Aztec Eagles helped modernize the Mexican Air Force and demonstrated that Mexico could mount a successful expeditionary force. Significant as these achievements are, perhaps the unit's most important legacy is that the Aztec Eagles fought for honour and for Mexico as Allies in WWII, creating national pride throughout their homeland.
A skilfully written account of the battle, recapturing the drama of four days from 17 to 21 September 1944. Relates the terrible cost of landing on top of a Panzer Corps, by evil coincidence 'resting' nearby, and unknown to Intelligence. Details the exploits of Colonel Frost and his band of 600. This account also focuses on the Dutch perspective.
An Analysis of the Battle and the Loss of HMS Hood
On 24 May 1941 within minutes of battle being joined the pride of the Royal Navy, 'HMS Hood', had been sunk and its newest battleship outfought. However, the 'Bismarck' had also been seriously wounded. This book analyses the battle and sheds light on it through a re-analysis of photographic images and documentary evidence to detail the events.
This detailed yet accessible battlefield guide takes the reader on a journey across the Oderfront battlefield as it is today. Eye witness accounts and the author's intimate knowledge of the terrain combine to provide the essential guide for anyone seeking to further understand the Wehrmacht's last desperate defensive battles before Berlin.
A study of National Service, or the Call Up, which operated in Britain in the years immediately after the Second World War. Men of all classes were enlisted in the Armed Forces in order to bolster Britain's military might. This book tells the story of individual men and there by tells the story of the whole Call Up process.
This Index is in two books extending to 1482 double column pages. A Places index extends to 45 pages. This is followed by a Subjects index of 192 pages in contextual form broken into six elements that make up the diarist's life. The Biographical index forms the majority of this work detailing more than 3400 individuals, their careers and families.
This series tells the story of all 7,364 men who were awarded the Knight's Cross, including the disputed awards. The series has over 200 photos of holders of the medal and over 100 photos of their graves. The recipients are listed in the order of the date of award. Their burial locations, where known are given. Any higher awards are also covered.
This is the only book to tell the story of all 7,364 men who were awarded it, including the disputed awards. The book has over 200 photos of holders of the medal and over 100 photos of their graves. The recipients are listed in the order of the date of award. Finally their burial locations, where known are given. Any higher awards are also ......
This series tells the story of all 7,364 men who were awarded the Knight's Cross including the disputed awards. Volume Two deals with 1942-43 (numbers 1268-3685) and is subtitled 'The Years of Stalemate'.
