The most powerfully gunned tank fielded by the Allies during World War II was the Sherman Firefly. An ordinary American-built Sherman modified by the British, the Firefly had the firepower that could finally match the awesome German tanks that had dominated Europe. David Fletcher examines the controversy that dogged the Firefly and the psychological boost the tank provided to Allied forces. Exploring its successes and failures on the battlefield and providing a realistic assessment of the tank's worth, this is essential reading for anyone wanting to know the facts about a tank variant that...
The most powerfully gunned tank fielded by the Allies during World War II was the Sherman Firefly. An ordinary American-built Sherman modified by the ...
Although to the casual eye all British tanks of World War I look much the same, the Mark V is quite outstanding and has a strong claim to be the tank that won World War I for the Allies. In this title, renowned tank expert David Fletcher examines the technological developments that made this tank excel where others had failed, and the reasons why it gave the British the upperhand over the Germans on the battlefield and why it was adopted by the US Tank Corps. Accompanied by detailed artwork showing the design changes that allowed the Mark V to breach the widest German trenches, this title is...
Although to the casual eye all British tanks of World War I look much the same, the Mark V is quite outstanding and has a strong claim to be the tank ...
This insightful narrative makes an effort to chronicle the celestial warfare foisted by a supreme enemy upon a hapless southern boy of remedial intelligence and insufficient means to respond in kind. An assembly of memoirs initially, it transcends historical recall and eventually matures into a regal tablet of wisdom. In doing so, it draws heavily from Biblical truths and in conclusion it hangs its hopes on vivid warnings to those souls unaware of the dangers of succumbing to Jezebel's spell. From open-minded evangelicals to renaissance rednecks throughout the book-reading world, there is...
This insightful narrative makes an effort to chronicle the celestial warfare foisted by a supreme enemy upon a hapless southern boy of remedial intell...
This insightful narrative makes an effort to chronicle the celestial warfare foisted by a supreme enemy upon a hapless southern boy of remedial intelligence and insufficient means to respond in kind. An assembly of memoirs initially, it transcends historical recall and eventually matures into a regal tablet of wisdom. In doing so, it draws heavily from Biblical truths and in conclusion it hangs its hopes on vivid warnings to those souls unaware of the dangers of succumbing to Jezebel's spell. From open-minded evangelicals to renaissance rednecks throughout the book-reading world, there is...
This insightful narrative makes an effort to chronicle the celestial warfare foisted by a supreme enemy upon a hapless southern boy of remedial intell...
This title looks at the Medium Mark A Whippet, one of the most successful British tanks of World War I and, when placed alongside existing titles covering the Mark I, Mark IV and Mark V, completes the New Vanguard series' coverage of the major British tanks of the war. The evolution of the Whippet is examined in detail, from design and development to mechanical details and crew duties, and information on the operational use of the vehicle is drawn from war diaries and battalion records. The Whippet was involved in several well-known incidents that will be presented in this volume, including...
This title looks at the Medium Mark A Whippet, one of the most successful British tanks of World War I and, when placed alongside existing titles cove...
This is a definitive study of key British tanks from the early part of the Second World War. These types saw active service with the British Expeditionary Force in France, with British Forces in the Western Desert and in India. They also took part in the campaigns in Norway, Persia and Sumatra as well as serving with the Garrison of Malta. The German Army modified a lot of these tanks for their own use, tanks that they had captured in France while others were adapted as anti-air craft tanks or fitted with special flotation devices. Some Mark VI series light tanks were also issued to Australia...
This is a definitive study of key British tanks from the early part of the Second World War. These types saw active service with the British Expeditio...
My Alluring Mind is an anthology of reason and rhyme with poetry, portraiture and short stories that captivate the senses from the lyrics of life.
Poems of respect and in awe of great musicians like Lennon, Dylan and Weller also Trio Valore and great new talents such as Sam Gray and Kristyna Myles.
The words will take you to Auschwitz, Scotland, Windermere and Country Lanes, tasting the ambience as if you were there.
Mix in a few characters from our world in Mr Has-Been, The Fraudulent One and Mr High Street Man, all which sit seamlessly within the fifty titles....
My Alluring Mind is an anthology of reason and rhyme with poetry, portraiture and short stories that captivate the senses from the lyrics of life....
More of the same crap where the boys get in trouble and the dog bails them out. ONLY BETTER Seriously, I could not in good conscience ask you to pony up $5.99 if I wasn't certain that it's WAY BETTER -Better Laughs -Better Villains -Better Story -Better For You * * The FDA has not evaluated this statement
More of the same crap where the boys get in trouble and the dog bails them out. ONLY BETTER Seriously, I could not in good conscience ask you to pon...
