Richard Humble is an author with a deep interest in military history. Having spent years as a prison teacher, he now dedicates his time to writing historical accounts for both adult and child readerships. His works are characterized by thorough historical research and an accessible narrative style. Humble brings history to life for readers of all ages, focusing on detail and clarity.
This series presents a survey of popular topics from their earliest beginnings to the present day. They explain the development of the subject in relation to the needs, skills, and technologies of the people living at different periods of history.
Take an incredible tour through a World War Two Submarine. Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader through the often complex historical periods. Written in a clear, concise style. Contents, glossary, and index.
Nejvíce smrtící válečnou lodí druhé světové války nebyly obří bitevní lodě, ani letadlová loď s flotilou letounů. Byl to nepřítel z hlubin, neviditelná hrozba pod hladinou a skutečný oceánský lovec: ponorka. Tato kniha, jedinečný ilustrovaný průvodce, vám ukáže, jak byly ponorky vynalezeny, jak fungují a jaký byl život na palubě ponorky v letech 1939 – 1945. V závěru knihy naleznete rovněž popis nejmodernějších jaderných ponorek současnosti.
