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US Doughboy 1916–19

Thomas Hoff
US Doughboy 1916 19 Book PDF

Author : Thomas Hoff
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1841766763

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US Doughboy 1916–19 by Thomas Hoff Pdf

Dedicated to the life of the average US soldier during World War I, this book follows the doughboy during the course of the war: from conscription, arrival at a training facility, transportation to Europe, and finally into combat in the trenches. The evolution of the US Army is discussed, and its organization, the tension between Pershing's desire for “open” warfare and the actual reality of trench warfare is examined in detail. Appearance, equipment and weaponry of the American soldier are all featured, along with vivid descriptions of day-to-day experiences and the shock of combat on the front.

US Doughboy 1916–19

Thomas Hoff
US Doughboy 1916 19 Book PDF

Author : Thomas Hoff
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780965338

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US Doughboy 1916–19 by Thomas Hoff Pdf

Dedicated to the life of the average US soldier during World War I, this book follows the doughboy during the course of the war: from conscription, arrival at a training facility, transportation to Europe, and finally into combat in the trenches. The evolution of the US Army is discussed, and its organization, the tension between Pershing's desire for “open” warfare and the actual reality of trench warfare is examined in detail. Appearance, equipment and weaponry of the American soldier are all featured, along with vivid descriptions of day-to-day experiences and the shock of combat on the front.

US Doughboy 1916–19

Thomas Hoff
US Doughboy 1916 19 Book PDF

Author : Thomas Hoff
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780965321

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US Doughboy 1916–19 by Thomas Hoff Pdf

Dedicated to the life of the average US soldier during World War I, this book follows the doughboy during the course of the war: from conscription, arrival at a training facility, transportation to Europe, and finally into combat in the trenches. The evolution of the US Army is discussed, and its organization, the tension between Pershing's desire for “open” warfare and the actual reality of trench warfare is examined in detail. Appearance, equipment and weaponry of the American soldier are all featured, along with vivid descriptions of day-to-day experiences and the shock of combat on the front.

US Naval Aviator

Robert Hargis
US Naval Aviator Book PDF

Author : Robert Hargis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782001690

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US Naval Aviator by Robert Hargis Pdf

The US naval aviator of World War II played a pivotal part in the winning of the war. From the warm waters of the Pacific to the icy conditions of the Bering Sea (including the battle of Midway), the Naval aviator was on hand to fight the enemy in any and all conditions. Between 1940 and 1942 the training of the naval aviator lasted eleven months, divided into five separate and distinct phases. From phase one, known as the Elimination or "E" base for short, through to final assignment to a carrier based squadron, the training was demanding and unrelenting.This title examines the life and experiences of the US Naval Aviator in all three types of carrier squadron fighters (VF), dive-bombers (VB) and the torpedo squadrons (VT). From recruitment to battle, the detail of what it was like to fly and fight for the US Navy is brought vividly to life.

US Paratrooper 1941–45

Carl Smith
US Paratrooper 1941 45 Book PDF

Author : Carl Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782005612

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US Paratrooper 1941–45 by Carl Smith Pdf

In Sicily, Normandy, and in the frozen hills of the Ardennes, America's airborne warriors proved themselves some of the toughest and most determined soldiers of World War 2. What made these soldiers so special? How were they recruited, how did they learn to jump and fight? What special tactics and equipment did they use? This title looks at what it was like to be one of the United States' airborne elite, through the experiences of the soldiers themselves. It is the story of the men who invariably led the way; the soldiers who flew to battle and walked home.

US Cavalryman 1891–1920

Alexander Bielakowski
US Cavalryman 1891 1920 Book PDF

Author : Alexander Bielakowski
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782001676

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US Cavalryman 1891–1920 by Alexander Bielakowski Pdf

Following the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890, the US Cavalry were called into action again with the declaration of war against Spain in 1898. In the years that followed, cavalrymen saw action in a wide variety of theaters. This title takes a close look at the formation and experiences of the average cavalryman in this fascinating period of change and development, and also considers the cavalry officer corps. Numerous developments in dress, training, equipment, weaponry and tactics are all covered here.

US Submarine Crewman 1941–45

Robert Hargis
US Submarine Crewman 1941 45 Book PDF

Author : Robert Hargis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782001706

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US Submarine Crewman 1941–45 by Robert Hargis Pdf

This book takes a close look at the "Dolphins" of the US Navy submarine force, it covers recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles. The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed. It was up to the "Silent Service" to spearhead the naval war against Japan, cutting her supply routes and neutralizing her naval threat. By August 1945, US Navy submarines had made 488 war patrols. The achievements of the "Silent Service" were not without consequence 3,500 American crewmen lost their lives.

US Marine Rifleman 1939–45

Gordon L. Rottman
US Marine Rifleman 1939 45 Book PDF

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782004936

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US Marine Rifleman 1939–45 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

The Marine Corps began World War II with less than 66,000 officers and men. Yet despite suffering 10 per cent of the overall American casualties, the Marines were able to build on their proud traditions and history to transform a small branch of service into a premier combined arms amphibious assault force. Regardless of its expansion by 750 percent, the Corps was able to maintain its sense of tradition, instill that into thousands of new Marines, and create an elite arm of service. In this book, Gordon Rottman, follows a Marine Corps rifleman through his draft, training and participation in assaults such as: Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands, Saipan and Tinian in the Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima.

