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Taylor & Francis Ltd Security and Stability in the New Space Age The Orbital Security Dilemma Space Power and Politics
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Security and Stability in the New Space Age
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Taylor & Francis The Birth of Independent Air Power British Air Policy in the First World War 1 Routledge Library Editions Historical Security
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Birth of Independent Air Power
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Drones and Global Order
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Strategic Survey 2020
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Taylor & Francis No Fly Zones and International Security
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Taylor & Francis The International Politics of Space
Book SynopsisThe year 2007 saw the fiftieth anniversary of the Space Age, which began with the launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in October 1957. Space is crucial to the politics of the postmodern world. It has seen competition and cooperation in the past fifty years, and is in danger of becoming a battlefield in the next fifty. The International Politics of Space is the first book to bring these crucial themes together and provide a clear and vital picture of how politically important space has become, and what its exploitation might mean for all our futures.Michael Sheehan analyzes the space programmes of the United States, Russia, China, India and the European Space Agency, and explains how central space has become to issues of war and peace, international law, justice and international development, and cooperation between the worlds leading states. It highlights the significance of China and India's commitment to space, and explains how the theories and concepts wTable of ContentsIntroduction, 1. Perceptions of space and international political theory, 2. Propaganda and national interest: scientific socialism and the Soviet space programme 1957–69, 3. The new frontier: US space policy 1957–72, 4. International cooperation in space, 5. European integration and space, 6. Space as a military force multiplier, 7. Space control, 8. Space, justice and international development, 9. India: security through space, 10. China: the long march into space, 11. Cooperation and competition in the post-Cold War era, Notes, Bibliography, Index
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Taylor & Francis The Psychology of Strategic Terrorism
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Taylor & Francis Space Policy in Developing Countries
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Soviet Air Force Theory 19181945 Soviet Russian Study of War
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Taylor & Francis Strategic Studies
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Taylor & Francis Strategic Studies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware Routledge Revivals
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware Routledge Revivals
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Taylor & Francis A History of Soviet Airborne Forces 6 Soviet Russian Military Theory and Practice
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Taylor & Francis Russian Aviation and Air Power in the Twentieth Century Studies in Air Power
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Taylor & Francis Russian Aviation and Air Power in the Twentieth Century 7 Studies in Air Power
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The RAF and Aircraft Design Air Staff Operational Requirements 19231939 10 Studies in Air Power
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Air Power History Turning Points from Kitty Hawk to Kosovo 13 Studies in Air Power
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Airwar
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Luftwaffe
Book SynopsisThis book, first published in 1985, is an in-depth analysis of the Luftwaffe in the Second World War, using previously untapped German archives and newly-released Ultra' intelligence records. It looks at the Luftwaffe within the context of the overall political decision-making process within the Third Reich. It is especially valuable for its careful study of industrial production and pilot losses in the conduct of operations.Table of Contents1. Origins and Preparation 2. The Easy War 3. The Turn to Russia 4. On the Brink 5. Attrition on the Periphery: November 1942–August 1943 6. Attrition Over the Reich: September 1943–March 1944 7. Defeat: April–September 1944 8. Conclusion
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Cambridge University Press Tactical Air Power and the Vietnam War
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Cambridge University Press Tactical Air Power and the Vietnam War
Book SynopsisThe book examines US air power in the Vietnam War and the air wars that followed. The book introduces a new theory of tactical air power along with the operational and environmental factors that explain the effectiveness of modern air power.Trade Review‘Airpower history and theory tends to focus on “strategic” bombardment at the expense of operational and tactical airpower. Phil Haun’s book provides a welcome reprieve from that tendency given his important focus on airpower in support of the battlefield.’ Heather Venable, author of How the Few Became the Proud: Crafting the Marine Corps Mystique, 1874–1918‘A thoroughly researched, hard-hitting analysis of tactical air power in Vietnam, complete with a solid discussion of air power theory and an intriguing look at how the Southeast Asia experience has affected subsequent tactical air power applications.’ Mark Clodfelter, author of The Limits of Air Power: The American Bombing of North Vietnam‘Phil Haun has made a major contribution to our understanding of the Vietnam War. Air Power may not have won the Vietnam War, but the fact that there were no Dienbien Phus was clearly the result of massive American air power. Anyone interested in the war needs to read this book.’ Williamson Murray, author of A War To Be Won: Fighting the Second World WarTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Tactical air power theory; 3. Vietnam and rolling thunder: 1965–1966; 4. Khe sanh and tet: 1967–1968; 5. Commando hunt I-III and cambodia: 1969–1970; 6. Commando hunt V-VII and lam son 719: 1971–1972; 7. Easter offensive and linebacker I & II: 1972–1973; 8. Analysis and conclusion; 9. Epilogue.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc In the Cockpit 2
Book SynopsisFeatures 32 important World War II aircraft over approximately 47 spreads (104 pages).
