The Battle Of Britain Pocket Manual 1940

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612008707

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The Battle of Britain Pocket Manual 1940 by Chris McNab Pdf

A guide detailing the training and operations for the British pilots, ground crew, and anti-aircraft gunners during the World War II battle. In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone. For three long months, brave young RAF pilots took off every day, ready to defend British skies against large-scale Luftwaffe raids. “The Few” were young, but they were trained and determined. Eighty years on, the last of the pilots to fly in the Battle of Britain are feted, and their part in World War II is widely remembered. This pocket manual covers the training that these young pilots would have had, and the air combat tactics they were taught to use against the German raiders. It also covers the role of the ground crews, control and command systems, anti-aircraft defenses, and radar and raid detection.

Author : Christopher Westhorp
Publisher : Conway Maritime Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Commando troops
ISBN : 1844861597

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The Commando Pocket Book by Christopher Westhorp Pdf

The Commandos were created by Winston Churchill in 1940 as a 'butcher and bolt' raiding unit to destroy vital targets in German occupied Europe. Recruits for this 'special service' were all volunteers, drawn from the British Army, and later, from the Royal Marines and other Allied armies. Commando training was extremely demanding - men had to be physically fit, and show initiative, mental toughness and adaptability. The training courses were designed to cultivate these qualities and to simulate real battle experiences, which included the use of live ammunition. Commandos learned a diverse range of skills at dedicated training centres in the remote Scottish Highlands. This pocket-book draws on authentic training manuals, lecture notes, course literature and other material from the commando schools to give a real insight into this highly specialized fighting unit - demonstrating how commandos were taught to live, fight and move on offensive operations, initially as raiding parties, and later as skilled assault infantry. Sections of the book cover survival and fieldcraft skills; night operations; assaulting obstacles; use of equipment - such as the COPPS canoe for beach reconnaissance and sabotage; and weapons training, including the Thompson submachine gun, the Bren gun, and the famous emblem of the commandos - the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife.

Author : Martin Robson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472834270

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The Hurricane Pocket Manual by Martin Robson Pdf

The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd for the RAF. Although overshadowed by the Spitfire, during the Battle of Britain the Hurricane accounted for 60% of the RAF's air victories in the battle, and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War. The 1930s design evolved through several versions and adaptations, resulting in a series of aircraft that acted as interceptor-fighters, fighter-bombers (also called 'Hurribombers'), and ground support aircraft. Further versions known as the Sea Hurricane had modifications that enabled operation from ships. Some were converted as catapult-launched convoy escorts, known as 'Hurricats'. More than 14,583 Hurricanes were built by the end of 1944 (including at least 800 converted to Sea Hurricanes and some 1,400 built in Canada. The book collates a variety of pamphlets and manuals on the plane that were produced throughout the war for the benefit of pilots and others associated with the aircraft.

Author : James Holland
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780312675004

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The Battle of Britain by James Holland Pdf

"First published in Great Britain by Bantam Press"--T.p. verso.

Author : R. J. Overy
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940
ISBN : 1847325319

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The Battle of Britain Experience by R. J. Overy Pdf

On 18 June 1940 Churchill declared in the Commons - "The Battle of France is over¿ the Battle for Britain is about to begin". With the fall of France Great Britain was Hitler's last remaining stepping-stone to European domination. In July Hitler told his commanders to prepare for the invasion of England. To do this they would have to destroy the RAF - Britain's last line of defence. As such the Battle of Britain was without doubt one of, if not the, most important victories in British history. At the end of it Hitler cancelled all plans to invade England and the Allies maintained a European stronghold from which to launch the eventual operation to recapture mainland Europe. This book is the story of that battle: the machines which took to the air; the tactics employed by each side; gripping accounts of the action; the people who took part from the Commanders, to the pilots to ground crew and plotters.

Author : Jon Lake
Publisher : Amereon Limited
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004545338

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The Battle of Britain by Jon Lake Pdf

Traces the events that led to the attempted German invasion of Great Britain in 1940 describing the prolonged bombing of London by the Luftwaffe, the tactical errors made by the Germans, and how the outcome of the battle affected the course of the war.

Author : Lee Johnson
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612007687

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The Home Guard Training Pocket Manual by Lee Johnson Pdf

Excerpts from the many unofficial “manuals” avidly bought by members of the British Home Guard desperate to prepare for invasion during World War II. How would you clear a stoppage on a Bren Gun while in action? What is the most effective way to clear a wood of enemy forces? How best could you counter a landing by enemy airborne forces in your area? What measure can you take to help ensure accurate rifle fire at night? What qualities should you look for when selecting a patrol commander? Just a few of the practical questions posed—and answered—in the selection of publications included in The Home Guard Training Pocket Manual. Numerous manuals and training pamphlets were privately published during World War II to supplement the slim official Home Guard manual produced by the War Office. Covering everything from patrolling, night fighting, drill and small arms proficiency to the legal powers of the Home Guard, these manuals were welcomed by the men of local Home Guard units keen to do everything possible to prepare for possible invasion—when they would be the first line of defense. This pocket manual collates a selection of material from these fascinating publications, often written by serving soldiers and reprinted multiple times due to demand.

