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This monumental work covers all aspects of India's contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sib-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.Campaign in Western Asia describes the operations the operations conducted by the Indian troops in Iraq. Syria and Iran to stem the tide of German advance, which at one stage even threatened the Indian borders. Even after the Axis threat had been contained Indian forces continued to garrison the area to facilitate the transport of necessary war material to Russia. This in the way greatly helped the Russian war effort, which finally resulted in the defeat of Germans.The theatre assumed operational importance during the Second World War after the victory of the Africa Corps led by Rommel. As Rommel's forces reached Alexandria and the gates of Cairo and the German offensive in the Caucasus and Russia progressed in 1941, Hitler envisaged the possibility of a pincer in the North to complement the Africa Corps. This was to sweep through the Levant using the base provided by the Vichy French. This was more of an improvisation presented by opportunities of war as Hitler's world view was mainly continental and restricted to Europe.

This monumental work covers all aspects of India's contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.The volume Campaigns in South-East Asia 1941-42 describes the expulsion of the British Commonwealth Forces from South-East Asia by the Japanese. In a way it is a story of military debacle suffered by the British. The narrative outlines the rapid withdrawal of the Indian, British and Australian forces from Malaya and Singapore. The British were compelled to surrender a vast land mass of Asia from the Netherlands East Indies to Burma to the Japanese.The region covered extends from Hong Kong to Malaya, including Borneo, Singapore and parts of Burma, and highlights the British and Dutch colonies. The strategic importance of the region to Japan and the Allies, the historical background of the conflict and the prevailing situation in China and Indochina provide the curtain raiser. The impact of terrain and climate on the operations, strengths of the opposing forces, strategies adopted by the two adversaries and the prevailing local political environment are all well covered.Though the Commonwealth Forces had numerical superiority, they were outmatched. This defeat greatly shattered the British and Commonwealth confidence and prestige in the region, which gave impetus to better planning in future operations.

This monumental work covers all aspects of India's contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.After the end of World War II, the Government of India formed a Historical Division in the Ministry of Defence. This office was tasked to produce History of the Second World War, with special reference to the part played by soldiers of the British Indian Army, based on the official war diaries, reports and other documents held by the Division, as well as in consultation with a few actual participants.The Retreat from Burma narrates the circumstances under which Burma was lost to the Japanese in 1942. In the main, however, it is an account of the fighting of the troops who struggled against all odds and saved themselves from the prospect of extermination which confronted them. The retreating Indians finally settled on the eastern border in Kohima-Imphal region. The early reverses, however, encouraged the Indian Army to make vigorous preparations to fight the Japanese successfully.

People are disappearing. I spoke to my neighbour yesterday, we laughed at some nonsense, and today he is gone. We only discovered he was missing because the dog wouldn't stop howling and we all knew he would never leave his beloved pet. So I am careful, extremely careful. Two families divided by war. An entire city on the edge of disaster. 'I was blown away not just by the gripping story, which had my heart thumping at times, but the sheer eloquence of writing. It is a story of the strength of the human spirit, and of love which will not be defeated. I know I will be recommending it to everyone' LESLEY PEARSE 1948, Berlin. World War II has ended and there is supposed to be peace; but Russian troops have closed all access to the city. Roads, railway lines and waterways are blocked and two million people are trapped, relying on airlifts of food, water and medicine to survive. The sharp eyes of the Russian state police watch everything; no one can be trusted. Anna and Ingrid are both searching for answers - and revenge - in the messy aftermath of war. They understand that survival comes only by knowing what to trade: food; medicine; heirlooms; secrets. Both are living in the shadows of a city where the line between right and wrong has become dangerously blurred. But they cannot give up in the search for a lost child ... 'An impressively researched, powerfully emotional tale of two women surviving post-war Berlin ... Child of the Ruins will have you gripped in suspense from the first line to the last' LOUISE CANDLISH 'In Kate's inimitable style we are immediately drawn into this impeccably researched and terrifying period of history. Stunning from the very first line, this is a masterclass in historical fiction writing. An absolute triumph!' DINAH JEFFERIES 'An absolutely stunning book from the Queen of Historical Fiction. Emotional, powerful, meticulously researched, sharp writing, just wonderful' LOUISE SWANSON 'There is only one word to describe Child of the Ruins and that is awesome. It is compelling and evocative, thrilling and yet hugely touching. Kate Furnivall has really steeped herself in the period and faced the horrors of those times. I congratulate her' DILLY COURT 'An extraordinarily tense and gripping story set in a city brought to its knees in the aftermath of war, where life is cheap and crusts of bread are currency. The plotting is ingenious and the writing beautifully atmospheric' GILL PAUL 'Unforgettable characters negotiate desperate times in this vivid, brave and suspenseful novel set in the chaos of war torn Berlin. The final twist made me gasp!' RACHEL HORE 'Gripping from the very first page, Child of the Ruins is a powerful and emotionally intense reminder that heartache and hardship linger long after a war ends. Highly recommend!' TERESA DRISCOLL I have just finished reading Child of the Ruins and now I am bereft. Such an emotionally powerful and compelling story, told with skill and impeccable research. I was immersed from beginning to end' ROSANNA LEY 'Each page and each word made me feel as though I was in Berlin at the end of the Second World War, alongside a mother searching for her son. Kate Furnivall has a gift for description, heartbreak and joy. I defy anyone not to read beyond the first killer sentence' JANE CORRY 'Atmospheric and compelling' CAROL McGRATH 'A harrowing and compelling portrait of Berlin in the aftermath of World War Two, told through the interconnecting stories of two courageous women struggling to survive in the rubble of their war-torn city' FIONA VALPY 'A beautifully written and atmospheric portrayal of life in Berlin in the aftermath of WW2, with exquisitely-drawn characters and a storyline that is both powerful and heart-breaking. Kate has become one of my favourite writers and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next' B.A. PARIS 'Brilliantly written and incredibly moving. I was gripped from the first page' MILLY JOHNSON

