Nato Armies 1949 87

Author : Nigel Thomas
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1988-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0850458226

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NATO Armies 1949–87 by Nigel Thomas Pdf

Osprey's study of NATO armies of the post-World War II period. The defeat of Hitler on 8 May 1945 left Western Europe militarily vulnerable and economically exhausted. The Soviet Union, however, had since 1940 annexed 180,000 square miles of Eastern Europe, occupied a further 390,000 square miles, and now seemed poised to advance still further westwards with its six-million strong forces. The increasing Soviet threat brought forth demands for a permanent Western Military alliance, and on 4 April 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington DC. This book explores the history, organization and uniforms of NATO armies - excluding the United States and Great Britain - as they were in the late 1980s.

Author : Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849085373

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Cold War Gone Hot by Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games Pdf

"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.†? – Ronald Reagan, 1984. With these words, spoken as a sound check to a radio broadcast, President Reagan came dangerously close to igniting the long-simmering Cold War. Although Soviet forces were placed on alert following reports of this comment, the full-scale conflict between the West and the Soviet Bloc did not break out. Cold War Gone Hot, the latest companion volume for Force on Force, looks at the 44-year history of the Cold War and asks: "what if?†? With the orders of battle, vehicle stats and missions included in this volume, Force on Force players can simulate the advance of Soviet tanks across Western Europe, a thrust into Alaska, or any number of other plausible scenarios where history took a slightly different path.

Author : Danny Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031341632

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The Tripartite Realist War: Analysing Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine by Danny Singh Pdf

The book offers a detailed analysis on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A book needs to be written on this to make sense, from a theoretical perspective, why this invasion has occurred and what the main actors are pursuing. The originality rests on testing main international relations theories: realism, liberalism and constructivism to the war that emerges with the practices and approaches during the Cold War to date from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the Soviet Union (and now Russia) and Ukraine. The monograph commences with a historical overview of NATO and how it has engaged in expansionism policy to further contain Russia in contemporary international affairs with the accession of additional former Soviet states. This helps to explain the current Russian invasion of Ukraine that would attract great readership. The main argument presented rests on the pursuance of realist interests by NATO, Ukraine and Russia for containment, national security interests and as a response to the security dilemma respectively. This has served as the main catalyst of this conflict that has made diplomacy, international law and collective security measures problematic to implement.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846037283

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US Army Special Forces 1952–84 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be few better qualified to chronicle the history of this unique organisation than former Special Forces Group weapons specialist Gordon Rottman, whose expert knowledge is clearly evident in this authoritative text. This volume also contains 12 full page colour plates by one of the world's most respected military artists, Ron Volstad.

Author : Leroy Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472828637

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The G3 Battle Rifle by Leroy Thompson Pdf

During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles. Developed in France and Spain after 1945, the rifle was produced by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. Adopted by more than 40 countries and produced on licence by many more, it was widely employed during colonial wars in Africa, insurgencies in Latin America and conflicts in the Middle East, but perhaps its widest use was in the Iran–Iraq War. Variants of the G3 have also seen substantial usage among Special Forces including Britain's Special Boat Service and the US Navy SEALs. Semi-automatic versions, especially the HK91 and HK93, remain popular in the United States, and the G3-derived HK11 and HK21 family of light machine guns have also been widely adopted by military and law-enforcement units across the world. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this study examines one of the iconic weapons of the Cold War era.

