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  • THOR

    Anatomy of a Weapon System

    Thor: Anatomy of a Weapon System examines the technical aspects of the Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile. The missile and its ground support equipment are covered in detail. The guidance system is conveniently spread across two chapters and includes a sub-section to help understanding of the gyroscopes. The ground-based guidance components, including the mysterious theodolites, are ... Leer más

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  • Nagasaki

    Life After Nuclear War

    “[A] reminder of just how horrible nuclear weapons are.”—The Wall Street Journal**“A devastating read that highlights man’s capacity to wreak destruction, but in which one also catches a glimpse of all that is best about people.”—San Francisco Chronicle“A poignant and complex picture of the second atomic bomb’s enduring physical and psychological tolls. Eyewitness accounts are visceral and ... Leer más

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  • MARSOC

    U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command

    de Fred Pushies ...
    An illustrated profile of the Marine Corps component of USSOCOM, its origins & history, training & missions, and special equipment & weapons.The United States Marine Corps has a rich tradition of special operations, from World War II's famed Marine Raiders and Para Marines to Korea and Vietnam's legendary Marine Force Recon companies. Indeed, when Navy underwater demolition teams, the direct ... Leer más

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  • Yellow Dirt

    An American Story of a Poisoned Land and a People Betrayed

    WINNER OF THE J. ANTHONY LUKAS WORK-IN-PROGRESS AWARDAtop a craggy mesa in the northern reaches of the Navajo reservation lies what was once a world-class uranium mine called Monument No. 2. Discovered in the 1940s—during the government’s desperate press to build nuclear weapons—the mesa’s tremendous lode would forever change the lives of the hundreds of Native Americans who labored there and of ... Leer más

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  • Patrolling the Cold War Skies

    Reheat Sunset

    de Philip Keeble ...
    A RAF pilot’s view of the Cold War, which conveys the excitement, danger and comedy of flying during that momentous historic period. Crafted to satisfy all aviation enthusiasts, novice and professional alikeThe Cold War is the hot topic of the moment. This book covers 28 years of patrolling the Cold War skies in reconnaissance Canberras and air defence Phantoms and TornadosFlying in the heat of ... Leer más

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  • Napoleon's Guard Infantry (2)

    Series series Men-at-Arms
    The seniority of Guard infantry was only established definitely in 1812 by the Guard's chief of personnel, Courtois.The title 'Young Guard' was assigned to the newly-raised regiments in 1809, but the term 'Middle Guard' came into use about 1811. From the beginning the newer guard regiments were committed to action first, the Old Guard, as Napoleon wrote, 'being so precious, one fears to expose ... Leer más

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  • Operational Test

    Honing the Edge

    The process to deliver a combat aircraft from concept to service is measured in decades. Described as a weapon system, designs such as the Eurofighter Typhoon are intricate jigsaws of new techniques and emerging technologies. By the time a new weapons system reaches the frontline, it will have been tested by the manufacturer, evaluated by test pilots and assessed by service pilots. There have been ... Leer más

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  • Tupolev Tu-128 ‘Fiddler’

    de Alan Dawes ...
    This is the first comprehensive account in English of the development and operation of one of Russia’s lesser known post-war jet fighters. Only ever operated over the former Soviet Union’s vast northern territory by an elite group of Soviet Air Force aircrew, it was little known even to most Russian military personnel and the majority of Soviet citizens. Although never flown ‘in anger’, the Tu-128 ... Leer más

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  • Hidden History of Civil War Tennessee

    Series series Hidden History
    Join author James B. Jones Jr. on an exciting journey through the unknown and hidden history of Civil War Tennessee. Tennessee's Civil War history is an oft-told narrative of famous battles, cunning campaigns and renowned figures. Beneath this well-documented history lie countless stories that have been forgotten and displaced over time. Discover how Vigilance Committees sought to govern cities ... Leer más

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  • he Fires of October

    The Planned US Invasion of Cuba During the Missile Crisis of 1962

    de Blaine Pardoe ...
    It was the closest we ever came to unleashing the Third World War.... The image of that world was so horrible to contemplate that both sides stepped away from that precipice and opted for peace. Fires of October is the exhilarating military history of the Cuban Missile Crisis exploring in detail the strategic plans implemented by American Armed Forces as they headed towards a catastrophic nuclear ... Leer más

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  • Russia’s Wars in Chechnya 1994–2009

    de Mark Galeotti ...
    Series series Essential Histories
    In this fully illustrated book an expert on the conflicts traces the progress of the wars in Chechnya, from the initial Russian advance through to urban battles such as Grozny, and the prolonged guerrilla warfare in the mountainous regions. He assesses how the wars have torn apart the fabric of Chechen society and their impact on Russia itself. Featuring specially drawn full-colour mapping and ... Leer más

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  • Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis

    Flamborough Head 1779

    de Mark Lardas ...
    Series Libro 44 - Duel
    The clash between the American Bonhomme Richard and the British HMS Serapis during the American Revolutionary War is perhaps the most famous single-ship duel in history.This epic battle between two very similar ships – and crews – off the coast of Britain in September 1779 created two naval heroes: in victory, John Paul Jones became a figure that all future American naval officers would aspire to ... Leer más

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