The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography
Author : Trevor Nevitt Dupuy
Publisher :
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 18,31 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Military biography
ISBN : 9789716094299
Brassey's Encyclopedia of Military History and Biography
Author : Franklin D. Margiotta
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 1236 pages
File Size : 12,12 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Military art and science
ISBN :
Book Description
A practical, readable reference for anyone interested in military history.
Encyclopedia of Military Science
Author : G. Kurt Piehler
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1921 pages
File Size : 35,59 MB
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : History
ISBN : 1506310818
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Military Science provides a comprehensive, ready-reference on the organization, traditions, training, purpose, and functions of today’s military. Entries in this four-volume work include coverage of the duties, responsibilities, and authority of military personnel and an understanding of strategies and tactics of the modern military and how they interface with political, social, legal, economic, and technological factors. A large component is devoted to issues of leadership, group dynamics, motivation, problem-solving, and decision making in the military context. Finally, this work also covers recent American military history since the end of the Cold War with a special emphasis on peacekeeping and peacemaking operations, the First Persian Gulf War, the events surrounding 9/11, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and how the military has been changing in relation to these events.
Women During the Civil War
Author : Judith E. Harper
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 34,90 MB
Release : 2004-04-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1135950059
Book Description
For more information, including a full list of entries, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Women During the Civil War website. Women During theCivil War: An Encyclopedia is the first A-Z reference work to offer a panoramic presentation of the contributions, achievements, and personal stories of American women during one of the most turbulent eras of the nation's history. Incorporating the most recent scholarship as well as excerpts from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other primary source documents, this Encyclopedia encompasses the wartime experiences of famous and lesser-known women of all ethnic groups and social backgrounds throughout the United States during the Civil War era.
Atlas of American Military History
Author : Stuart Murray
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,38 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Military history
ISBN : 1438130252
Book Description
From the Battle of Bunker Hill to the Battle of Midway
The Encyclopedia of Military History
Author : Richard Ernest Dupuy
Publisher : New York : Harper & Row
Page : 1494 pages
File Size : 46,24 MB
Release : 1970
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
A comprehensive survey of the history of war and of military affairs in the world throughout recorded human experience; and a reliable, relatively complete and authoritative reference work covering the entire sweep of world military history.
The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History
Author : Richard Ernest Dupuy
Publisher : HarperResource
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 37,25 MB
Release : 1926
Category : Military art and science
ISBN :
Book Description
New, updated, and revised to include new discoveries about the use of weapons in ancient China, upheavals in Lebanon, the winding down of the Soviet-Afghanistan war, the invasions of Grenada and Panama by U.S. forces, the war in the Persian Gulf, and the collapse of the Soviet and Eastern European Communist governments.
Amazons to Fighter Pilots: A-Q
Author : Reina Pennington
Publisher :
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 37,45 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Book Description
With entries overviewing groups such as the Amazons, women in the Spanish Civil War, and Native American women and entries profiling over 300 women, tells their stories, focusing particularly on women who fought. With a focus on those who fought, this two-volume reference for scholars and general readers contains alphabetically arranged entries on some 300 military women from antiquity to the present. The entries are also listed by geographic region, time period, branch of service, prisoner status, and by group or organization. Pennington (affiliation not cited) presents a historical overview of women in the military and in war in the introduction, while an extensive timeline traces the accomplishments of women in military history reaching back to 9000 BCE. Bibliographic surveys of women as prisoners of war and women's participation in military medicine are found in the appendix.
How to Create an Underpainting Like the Old Masters
Author : Eric Bossik
Publisher : PORTABLE SHOPPER, LLC
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 34,26 MB
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 0984241930
Book Description
In order to emulate the paintings of Old Masters like Rembrandt it's essential to create an underpainting. This instructional E-Book will teach you the techniques you'll need to successfully complete an underpainting. This step-by-step guide has photos and explainations for every step of the painting process.
Battles that Changed History
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 28,34 MB
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : History
ISBN : 024137359X
Book Description
Discover the stories behind more than 90 of the world's most significant battles in this lavishly illustrated history book. The most important battles ever to take place are brought to life in the most spectacular way. From the brutal battle of Gettysburg to the epic air-sea battle of Midway, find out how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats. Journey through the battlefields of history and follow the key developments of World War I, World War II, the Cold War and more in unprecedented visual detail. Using maps, paintings, artefacts, and photographs, Battles That Changed History is a guided tour of every major conflict in history. Explore the stories behind more than 90 important battles and discover how pivotal moments and tactical decisions have altered the course of history. From medieval clashes and great naval conflicts to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail. Learn incredible facts about the weapons, armour, soldiers, and military strategies behind some of the greatest battles ever. This reference book includes profiles of famous military leaders like Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel. See how kingdoms and empires have been won and lost on the battlefield. Go into the thick of combat at the Great Siege of Malta, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the icy waters of Dunkirk. It is the ultimate guide to the history of military conflict. Relive 3,000 Years of World-Changing Combat This stunning coffee table book from DK Books is a visual treat for history buffs, old and young. It includes a foreword from award-winning writer, TV presenter and historian, Sir Tony Robinson whose TV credits include Time Team, Blackadder,and The Worst Jobs in History. From the ancient world to the nuclear war, each chapter of this military history book brings the key battles of the era to life: - Before 1000CE: Includes Thermopylae and the Battle of Red Cliffs. - 1000 - 1500: Includes the Battle of Agincourt and Fall of Constantinople. - 1500 - 1700: Includes the Battle of Breitenfeld and Siege of Vienna. - 1700 - 1900: Includes the Battle Waterloo and Gettysburg. - 1900 - Present: Includes Dunkirk and Operation Desert Storm.
