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At the age of 20, George Lennon became the youngest commander of a flying column during the Irish War of Independence, leading the West Waterford column in ambushes and actions in the face of heavy odds against British forces across the county. When Civil War followed the War of Independence Lennon chose to oppose the pro-Treaty government and fought in the battle for Waterford city. However, he laid down his arms when it became clear that the anti-Treaty cause was lost and that continuing the fight would lead to further suffering amongst the civilian population. In 1927, Lennon emigrated to America, returning to Ireland ten years later where he made earnest attempts to develop the national economy of the new state through the Irish Tourist Board and the National Planning Conference. However, he became disillusioned with these efforts and returned to the United States in 1946, later becoming a dedicated pacifist and even a practitioner of Zen Buddhism. Lennon is a figure who deserves to be remembered. In this new and revealing biography, Terence OReilly brings to life the story of an intriguing and talented man using previously unpublished memoirs, Lennons own letters and statements, and the recollections and statements of his family and comrades.

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Lackland's Bravest explores the distinguished history of the Lackland Air Force Base Fire Department. In addition, it takes an in-depth look inside the day-to-day lives of current members. See how they train for emergencies. Marvel at the impressive array of tools and technologies that they use to save lives, and find out why these modest individuals have taken the courageous step to make this their life's mission, so others may live. Get ready to climb aboard the engine and learn what it takes to earn the title of "Lackland's Bravest."

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Officially designated as the Medium Tank, M3 was the first US medium tank to be mass-produced. It was conceived and designed around 1940 and became operational in 1941. Its turret was made in two variants, one according to US specifications and the other modified to meet British requirements, in this case including the placement of the radio next to the commander. In the context of the British Commonwealth, the tank acquired two distinct designations: those with US-model turrets were called 'Lee', in homage to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, while those with British-model turrets were identified as 'Grant', in honor of Union General Ulysses S. Grant, the two greatest and most famous American generals of the Civil War.

Described as the "sick man of Europe" by the Great Powers, the Ottoman Empire in the early twentieth century was in terminal decline. The newly independent Balkan states¿Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgariäeach had significant ethnic populations who had remained under Ottoman rule. Under the guidance of Russia, which had its own interests in south-east Europe, they joined forces against the Ottomans, under the name of the Balkan League, in 1912.In the first phase of the Balkan Wars, Bulgarian, Greek, Montenegrin and Serbian armies fought together against the Ottoman Empire, dealing the Ottomans a heavy defeat in a result that made headlines around the world. In the second phase, the Balkan states fought each other, and Romania also entered the war. In the conflict¿s aftermath, new borders failed to satisfy any of the belligerent parties. Interventions by the Great Powers further increased tensions in the region. As the ultimate result, the first bullet that triggered the First World War was fired in Sarajevo in June 1914.The causes and effects of the Balkan Wars have remained controversial despite the passage of time. In this volume, writers from various Balkan nations and from across various disciplines have come together under the aegis of the Balkan History Association to address little-known and little-studied aspects of the wars. Collectively they analyze a huge range of political, historical, medical, sociological and religious aspects of the conflict. The book, with its ground-breaking content and unique bibliographies, will be an important guide for undergraduate and graduate students studying the political, military and social history of the Balkan Wars and the Balkan nations."The Balkan Wars of 1912/13 were a disaster for the Ottoman Empire, a triumph for the Balkan governments, and a tragedy for the population of the belligerent states.This well structured collection brings together contributors from various backgrounds. Together they help to understand overarching issues far beyond the military event, and especially the still underresearched Ottoman perspective."¿Katrin Boeckh, LMU Munich/IOS Regensburg

In questo libro, edito nel 1929, Luigi Freddi, fascista della prima ora, squadrista, volontario fiumano, futurista, giornalista e inventore di Cinecittà, rievoca in presa diretta le origini del Fascismo, dall'assalto all'"Avanti!" a Milano il 15 aprile 1919 con Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, Ferruccio Vecchi e Mario Chiesa alla fondazione dei Fasci italiani di combattimento il 23 marzo 1919 a piazza San Sepolcro e le lotte di strada degli Squadristi nel "Biennio Rosso", dallo squadrismo nel ferrarese e a Mantova, ai fatti di Sarzana, alla lotta politica in Lunigiana, nel Polesine e in Romagna. Questa edizione è arricchita da fotografie di squadristi e squadre d'azione provenienti da archivi privati.

