Skis In The Art Of War

Author : K. B. E. E. Eimeleus
Publisher : Northern Illinois University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501747427

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Skis in the Art of War by K. B. E. E. Eimeleus Pdf

K. B. E. E. Eimeleus was ahead of his time with his advocacy of ski training in the Russian armed forces. Employing terminology never before used in Russian to describe movements with which few were familiar, Skis in the Art of War gives a breakdown of the latest techniques at the time from Scandinavia and Finland. Eimeleus's work is an early and brilliant example of knowledge transfer from Scandinavia to Russia within the context of sport. Nearly three decades after he published his book, the Finnish army, employing many of the ideas first proposed by Eimeleus, used mobile ski troops to hold the Soviet Union at bay during the Winter War of 1939–40, and in response, the Soviet government organized a massive ski mobilization effort prior to the German invasion in 1941. The Soviet counteroffensive against Nazi Germany during the winter of 1941–42 owed much of its success to the Red Army ski battalions that had formed as a result of the ski mobilization. In this lucid translation that includes most of the original illustrations, scholar and former biathlon competitor William D. Frank collaborates with E. John B. Allen, known world-wide for his work on ski history.

Author : William D. Frank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0875808042

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Skis in the Art of War by William D. Frank Pdf

Author : William D. Frank
Publisher : Northern Illinois University Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781501756979

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Everyone to Skis! by William D. Frank Pdf

Nowhere in the world was the sport of biathlon, a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship, taken more seriously than in the Soviet Union, and no other nation garnered greater success at international venues. From the introduction of modern biathlon in 1958 to the USSR's demise in 1991, athletes representing the Soviet Union won almost half of all possible medals awarded in world championship and Olympic competition. Yet more than sheer technical skill created Soviet superiority in biathlon. The sport embodied the Soviet Union's culture, educational system and historical experience and provided the perfect ideological platform to promote the state's socialist viewpoint and military might, imbuing the sport with a Cold War sensibility that transcended the government's primary quest for post-war success at the Olympics. William D. Frank's book is the first comprehensive analysis of how the Soviet government interpreted the sport of skiing as a cultural, ideological, political and social tool throughout the course of seven decades. In the beginning, the Soviet Union owned biathlon, and so the stories of both the state and the event are inseparable. Through the author's unique perspective on biathlon as a former nationally-ranked competitor and current professor of Soviet history, Everyone to Skis! will appeal to students and scholars of Russian and Soviet history as well as to general readers with an interest in skiing and the development of twentieth-century sport.

Author : E. John B. Allen
Publisher : Univ of Massachusetts Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1558490477

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From Skisport to Skiing by E. John B. Allen Pdf

This text examines the history of skiing in America, from its utilitarian origins to its transformation into a purely recreational activity. It integrates the history of skiing in the context of cultural, social and economic developments.

Author : Maurice Isserman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781328871435

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The Winter Army by Maurice Isserman Pdf

"The epic story of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division, whose elite soldiers broke the last line of German defenses in Italy's mountains in 1945, spearheading the Allied advance to the Alps and final victory."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Center of Military History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Continuation War, 1941-1944
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030027544800

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Warfare in the Far North by Center of Military History Pdf

"From June 1941 through September 1944, German forces fought the Soviets in the Arctic and sub-Arctic as allies of the Finns. This work compares German, Finnish, and Soviet tactics, equipment, and organization and discusses the unique terrain features"--Publisher's website

Author : Heather Hansman
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781488069055

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Powder Days by Heather Hansman Pdf

*A Boston Globe Bestseller!* *An Outside Magazine Book Club Pick!* *Winner of the International Ski Association's Ullr Book Award!* "A sparkling account."—Wall Street Journal An electrifying adventure into the rich history of skiing and the modern heart of ski-bum culture, from one of America's most preeminent ski journalists The story of skiing is, in many ways, the story of America itself. Blossoming from the Tenth Mountain Division in World War II, the sport took hold across the country, driven by adventurers seeking the rush of freedom that only cold mountain air could provide. As skiing gained in popularity, mom-and-pop backcountry hills gave way to groomed trails and eventually the megaresorts of today. Along the way, the pioneers and diehards—the ski bums—remained the beating heart of the scene. Veteran ski journalist and former ski bum Heather Hansman takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider. Hopping from Vermont to Colorado, Montana to West Virginia, Hansman profiles the people who have built their lives around a cold-weather obsession. Along the way she reckons with skiing's problematic elements and investigates how the sport is evolving in the face of the existential threat of climate change.

