The Military History of Tsarist Russia examines Russian military history from the rise of the Muscovite state to the present, even peeking briefly into the future. The volume covers Russia's land forces extensively, but also covers the development of the Russian Navy, and the creation and development of the Russian Air Force - parts of the Russian military machine that are frequently neglected in general writings. The historical analysis addresses the development and function of the Russian military whether in peace or in war, as well as the impact of war and changes in the military upon...
The Military History of Tsarist Russia examines Russian military history from the rise of the Muscovite state to the present, even peeking briefly int...
Frederick W. Kagan Frederick W. Kagan Robin Higham
The Military History of Tsarist Russia examines Russian military history from the rise of the Muscovite state to the present, even peeking briefly into the future. The volume covers Russia's land forces extensively, but also covers the development of the Russian Navy, and the creation and development of the Russian Air Force - parts of the Russian military machine that are frequently neglected in general writings. The historical analysis addresses the development and function of the Russian military whether in peace or in war, as well as the impact of war and changes in the military upon...
The Military History of Tsarist Russia examines Russian military history from the rise of the Muscovite state to the present, even peeking briefly int...
Making offical history from all over the world accessible, this volume and its companion complement and bring Robin Higham's 1970 classic work, "Official Histories" up to date. Each chapter, written by staff of the relevant historical office, gives both historiographical background and information on the volumes published by that office. Covering Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, and India, this volume provides a plethora of information, as does the companion volume on the Western Hemisphere and the Pacific Rim.
Buried in official history volumes is a lot of fine and useful...
Making offical history from all over the world accessible, this volume and its companion complement and bring Robin Higham's 1970 classic work, "Of...
Robin Higham Dennis E. Showalter Robin D. S. Higham
World War I was the greatest cataclysm Europe had ever known, directly involving 61 million troops from 16 nations. Yet the history of the war and the reasons it started and spread so rapidly were vastly more complex than the players realized. Written by highly respected authorities, this book discusses the literature on all aspects of the war, making it an excellent starting point for anyone seeking guidance to the immense, and often daunting, body of World War I literature.
The struggle mobilized manpower from home, troops from the colonies abroad, and--in most countries-women as well...
World War I was the greatest cataclysm Europe had ever known, directly involving 61 million troops from 16 nations. Yet the history of the war and ...
The single most important volume for anyone interested in the Civil War to own and consult. (From the foreword by James M. McPherson) The first guide to Civil War literature to appear in nearly 30 years, this book provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and informative survey and analysis of the vast body of Civil War literature. More than 40 essays, each by a specialist in a particular subfield of Civil War history, offer unmatched thoroughness and discerning assessments of each work's value. The essays cover every aspect of the war from strategy, tactics, and battles to logistics,...
The single most important volume for anyone interested in the Civil War to own and consult. (From the foreword by James M. McPherson) The first gui...
From the Carolina Swamp Fox to the Afghan Mujahideen, this book analyzes 40 guerrilla struggles across five continents, profiles important figures, and gives extensive bibliographical information. With an emphasis on causes and effects, Part I surveys and analyzes all major guerrilla struggles and many less well known wars from the American Revolution to 20th-century post-colonial conflicts. Drawing a distinction between guerrilla warfare and terrorism, the author focuses on guerrilla activity. He seeks to answer such questions as the genesis and context of an insurgency, its resemblance...
From the Carolina Swamp Fox to the Afghan Mujahideen, this book analyzes 40 guerrilla struggles across five continents, profiles important figures,...
A broadly interdisciplinary work, this handbook discusses the best and most enduring literature related to the major topics and themes of World War II. Military historiography is treated in essays on the major theaters of military operations and the related themes of logistics and intelligence, while political and diplomatic history is covered in chapters on international relations, resistance movements, and collaboration. The volume analyzes themes of domestic history in essays on economic mobilization, the home fronts, and women in the military and civilian life. The book also covers the...
A broadly interdisciplinary work, this handbook discusses the best and most enduring literature related to the major topics and themes of World War...
In the light of newly-released archival material, the editors take a fresh look at Russian aviation in the 20th century. Presenting a comprehensive view of Russian aviation, from its genesis in the late Czarist period to the present era, the approach is essentially chronological with a major emphasis on the evolution of military aviation. There is appropriate attention to civilian and institutional themes.
In the light of newly-released archival material, the editors take a fresh look at Russian aviation in the 20th century. Presenting a comprehensive vi...
In the light of newly-released archival material, the editors take a fresh look at Russian aviation in the 20th century. Presenting a comprehensive view of Russian aviation, from its genesis in the late Czarist period to the present era, the approach is essentially chronological with a major emphasis on the evolution of military aviation. There is appropriate attention to civilian and institutional themes.
In the light of newly-released archival material, the editors take a fresh look at Russian aviation in the 20th century. Presenting a comprehensive vi...
According to Robin Higham and Stephen J. Harris, "Flight has been part of the human dream for aeons, and its military application has likely been the dark side of that dream for almost as long." In the twentieth century, this dream and its dark side unfolded as the air forces of the world went to war, bringing destruction and reassessment with each failure. Why Air Forces Fail examines the complex, often deep-seated, reasons for the catastrophic failures of the air forces of various nations. Higham and Harris divide the air forces into three categories of defeat: forces that...
According to Robin Higham and Stephen J. Harris, "Flight has been part of the human dream for aeons, and its military application has likely been t...