At a critical stage of the Texas Revolution a large Mexican army surrounded a makeshift fortification known locally as the Alamo. It was there that a small defensive force of mostly Texans had become holed up, and where they vowed to 'never surrender or retreat'. After a siege lasting thirteen days, the Mexicans assaulted the fortification during the early hours of Sunday, 6 March 1836. Except for a few women and children, and one male slave, everyone inside was killed.All this is well known, and to this day the Alamo Mission is an American national monument sacred to the people of Texas. The Battle of Alamo sits alongside such dramatic last stands as Little Big Horn and Rorke's Drift as one of the most heroic and sacrificial battles against the odds in military history. But what few realise is that a large number of those who fought and died for Texas at the Alamo were British.For the first time, the stories of these men, their lives and their deaths at the Alamo, are revealed. They include an Englishman named William Blazeby, who led a troop of New Orleans Greys; a Scotsman named John McGregor, who took to his bagpipes and accompanied Davy Crockett on the fiddle to keep up the spirits of the defenders; and an Irishman named Robert Evans, who, as Master of Ordnance was shot down while trying to set light to the gunpowder in the chapel when the battle was lost.Through men such as these, the full story of this iconic encounter in the history of the United States of America is told in detail by the author. The roles of the opposing commanders, the infamous General Santa Anna and Lieutenant Colonel William 'Buck' Travis, are also examined. At the same time, James Bancroft also investigates the death of James Bowie, renowned, of course, for his large hunting knife, and Davy Crockett. Exactly how the so called 'King of the Wild Frontier' met his end has been the subject of controversial debate ever since Texas fought off its Mexican shackles - thanks in no small measure to those Britons who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their American comrades on the crumbling walls of the Alamo more than 185 years ago.

This book looks at the history of the US Air Force through the lens of its (lack of) preparedness for war, which is shown to be a result of its organisational culture.The U.S. Air Force is probably the most powerful military force in history, both in its destructive firepower and in its ability to project it globally. Yet, despite its unparalleled power, the Air Force entered its first three pivotal conflicts--World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War - unprepared. Even more surprisingly, it was remarkably well-prepared for its fourth major war, the Gulf War of 1991. Could there be an underlying trait or characteristic, which influenced the Air Force between the wars, that historically caused the US Air Force to be unprepared for war, or prepared for the wrong war? Surprisingly, there was such a factor, which was quite prominent in the Air Force's complex identity - its Organizational Culture. Besides providing an historical description of the Air Force, this book also demonstrates clearly how its organizational culture evolved, and how it caused the US Air Force to be prepared for the wrong war. It also shows that when the organizational culture changed, the Air Force changed its focus and arrived prepared for the following war (the 1991 Gulf War).This book will be of interest to students of air power, strategic studies, US public policy and security studies in general.

Orchestrating Warfighting provides a detailed and wide-ranging examination of the employment of corps and divisions from the First World War through to the early twenty-first century.Division and corps formations have been at the forefront of the British Army's prosecution of war since 1914. They constituted the major command and organisational elements that underpinned the conduct of large-scale warfighting on land. Divisions and corps were of central importance to the conduct of the First and Second World Wars, the maintenance of a conventional deterrence posture during the Cold War, and were also employed in major confrontations since 1945, including the Korean War and two Gulf Wars. The British Army of the early twenty-first century still retains two divisional formations alongside the British-led Allied Rapid Reaction Corps within NATO.Orchestrating Warfighting examines British, Dominion, and imperial corps and divisions, taking part in the total wars of the first half of the twentieth century and smaller scale conflicts since 1945. It throws new light on questions of command, generalship, and the management of battles and campaigns across a diverse range of theatres. Orchestrating Warfighting is of interest to historians of the British Army, operational military history, and modern war.

