Drawing largely on Bomber Command's operational records, 'RAF Coningsby in the Second World War' charts the wartime history of Royal Air Force Coningsby through the contributions of squadron and station personnel. From the start of operational flying in March 1941, the output of all flying units is set against the phases of the strategic bombing ......
The Army Officer’s Guide is the crown jewel of Stackpole’s military reference line. First published in 1930, this guide has been continuously revised since then and has become the gold-standard reference for the U.S. Army’s officer corps, especially the new second lieutenants commissioned into the army out of West Point and ROTC ......
America's Weapons of World War II as seen in Homefront Magazines
This work tells the story of the weapons, including planes, tanks, and ships, that America produced during the war to defeat the Axis powers and how they were "sold" to those at home through the many advertisements that appeared in popular magazines. The story behind them, many of them stunning visuals, is a unique aspect of World War II history.
The Combat Career of German Panzer Commander Otto Carius
WWII began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe. No German tank better represents that thundering power than the infamous Tiger, and Otto Carius was one of the most successful commanders to ever take a Tiger into battle, destroying well over 150 enemy tanks during his incredible career.
Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine triggered the bloodiest war in Europe since World War II and raised significant questions about the United States' role in Europe. This CSIS report examines the U.S. force posture in Europe---including the military capabilities, personnel, infrastructure, and agreements that support defense operations and ......
The Macchi C.202 was probably the most successful Italian fighter in WW2, the aircraft of almost all Italian top scoring aces. Mc.202 was fast and manoeuvrable, on par with, or better than the allied fighters of the same period. However, there were too few machines to exert a determinant role during the war due to inadequate planning and ......
Defence of Houses is one of a series of training books written in 1942 by Colonel G. A. Wade for the newly recruited Home Guard. This reproduction from the Royal Armouries' archive shows how Second World War trainees learnt to defend themselves amidst the threat of enemy invasion.
Why do women go to war? Despite the reality that female combatants exist the world over, we still know relatively little about who these women are, what motivates them to take up arms, how they are utilized by armed groups, and what happens to them when war ends. This book uses three case studies to explore variation in women's participation in ......
