Honey West debuted in the fall of 1965, derived from the famous detective novels of the same name. Produced by Aaron Spelling, she was televisions first liberated female, a crack private investigator and an expert in martial arts-beholden to no man. The beautiful actress Anne Francis was cast in the central role as the sexy, wise-cracking star, and she is assisted by her cantankerous sidekick, Sam Bolt (John Ericson) and somewhat flaky live-in, Aunt Meg (Irene Hervey). In 30 black-and-white episodes, Honey battles her way through the underworld by dint of her wits, judo prowess, and killer...
Honey West debuted in the fall of 1965, derived from the famous detective novels of the same name. Produced by Aaron Spelling, she was televisions fir...
"The United States Army: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present" captures the full sweep of the U.S. Army's place in our nation's history. Its series of concise, yet highly informative, entries cover all important events involving American ground troops--both successes and failures, in wartime and in peace--from the American Revolutionary War to the present.
In a basic chronological format anchored to specific dates, "The United States Army" reports on all significant military engagements--major conflicts and isolated actions--but goes well beyond the battlefield to include significant...
"The United States Army: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present" captures the full sweep of the U.S. Army's place in our nation's history. Its series of...
"The United States Marine Corps: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present" touches upon all aspects of the Continental and U.S. Marine Corps since their inception. All major battles in all major wars are covered, along with innumerable smaller clashes and deployments abroad. The evolution of amphibious doctrine, so essential to Marine Corps activity in the 20th and 21st centuries, is likewise covered in detail, along with the rise of Marine Corps aviation.
Through a diary of daily occurrences proffered in the context of greater historical events, this chronology captures the entire sweep of...
"The United States Marine Corps: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present" touches upon all aspects of the Continental and U.S. Marine Corps since their i...
This new book reproduces 15 War of 1812 manuscripts, including diaries, memoirs, and letters. The accounts provide a range of perspectives on the war's ground conflicts, from officers to enlisted men, volunteers and militia.
This new book reproduces 15 War of 1812 manuscripts, including diaries, memoirs, and letters. The accounts provide a range of perspectives on the war'...
"The United States Navy: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present" showcases the dramatic role of the nation's warships throughout America's long history and documents the Navy's vital contributions to establishing the United States as a superpower. Beginning with the American Revolutionary War, this comprehensive work details major and minor events in the history of the U.S. Navy through Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
The topics included in this book describe not only battles at sea, but also important political and administrative changes, as well as...
"The United States Navy: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present" showcases the dramatic role of the nation's warships throughout America's long history ...
"The United States Air Force: A Chronology" captures the sweep of U.S. Air Force history from the service's inception to present times. Concise entries, arranged by date, touch upon military events such as victories and defeats; significant political, administrative, and technological changes affecting the service; and significant events in the careers of noted leaders. Daily occurrences are described within the context of greater historical events such as wars.
The chronology covers all aspects of the U.S. Air Force and its historical antecedents (U.S. Air Service, Army Air Corps, and...
"The United States Air Force: A Chronology" captures the sweep of U.S. Air Force history from the service's inception to present times. Concise ent...
In depth descriptions and photographs of the aircraft of 21 nations presented with a unique human dimension that goes behind the machines to the people involved.
In depth descriptions and photographs of the aircraft of 21 nations presented with a unique human dimension that goes behind the machines to the peopl...
Most civilians have only a vague idea of what the U.S. Special Forces are all about--who they are, how they differ from our "normal" military forces, what they've accomplished throughout our history, and how they operate today. "Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces" examines the rich and varied history of U.S. Special Forces, identifies their contributions to specific conflicts from colonial times forward, and highlights their present operational excellence.
In this first-ever reference guide to U.S. Special Forces, military historian John C. Fredriksen provides a carefully...
Most civilians have only a vague idea of what the U.S. Special Forces are all about--who they are, how they differ from our "normal" military force...
Before Lost In Space, before Star Trek, and before Space 1999, American audiences were regaled by the weekly thrills, perils, and otherworldly exploits of Men Into Space, the first-ever "hard science" sci-fi program. Popular actor William Lundigan appeared as the redoubtable Colonel Edward McCauley, who grappled with many of the same problems that real astronauts encountered in their quest to reach the Moon a decade later. It was a somber departure from previous televised science fiction fare, aimed at juveniles, and served up the drama and excitement of space...
MORE SCIENCE THAN FICTION
Before Lost In Space, before Star Trek, and before Space 1999, American audiences were regaled by the weekly th...
Once regarded as a backwoods frontier skirmish, the War of 1812 has become an object of increasing historical scrutiny. A new consensus is emerging among scholars which views the Second War with England as a defining moment in the history of North America. This reference tool enables users to view this important conflict from a variety of American, British, and Canadian perspectives. Compiled by a recognized authority, this bibliography describes over 850 printed primary sources, including letters, diaries, journals, and memoirs. In addition to the usual army and navy accounts, the book...
Once regarded as a backwoods frontier skirmish, the War of 1812 has become an object of increasing historical scrutiny. A new consensus is emerging...