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lords of the Sky Fighter Pilots and Air Combat
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Operation Chastise
Book SynopsisOne of the most lauded historians of our time returns to the Second World War in this magnificent retelling of the awe-inspiring raid on German dams conducted by the Royal Army Force’s 617 Squadron.The attack on Nazi Germany’s dams on May 17, 1943, was one of the most remarkable feats in military history. The absurdly young men of the Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron set forth in cold blood and darkness, without benefit of electronic aids, to fly lumbering heavy bombers straight and level towards a target at a height above the water less than the length of a bowling alley. Yet this story—and the later wartime experience of the 617 Squadron—has never been told in full.Max Hastings takes us back to the May 1943 raid to reveal how the truth of that night is considerably different from the popularized account most people know. The RAF had identified the Ruhr dams as strategic objectives as far back as 1938; in those five years Wing Commander Guy Gibson formed and trained the 617 Squadron. Hastings observes that while the dropping of Wallis’s mines provided the dramatic climax, only two of the eight aircraft lost came down over the dams—the rest were shot down on the flight to, or back from, the mission. And while the 617 Squadron’s valor is indisputable, the ultimate industrial damage caused by the dam raid was actually rather modest.In 1943, these brave men caught the imagination of the world and uplifted the weary spirits of the British people. Their achievement unnerved the Nazi high command, and caused them to expend large resources on dam defenses—making the mission a success. An example of Churchill’s “military theatre” at its best, what 617 Squadron did was an extraordinary and heroic achievement, and a triumph of British ingenuity and technology—a story to be told for generations to come.Operation Chastise includes three 8-page black-and-white photo inserts and 6 maps.
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University of Washington Press A Life Disturbed
Book SynopsisFrom the battles and respites in the Pacific Islands, to the night clubs and call girls of mainland San Francisco and San Diego; from the relative quiet of the author's aptly named hometown, Stillwater, to the similarly quiet Montana backcountry, this memoir explores the psychological terrain of a life disturbed, and forever changed, by war.Trade Review"An unpretentious and gripping memoir. A Life Disturbed is compelling, honest, sad and thoughtful and an important addition to our understanding not only of World War II, but of combat and sacrifice, past and present." * Shelf Awareness *Table of ContentsPreface The Life Disturbed Preparation for Battle Kiska Makin Honolulu Interlude Guam Iwo Jima San Diego Sixty Years After The War and My Life Abbreviations Notes
£27.84
Little Brown and Company The Bomber Mafia A Dream a Temptation and the
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WW Norton & Co Angels in the Sky
Book SynopsisReads like a World War II thriller, only better because every word is true.... One of the great untold stories of history. Robert Gandt has brought it vividly, unforgettably to life. -Steven Pressfield, best-selling author of Gates of FireTrade Review"Compellingly readable.… [Gandt] recreates the early battles of the War of Independence with an unbridled enthusiasm that captures the reader’s heart." -- The Jerusalem Post"It is always so rewarding to read a book about combat flying written by an author who obviously knows the subject firsthand! Robert Gandt’s latest book on the infant Israeli Air Force fills a real need and shines new light on one of the most heroic battles in history. The prowess of the IAF in recent years has caused us to forget just how precarious was its beginning, and how joyfully the battle was joined by a wide variety of pilots flying airplanes better suited for a museum than combat." -- Walter Boyne, former director of the National Air and Space Museum"These are the forgotten ‘Flying Tigers’ who stepped forward when the world turned away, to fly and fight for the highest stakes—the survival of Israel. A cinematic mélange of heart-pounding history, Angels in the Sky does justice to an epic, unsung story." -- Adam Makos, New York Times best-selling author of A Higher Call"In 1948 a group of ragtag aerial warriors from the four corners of the earth helped save the newborn state of Israel from the armed forces of five Arab states—a David facing Goliath. Improbably, Israel won the war in a miraculous military victory. Books like Angels in the Sky come along once in a generation. You must read it." -- Stephen Coonts, New York Times best-selling author of Flight of the Intruder"Angels in the Sky reads like a World War II thriller, only better because every word is true. The saga of Israel’s fledgling air force and the motley crew of heroes who saved the Jewish state is one of the great, untold stories of history. Robert Gandt has brought it vividly, unforgettably to life." -- Steven Pressfield, best-selling author of Gates of Fire"Angels in the Sky is the best of Robert Gandt. He details the extreme measures that were required to get aircraft out of the United States, Britain, and other countries and into Israel in 1948. But more importantly, he gives life to the aircraft buyers, mechanics, and pilots that were to make up what would become one of the most formidable air forces in the world. Gandt shows us the joy, sorrow, comradeship, and trust that was shared by the foreign and Jewish members of the group. A terrific read for anyone." -- David North, former editor in chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology"A well-told aviation history unlike any other. Beechcraft Bonanza bombers, B-movie Beaufighters, ersatz Messerschmitts, a bogus airline, and battle-tested veterans from every corner of the world—all to save a new nation in terrible peril. A truly amazing yarn." -- William Garvey, editor in chief, Business & Commercial Aviation"It takes a serious pilot to adequately describe serious aerial adventures, and Robert Gandt does that better than anyone. Angels in the Sky digs into one of the most exciting chapters in aviation history: the three-dimensional battle for the birth of a nation—Israel. He brings the ragtag pilots and their ragtag air force to life in a way that gives new dimension to the meaning and value of independence." -- Budd Davisson, editor in chief, Flight Journal"Robert Gandt understands pilots and he understands flying, which are not always the same thing. Angels in the Sky is… an enjoyable, balanced description of the origin of one of the world’s leading air forces. Strap in tight, turn up the oxygen, and set the gunsight for ‘pegged range,’ because it’s a wild ride." -- Barrett Tillman, author of Whirlwind: The Air War Against Japan, 1942–1945"Fascinating." -- Elliot Resnick - Jewish Press
