Author : Fairfax Downey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1976-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0848809882
Clash of Cavalry
Fairfax Downey
Clash Of The Cavalry
Clash Of The Cavalry Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Clash Of The Cavalry book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Clash of Cavalry
Fairfax Downey
Author : Fairfax Downey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:256799776
Clash of Cavalry by Fairfax Downey Pdf
Clash of the Cavalry
Fairfax Downey
Author : Fairfax Downey
Publisher : Old Soldier Books
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1959-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0942211189
Clash of the Cavalry by Fairfax Downey Pdf
Antigonus the One-Eyed
Jeff Champion
Author : Jeff Champion
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783030422
Antigonus the One-Eyed by Jeff Champion Pdf
Plutarch described Antigonus the One Eyed (382-301 BC) 'as 'the oldest and greatest of Alexander's successors,' Antigonus loyally served both Philip II and Alexander the Great as they converted his native Macedonia into an empire stretching from India to Greece. After Alexander's death, Antigonus, then governor of the obscure province of Phrygia, seemed one of the least likely of his commanders to seize the dead king's inheritance. Yet within eight years of the king's passing, through a combination of military skill and political shrewdness, he had conquered the Asian portion of the empire.?His success caused those who controlled the European and Egyptian parts of the empire to unite against him. For another fourteen years he would wage war against a coalition of the other Successors, Ptolemy, Lysimachus, Seleucus and Cassander. In 301 he would meet defeat and death in the Battle of Ipsus. The ancient writers saw Antigonus' life as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and vaulting ambition. Despite his apparent defeat, his descendants would continue to rule as kings and create a dynasty that would rule Macedonia for over a century. Jeff Champion narrates the career of this titanic figure with the focus squarely on the military aspects.
Judas Maccabaeus
Bezalel Bar-Kochva,B. Bar-Kochva
Author : Bezalel Bar-Kochva,B. Bar-Kochva
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0521016835
Judas Maccabaeus by Bezalel Bar-Kochva,B. Bar-Kochva Pdf
An account of Judas Maccabeus' battles against the Seleucid empire between 166 and 160 B.C.
The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon
Gunther E. Rothenberg
Author : Gunther E. Rothenberg
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : History
ISBN : 0253202604
The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon by Gunther E. Rothenberg Pdf
Some 12 years ago it was estimated that well over 300,000 works existed on this period and since then several thousand more have appeared. Therefore, it might be reasonably argued that there is little room for another volume. Nonetheless, this vast outpouring of literature has usually dealt with major leaders, specific battles or campaigns, and with certain branches of the service. Moreover, at least in English, the literature tends to concentrate primarily on the French or British armies. There appears to be a lack of works combining a description of the major changes and trends in the art of war, especially at the cutting edge of events, with a discussion of the French military establishment and the armies of the major opponents, British as well as continental. And while this book is only a brief survey, I do believe that it may serve as a contribution towards filling this gap in our historical knowledge of military institutions and fighting men.
The Histories
Polybius
Author : Polybius
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191612602
The Histories by Polybius Pdf
'no one else in our times has attempted to write a universal history' Polybius' ambitious goal was to describe how Rome conquered the Mediterranean world in less than fifty-three years. This great study of imperialism takes the reader back to Rome's first encounter with Carthage in 264 and forward to her destruction of that renowned city in 146. Polybius, himself a leading Greek politician of the time, emphasizes the importance of practical experience for the writing of political history as well as the critical assessment of all the evidence. He attributes Rome's success to the greatness of its constitution and the character of its people, but also allows Fortune a role in designing the shape of world events. This new translation by Robin Waterfield, the first for over thirty years, includes the first five books in their entirety, and all of the fragmentary Books 6 and 12, containing Polybius' account of the Roman constitution and his outspoken views on how (and how not) to write history. Brian McGing's accompanying introduction and notes illuminate this remarkable political history. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Armor
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : CUB:U183071972369
Armor by Anonim Pdf
The Pennsylvania Reserves in the Civil War
Uzal W. Ent
Author : Uzal W. Ent
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786448722
The Pennsylvania Reserves in the Civil War by Uzal W. Ent Pdf
Until its soldiers mustered out of service in mid-1864, the Pennsylvania Reserve Division was one of only a few one-state divisions in the Union army. Known as the Pennsylvania Reserves, or simply the Reserves, the division saw action in most of the major battles of the Civil War, including Mechanicsville, New Market Crossroads, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. This history chronicles the division's service from its organization in May 1861 through June 1864, when most of its soldiers reached the end of their service commitment. The book includes short biographical sketches, most with photographs, of the Reserves leadership. Throughout, excerpts from letters, journals, diaries, and books from more than 150 members of the Reserves provide a personal perspective on the action and reveal the human side of battle.
