Nelítostné boje druhé světové války na území Evropy, Tichého oceánu, Dálného i Středního východu přinesly krveprolití nebývalého rozsahu a ovlivnily životy lidí ve všech zemích světa. Tato příručka sleduje pomocí přehledných, chronologicky řazených hesel vývoj války na všech bojištích, nabízí zajímavé informace o vojevůdcích, bitvách, strategiích i vojenské technice a snaží se postihnout příčiny války a její dědictví.
The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Iraq War, tracing its roots back to Bush's 'Axis of Evil' speech and the broader context of the War on Terrorism. A team of experts examines the pre-war buildup, the multifaceted nature of the conflict, and its political and economic consequences for the nations involved. This balanced study aims to shed light on the complexities surrounding the war and its lasting impact on global affairs.
Vivid reconstruction of the role of the machine-gun in the Great War.
Military affairs occupied a very significant place during Henry VIII's reign, with English armies seeing action against two main enemies: the French and the Scots, of which France was undoubtedly viewed as the principal foe. Henry nursed grandiose ambitions to be acclaimed as the arbiter of European politics, and whilst intervention in European affairs did not necessarily dictate a policy of hostility towards France; England was invariably to be found in league with her enemies in time of war. This absorbing text by Paul Cornish deals with the history, uniforms and equipment of King Henry VIII's army.
From cybersecurity to geopolitics - what will the world look like in the year 2020? Paul Cornish and Kingsley Donaldson guide us through a maze of global uncertainty in this fascinating look at the future, offering analysis and creative solutions for those who want to understand how our decisions today will affect the world we live in tomorrow.
'A timely and cogent reminder that history never ends and is about to be made' - Tim Marshall, author of Prisoners of GeographyWith the world already struggling to contain conflicts on several continents, with security and defence expenditure under huge pressure, it's time to think the unthinkable and explore what might happen.As former soldiers now working in defence strategy and conflict resolution, Paul Cornish and Kingsley Donaldson are perfectly qualified to guide us through a credible and utterly convincing 20/20 vision of the year 2020, from cyber security to weapons technology, from geopolitics to undercover operations.This book is of global importance, offering both analysis and creative solutions - essential reading both for decision-makers and everyone who simply wants to understand our future.
The book explores Britain's military strategy for defending Germany from 1945 to 1950, utilizing newly available archival materials. It highlights the British military's reliance on strategic air power and atomic weapons while prioritizing the defense of the Middle East over a substantial commitment of ground troops in Europe. The narrative reveals how British leaders focused on symbolic gestures to support France, rather than implementing a robust continental defense strategy, reflecting their broader geopolitical priorities during this period.
An innovative illustrated history of the Second World War, told with the help of personal stories from across the globe.
The First World War Retold tells the story of that war from a fresh perspective, fully illustrated with objects, photographs and works of art from IWM's unparalleled collections. This new edition marks IWM's 100th anniversary.