Ufficialmente designato come Medium Tank, M3, fu il primo carro armato medio statunitense ad essere fabbricato in grande serie. Venne ideato e progettato intorno al 1940 e divenne operativo nel 1941. La sua torretta venne realizzata in due varianti, una conformemente alle specifiche degli Stati Uniti e l'altra modificata per soddisfare i requisiti britannici, includendo in questo caso, la collocazione della radio accanto al comandante. Nel contesto del Commonwealth britannico, il carro armato acquisì due denominazioni distinte: quelli con torrette di modello statunitense furono chiamati "Lee", in omaggio al generale confederato Robert E. Lee, mentre quelli con torrette di modello britannico furono identificati come "Grant", in onore del generale dell'Unione Ulysses S. Grant, i due maggiori e famosi generali americani della guerra civile.

Unearthing Spirituality from the Trenches: A Soldier's Faithful Odyssey in War and Peace.War and faith are two realms often viewed in stark contrast. Yet, in the midst of the battlefield's chaos, many soldiers find an unwavering spiritual anchor. For the religious veteran, the interplay between the harrowing experiences of war and the solace found in faith is a journey worth exploring.Soldier Saved By Others dives deep into this intricate relationship. Each chapter unfolds like a prayer bead, guiding readers from feelings of love and empathy to moments of rest, marked by gratitude and calmness. As we journey through the pages, we uncover the soldier's inner sanctum - the self - where righteousness meets civility, painting a portrait of the challenges faced and the strength drawn from a higher power.Dreams of perfection float like ethereal visions, only to be anchored by the steadfast pillars of religion, the warmth of the Holy Spirit, and the healing touch of forgiveness. This isn't just a tale of battles fought on foreign shores, but of the internal wars that rage within and the peace that can be found in faith.Targeted specifically at religious veterans, this book serves as a beacon, illuminating the path of spiritual resilience. It beckons readers to see beyond the horrors of war, into a realm where the human spirit, fortified by faith, triumphs over adversity.For veterans seeking understanding, families yearning to connect with their war-torn loved ones, or anyone intrigued by the fusion of military experience with deep spirituality, Soldier Saved By Others promises a transformative journey. Embrace a narrative where joy and happiness resonate, offering solace and enlightenment to all who venture within its pages.

Biographies and listings of veterans from Columbia County, New York, who honorably served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Alla fine della Prima Guerra Mondiale, l'Ungheria, in quanto membro della monarchia austroungarica, si ritrovò dalla parte dei perdenti. Il suo esercito si disintegrò e i suoi armamenti furono acquisiti o distrutti dalle nazioni alleate vincitrici. Tuttavia alla fine degli anni Venti la diplomazia ungherese fece di tutto per ridurre il suo isolamento, stringendo rapporti con l'Italia e altri paesi vicini per cercare di creare una posizione migliore per l'Ungheria tra le nazioni europee. Ebbe subito inizio una sorta di riarmamento segreto favorito dai nuovi movimenti politici dell'Europa di quegli anni.In questo senso l'Italia fu tra i principali protagonisti che resero possibile la rinascita militare magiara. Si strinsero diversi progetti di cooperazione, e nell'ambito di questi, l'Italia fornì o concesse la licenza per diversi sistemi d'arma, sia terrestri che nel campo dell'aviazione: Molti mezzi furono interessati a questa cooperazione: fra i carri armati ricordiamo il carro veloce leggero L3 insieme al carro Fiat B 3000. Trattori d'artiglieria come il Pavesi e il Breda, numeroso materiale d'artiglieria e bocche da fuoco. Autoveicoli e motoveicoli. In campo aereo: i Fiat CR 32, CR 42, Reggiane 2000 e i bombardieri CA 135...