Light Calvary In Interstellar
Xiao Zu
Author : Xiao Zu
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781647963965
Light Calvary In Interstellar by Xiao Zu Pdf
As the humans continued to expand their horizons, the Star Alliance, which was formed by the humans, began to fight against the other races in the universe. And the Pang Great Emperor, which was formed by the Talambo people, became the strongest opponent for the human race.Having just joined the light cavalry army, An Chunhua relied on the military training he received when he was young to quickly display his skills in battle. In the many battles that followed, An Chun Hua was able to see the ugliness of war. After abandoning the idea of building a career, He Chunhua only wanted his comrades to survive in this seemingly endless war under his leadership.
From Boer War to World War
Spencer Jones
Author : Spencer Jones
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806188065
From Boer War to World War by Spencer Jones Pdf
The British Expeditionary Force at the start of World War I was tiny by the standards of the other belligerent powers. Yet, when deployed to France in 1914, it prevailed against the German army because of its professionalism and tactical skill, strengths developed through hard lessons learned a dozen years earlier. In October 1899, the British went to war against the South African Boer republics of Transvaal and Orange Free State, expecting little resistance. A string of early defeats in the Boer War shook the military’s confidence. Historian Spencer Jones focuses on this bitter combat experience in From Boer War to World War, showing how it crucially shaped the British Army’s tactical development in the years that followed. Before the British Army faced the Boer republics, an aura of complacency had settled over the military. The Victorian era had been marked by years of easy defeats of crudely armed foes. The Boer War, however, brought the British face to face with what would become modern warfare. The sweeping, open terrain and advent of smokeless powder meant soldiers were picked off before they knew where shots had been fired from. The infantry’s standard close-order formations spelled disaster against the well-armed, entrenched Boers. Although the British Army ultimately adapted its strategy and overcame the Boers in 1902, the duration and cost of the war led to public outcry and introspection within the military. Jones draws on previously underutilized sources as he explores the key tactical lessons derived from the war, such as maximizing firepower and using natural cover, and he shows how these new ideas were incorporated in training and used to effect a thorough overhaul of the British Army. The first book to address specific connections between the Boer War and the opening months of World War I, Jones’s fresh interpretation adds to the historiography of both wars by emphasizing the continuity between them.
The Army of Tennessee in Retreat
O.C. Hood
Author : O.C. Hood
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476631905
The Army of Tennessee in Retreat by O.C. Hood Pdf
“Impressively informative…essential”—Midwest Book Review “One of the most sustained discussions of this chapter of the war…often providing a novelist’s dramatic and poetic flourishes…[Hood] can be a gifted storyteller…riveting and compelling”—The Civil War Monitor Following the Battle of Nashville, Confederate General John Bell Hood’s Army of Tennessee was in full retreat, from the battle lines south of Nashville to the Tennessee River at the Alabama state line. Ferocious engagements broke out along the way as Hood’s small rearguard, harried by Federal Cavalry brigades, fought a 10-day running battle over 100 miles of impoverished countryside during one of the worst winters on record.
Napoleon's Shield & Guardian
Edward Ryan
Author : Edward Ryan
Publisher : Frontline Books
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781853675539
Napoleon's Shield & Guardian by Edward Ryan Pdf
This outstanding biography is the story of courage. It charts the career of a superbly brave cavalryman against the rise and fall of his imperial master. Pierre Daumesnil was a loyal follower of Napoleon during his rise and his fall. Enlisting as a private soldier in 1793, he was caught up in the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars, surviving campaign after campaign and emerging as a much-decorated general and Baron of the Empire. It was a meteoric rise but one earned through hard fighting, bravery and indefatigable courage. Daumesnil accompanied Napoleon as an officer of his chasseurs and his service record reflects his years of experience on the field of battle. Daumesnil joined the French Army as a private in 1793 and was serving in Napoleon's Guides in 1797. He served in Egypt in 1798, charged at Marengo in 1800, fought at Austerlitz and Eylau, campaigned in Spain and saw action in Wagram. Terribly wounded at that battle, losing a leg, Daumesnil became governor of the fortress of Vincennes. It was here that he played his most celebrated role in the wars of Napoleon by refusing to surrender the fortress to the Allies in 1814 and again in 1815. Daumesnil's life was an adventure and one which typifies the dash, colour and verve of this astonishing period. This biography, by a leading author, will appeal to Napoleonic enthusiasts and those interested in the life and times of Napoleon's elite cavalrymen.
Guide to Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments
Tom Huntington
Author : Tom Huntington
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811712330
Guide to Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments by Tom Huntington Pdf
Where to find every monument and tablet on the Gettysburg Battlefield--over 800 in all--organized by state, military unit, person, or armyPhotos and descriptions of each monument, with information on who is being honored and what they did during the battleCovers the entire Gettysburg National Military Park and all three days of fighting
Quarterly Review of Military Literature
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UIUC:30112106755793