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Author : Phillip S. Meilinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015019767816
Author : Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019367008
This diary, written by a military veteran and former Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, gives a firsthand account of major events and decisions during his time in the military. The diary provides unique insight into the mind of a high ranking military official during a time of great change and tension in the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081986429
Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2229 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781851097067
A comprehensive five-volume reference on the defining conflict of the second half of the 20th century, covering all aspects of the Cold War as it influenced events around the world. The conflict that dominated world events for nearly five decades is now captured in a multivolume work of unprecedented magnitude—from a publisher widely acclaimed for its authoritative military and historical references. Under the direction of internationally known military historian Spencer Tucker, ABC-CLIO's The Encyclopedia of the Cold War: A Political, Social, and Military History offers the most current and comprehensive treatment ever published of the ideological conflict that not so long ago enveloped the globe. From the Second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union, The Encyclopedia of the Cold War provides authoritative information on all military conflicts, battlefield and surveillance technologies, diplomatic initiatives, important individuals and organizations, national histories, economic developments, societal and cultural events, and more. The nearly 1,300 entries, plus topical essays and an extraordinarily rich documents volume, draw heavily on recently opened Russian, Eastern European, and Chinese archives. The work is a definitive cornerstone reference on one of the most important historical topics of our time.
Author : Phillip S. Meilinger
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : 9781428990326
This part of the book reviews the state of American airpower biography and autobiography. I have set certain parameters to define the boundaries of my discussion. I discuss biographies and autobiographies, anthologies, and oral histories of military officers who served in senior positions. Thus, although the stories of great aviators like Eddie Rickenbacker, Charles Lindbergh, and Chuck Yeager are important, those men did not command large forces either in combat or in peace; they had only a temporary effect on the development of strategy and doctrine. Similarly excluded are civilian political leaders and industrialists like Stuart Symington and Donald Douglas, even though they played key roles In their own spheres. What follows are the stories, some published, some not of America's greatest military airmen-some told by themselves, others by biographers. The order of presentation is roughly chronological, according to the time during which these men served. The fact that a surprising number of air luminaries do not appear here means that much work remains to be done.
Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2392 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440860768
This sweeping reference work covers every aspect of the Cold War, from its ignition in the ashes of World War II, through the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis, to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Cold War superpower face-off between the Soviet Union and the United States dominated international affairs in the second half of the 20th century and still reverberates around the world today. This comprehensive and insightful multivolume set provides authoritative entries on all aspects of this world-changing event, including wars, new military technologies, diplomatic initiatives, espionage activities, important individuals and organizations, economic developments, societal and cultural events, and more. This expansive coverage provides readers with the necessary context to understand the many facets of this complex conflict. The work begins with a preface and introduction and then offers illuminating introductory essays on the origins and course of the Cold War, which are followed by some 1,500 entries on key individuals, wars, battles, weapons systems, diplomacy, politics, economics, and art and culture. Each entry has cross-references and a list of books for further reading. The text includes more than 100 key primary source documents, a detailed chronology, a glossary, and a selective bibliography. Numerous illustrations and maps are inset throughout to provide additional context to the material.
Author : Spencer C. Tucker,Priscilla Roberts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1860 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005-02-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781851098583
Designed with the more visual needs of today's student in mind, this landmark encyclopedia covers the entire scope of the Second World War, from its earliest roots to its continuing impact on global politics and human society. Over 1,000 illustrations, maps, and primary source materials enhance the text and make history come alive for students and faculty alike. ABC-CLIO's World War II: A Student Encyclopedia captures the monumental sweep of the "Big One" with accessible scholarship, a student-friendly, image-rich design, and a variety of tools specifically crafted for the novice researcher. For teachers and curriculum specialists, it is a thoroughly contemporary and authoritative work with everything they need to enrich their syllabi and meet state and national standards. Ranging from the conflict's historic origins to VJ Day and beyond, it brings all aspects of the war vividly to life—its origins in the rubble of World War I, its inevitable outbreak, its succession of tumultuous battles and unforgettable personalities. Students will understand what the war meant to the leaders, the soldiers, and everyday families on home fronts around the world. Featured essays look at Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, and other crucial events, as well as fascinating topics such as signals intelligence and the role of women in war. A separate primary source volume provides essential source material for homework, test preparation or special projects. With a wealth of new information and new ideas about the war's causes, course, and consequences, World War II will be the first place students turn for the who, what, when, where, and—more importantly—the why, behind this historic conflict.
