A highly illustrated guide to Allied fighter aircraft that fought in Europe during World War II featuring all the main models flown by the Allied air forces from 1939 to 1945. The book covers unit markings, organization, numbers of aircraft flown by campaign and exhaustive specifications for each model, with more than 200 artworks.
Aircraft of World War II contains 300 of the most important and influential military aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. From Allied fighters to Axis bombers, from biplanes to flying boats, each of the aircraft featured is presented with a full colour profile artwork, alongside technical specifications.
A fascinating, richly illustrated exploration of the poignant origins of Rudyard Kipling's world-famous children's classic
The end of six years of bloodshed ended on September 2, 1945, when official Japanese representatives signed a capitulation document aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
During World War II the Allies who were a group of countries that cooperated together to oppose the Axis powers, had the mission to stop German, Japanese, and Italian aggression. At the start of the war on September 1, 1939, the Allies consisted of France, Poland, and the United Kingdom, but within a relatively short period, other countries joined the war effort. By the end of 1941, the war had spread to Russia, much of Europe, Africa, and the Mid-East. In December 1941, the US entered the war when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Each title in this series contains photos throughout, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a timeline. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered at the end of each book through the use of a QR code, that when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to World War II. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader s comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis
By the beginning of 1944 air warfare had turned overwhelmingly in favor of the Allies, who wrought destruction on German cities, transport, and industries throughout German-held Europe. This prepared the war for the landing of the Allies in northern France on June 6, 1944. After heavy fighting in Normandy, Allied armored divisions swept through western Europe, clearing most of France and Belgium of German forces by October 1944. Hitler's troubles were compounded when Russian armies swept through from the east reaching Berlin on April 21, 1945. Germany surrendered on May 7. The following day was celebrated as Victory in Europe Day. The war was over. Book jacket.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the most important and significant events in American history. On December 7, 1941, at 7.55am Hawaiian time, the Japanese began a wave of attacks against the United States naval fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor. This event led to the United States entering World War II. Each title in this series contains photos throughout, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a timeline. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered at the end of each book through the use of a QR code, that when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to World War II. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader s comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis
Tanky se na bojišti poprvé objevily roku 1916 a jejich následný vzestup podstatným způsobem ovlivnil průběh válek 20. století. Publikace Tanky představuje znamenitě zpracovaný úvod do dějin zbraně nahánějící strach všem, kdo se s ní na bitevním poli setkali. Dovíte se o taktikách boje tanků a jejich vytrvání na bojišti. Seznámíte se s významnými typy tanků a obrněných bojových vozidel za posledních téměř sto let. U každého vyobrazeného tanku jsou uvedeny základní technické údaje podvozku, výzbroje a pancéřové ochrany.
Dieses Buch bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Welt militärischer Spezialeinheiten. AUswahlverfahren, Ausbildung und Einsatz der Elitesoldaten werden ausführlich beschrieben, ebenso Bewaffnung, Ausrüstung und Transportmöglichkeiten. 25 herausragende Kampfeinsätze von 1960 bis in die Gegenwart demonstrieren Taktiken und Methoden.
The World's Greatest Railways: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with Over 600 Photographs (View amazon detail page) ASIN: 184681779X Binding: Hardcover