US Army Ranger 1983–2002

Mir Bahmanyar
US Army Ranger 1983 2002 Book PDF

Author : Mir Bahmanyar
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780966908

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US Army Ranger 1983–2002 by Mir Bahmanyar Pdf

This study of the US Army Ranger takes the reader through the distinct stages of training and acceptance, including the Ranger Indoctrination Program and Ranger Battalion training, and details the developments in Ranger weaponry, equipment and clothing since the early 1980s. Using first hand accounts, it shows what it was like to fight in Panama in 1989, in raid missions in Iraq in 1991 and Somalia in 1993, and brings the unit up to date with the 3rd Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. It also covers the culture of the Rangers, from their special language and terminology, to the rites of passage that lie behind the formal training program.

US Combat Engineer 1941–45

Gordon L. Rottman
US Combat Engineer 1941 45 Book PDF

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849082891

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US Combat Engineer 1941–45 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

At its peak in World War II, the United States Army contained over 700 engineer battalions, along with numerous independent brigades and regiments. The specialized soldiers of the Engineers were tasked with a wide variety of crucially important tasks including river bridging, camouflage, airfield construction, and water and petroleum supply. However, despite their important support roles, the engineers were often employed on the front lines fighting beside the general infantry in the desperate battles of the European theatre. This book covers the role of these soldiers, from their recruitment and training, through their various support missions and combat experiences, forming an account of what it was truly like to be a combat engineer in World War II.

US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45

Steven J. Zaloga
US Army Tank Crewman 1941 45 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805423

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US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The focus is largely on the crew of an M4 Sherman, though light tank service is also studied. Tank operation required a welltrained and well-coordinated crew. The crew positions and roles of tank commander, gunner, driver, loader, and assistant driver are all covered in detail, together with recruitment procedure, specialist training, and the variety of specialized clothing and personal weaponry.

US Marine Corps Raider 1942–43

Ed Gilbert
US Marine Corps Raider 1942 43 Book PDF

Author : Ed Gilbert
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780966786

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US Marine Corps Raider 1942–43 by Ed Gilbert Pdf

The US Marine Raider was an "elite within an elite." Modeled on British Commandoes, they were the earliest forerunners of the various special operations units of the modern US military. These units would conduct operations with only the equipment they could carry on their backs; their heaviest weapons were light mortars and light machine-guns. Highly trained in close-in fighting, the Raiders were expected to be equally skilled in watercraft, jungle survival, and jungle warfare. This book details the Raiders' experiences through some of the toughest raining ever to be experienced by a Marine and onto combat during the Makin Raid, and through the horrific jungle battles of the Solomon Islands.

US Infantryman in World War II (3)

Robert S Rush
US Infantryman in World War II 3 Book PDF

Author : Robert S Rush
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782001652

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US Infantryman in World War II (3) by Robert S Rush Pdf

The ETO is seen by many as the major theater of World War II, with more infantry regiments serving there than any other. This title follows one soldier ("Joseph") as he is drafted in February 1941, trains with the 22d Infantry in the United States and then ships to England in January 1944. On D-Day he lands on Utah Beach and in the following months fights through France, Belgium, and into Germany. The problems the common soldier faced between June 1944 and May 1945 are dealt with in particular in this authoritative and moving book.

US Infantryman in World War II (2)

Robert S Rush
US Infantryman in World War II 2 Book PDF

Author : Robert S Rush
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782001645

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US Infantryman in World War II (2) by Robert S Rush Pdf

Between November 1942 and May 1945, US Army infantry units fought in eight named campaigns in the Mediterranean Theater. This title follows one soldier from enlistment in 1942, through training in a Replacement Training Center, assignment to the 1st Battalion 133d Regiment, 34th Infantry Division (Red Bull), and into combat. Among the battles covered are Fondouk Pass, Hill 609, Salerno, Monte Cassino, Anzio and the fighting in the Po Valley. A key focus is on the Heavy Weapons Company, which consisted of two machine gun platoons and one mortar platoon. The training and combat roles of the machine gunner's Military Occupational Specialty are discussed in detail.

US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965–73

Gordon L. Rottman
US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965 73 Book PDF

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782004684

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US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965–73 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

This book tells the compelling story of the average US infantryman in Vietnam. Beginning with conscription, enlistment, Basic Training, and Advanced Individual Training at the Armed Forces Induction Center at Fort Polk (the infamous “Tigerland”), it goes on to explore the day-to-day realities of service in Vietnam, from routine tasks at the firebase to search-and-destroy missions, rocket attacks, and firefights in the field. Weaponry, clothing, and equipment are all described and shown in detailed color plates. A vivid picture of the unique culture and experiences of these soldiers emerges – from their vernacular to the prospect of returning to an indifferent, if not hostile, homeland.