Author : Roger Gene Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Berlin (Germany)
ISBN : UIUC:30112004774847
Like the rest of Germany, Berlin had suffered enormous damage. In May 1945, 2.8 million people remained in the city, down from a prewar population of 4.6 million. In the confusion of ending the war, Allied planners overlooked a significant detail: no formal agreement guaranteed Western access by surface transportation. Air routes were another matter. in 1945, concerns about air safety led to a written guarantee signed by all participating nations. The wartime illusion that the United States could work with a friendly Soviet Union died a relatively quick and probably inevitable death in the post-war period. Unification of the Western zones of occupation meant introducing a single currency that would be outside Soviet control. In response, Stalin ordered a progressively tightening blockade around the city.
Author : Michael Warner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCBK:C056919218
Author : United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Cold War
ISBN : UOM:39015032971924
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCSD:31822030252043
Author : David T. Zabecki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1550 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135812423
First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Rodney Carlisle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1701 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317471769
From references to secret agents in The Art of War in 400 B.C.E. to the Bush administration's ongoing War on Terrorism, espionage has always been an essential part of state security policies. This illustrated encyclopedia traces the fascinating stories of spies, intelligence, and counterintelligence throughout history, both internationally and in the United States. Written specifically for students and general readers by scholars, former intelligence officers, and other experts, Encyclopedia of Intelligence and Counterintelligence provides a unique background perspective for viewing history and current events. In easy-to-understand, non-technical language, it explains how espionage works as a function of national policy; traces the roots of national security; profiles key intelligence leaders, agents, and double-agents; discusses intelligence concepts and techniques; and profiles the security organizations and intelligence history and policies of nations around the world. As a special feature, the set also includes forewords by former CIA Director Robert M. Gates and former KGB Major General Oleg Kalugin that help clarify the evolution of intelligence and counterintelligence and their crucial roles in world affairs today.
Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 4371 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216044741
This almanac provides a comprehensive, chronological overview of all American military history, serving as the standard reference work of its type. Almanac of American Military History is yet another reference work from acclaimed historian Dr. Spencer C. Tucker and ABC-CLIO, offering an unprecedented resource for a wide range of students and researchers. A comprehensive, four-volume title, this almanac traces all of American military history from the European voyages of discovery through 2011, chronicling the pivotal moments that have shaped the United States into the country it is today. In addition to documenting key events, this title presents biographies of more than 250 key individuals and provides information on more than 250 historically significant technologies and weapons systems. A detailed glossary is included, as are discussions of ranks and military awards and decorations. Divided into conflict periods, each chapter includes a detailed chronology, reference-entry sidebars, statistical information, primary-source documents, and a bibliography.
Author : Roger G. Miller
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786252487
Includes 30 Illustrations In this expert survey Air Force Historian Robert Miller explores the Epic story of the Berlin Airlift, the confrontation of Democracy and Communism as the world teetered on the brink of the Third World War. The Berlin blockade (24 June 1948;–12 May 1949) was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War. During the multinational occupation of post–World War II Germany, the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies’ railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under allied control. The Soviets offered to drop the blockade if the Western Allies withdrew the newly introduced Deutschmark from West Berlin. In response, the Western Allies organised the Berlin airlift to carry supplies to the people in West Berlin. Aircrews from the United States Air Force, the British Royal Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the South African Air Force flew over 200,000 flights in one year, providing up to 8,893 tons of necessities daily, such as fuel and food, to the Berliners. Neither side wanted a war; the Soviets did not disrupt the airlift. By the spring of 1949 the airlift was clearly succeeding, and by April it was delivering more cargo than had previously been transported into the city by rail. On 11 May 1949, the USSR lifted the blockade of West Berlin. The Berlin Crisis of 1948–1949 served to highlight competing ideological and economic visions for post-war Europe, particularly Germany. The clash ultimately led to the division of that country into East and West and to the division of Berlin itself.