Armour

Author : John Steakley
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1984-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101664292

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Armor by John Steakley Pdf

The military sci-fi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet The planet is called Banshee. The air is unbreathable, the water is poisonous. It is home to the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on Banshee—the culmination of ten thousand years of the armorers’ craft. A trooper in this armor is a one-man, atomic powered battle fortress. But he will have to fight a nearly endless horde of berserk, hard-shelled monsters—the fighting arm of a species which uses biological technology to design perfect, mindless war minions. Felix is a scout in A-team Two. Highly competent, he is the sole survivor of mission after mission. Yet he is a man consumed by fear and hatred. And he is protected, not only by his custom-fitted body armor, but by an odd being which seems to live within him, a cold killing machine he calls “The Engine.” This is Felix’s story—a story of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat, and the story, too, of how strength of spirit can be the greatest armor of all.

Author : Thom Richardson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0948092726

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The Armour and Arms of Henry VIII by Thom Richardson Pdf

"The history of England records no more charismatic figure than King Henry VIII. His reign reveals an intriguing amalgam of the old and the new, and during it his kingdom emerged as a power to be reckoned with. He was fascinated by weapons and armour, taking a personal interest in their design and manufacture. Henry's impact upon the Royal Armouries' collection is immense. The arms and armour made for him, his personal guard and his army still form the core of the collection. This book is part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour, written by specialists in the field and packed with fascinating information and stunning photography."--woodslane.com.au.

Author : Trevor Absolon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781472822246

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Samurai Armour by Trevor Absolon Pdf

For beauty, precision and strength, nothing has ever matched the combination of form and function found in the armour of the samurai. For a samurai, the consummate warrior, his suit of armour was so much more than 'just' protective equipment that could save his life in the heat of battle – it was the embodiment of his personality, social status and very soul. This volume, the first in a two-part series on the armour of the samurai, traces first the history of the samurai themselves and then examines the history and evolution of the cuirass or dou, the armour protecting the samurai's chest. Drawing on over 20 years of research and technical work by Trevor Absolon, a leading expert, this is a complete study of this fundamental aspect of samurai armour construction. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, this is more than just a detailed technical exploration, it is a meditation on a process that was, and still is, nothing short of an art form.

Author : Martin Brayley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Body armour
ISBN : 1921138025

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Modern Body Armour by Martin Brayley Pdf

Modern Body Armour traces the development of individual ballistic protection from the multi-layer silk garments and metal plates used during World War One and through to the Korean War and Vietnam, to the state-of-the-art amour currently used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Contents include the Chemico Shield and Infanterie Panzer of World War One, USAAF aviator's armour of World War Two, the Korean War M1951 and M1952A, and the IOTV and USMC Scaleable Plate Carrier currently used by US forces. This work illustrates all of the primary armour patterns in use with the world's major nations from 1914 to the present day, and will be an invaluable reference for historians and collectors"-- Back cover.

Author : Paul J. Hazell
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000655872

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Armour by Paul J. Hazell Pdf

Updated throughout for the new edition, Armour: Materials, Theory, and Design covers extant and emergent protection technologies driving advances in armour systems. Covering materials, theory and design, the book has applications in vehicle, ship, personnel and building use. Introducing a wide range of armour technologies, the book is a key guide to the technology used to protect against both blasts and ballistic attacks. Chapters cover bullets, blasts, jets and fragments, as well as penetration mechanics. The new edition builds on the previous one, discussing ceramics and metallic materials as well as woven fabrics and composite laminates. Detailing modern technology advancements, the second edition has also been expanded to include improved explanations on shock mechanisms and includes significantly more figures and diagrams. An essential guide to armour technology, this book outlines key ways to implement protective strategies applicable for many types of conflict.

Author : Sarah Roggio
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781098271817

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Under Armour by Sarah Roggio Pdf

Under Armour examines the history of the American apparel and shoe brand and its place in the sports world today. Readers will learn about the company's founder, innovative products, and controversies. With exciting sports photos and in-depth sidebars, the book presents a well-rounded picture of the Under Armour brand. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Robert Forczyk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472859853

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Desert Armour by Robert Forczyk Pdf

Robert Forczyk covers the development of armoured warfare in North Africa from Rommel's Gazala offensive in 1942 through to the end of war in the desert in Tunisia in 1943. The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three years British and Commonwealth, and later US, troops were in constant contact with Axis forces. World War II best-selling author Robert Forczyk explores the second half of the history of the campaign, from the Gazala offensive in May 1942 that drove the British forces all the way back to the Egyptian frontier and led to the fall of Tobruk, through the pivotal battles of El Alamein, and the final Allied victory in Tunisia. He examines the armoured forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the brigade and regimental level of operations. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs, profile artwork and maps, and featuring tactical-level vignettes and appendices analysing tank data, tank deliveries in-theatre and orders of battle, this book goes back to the sources to provide a new study of armoured warfare in the desert.

