Author : GUSTAV. MILNE
Publisher : Unknown
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File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1526768062
The Thames at War
GUSTAV. MILNE
The Thames At War
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The Thames at War
Gustav Milne
Author : Gustav Milne
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526768056
The Thames at War by Gustav Milne Pdf
Between 1940 and 1945 London suffered 101 daylight and 253 nighttime air raids from the Luftwaffe and V1 and V2’s. There were 80,000 fatalities or serious injuries and appalling devastation. Well documented as these horrific events are, there was another major threat – the all too real possibility of widespread flooding whenever the Nazi onslaught breached the Thames’ river defenses. This superbly researched and illustrated book describes the vital role and unsung achievements of the London County Council emergency repair teams ably led by Chief Engineer Thomas Peirson Frank. Three rapid response units were formed and, in the event, undertook repairs to over 100 breaches of the flood defenses, thus saving the Capital from drowning. We also learn of the fate of London’s docks and bridges and of the ships, boats and barges lost in the estuary and tideway. This fascinating account has been compiled by the Thames Discovery Programme team and, 80 years on, pays tribute to the noncombatants who kept the major port running and saved London.
The War of 1812 in the Old Northwest
Alec R. Gilpin
Author : Alec R. Gilpin
Publisher : MSU Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781609173197
The War of 1812 in the Old Northwest by Alec R. Gilpin Pdf
This engaging narrative history deftly illustrates the War of 1812 as it played out in the Old Northwest — Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and bordering parts of Canada. From the stirrings of conflict in the area beginning as early as the 1760s, through the Battle of Tippecanoe, and to Michigan Territory’s role as a focal point in prewar preparation, the book examines the lead-up to the war before delving into key battles in the region. In this accessible text, Gilpin explores key figures, dates, and wartime developments, shedding considerable light on the strategic and logistical issues raised by the region’s unique geography, culture, economy, and political temperament. Battles covered include the Surrender of Detroit, the Siege of Fort Meigs, and the battles of River Raisin, Lake Erie, the Thames, and Mackinac Island.
The Thames 1813
John F. Winkler
Author : John F. Winkler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472814357
The Thames 1813 by John F. Winkler Pdf
The battle of the Thames was the culmination of a bloody campaign that saw American forces clash with the British and their Native American allies on multiple occasions. In a battle that included the future US president William Henry Harrison, American naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry and the legendary Shawnee leader Tecumseh the Americans prevailed, due in part to their imaginative use of Kentucky mounted riflemen to charge British regular infantry and artillery. Their victory allowed them to secure the North-West frontier, a crucial strategic gain in the War of 1812. Drawing on his expertise of US–Native American conflicts, historian John F. Winkler investigates the battle of the Thames, bringing the conflict to life through detailed analysis, combat reports and stunning specially commissioned illustrations.
World War II: Infographics
Jean Lopez,Vincent Bernard,Nicolas Aubin,Nicolas Guillerat
Author : Jean Lopez,Vincent Bernard,Nicolas Aubin,Nicolas Guillerat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0500296464
World War II: Infographics by Jean Lopez,Vincent Bernard,Nicolas Aubin,Nicolas Guillerat Pdf
The mass of available data about World War II has never been as large as it is now, yet it has become increasingly complicated to interpret it in a meaningful way. Packed with cleverly designed graphics, charts and diagrams, World War II: Infographics offers a new approach by telling the story of the conflict visually. Encompassing the conflict from its roots to its aftermath, more than 50 themes are treated in great detail, ranging from the rise of the Far Right in pre-war Europe and mass mobilization, to evolving military tactics and technology and the financial and human cost of the conflict. Throughout, the shifting balance of power between the Axis and the Allies and the global nature of the war and its devastation are made strikingly clear.
Total War
Kate Clements,Paul Cornish
Author : Kate Clements,Paul Cornish
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500252482
Total War by Kate Clements,Paul Cornish Pdf
An authoritative illustrated history of World War II complemented by artifacts and stories of those who lived through it from across the globe. Total War is an illustrated examination of the most significant historical episode of the twentieth century: World War II. This immersive account of a conflict that permanently reshaped the geopolitical landscape is told not only through compelling photographs, maps, and infographics produced specifically for the book, but also through a series of artifacts that convey the real-life stories of some of the millions worldwide—from the United States to Europe, Asia, and Africa—who were affected by the war. Published to coincide with the much-anticipated opening of the new Second World War and Holocaust galleries at the Imperial War Museums (IWM), London, in 2021, Total War is an essential volume for anyone interested in the everyday realities of one of the most brutal and far-reaching wars in modern history. Numerous images from the IWM’s unique Second World War and Holocaust collection are included, many of which have rarely been published. From a doll belonging to a Jewish child refugee to a kamikaze pilot’s final letter, and from Molotov cocktails to a US airman’s bomber jacket, the book delves into the significance behind the deeply moving objects reproduced on its pages. With precision, sensitivity, and a truly global approach, Total War offers a strikingly original visual perspective on an emotive and often controversial subject whose implications are still being felt today.
Tecumseh & Brock
James Laxer
Author : James Laxer
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780887842610
Tecumseh & Brock by James Laxer Pdf
A political scientist, scholar and the best-selling author of Stalking the Elephant: My Discover of America describes the War of 1812 and discusses the strange alliance of a Shawnee chieftain and an English Major-General.
