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  • Logistics in World War II, 1939–1943

    de John Norris ...
    A history of the Second World War with a focus on supply, transport, and other crucial operations—includes photos.Logistics, though less dramatic or glamorous than other aspects of war, nevertheless play a decisive role in the outcome of campaigns and battles. This book focuses on the role of logistics in World War II, marshaling some astounding facts and figures to convey the sheer scale of the ... Leer más

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  • Mortars in World War II

    de John Norris ...
    Mortars were used throughout the Second World War by all armies and in all theatres. Although a very simple weapon they could greatly enhance the firepower of infantry formations, giving them their own mobile artillery arm. They repeatedly proved their worth in both offensive and defensive situations, breaking up or supporting infantry attacks and laying smoke or illumination rounds. Despite their ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Pistols at Dawn

    A History of Duelling

    de John Norris ...
    In modern society the thought that someone would organise a deadly competition with a rival, risking his life over a point of honour, is incomprehensible. That this form of resolution would become an accepted 'sport', with noble gentlemen even possessing sets of special duelling pistols, is insane. This fascinating history of the practice of duelling takes the reader into the intriguing world of ... Leer más

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  • Artillery

    A History

    de John Norris ...
    By the time the guns fell silent on 11 November 1918, vast tracts of the European landscape had been so utterly devastated by artillery fire that they were virtually unrecognisable. Of all the many weapons invented by man for the purpose of waging war, artillery must rank among the most destructive of all. Through detailed research, John Norris has traced the development of artillery through the ... Leer más

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  • World War II Trucks and Tanks

    de John Norris ...
    Many thousands of different types of vehicles were used by the armies during the Second World War for various roles, including the fighting vehicles such as armoured cars and tanks. Today these are very popular with enthusiasts who restore these historic vehicles to their pristine state and attend specialist gatherings around the UK, Europe and the USA.This book explores original and reconstructed ... Leer más

    $22.49 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Marching to the Drums

    A History of Military Drums and Drummers

    de John Norris ...
    Military drummers have played a crucial role in warfare throughout history. Soldiers marched to battle to the sound of the drums and used the beat to regulate the loading and re-loading of their weapons during the battle. Drummers were also used to raise morale during the fight. This is the first work to chart the rise of drums in military use and how they came to be used on the battlefield as a ... Leer más

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  • The Enduring Struggle

    The History of the U.S. Agency for International Development and America’s Uneasy Transformation of the World

    de John Norris ...
    "This comprehensive history of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. government’s official bilateral foreign aid agency, deserves to be read by all students of U.S. foreign policy." Foreign AffairsUS Foreign aid is one of the most misunderstand functions of our federal government. Consuming less than 1% of the federal government budget, it has nonetheless played an outsized role ... Leer más

    $37.99 USD

  • Vehicle Art of World War Two

    de John Norris ...
    The nose art that decorated WW2 aircraft has received considerable attention but the images and slogans that decorated land vehicles has been less widely appreciated. This visually stunning book displays many fine examples (original or faithfully recreated) of the art that adorned the military vehicles of both Allied and Axis forces. Both official unit markings, such as divisional badges and unit ... Leer más

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  • Fix Bayonets!

    de John Norris ...
    The bayonet is an essential item of a soldier's kit even on today's modern hi-tech battlefield. This work examines the origins of this humble weapon and the 'cult of the bayonet' as espoused by the Russian General Alexander Suvorov who asserted that The bullet misses, the bayonet does not. The first bayonets appeared in France in the early 17th century and soon they were being used by every army ... Leer más

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  • The Falcon Confession

    de John Norris ...
    This historical thriller is a novel of layered secrets, fickle love, and tests of mettle. The story follows Edith, an ostracized noblewoman, and Aidan, a timid monastic novice, as they strive to protect a mysterious book from the conquering Normans. For this unlikely pair, the text with a golden falcon on the cover is more than just a precious treasure; it's the vision of an endangered future. ... Leer más

    $0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Mary McGrory

    The Trailblazing Columnist Who Stood Washington on Its Head

    de John Norris ...
    A wildly entertaining biography of the trailblazing Washington columnist and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for commentaryBefore there was Maureen Dowd or Gail Collins or Molly Ivins, there was Mary McGrory. She was a trailblazing columnist who achieved national syndication and reported from the front lines of American politics for five decades. From her first assignment reporting on ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD

  • Oh-Oh

    de John Norris ...
    At times, something is coming at you so fast that there is no time to get out of the way. There is only enough time to bend over, grab your ankles, and kiss your tail goodbye, saying, Oh-oh. ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD