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John Laffin

    21. září 1922 – 1. leden 2000

    John Laffin se proslavil jako plodný autor, jehož díla se převážně zaměřovala na vojenskou historii. Jeho rozsáhlé cestování, zejména po bojištích první světové války a na Středním východě, vdechlo život jeho spiskům. Laffinův styl se vyznačuje detailním zkoumáním historických událostí, které čtenářům přináší poutavý vhled do minulosti. Jeho práce jsou svědectvím o jeho hlubokém zájmu o válečné dějiny.

    Jackboot
    The man the Nazis couldn't catch
    Arab Armies of the Middle East Wars
    Combat Surgeons
    Tommy Atkins: The Story of the English Soldier
    World War I in post-cards
    • Focusing on the life of the everyday British soldier, this narrative explores the experiences and contributions of the 'tommy' during significant historical events. It delves into their struggles, camaraderie, and the impact they had on the course of history, offering a unique perspective on the often-overlooked individuals who shaped the nation. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights the bravery and resilience of these soldiers, providing an insightful look into their legacy and the broader context of their service.

      Tommy Atkins: The Story of the English Soldier
    • Combat Surgeons

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,4(5)Ohodnotit

      Focusing on the skill and bravery of combat surgeons, this fully illustrated tribute honors the dedication of doctors and nurses in wartime. It showcases their critical role and the challenges they face, providing a moving portrayal of their contributions in the heat of battle.

      Combat Surgeons
    • Arab Armies of the Middle East Wars

      • 48 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      3,7(18)Ohodnotit

      The modern wars of the Middle East began in 1947, when the Syrians, Egyptians, Jordanians and Lebanese were unofficially at war with the Jewish settlers of Palestine. On May 15th, the day afer Israel was declared a sovreign state, the Arab invasion began. Between then and 1973 five wars occurred: those of 1948; the Sinai War; the Six-Day War; the 1968–1970 War of Attrition and the 1973 October War. This book examines the organization, training and equipment of the key Arab armies during these conflicts and the variey of uniforms are illustrated by a number of contemporary photographs and full colour artwork.

      Arab Armies of the Middle East Wars
    • For too long, believes John Laffin, the image of the German soldier has been distorted by the atrocities of the Nazis. In "Jackboot", the author gives the ordinary German soldier his due, tracing his background and influences from the time of Frederick the Great to the end of World War II.

      Jackboot
    • Islam

      Weltbedrohung durch Fanatismus

      Islam
    • Recounts the war in the Falkland Islands, explains why Argentina invaded, and assesses the war's impact on world politics

      Fight for the Falklands!
    • Panorama of the western front

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      First published in 1993 and now available in paperback, a contemporary portrait of the entire length of the Western Front, showing an aerial view of the landscape against which the campaign was fought, with captions locating key events.

      Panorama of the western front