Author : Simon Duke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : 0198291329

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United States Military Forces and Installations in Europe by Simon Duke Pdf

For many people who live in Europe, the presence of substantial US military forces is a matter of concern and debate, which has tended so far to centre around a few highly-visible bases, such as the cruise missile locations. Apart from these few bases, relatively little is known about the size and extent of the US military presence in Europe. This book aims to fill that gap by providing the raw data on what is where. The study also highlights the historical details behind the acquisition of bases in individual countries, and summarizes and analyses all of the basing agreements between the US and its host nations which are available to the public. The book a timely contribution to the debate: as discussions begin for possible post-INF cuts in superpower force levels in Europe, there is an urgent need for accurate and unbiased information on US forces in Western Europe and on the massive infrastructure that supports those forces.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015055042496

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Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Powell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : PSU:000068076214

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Weapons & Warfare: Modern weapons and warfare (since c. 1500) by John Powell Pdf

Contains more than 140 essays that provide information about weaponry, tactics, and models of warfare since ancient times and examine the way they have been expressed socially, politically, and artistically; and includes research tools, time lines, maps, and illustrations.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1985-09-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0850456312

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Soviet Bloc Elite Forces by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The elite forces of the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies in the mid-1980s were undoubtedly the largest in the world, and among the least known. The Soviet elite formations alone had a total strength comparable to that of the entire British armed forces. Besides the conventional military elite formations such as airborne and marine forces, most Warsaw Pact armies also possessed special, 'political' elite, which were used for internal security. Backed by numerous photographs and illustrations, this book uncovers the history, organization and equipment of both the conventional Soviet elite formations and the often ignored security units.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1989-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0850459044

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Tank War by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

In the late 1980s, with the Intermediate Nuclear Force Treaty in effect, public attention turned to discussions of conventional weapons in Europe, particularly tanks. Though the importance of tanks had dimished since their heyday in the Second World War, on the modern battlefield they remained the dominant weapon.This text, enhanced by colour plates and photographs, examines the NATO and Warsaw Pact tank forces of that era, focusing on tank firepower and crew training, and speculates as to the possible outcome had a conventional land war been fought between them.

Author : Dieter Krüger,Volker Bausch
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781498569491

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Fulda Gap by Dieter Krüger,Volker Bausch Pdf

This edited collection examines the role of the Fulda Gap—located at the border between East and West Germany—in Cold War politics and military strategy. The contributors analyze the strategic deliberations of the Warsaw Pact and NATO, the balance of forces, the role of the local peace movement, and various other topics, while weaving together the history of the Cold War at local, European, and global levels.

Author : Sabella Ogbobode Abidde,Felix Kumah-Abiwu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031314278

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The Political Impact of African Military Leaders by Sabella Ogbobode Abidde,Felix Kumah-Abiwu Pdf

This edited volume examines the cases of four African military leaders who had enormous impact on the continent and beyond. These military officers, and later heads of state -- Jerry Rawlings of Ghana; Moammar Gaddafi of Libya; Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso; and Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt – were provocative and polarizing figures, beloved domestically but mostly viewed with suspicion and hostility by foreign governments. This volume studies these leaders as a group, engaging in a critical but systematic examination of their personalities, leadership styles, official performance, legacies, and their continuing impact on the future and political destiny of the continent. Providing a survey of controversial but important African political figures, this volume will be of use to scholars and students in the social sciences, especially those interested in African history, African studies, military science, Black studies, political science, leadership studies, and the politics of developing nations.

Author : Chester J. Pach
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470655214

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A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower by Chester J. Pach Pdf

A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower brings new depth to the historiography of this significant and complex figure, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date depiction of both the man and era. Thoughtfully incorporates new and significant literature on Dwight D. Eisenhower Thoroughly examines both the Eisenhower era and the man himself, broadening the historical scope by which Eisenhower is understood and interpreted Presents a complete picture of Eisenhower’s many roles in historical context: the individual, general, president, politician, and citizen This Companion is the ideal starting point for anyone researching America during the Eisenhower years and an invaluable guide for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in history, political science, and policy studies Meticulously edited by a leading authority on the Eisenhower presidency with chapters by international experts on political, international, social, and cultural history

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : IND:30000090285887

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Professional Journal of the United States Army by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael J. Hogan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : 0521378400

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The Marshall Plan by Michael J. Hogan Pdf

A re-interpretation of the Marshall Plan, as an extension of strategic American policy, views the plan as the "brainchild" of the New Deal coalition of progressive private and political interests.