEN -- EIGHT -- NINE -- TEN -- PHOTO SECTION -- ELEVEN -- TWELVE -- THIRTEEN -- FOURTEEN -- FIFTEEN -- SIXTEEN -- SEVENTEEN -- EIGHTEEN -- NINETEEN -- TWENTY -- APPENDIX. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910156452703321 |
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