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This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject Robert Hichens or Hitch as he was universally known The book contains detailed and graphic accounts of running battles Tragically Hitch was killed in action in April 1943 having refused promotion and a job ashore
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This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject Robert Hichens or Hitch as he was universally known The book contains detailed and graphic accounts of running battles Tragically Hitch was killed in action in April 1943 having refused promotion and a job ashore
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This is the definitive biography of one of the most controversial figures of the Second World WarSir Arthur Harris remains the target of criticism and vilification by many while others believe that the contribution he and his men made to the Allied victory is grossly undervalued Harris has been condemned in particular for his Area Bombing tactics which saw civilians and their homes become legitimate targets along with industrial and military installations This is explored by the author and placed fully within its context and just as importantly within the instructions he received from Churchills administrationHenry Proberts critical but highly sympathetic account draws on wideranging research and for the first time all of Harris own papers to give an outstanding insight into a man who combined leadership professionalism and decisiveness with kindness humor and generosity
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The September 11 1814 triumph of an American naval squadron over a much more heavily armed British squadron on Lake Champlain is considered the most significant tactical and strategic naval victory of the United States in the War of 1812 Yet the American who led the squadron Commodore Thomas Macdonough is a largely forgotten hero In this work historian David Skaggs rectifies the oversight by presenting a wellresearched and detailed account not only of Macdonoughs brilliant actions in the battle but also the whole of this remarkable sailors life Not since the commodores grandson wrote about him in 1909 has anyone explored Macdonoughs career so thoroughly Unlike that early uncritical look at the naval leader this study offers a balanced view of Macdonoughs career and character The work also explores the art of naval command in the age of fighting sail and tells how Macdonough received training in naval leadership and applied those lessons
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The September 11 1814 triumph of an American naval squadron over a much more heavily armed British squadron on Lake Champlain is considered the most significant tactical and strategic naval victory of the United States in the War of 1812 Yet the American who led the squadron Commodore Thomas Macdonough is a largely forgotten hero In this work historian David Skaggs rectifies the oversight by presenting a wellresearched and detailed account not only of Macdonoughs brilliant actions in the battle but also the whole of this remarkable sailors life Not since the commodores grandson wrote about him in 1909 has anyone explored Macdonoughs career so thoroughly Unlike that early uncritical look at the naval leader this study offers a balanced view of Macdonoughs career and character The work also explores the art of naval command in the age of fighting sail and tells how Macdonough received training in naval leadership and applied those lessons
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This is the definitive biography of one of the most controversial figures of the Second World WarSir Arthur Harris remains the target of criticism and vilification by many while others believe that the contribution he and his men made to the Allied victory is grossly undervalued Harris has been condemned in particular for his Area Bombing tactics which saw civilians and their homes become legitimate targets along with industrial and military installations This is explored by the author and placed fully within its context and just as importantly within the instructions he received from Churchills administrationHenry Proberts critical but highly sympathetic account draws on wideranging research and for the first time all of Harris own papers to give an outstanding insight into a man who combined leadership professionalism and decisiveness with kindness humor and generosity
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This is the definitive biography of one of the most controversial figures of World War II Sir Arthur Harris remains the target of criticism and vilification by many while others believe the contribution he and his men made to victory is grossly undervalued Henry Proberts critical but sympathetic new account draws on recent research and for this first time all of Harriss own extensive papers to give outstanding insight into a man who combined leadership professionalism and decisiveness with kindness humour and generosity Probert examines Harriss life from youth in Rhodesia to fighting in World War I the interwar years his two families and his postwar years in South Africa and England He reveals and analyses how Harris did his job in RAF Bomber Command during World War II his leadership of his men in the face of appalling casualties his disagreements with higher authority his dealings with Churchill his close links with the Americans his role in directing the bombing raids against Germany most notably at Dresden and the way he was treated afterwards Bomber Harris provides the most complete and rounded picture of one of the great high commanders of modern times and an outstanding military personality of World War II
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Le Roy Fitch The Civil sold at 149.95 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