Esther Taddiken Showe answered her country's call during WWII by joining the U.S. Navy as a reservist. Her brave journey in the South Pacific is recounted through cherished letters and memories curated by her daughter. Discover a poignant history of love, sacrifice, and a generation's unyielding courage.

On December 20, 1860, a little more than a month after Republican Abraham Lincoln had been elected the 16th president, a convention met in Charleston and passed the first ordinance of secession by one of the United States, declaring, "We, the people of the State of South Carolina in convention assembled, do declare and ordain... that the Union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under the name of 'the United States of America, ' is hereby dissolved." That came two days after the failure of the Crittenden Compromise, a proposed Constitutional Amendment to reinstate the Missouri Compromise line and extend it to the Pacific failed. President Buchanan supported the measure, but President-Elect Lincoln said he refused to allow the further expansion of slavery under any conditions. In January 1861, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Kansas followed South Carolina's lead, and the Confederate States of America was formed on February 4 in Montgomery, Alabama, with former Secretary of War Jefferson Davis inaugurated as its President. A few weeks later Texas joined, and after Fort Sumter several more states would secede and join the Confederacy, most notably Virginia. The election of Abraham Lincoln was the impetus for the secession of the South, but that was merely one of many events that led up to the formation of the Confederacy and the start of the Civil War. Sectional hostility over the issue of slavery had been bubbling for most of the 19th century, and violence had already broken out in places like Bleeding Kansas. Political issues like the Missouri Compromise, popular sovereignty, and the Fugitive Slave Act all added to the arguments.The secession of the South was one of the seminal events in American history, but it also remains one of the most controversial. Over the last 160 years, the greatest debate over the Civil War has remained just what caused it, and as recently as April 2010, Virginia's governor declared April "Confederate History Month in Virginia," issuing a proclamation that made no mention of slavery. Facing an intense backlash, Virginia's governor first defended his proclamation by noting "there were any number of aspects to that conflict between the states." Days later, the governor apologized for the omission of slavery. In turn, the governor's backtracking was criticized by many Southerners, most prominently the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a large organization dedicated to commemorating the Confederates. The governor later declared that there would be no Confederate History Month in 2011. Arguments over the war's causes are nothing new. Before the war had even ended, Confederate soldiers were asserting that they were fighting for states' rights. In the early 20th century, prominent historians such as Charles Beard theorized that the war was based on economic differences between the North and South. Although slavery had been the dominant political issue in the 50 years leading up to the Civil War, these historians began to assert that slavery was not necessarily a factor.

"Sheepdogs, Tom," Jerry said. He got a beer from the ice bucket and handed Tom one. "We're the convoys' sheepdogs. You know the difference between a shepherd dog and a sheepdog?"Tom leaned back in his own chair and sipped his beer. "I thought they were about the same.""Oh, sheepdogs and shepherds are very different. The sheepdogs live with the sheep. When they're puppies, they sometimes even nurse from the ewes. They look like the sheep and they love the sheep. Then some animal shows up - a strange dog or a wolf. Out west it's mostly coyotes but sometimes it's bears or cougars. Well, that sheepdog comes running out of the flock of sheep, hollering and ready for a fight. That ball of wool turns into a monster in a hurry and the coyote or whatever it is usually slinks off. If the bad guy keeps coming, the sheepdog mixes it up with him and gives his all if he has to. That's us. We're sheepdogs in the sky and on the sea."

Celebrate the strength and resilience of military children with "ON THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD: PURPLE UP!" This insightful book pays tribute to the unique experiences of military brats, exploring their lifestyle, culture, challenges, and triumphs. Join the Purple Up! movement as we delve into the rich tapestry of growing up in a military family.

"Heroes in Red: The Tuskegee Airmen's Legacy" is a factual book that delves into the remarkable story of the Tuskegee Airmen, focusing on their experiences as the renowned Red Tails. The book explores the origins of the Tuskegee Airmen and the establishment of their groundbreaking training program. It sheds light on the challenges they faced due to racial segregation and discrimination within the military, as well as their perseverance in overcoming stereotypes and proving their capabilities.Readers will gain insight into the key figures in the Tuskegee Airmen, including the trailblazing Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the first African American general. The book also highlights the Tuskegee Airmen's first combat missions and experiences, their formation and significance as the 332nd Fighter Group, and their crucial role in the 1944-45 European campaign during World War II.Furthermore, "Heroes in Red" explores the distinctive 'Red Tails' and their impact on the identity of the Tuskegee Airmen, including the origin and significance of their nickname and the symbolism and pride associated with it. The book also showcases notable missions and achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen, their transition from military to civilian life after the end of World War II, and their lasting legacy and impact on the U.S. military and society. Finally, it delves into the modern recognition and honors bestowed upon the Tuskegee Airmen, including the Congressional Gold Medal and the establishment of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.