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Dutton Caliber Beyond The Call
Book SynopsisThis inspiring true story of veteran Air Force bomber pilot Robert Trimble, who laid his life on the line to rescue World War II POWs on the Eastern Front.Near the end of World War II, thousands of Allied ex-prisoners of war were abandoned to wander the war-torn Eastern Front. With no food, shelter, or supplies, the POWs were an army of dying men. As the Red Army advanced across Poland, the Nazi prison camps were liberated. In defiance of humanity, the freed Allied prisoners were discarded without aid. The Soviets viewed POWs as cowards, and regarded all refugees as potential spies or partisans.The United States repeatedly offered to help, but were refused. With relations between the Allies strained, a plan was conceived for an undercover rescue mission. In total secrecy, the OSS chose an obscure American air force detachment stationed at a Ukrainian airfield. The man they picked to undertake it was veteran 8th Air Force bomber pilot Captain Robert Trimble.With little covert training, Trimble took the mission. He would survive by wit, courage, and determination. This is the compelling, true story of an American hero who risked everything to bring his fellow soldiers home to safety and freedom.INCLUDES PHOTOS
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Avonmore Books Bombers North
Book SynopsisDrawing on a wealth of new sources, Bombers North presents for the first time the full story of a little-known bomber offensive waged from remote northern Australia during 1942-1945.Trade ReviewA lot in here that I had previously been unaware of so I for one found this a particularly interesting book to read. * Military Model Scene *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements About the Author Glossary & Abbreviations Maps Introduction Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 The Bombers Chapter 3 The Opponents: Fighters and AA Guns Chapter 4 The Allies Strike Back Chapter 5 The End of the Beginning Chapter 6 A Turning of the Tide, and the Dutch arrive Chapter 7 Bigger, Better and Faster Chapter 8 The Catalinas arrive; the Allies Apply Pressure Chapter 9 A New Wing and New Aircraft Chapter 10 Trading Hudsons for Beauforts – and the Black Cats fly Chapter 11 The Americans and the Dutch depart; Lucky 13 returns Chapter 12 No. 2 Squadron operations and the RAAF‘s heavies take over Chapter 13 The RAAF heavies move forward Chapter 14 The Cats fly to China, and the war’s end Conclusion Appendix 1 No.18 NEI Squadron and its Australian roots by Elmer Mesman Appendix 2 Flying in RAAF Bombers – Brian Winspear’s Story Main Sources Index of Names
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Arcadia Publishing Tuskegee Airmen Images of America S
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Arcadia Publishing Moffett Field Images of Aviation
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Arcadia Publishing Selfridge Field Images of Aviation
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Arcadia Publishing San Diegos North Island
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Arcadia Publishing Gowen Field Images of Aviation
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The History Press Ltd The Hercules Story
Book SynopsisThe C-130 Hercules first flew in 1954, an easily maintained aircraft which entered service with the USAF Tactical Air Command. Ten years later the ''Charlie 130'' was providing the essential logistical support in Vietnam where a new landing technique, the Khe Sanh approach, added to the Hercules folklore. Paradrops, airlift and evacuation operations were completed around the clock, often at low level, usually under fire and nearly always in bad weather. AC-130 gunships blasted the Ho Chi Minh Trail at night, Lamplighters and Blind Bats dropped flares, and others scattered defoliant, ''pancake bombs'' and 15,000 ''Big Blue'' block-busters. But more than anything else it was in the role of ''Trash and Ass hauler'' that the C-130 earned unstinting admiration from ground troops and aircrews alike. The ''Herky Bird'' or ''Fat Albert'', as the C-130 is fondly known, went on to serve with similar panache in the Gulf War and in humanitarian relief operations around the worl
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The History Press Ltd The Tornado Story
Book SynopsisThe story of the first European fighter jet.
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Warfighters
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Flying Tiger
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Navaho Missile Project
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd NUCLEAR WEAPONS OF THE UNITED STATES An
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd AMAZING GOONEY BIRD The Saga of the Legendary
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lockheed F117 Nighthawk An Illustrated History of
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Camel Drivers The 17th Aero Squadron in World
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Americas Hundred Thousand
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Herky
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