The Indian Army was the largest volunteer army during the Second World War. Indian Army divisions fought in the Middle East, North Africa and Italy - and went to make up the overwhelming majority of the troops in South East Asia. Over two million personnel served in the Indian Army - and India provided the base for supplies for the Middle Eastern and South East Asian theaters. This monograph is a modern historical interpretation of the Indian Army as a holistic organization during the Second World War. It will look at training in India - charting how the Indian Army developed a more comprehensive training structure than any other Commonwealth country. This was achieved through both the dissemination of doctrine and the professionalism of a small coterie of Indian Army officers who brought about a military culture within the Indian Army - starting in the 1930s - that came to fruition during the Second World War, which informed the formal learning process. Finally, it will show that the Indian Army was reorganized after experiences of the First World War. During the interwar period, the army developed training and belief for both fighting on the North West Frontier, and as an aid to civil power. With the outbreak of the Second World War, in addition to these roles, the army had to expand and adapt to fighting modern professional armies in the difficult terrains of desert, jungle and mountain warfare. A clear development of doctrine and training can be seen, with many pamphlets being produced by GHQ India that were, in turn, used to formulate training within formations and then used in divisional, brigade and unit training instructions - thus a clear line of process can be seen not only from GHQ India down to brigade and battalion level, but also upwards from battalion and brigade level based on experience in battle that was absorbed into new training instructions. Together with the added impetus for education in the army, by 1945 the Indian Army had become a modern, professional and national army.

Following decades of silence about the involvement of doctors, medical researchers and other health professionals in the Holocaust and other National Socialist (Nazi) crimes, scholars in recent years have produced a growing body of research that reveals the pervasive extent of that complicity. This interdisciplinary collection of studies presents documentation of the critical role medicine played in realizing the policies of Hitler's regime. It traces the history of Nazi medicine from its roots in the racial theories of the 1920s, through its manifestations during the Nazi period, on to legacies and continuities from the postwar years to the present.

The work describes in detail the role of air power in various operations right from operation poomalai on 4 June 1987 till the completion of Induction of the Indian peace keeping force in March 1990.

This book details the astonishing transformation that took place from 1942 to 1943, setting the Allies on a path to final victory against Japan.

This book examines Vatican diplomacy from the fall of the Papal States in 1870 to the present day. The contributors focus on the concept of permanent neutrality and trace the Vatican's political transformation into a modern international institution in conjunction with its use of neutrality as a tool of diplomacy and statecraft.

Haunted Laughter addresses whether it is appropriate to use comedy as a literary form to depict Adolf Hitler, The Third Reich, and the Holocaust. Guided by existing theories of comedy and memory and through a comprehensive examination of comedic film and television productions, from the United States, Israel, and Europe, Jonathan Friedman proposes a model and a set of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of comedy as a means of representation. These criteria include depth of purpose, relevance to the times, and originality of form and content. Friedman concludes that comedies can be effective if they provide relevant information about life and death in the past, present, or future; break new ground; and serve a purpose or multiple purposescapturing the dynamic of the Nazi system of oppression, empowering or healing victims, serving as a warning for the future, or keeping those who can never grasp the real horror of genocide from losing perspective.

"This book contains summaries of interviews with Lithuanians who were forcefully conscripted into the Soviet army to fight in Afghanistan between 1979-1989. The text is supported by portraits of the veterans and photographs from their personal collections."--

This high quality reproduction was taken from the 1942 original and is faithful in all details. It is made to look old and contains over 65 pages of full color print covering everything on the M1 Carbine rifle. This includes full servicing, take down, oiling, parts, ammunition and more. You will not be disappointed in this piece and is an absolute must for any collector, historian or even general aficionado.

Canada and the Korean War synthesizes Canadian and global perspectives on a watershed conflict to explore its profound influence on international, diplomatic, and military history, public memory, and contemporary affairs.

Silent Partners delves into the shadowy world of security and national defence to shine a light on the influence they hold in Canadian society.

Crisis, War, and the Holocaust in Lithuania examines the Holocaust with a new perspective based on previously inaccessible sources. The book relates the history of the crises which preceded the Shoah, describes in detail the process of destruction, and concludes by addressing Lithuanian society's struggles to confront the legacy of unprecedented violence.