This is the first published biography of Lieutenant Commander Le Roy Fitch US Navy Fitch saw action on the Ohio Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers fought against Morgan Wheeler and Forrest as well as irregulars commanded an ironclad monitor during the Battle of Nashville and was renowned for his abilities in counterinsurgency and convoy tactics
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biography of General Erich Ludendorff
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A towering landmark in Civil War literature long considered one of the great masterpieces of military history now available in a onevolume abridgment Lees Lieutenants A Study in Command is the most colorful and popular of Douglas Southall Freemans works A sweeping narrative that presents a multiple biography against the flameshot background of the American Civil War it is the story of the great figures of the Army of Northern Virginia who fought under Robert E Lee Dr Freeman describes the early rise and fall of General Beauregard the developing friction between Jefferson Davis and Joseph E Johnston the emergence and failure of a number of military charlatans and the triumphs of unlikely men at crucial times He also describes the rise of the legendary Stonewall Jackson and traces his progress in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign and into Richmond amid the acclaim of the South The Confederacy won resounding victories throughout the war but seldom easily or without tremendous casualties Death was always on the heels of fame but the men who survived among them Jackson Longstreet and Ewell developed as commanders and men Lees Lieutenants follows these men to the costly battle at Gettysburg through the deepening twilight of the Souths declining military might and finally to the collapse of Lees command and his formal surrender in 1865 To his unparalleled descriptions of men and operations Dr Freeman adds an insightful analysis of the lessons learned and their bearing upon the future military development of the nation Accessible at last in a onevolume edition abridged by noted Civil War historian Stephen W Sears Lees Lieutenants is essential reading for all Civil War buffs students of war and admirers of the historians art as practiced at its very highest level
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Takeda Shingens history which began in Saga of the Samurai Takeda Shingen continues in Saga of the Samurai Shingen in Command The military exploits of one of the most famous Takeda clan leaders begins in 1549 and continues in this volume through 1558 Volume four includes short biographies of notable personalities from Shngens era You will also find extensive information on samurai cavalry and their horses and a detailed description of the samurai medical unit and onsen hot spring
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From the bestselling author of Gettysburg a multilayered group biography of the commanders who led the Army of the Potomac The high command of the Army of the Potomac was a changeable often dysfunctional band of brothers going through the fires of war under seven commanding generals in three years until Grant came east in 1864 The men in charge all too frequently appeared to be fighting against the administration in Washington instead of for it increasingly cast as political pawns facing down a vindictive congressional Committee on the Conduct of the WarPresident Lincoln oversaw argued with and finally tamed his unruly team of generals as the eastern army was stabilized by an unsung supporting cast of corps division and brigade generals With characteristic style and insight Stephen Sears brings these courageous determined officers who rose through the ranks and led from the front to life
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Uses photographs to trace the life and career of Leon Trotsky the Russian revolutionary who was exiled and eventually assassinated at Stalins command
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Ronald James Padavona began playing music in 1950s doo whop bands as a bass and trumpet player He eventually found his voice changed his name and took command of the microphone And thus a rock n roll legend was born During a career that spanned six decades Ronnie fronted such legendary bands as Elf Rainbow Black Sabbath Dio and Heaven amp Hell Along the way he shared the stage with some of rock n rolls most renowned players like Ritchie Blackmore Tony Iommi Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appicenbsp nbspnbspnbspnbsp In the 1980s Ronnie rose to superstardom with classic albums like Holy Diver Last in Line and Sacred Heart With his medievalladen lyrics powerful vocals and larger than life stage shows he gained legions of adoring fans and was loved the world over By the 2000s he had become an elder statesman and a fullfledged heavy metal iconnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp This book chronicles Ronnies life from his humble beginnings in Cortland New York up to his time in Heaven amp Hell and his eventual passing in 2010 In the book you will get a glimpse into the life music and passions of one of heavy metals alltime greatest singers You will hear stories and memories from Ronnies cousin Bill Padavona as well as his high school friend Ralph Miller and early band members David Rock Feinstein Mickey Lee Soule Tommy Rogers Doug Thaler and Dick Bottoff In addition there are interviews and accounts from numerous people who knew Ronnie including Vivian Campbell Claude Schnell Rowan Robertson Jeff Pilson Gary Hoey Tracy G and even Ronnies personal hair dresser Joey Belfiorenbspnbspnbsp nbsp