Author : F. Kottenkamp
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486137414

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The History of Chivalry and Armour by F. Kottenkamp Pdf

From his earliest years and throughout his training as squire, a young knight was rigorously instructed in the use of arms. Competing in tournaments honed the skills of knights and squires alike, and provided a keen development of military prowess beyond the dangers of the battlefield. As improvements in defensive armour and weaponry were made, the elaborate decoration of arms also flourished. The trials and jousts of the tournament became more than just a stage for combat as the weaponry itself evolved into a stunning art form. A visual and literary feast, The History of Chivalry and Armour is a study of medieval knights in all their grandeur, fully displaying their instruments of siege, ornaments, and entertainments. Reproduced from a rare nineteenth-century masterpiece, here are the origins, codes, and practices of knighthood, alongside magnificent hand-colored engravings of armour, weapons, and the men who bore them. Enjoy breathtaking shields, helmets, and horse coverings. Revel in meticulously rendered lances, spears, and spiked clubs, as well as incredibly engineered mobile siege towers and muskets. The richly decorated equipment used in warfare and jousting shine brightly in this treasury, accompanied by authentic literature from poets and troubadors of the age.

Author : Alberto Maria Pollastrini
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350323506

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Helmets and Body Armour in New Kingdom Egypt by Alberto Maria Pollastrini Pdf

This book examines the dynamics around the introduction and spread of helmets and body armour throughout Egypt during the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties. It argues that the word 'introduction' is the best term to define this phenomenon because these types of military equipment were not in fact Egyptian technological innovations, but initially appeared at the end of the Bronze Age following the Hurrian expansion in the Middle East before being dispersed throughout the surrounding territories. The analysis focuses particularly on a survey of iconographic, archaeological and lexicographic attestations from a wide range of surviving material evidence and literary sources. On the basis of the collated data, it provides as accurate a perspective as possible on how the helmet and the cuirass were introduced and propagated, their impact on warfare and their possible role in ideology across the chronological span of the New Kingdom. Pollastrini also draws productive comparisons between the Egyptian data and contemporary attestations from the Middle East and the Aegean region in order to underpin the 'international' dynamics at play. In doing so it both encourages a broader ancient-historical perspective that sets New Kingdom Egypt within its contemporary context, and sheds new light on developments in the military history and warfare of the period.

Author : Hilary & John Travis
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445612188

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Roman Body Armour by Hilary & John Travis Pdf

A reassessment and reconstruction of Roman Body armour.

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472851864

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Roman Plate Armour by M.C. Bishop Pdf

Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries. First named by Renaissance historians studying the reliefs on Trajan's Column, lorica segmentata evaded successful attempts to reconstruct it until a series of important archaeological finds in the 20th century revealed how it worked and the truth of its extended chronology. The earliest finds date from the late 1st century BC, and its discovery at Kalkriese in Germany shows how rapidly it was adopted. At the same time, discoveries in Spain and Britain showed that, despite its apparent fragility, it continued in use into the 4th century AD. The spectacular find of six halves of cuirasses in a chest at Corbridge in 1964 has now been matched by the rare discovery of a complete set of this armour at Kalkriese. The Corbridge find provided the context to interpret and reconstruct earlier finds. There is now years of experience gleaned from reenactors over the practical strengths and weaknesses of this form of armour. At the same time, scientific analysis has provided insights into the technology behind this revolutionary form of armour so characteristic of the Roman Army. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon the latest findings, this study lifts the veil on the formidable plate armour used by the legionaries of Imperial Rome.

Author : J. Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:591023728

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The Divine Panopoly; Or, A Suit of Armour for the Soldier of Christ by J. Walker Pdf

Author : John Starkie Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Armor
ISBN : UCBK:B003001093

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Foreign Armour in England by John Starkie Gardner Pdf

Author : John Buckley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135774004

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British Armour in the Normandy Campaign by John Buckley Pdf

The popular perception of the performance of British armour in the Normandy campaign of 1944 is one of failure and frustration. Despite overwhelming superiority in numbers, Montgomery's repeated efforts to employ his armour in an offensive manner ended in a disappointing stalemate.

Author : Thomas Yoder Neufeld
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567331755

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Put on the Armour of God by Thomas Yoder Neufeld Pdf

Isaiah 59 portrays a deity in armour warring against rebellious human foes. In this historical investigation, Yoder Neufeld maps the transformation of an ancient tradition into a creative new reading in which God's people put on God's armour and go to battle against God's heavenly foes, as in Ephesians 6. The Pauline recasting of the Isaianic motif, argues the author, is a bracing one.