In this book, John Grehan has examined the known planned or proposed assassination attempts on Hitler, from Chicago to London and from Sweden to the Ukraine -some of which have not previously been presented to the general public by historians.
A unique series of images that explores every aspect of the Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, which was undertaken on Saturday, 18 April 1942. číst celé
A list of all the officially recognised SOE casualties has not been produced before. The information uncovered by the authors has never been brought together in a single publication.
In this book, adopting a day by day approach, the author provides a clear portrayal of the unfolding drama on the perimeter around Dunkirk, in the port itself and along the beaches to La Panne and the Belgian border.
Explores all of Napoleon's campaign of 1815 through 100 of the key locations associated with it. Visit the key places on all the battlefields of the campaign.
This book takes a look back at the Luftwaffe s unsuccessful attempt to break the British spirit and shares what life was really like during the Blitz.
An unbiased account written soon after the battle by a naval officer for other naval officers.
A chronological account of the battle More than 200 photographs, including graphic images of the fighting and the huge naval bombardment.
In the introduction the authors explore just why Winston Churchill authorised a super-raid' upon German-held territory. Examines why the French port of Dieppe was selected as the target.
Tells the full story of the battle to capture the Pacific Island of Tinian, one of the Northern Mariana Islands, in July and August 1994.
Photographs of the Royal Navy destroyers and the requisitioned merchant and civilian vessels and of the sturdy lifeboats of the RNLI Classic images of the famous Little Ships', including the various paddle steamers that were involved. Scenes of the detritus of war - damage and destruction on an unprecedented scale.
This collection of images shows how US warships, and, in particular, submarines helped sustain the garrison.
First time full collection of Despatches reports have been published.
Features the battles of the Sibuyan Sea, Surigao Strait, Cape Engano and the Battle off Samar.
The narrative recounts Operation Bodenplatte, a pivotal German air assault during the waning days of World War II. Launched on January 1, 1945, it aimed to surprise the Allies by targeting their airfields in Belgium and the Netherlands. General Adolf Galland orchestrated the attack with over 800 Luftwaffe fighters, achieving initial success by destroying many Allied aircraft. However, the operation faced significant setbacks due to absent Allied squadrons and effective anti-aircraft defenses. The resulting heavy losses for the Luftwaffe marked a turning point in the conflict, illustrated through a detailed narrative and striking photographs.
The book delves into the historical context and dramatic events surrounding the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. It details the Manhattan Project's inception, the massive effort behind it, and the training of the bomb crews from the 509th Composite Group. The narrative covers the attacks' execution, including the arming and flight of the _Enola Gay_ and _Bockscar_, culminating in the catastrophic impacts of the bombings. Accompanied by striking contemporary photographs, it offers a comprehensive visual study of this pivotal moment in history.
Beautifully illustrated guide to the five German headquarters complexes in the former East Prussia.
First time full collection of Despatches reports have been published. Unique insight into what happened from those in command.
Explains how the Channel Islands were demilitarised in 1940 to save them from destruction.
Through the words of the Medical Officers themselves, some of the detail of what really happened on the Death Railway, for good or ill, is revealed here.
Composed of more than 300 eyewitness accounts, official documents, parliamentary debates and newspaper reports, Voices From the Past tells the story of Napoleons last battles as they were experienced and reported by the men and women involved.
Precise, factual appraisals of each stage of the battles, all of which are placed within its strategic context.
It details the various plans made for Home Defence between 1939 and 1945.
The most detailed and comprehensive study of the RAF and its work in support of the SOE ever undertaken.
Mnoho jednotlivců a skupin se postavilo k nebezpečí s cílem zlikvidovat Adolfa Hitlera. Během jeho politického života se stal terčem řady atentátů, z nichž některé byly uskutečněny, ale všechny skončily neúspěchem. Dva nejznámější pokusy zahrnují výbuch bomby v mnichovské pivnici Bürgerbräukeller v roce 1939 a Stauffenbergův pokus označovaný jako Valkýra z 20. července 1944. Kromě těchto událostí existovaly i další, které dosud nezískaly pozornost historiků. Autor se zabývá plánovanými a zvažovanými atentáty na Hitlera od Chicaga po Londýn a od Švédska po Ukrajinu. Ti, kdo chtěli Hitlera odstranit, navrhovali různé metody, zatímco on sám byl si vědom nebezpečí, které mu hrozilo v každém okamžiku. Jeho bezpečnostní aparát byl obrovský a mnohovrstevný, avšak i přes to se mnozí pokusili o jeho zabití a některým se to málem podařilo. Hitler nakonec přežil, často jen o minutu nebo milimetr, a zemřel vlastní rukou. Tato spiknutí a konspirace jsou podrobně popsány spolu s unikátními fotografiemi míst plánovaných či skutečných atentátů, což přináší fascinující pohled na obskurní, bláznivé i pečlivě promyšlené pokusy o atentát na Hitlera.