"The Middle Ages: A Quick Read" is your passport to the captivating world of medieval Europe. This concise yet comprehensive book offers a series of short articles covering a wide range of topics, providing readers of all ages with an engaging introduction to this fascinating period in history.From the grandeur of cathedrals to the chivalry of knights, from the allure of tournaments to the intrigue of the King's Court, each article offers a glimpse into a different aspect of medieval life. Learn about the feudal system and daily life on a manor, explore the role of the Catholic Church and the rise of guilds, and discover the epic battles and heroic figures that shaped the course of history.Whether you're interested in the art and literature of the Middle Ages, the exploits of legendary knights and rulers, or the impact of Vikings and Crusaders, "The Middle Ages: A Quick Read" has something for everyone. Perfect for readers looking to expand their knowledge or educators seeking to inspire curiosity in their students, this book is sure to spark an interest in learning more about this captivating era. Dive in and discover the enduring legacy of the Middle Ages today!

In "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot: Story, Impact, and Lessons Learned," delve into a compelling narrative that chronicles one of the most tumultuous events in U.S. Navy history. Set against the backdrop of racial tensions, this book unravels the gripping story of the race riot that erupted aboard the USS Kitty Hawk in October 1972.Follow the sequence of events that led to the outbreak of violence, as simmering frustrations and systemic injustices boiled over, resulting in a harrowing confrontation between sailors of different racial backgrounds. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, the author offers a vivid portrayal of the chaos and turmoil that engulfed the aircraft carrier, leaving a lasting impact on all involved.But beyond recounting the events themselves, "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot" delves deeper into the profound lessons that emerged from this tragic incident. Explore the repercussions of the riot, its impact on race relations within the Navy, and the broader implications for society at large. Gain valuable insights into the root causes of racial unrest and the imperative for meaningful change.As you journey through the pages of this book, you'll come to understand the complexities of race, identity, and power within the military and beyond. From the efforts to address systemic inequalities to the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding, "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot" offers a compelling exploration of the challenges and opportunities in the fight against racism and discrimination.Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military buff, or simply curious about the human experience, this book is a must-read. Engaging, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot" sheds light on a pivotal moment in history and the enduring quest for justice and equality.

Gary Saunders, an x-ray technologist, served from 1970 to 1971 in MASH (mobile army surgical hospital) units in Vietnam. In this memoir, he shares his story of basic training, his journey to and arrival in Vietnam, and time he spent in the 27th Surgical Hospital in Chu Lai, as well as the 91st Evacuation Hospital, and 23rd Medical Company. Besides x-raying patients, he served on guard duty.The book's title, Hold Your Breath, reflects what Gary told patients when they were x-rayed, but it serves as a broader metaphor for what happens in a war zone. Gary shares how he worked in a surgical hospital with limited equipment and staff who were trained in army programs. He recalls horrendous stories of amputees-including US soldiers and Vietnamese children. He details the stress of being under attack and trying to protect the patients from artillery.Vietnam was not all bad, however. Gary made some lifelong friends. He discovered the beauty of Vietnam and enjoyed holiday meals and days spent at the beach. Overall, he had the experience of a lifetime in a time and place most of us can only imagine.Hold Your Breath helps fill a gap in Vietnam War history. It is compelling reading for history and military buffs and anyone who wants to understand what it is like to live in a war.Gary Saunders grew up in rural Ohio. After high school, he became an x-ray technologist before being drafted to serve in the Vietnam War in a MASH unit. After the war, he had a successful decades-long medical career at several different hospitals in Ohio. Today, he is enjoying retirement with his wife Joyce.

Il libro tratta della guerra partigiana nella Provincia di Arezzo tra il dicembre e l'agosto 1944, in particolare nella zona della Valle del Casentino e del Monte Pratomagno. É una storia raccontata storicamente, ma anche come io, ragazzo di poco più di otto anni, l'ho vissuta con la mia famiglia a Castel Focognano (il Comune è a Rassina), dove eravamo sfollati da Arezzo dopo il duplice devastante bombardamento del 2 dicembre 1943. L'ampia documentazione esistente, già trattata da protagonisti come i generali Siro Rossetti e Raffaello Sacconi e dall'avvocato Antonio Curina, è stata arricchita dal carteggio di mio padre, allora maresciallo di fanteria del Regio Esercito, già in servizio a Roma, dal luglio 1940 al 12 settembre 1943, al Servizio Informazioni Militare (SIM) dello Stato Maggiore Generale, come capo disegnatore del Comando Supremo...Seconda edizione molto riveduta e aumentata a ben 420 pagine!

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