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Major General William S Rosecrans 18191898 was one of the most fascinating and tragic figures of the Civil War In September 1863 President Lincoln and Congress considered him the most able general on the Union side but only one month later Old Rosy was removed from his command and then quickly forgotten With The Edge of Glory William M Lamers returns this imposing colorful figure to his rightful place in historyLamers examines Rosecranss experiences at Iuka and Corinth during the Mississippi campaign the strategic brilliance that led to the withdrawal of Braggs men from Tullahoma and Shelbyville and his role as commander of the Army of the Cumberland in the Tennessee battles of Stones River and the disastrous Chickamauga Yet the demise of Rosecranss distinguished military career Lamers illustrates was not a result of his humiliating defeat at Chickamauga but of his difficult uncompromising personality and the scorn he aroused in many of his superiors including General Ulysses S Grant and Edwin Stanton Lincolns secretary of war Although Rosecrans fell short of greatness as a military commander Lamers deftly shows that he did indeed reach the edge of glory
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Riveting A thoughtful biography New York Times Book Review General Joseph E Johnston was in command of Confederate forces at the Souths first victoryManassas in July 1861and at its lastBentonville in April 1965 Many of his contemporaries considered him the greatest southern field commander of the war others ranked him second only to Robert E Lee But Johnston was an enigmatic man His battlefield victories were never decisive He failed to save Confederate forces under siege by Grant at Vicksburg and he retreated into Georgia in the face of Shermans march His intense feud with Jefferson Davis ensured the collapse of the Confederacys western campaign in 1864 and made Johnston the focus of a political schism within the government Now in this rousing narrative of Johnstons dramatic career Craig L Symonds gives us the first rounded portrait of the general as a public and private man
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This book vividly portrays the illustrious career of John Paul Jones from his early training at sea in the British West Indian merchant trade to his exploits in the newly independent American navy and his appointment as an admiral in the Russian navy and command of a squadron in the Black Sea With compelling detail and remarkable insight the dramatic narrative captures Joness tenacity and fierce dedication and loyalty to his men and country despite ill treatment and only begrudged recognition from his superiors Joness incredible victories at sea form an important part of the book Morisons description of the battle between Joness Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis is considered one of the most vivid accounts of a naval battle in the English language
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The life of Luftwaffe fighter pilot Walter Nowotny in photographs documents and commentary Nowotny was highly decorated for his 258 aerial victories but was well known above all for his deployment and command of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Erprobungskommando Later his Kommando Nowotny was the first combat operational jet fighter unit in history Nowotny won three spectacular air victories with the Me 262 Factual and neutral this illustrated book explores his short life and is a highly interesting contribution to World War II aviation history
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Elizabeth I Routledge Historical Biographies sold at 35.05 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Elizabeth I was Queen of England for almost fortyfive years The daughter of Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn as an infant she was briefly accepted as her fathers heir After her mother was executed at her fathers command she was declared illegitimate and led a sometimes scandalous existence until her accession to the throne at the age of twentyfive Elizabeth oversaw a vibrant age of exploration and literature and established herself the Virgin Queen a national icon that lives on in the popular imagination But Elizabeth was Englands second female monarch and was greatly influenced by the experiences and mistakes of the reign of her halfsister Mary I before her During her reign Elizabeth had to perform a complicated balancing act in religious matters As religious wars raged in Europe Elizabeth herself a moderate Protestant had to manage an inherited Catholic realm and the demands of zealous Protestants The importance of such familiar features of Elizabeths reign as the presence in England of Mary Queen of Scots and her enduring efforts to take the throne the Spanish armada and the origins of English colonial expansion beyond the British archipelago all receive fresh attention in this engaging book This new biography sheds light on Elizabeths early life influences and on her personal religious beliefs as well as examining her reign politics and reassesses Elizabeths reluctance to marry a matter for which she has been much praised but which is here judged one of the second queen regnants more problematic decisions Judith M Richards takes an objective and rounded view of Elizabeths whole life and provides the perfect introduction for students and general readers alike
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Dover Patrol 1914 18 sold at 24.61 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
From its early beginnings in WWI the Dover Patrol grew to become one of the most important naval commands of the war performing several duties simultaneously in the southern North Sea and Dover Straits The patrol mounted antisubmarine patrols escorted merchantmen hospital and troop ships guarded the southernmost waters of the North Sea and bombarded enemy positions on the Belgian coast among other duties After its celebrated blockade operations upon Zeebrugge and Ostend in April 1918 the Dover Patrols repuatation was assured and it was held in high esteem by the Allied powers This narrative is fully illustrated with photographs maps and meorabilia bringing alive the inspiring story of the men who served with the Dover Patrol in the war at sea and relating many acts of heroism and bravery
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