John Buckley est professeur d'histoire militaire, dont les travaux explorent les conflits et la puissance aérienne du XXe siècle. Ses écrits se caractérisent par une immersion profonde dans l'histoire militaire, examinant l'utilisation stratégique de la puissance aérienne et les implications de la guerre totale. Les analyses de Buckley offrent aux lecteurs une perspective éclairée sur l'évolution de la stratégie et de la tactique militaires durant une période charnière de l'histoire.
Focusing on the development of an effective intelligence management system, this book draws on the author's 30 years of experience to guide law enforcement professionals in evaluating and enhancing their practices. It highlights real-world empirical research, addressing existing gaps in law enforcement procedures while merging theory with practical application. The exploration of intelligence-led policing offers valuable insights and practical tips, aiming to improve the effectiveness and legality of intelligence gathering and management.
Focusing on the Normandy campaign, this innovative study examines the perceived failures of British forces during this critical military operation. It offers valuable insights for both military history students and general readers interested in understanding the complexities and outcomes of this significant event.
Offers a radical reappraisal of Great Britain's fighting forces during World
War II, challenging the common belief that the British Army was no match for
the forces of Hitler's Germany. This study of the campaign to liberate
Northern Europe in the war's final years features a large cast of colourful
unknowns and grand historical personages alike.
Step aboard this sleek black battleship into the world of the Victorian sailor. Moored at Portsmouth, this ship fascinates adults and children, residents and visitors.
The emergence and evolution of air power in the first half of the 20th century transformed military strategy and tactics on both land and sea. This work critically examines how aerial capabilities reshaped warfare, influencing the dynamics of battles and the overall conduct of military operations during this pivotal period.
Assume the role of real Generals, Leaders, Soldiers and Intelligence Officers in the Allied Forces during WWII, including Winston Churchill and President Eisenhower. Explore eight key moments of the war with real contemporaneous intelligence- Britain's Darkest Hour, 1940; The War in North Africa; Stalin's War on the Eastern Front; The Pacific Battle of Midway; The Dresden Bomber Offensive; Casablanca; Arnhem and Operation Market Garden; The Bomb and Hiroshima. From battlefields to war cabinets, each tactical and strategic decision you make leads to a different outcome. Will you follow the path of the past - or shape a new history?
This book is superbly written and expertly researched. It will soon become the
first port of call for anyone seeking an authoritative account of the Royal
Air Force in its first hundred years. Its arguments are persuasive and it is
clearly evident that the authors are intimately aware of the areas of
historical debate. Dr Peter Gray, Senior Research Fellow in Air Power Studies,
University of Birmingham
The Campaign for the Low Countries, Autumn 1944: Seventy Years on
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The narrative focuses on the Allied operation in September 1944 aimed at capturing a crucial Rhine crossing to hasten the end of World War II. Despite the extensive use of airborne troops and coordinated ground forces, the mission ended in failure, prolonging the conflict into 1945. This account delves into the strategic miscalculations and challenges faced during this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the complexities of warfare and the resilience of the soldiers involved.
The comprehensive buyer's guide to the Model A Ford, covering all the
variants, and what it's like to drive and maintain a Model A. This guide helps
you to decide what you really want, and exactly what to look for when viewing
and comparing cars.
'The Armchair General team has done it again. An absorbing read for Christmas.' Peter Caddick-Adams 'Brilliant and immersive.' Harry Sidebottom The second book in the Armchair General series, where YOU choose the fate of the First World War ________________________________ HISTORY IS WRITTEN BY THE VICTORS. WILL IT BE YOU? TAKE THE HOTSEAT Assume the role of real historic decision-makers: general, leaders, soldiers and intelligence officers of the Allied Forces during World War I. EXAMINE THE INTELLIGENCE Explore eight key moments from the First World War, using real contemporaneous intelligence: including the July Crisis, the Battle of the Somme, and the Russian Revolution. CONSIDER THE SCENARIO & MAKE YOUR DECISION From battlefields to the Royal Courts, each tactical and strategic decision you make leads to a different outcome. Will you follow the path of the past - or shape a new history...? ________________________________ PRAISE FOR THE ARMCHAIR GENERAL SERIES 'An original and exciting approach...The Armchair General adds enormously to our understanding of the conflicts' JAMES HOLLAND 'A reminder that history is a never ending now, a relentless and endless present that comes without the luxury of hindsight' AL MURRAY 'Wonderfully original...putting readers at the heart of the decision-making process and allowing them, literally, to change the course of history. This is counterfactual history at its very best' SAUL DAVID