Author : Jonathan Foreman
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1402729901

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The Pocket Book of Patriotism by Jonathan Foreman Pdf

Presents a comprehensive timeline of American and world history with facts and quotes, contributions to science and the arts, wars and military conflicts, and popular culture, and includes a collection of patriotic poems, speeches, and song lyrics.

Author : Lucinda Gosling
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612008684

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The Home Front Pocket Manual, 1939–1945 by Lucinda Gosling Pdf

This compilation of WWII-era magazine articles is “a really useful reference guide covering aspects of life in the 1940s . . . packed with information” (Home Front History). This manual brings together articles from stylish contemporary magazines of Britain during the World War II era, including Britannia & Eve, the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, and Tatler, on all aspects of life on the home front. These fascinating articles cover complying with black-out regulations; what to do with the family car; augmenting rationed foods and turning them into tasty meals; contributing to the war effort by keeping livestock, salvaging valuable materials, and growing food—all, of course, while remaining fashionable and keeping up appearances.

Author : Christopher Westhorp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 1472830423

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The Commando Pocket Manual by Christopher Westhorp Pdf

The Commandos were created by Winston Churchill in 1940 as a 'butcher and bolt' raiding unit to destroy vital targets in German occupied Europe. Recruits for this 'special service' were all volunteers, drawn from the British Army, and later from the Royal Marines and other Allied armies. Commando training was extremely demanding - men had to be physically fit and show initiative, mental toughness and adaptability. The training courses were designed to cultivate these qualities and to simulate real battle experiences, and commando schools were established in the remote Scottish Highlands for this purpose. This book draws on authentic training manuals, lecture notes and analysis as well as post-action reports to five a real insight into this highly specialized fighting unit, demonstrating how commandos were taught to live, fight and move on offensive operations, initially as raiding parties and later as skilled assault infantry. The range of documents covers physical conditioning and fieldcraft skills, assault and sabotage techniques, weapons and explosives training, small arms and close combat, to produce a revealing portrait of this elite force.

Author : Basil Collier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Britain, Battle of, 1940
ISBN : LCCN:62002165

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The Battle of Britain by Basil Collier Pdf

Author : John Ray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940
ISBN : 1407221310

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The Battle of Britain by John Ray Pdf

Comprehensive accounts of historical military campaigns

Author : George Courtauld
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1402728352

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The Pocket Book of British Patriotism by George Courtauld Pdf

"In late 2004 in Britain, a little, self-published book called The Pocket Book of Patriotism created a publishing sensation in the United Kingdom. Rejected by every major British publisher because "patriotism is an obsolete concept." Written initially for his own three boys, Courtauld was appalled that British children didn't know basic facts of their history and set out to create a simple book that would make his children proud of their heritage. The result, The Pocket Book of Patriotism, is a bare-bones, uniquely British timeline of historic events, with no judgement or padding, brought to life by soul-stirring quotations and placing British history along side the rest of the world in a simple history chart. From Stonehenge 2000 BC to the England rugby team's World Cup triumph in 2003, The Pocket Book of Patriotism contains the essential dates, quotes and speeches of British history." from the publisher.

Author : Brian Lavery
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472859136

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The British Home Front Pocket-Book by Brian Lavery Pdf

In June 1940, following the BEF's scrambled evacuation from Dunkirk, the Second World War was brought home to Britain. As the Luftwaffe initiated their bombing campaigns and the threat of invasion grew daily, civilians were urged to play their part in the war effort, and take responsibility for their own survival. Many pamphlets and leaflets were issued with information and advice on a diverse range of subjects, from how to put on a gas mask, to how to build a bomb shelter and what to do in the event of an air raid, as Britain braced herself for a protracted conflict, literally on the front line, fighting alone. The literature drawn together for this evocative pocket-book captures the reality of civilian life during the Battle of Britain.

Author : Montgomery Ashford
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445234113

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A Pocket Guide to European History by Montgomery Ashford Pdf

Europe, in particular Ancient Greece, was the birthplace of Western culture. It played a predominant role in global affairs from the 16th century onwards, especially after the beginning of colonialism. Between the 16th and 20th centuries, European nations controlled at various times the Americas, most of Africa, Oceania, and large portions of Asia. Both World Wars were ignited in Central Europe, greatly contributing to a decline in European dominance in world affairs by the mid-20th century as the United States and Soviet Union took prominence. During the Cold War Europe was divided along the Iron Curtain between NATO in the West and the Warsaw Pact in the East. European integration led to the formation of the Council of Europe and the European Union in Western Europe, both of which have been expanding eastward since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.Explore the history behind the cradle of civilization, explore the history behind the world.