Author : Lito Tejada-Flores
Publisher : Mountain Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0878425276

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Breakthrough on the New Skis by Lito Tejada-Flores Pdf

Almost as good as time on the hill, Breakthrough on the New Skis approaches expert-level skiing with a step-by-step process that anyone can master. Learn how to carve, link turns, and relax. The author's innovative instruction helps skiers gain both skill and self-confidence.

Author : David A. Lind,Scott P. Sanders
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475743456

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The Physics of Skiing by David A. Lind,Scott P. Sanders Pdf

"A fascinating look inside the complexities and enjoyment of skiing. For every skier, from the beginner to the Olympic Gold Medalist, this book provides a treasure of information." -PAUL MAJOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, U.S. SKI TEAM "I was delighted to learn from this interesting book more about the physics of a sport I have enjoyed for more than seventy years." -NORMAN RAMSEY, NOBEL LAUREATE IN PHYSICS, HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Author : Ellen Post Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000046757999

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Skiing and the Art of Carving by Ellen Post Foster Pdf

This is a book about refining the technique of skiing. It shows how to carve true arcs on traditional skis and carve extreme arcs on deep sidecut skis. It aims to tone a skier's skills to the maximum, whether he is a beginner or an accomplished skier.

Author : E. Wroughton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 152870780X

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A History of Skiing - A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including Its History, Equipment, Different Styles and Techniques by E. Wroughton Pdf

This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This illustrated volume looks at the history of the sport, as well as equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more; making it perfect for those with an interest in the origins and development of this universally-enjoyed winter sport. Contents include: "The Antiquity and Renaissance of Ski," "Countries in Which Ski-Running is Practised," "Outfit," "The Elements of Ski-Running," "The Snow and its Peculiarities," etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Author : Louise Borden
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629796741

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Ski Soldier by Louise Borden Pdf

Ski Soldier is a true-life adventure that tells the story of Pete Seibert, a ski soldier severely wounded in World War II, who went on to found the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado. Ever since he first strapped on his mother's wooden skis when he was seven, Pete Seibert always loved to ski. At 18, Pete enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the 10th Mountain Division, soldiers who fought on skis in World War II. In the mountains of Italy, Pete encountered the mental and physical horrors of war. When he was severely wounded and sent home to recover, Pete worried that he might never ski again. But with perseverance and the help of other 10th Mountain ski soldiers, he took to the slopes again and fulfilled his boyhood dream--founding the famous ski resort in Vail, Colorado.

Author : Roland Huntford
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826423382

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Two Planks and a Passion by Roland Huntford Pdf

Roland Huntford's brilliant history begins 20,000 years ago in the last ice age on the icy tundra of an unformed earth. Man is a travelling animal, and on these icy slopes skiing began as a means of survival. That it has developed into the leisure and sporting pursuit of choice by so much of the globe bears testament to its elemental appeal. In polar exploration, it has changed the course of history. Elsewhere, in war and peace, it has done so too. The origins of skiing are bound up in with the emergence of modern man and the world we live in today.

Author : Knut Haukelid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019776959

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Skis Against the Atom by Knut Haukelid Pdf

Author : A. G. Smith
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486249872

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Civil War Paper Soldiers in Full Color by A. G. Smith Pdf

Meticulously rendered toy soldier collection in paper form includes easy-to-assemble, free-standing Union and Confederate soldiers, cannons, tents, flags, more — all in full color. 16 color plates. Introduction.