Tento autor zkoumá klíčové momenty vojenské historie s důrazem na strategické myšlení a vedení. Jeho práce se ponořuje do životů významných vojenských osobností, aby osvětlil složitosti válečného umění. Skrze pečlivý výzkum a analytický přístup odhaluje faktory, které formovaly průběh konfliktů. Autorova snaha o hluboké porozumění minulosti je patrná v jeho podrobných a poutavých vyprávěních.
The Takeover of the Continent in the Words of Observers
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Exploring the tumultuous period of 1939 to 1941, this vivid social history delves into the impact of the Nazi threat across Europe. It captures the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, highlighting how the looming menace reshaped societies and influenced daily life during these critical years. The narrative offers insights into the experiences of individuals and communities as they navigated the challenges posed by the encroaching conflict.
A fascinating exploration of the dramatic battles and Allied operations to wrest back control of Burma (Myanmar) from the Japanese.The Allied reconquest of Burma was not part of Allied Grand Strategy in 1944 and 1945. It happened despite it – in particular, because of the dramatic failure of the Japanese invasion of India (Operation U-Go ), which ended ignominiously for the Japanese Empire in August 1944. The reconquest was one of the longest campaigns of World War II. It comprised 11 distinct battles and offensives that were part of the overall continuum of operations that resulted in the Allied victory.Written by a foremost expert on the British Army in World War II, this superbly illustrated work details the Allied operations to retake Burma from Japanese control. Accounts of Operation Capital , the capture of Meiktila and Mandalay, the Allied advance in the Arakan, the race for Rangoon, Operation Dracula , the Battle of the Sittang Bend and Japanese breakout operations across the Pegu Yomas are supported by easy to follow 2D maps and 3D diagrams. Among the events brought to life in vivid battlescene artworks are an SOE-led ambush in Operation Character , and the famous Defence of Hill 170 in the Arakan.
This is the story of Operation Jericho, the spectacular prison break staged by an elite group of British, Australian and New Zealand bomber pilots, who flew a daring low-level mission to blow holes in the walls of Amiens jail and free French Resistance prisoners under the sentence of death during World War II.With D-Day looming, early 1944 was a time of massive intelligence activity across northern France, and many résistants were being captured and imprisoned by the Germans. Among the jails full of French agents was Amiens, where hundreds awaited likely execution for their activities.To repay their debt of honour, MI6 requested an air raid with a seemingly impossible to simultaneously blow holes in the prison walls, free as many men and women as possible while minimizing casualties, and kill German guards in their quarters. The crews would have to fly their bomb-run at an altitude of just 20ft. Despite the huge difficulties, the RAF decided that the low-level specialists of No. 140 Wing had a chance of success.With the aid of first-hand accounts, explanatory 3D diagrams and dramatic original artwork, the eminent historian Robert Lyman explains how one of the most difficult and spectacular air raids of World War II was pulled off, and debunks some of the myths over why the raid was ordered in the first place.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUSI DUKE OF WELLINGTON MEDAL FOR MILITARY HISTORY 2022 'This is a superb book.' - James Holland In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming. New commanders were appointed, significant training together with restructuring took place, and new tactics were developed. A War of Empires by acclaimed historian Robert Lyman expertly records these coordinated efforts and describes how a new volunteer Indian Army, rising from the ashes of defeat, would ferociously fight to turn the tide of war. But victory did not come immediately. It wasn't until March 1944, when the Japanese staged their famed 'March on Delhi', that the years of rebuilding paid off and, after bitter fighting, the Japanese were finally defeated at Kohima and Imphal. This was followed by a series of extraordinary victories culminating in Mandalay in May 1945 and the collapse of all Japanese forces in Burma. Until now, the Indian Army's contribution has been consistently forgotten and ignored by many Western historians but Robert Lyman proves how vital this hard-fought campaign was in securing Allied victory in the east. Detailing the defeat of Japanese militarism, he recounts how the map of the region was ultimately redrawn, guaranteeing the rise of an independent India free from the shackles of empire.
The book offers a compelling narrative of the intense battles at Kohima and Imphal in 1944, showcasing Robert Lyman's extensive expertise on the war in Burma. Utilizing original documents, published works, and personal testimonies, it presents a vivid portrayal of the fierce combat that characterized this critical theater of World War II. Lyman's insights provide a rich understanding of the strategies and experiences of those involved in one of the war's most brutal confrontations.
Renowned military historian Dr Robert Lyman sheds new light on the inner
workings of Churchill's war cabinet, its relationship with the overstretched
outposts of the Empire and how the British Army snatched victory from the jaws
of defeat.
Set against the backdrop of Europe from 1939 to 1941, the narrative explores the lives of expatriate Americans as they navigate the rising tide of the Nazi threat. Through their perspectives, the story reveals the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas faced during a time of impending catastrophe, capturing the complex interplay of personal experiences and global conflict as the United States is gradually drawn into the war.