Little Toot
Hardie Gramatky
Author : Hardie Gramatky
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399247132
Little Toot by Hardie Gramatky Pdf
"I am delighted to know that this classic piece of Americana, Little Toot, will be enjoyed by readers of all ages for years go come." --Eric Carle Celebrate Little Toot's 80th anniversary! First published in 1939, this classic story of the energetic tugboat who didn't let his size or doubters stop him is brought to new life in this restored edition. With the help and support of Hardie Gramatky's estate, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, we have used archived first editions and Hardie's original paintings to restore Little Toot to its full glory, bringing back a richness of color that has been lost in decades of reprintings. This new edition also features several of the artist's full-color manuscript sketches, never before seen in print, and reintroduces the book's exquisite original endpapers.
The War of 1812
Donald R. Hickey
Author : Donald R. Hickey
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : United States
ISBN : 0252064305
The War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey Pdf
This abridged version of Donald Hickey's popular War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict covers the military campaigns and the political and diplomatic history of the war. Intended for a general audience and students in introductory and upper division U.S. history courses, the volume is gripping reading. It includes a chronology of important events during the war and a list of suggested readings.
The War of the Worlds
H. G. Wells
Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504034562
The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells Pdf
The science fiction masterpiece of man versus alien that inspired generations, from Orson Welles’s classic radio play to the film starring Tom Cruise. At the turn of the twentieth century, few would believe that mankind is being watched from above. But millions of miles from Earth, the lords of the Red Planet prepare their armies for invasion, waiting for the moment to strike. When they land in the English countryside, baffled humans approach, waving white flags, and the Martians burn them to a crisp. The war has begun, and mankind doesn’t stand a chance. As Martian armies roll across England, one man fights to keep his family safe, risking his life—and his sanity—on the front lines of the greatest war in galactic history. H. G. Wells’s groundbreaking novel, adapted to radio and film, among other mediums, by visionary artists from Orson Welles to Steven Spielberg, remains one of the most chilling, unforgettable works of science fiction ever written. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Warlight
Michael Ondaatje
Author : Michael Ondaatje
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780771073793
Warlight by Michael Ondaatje Pdf
From the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of The English Patient: a mesmerizing new novel that tells a dramatic story set in the decade after World War II through the lives of a small group of unexpected characters and two teenagers whose lives are indelibly shaped by their unwitting involvement. In a narrative as beguiling and mysterious as memory itself—shadowed and luminous at once—we read the story of fourteen-year-old Nathaniel, and his older sister, Rachel. In 1945, just after World War II, they stay behind in London when their parents move to Singapore, leaving them in the care of a mysterious figure named The Moth. They suspect he might be a criminal, and they grow both more convinced and less concerned as they come to know his eccentric crew of friends: men and women joined by a shared history of unspecified service during the war, all of whom seem, in some way, determined now to protect, and educate (in rather unusual ways) Rachel and Nathaniel. But are they really what and who they claim to be? And what does it mean when the siblings' mother returns after months of silence without their father, explaining nothing, excusing nothing? A dozen years later, Nathaniel begins to uncover all that he didn't know and understand in that time, and it is this journey—through facts, recollection, and imagination—that he narrates in this masterwork from one of the great writers of our time.
Lamplight on the Thames
Pamela Evans
Author : Pamela Evans
Publisher : Headline
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472243225
Lamplight on the Thames by Pamela Evans Pdf
When tragedy strikes two childhood sweethearts, they must look to their hearts to find true happiness... A dramatic story of bitter rivalry and forbidden love, Pam Evans' London saga, Lamplight on the Thames, is sure to appeal to fans of Kitty Neale, Katie Flynn and Kate Thompson. Since the end of the war, when Bob Brown had taken over the car workshop in London, Frank Bennett had been trying to get his hands on it. An East-Ender made good, Frank was determined to get the prime site - whatever the cost. As children, Bob's daughter Bella and Frank's son Dezi became unlikely friends, though both families disapproved. Years later, their love blossomed, and it seemed that nothing, not even the feud between their fathers, could prevent their marriage. Until Bob's tragic death and his dying request to Bella... What Amazon readers are saying about Lamplight on the Thames: 'Loved this book. It was the first time I had read anything by Pam Evans but won't be the last. A super story, couldn't put it down' 'Another great book by Pamela Evans, I really enjoyed it'
Heroes of Britain in Peace and War
Edwin Hodder
Author : Edwin Hodder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Heroes
ISBN : OXFORD:600038489
Heroes of Britain in Peace and War by Edwin Hodder Pdf
Trading in War
Margarette Lincoln
Author : Margarette Lincoln
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300235388
Trading in War by Margarette Lincoln Pdf
A vivid account of the forgotten citizens of maritime London who sustained Britain during the Revolutionary Wars In the half-century before the Battle of Trafalgar the port of London became the commercial nexus of a global empire and launch pad of Britain’s military campaigns in North America and Napoleonic Europe. The unruly riverside parishes east of the Tower seethed with life, a crowded, cosmopolitan, and incendiary mix of sailors, soldiers, traders, and the network of ordinary citizens that served them. Harnessing little-known archival and archaeological sources, Lincoln recovers a forgotten maritime world. Her gripping narrative highlights the pervasive impact of war, which brought violence, smuggling, pilfering from ships on the river, and a susceptibility to subversive political ideas. It also commemorates the working maritime community: shipwrights and those who built London’s first docks, wives who coped while husbands were at sea, and early trade unions. This meticulously researched work reveals the lives of ordinary Londoners behind the unstoppable rise of Britain’s sea power and its eventual defeat of Napoleon.
From Gold Mine to Firing Line
Meghan Hawkes,Althea Barker,Kae Lewis,Russell Burgess Skeet,Tracey Spence,Roger Strong,Dave Wilton
Author : Meghan Hawkes,Althea Barker,Kae Lewis,Russell Burgess Skeet,Tracey Spence,Roger Strong,Dave Wilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Soldiers
ISBN : 0992250854