Examines the lasting impact Germany's blitzkrieg invasion of France in 1940 had on military commanders and operational warfare around the world, and discusses how those tactics have been used in other battles.
Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor details his leadership over the Cougar Squadron during Operation Desert Storm and the tank battle that took place in the open desert; and describes how, despite their efforts, failed generalship enabled Saddam Hussein's regime to survive, which lead to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Examines the evolution of jet fighter planes and their weaponry from 1944 through the Gulf War in 1991, featuring examples from the United States, Russia, France, and other countries, and includes an index that lists the specifications of jets from around the world.
the slang, jargon, abbreviations, acronyms, nomenclature, nicknames, pseudonyms, slogans, specs, euphemisms, double-talk, chants, and names and places of the era of United States involvement in Vietnam
Explores the lives of knights in the Middle Ages, focuses on the role they played in society, and examines the weaponry they used, the reasons behind their participation in tournaments and the history of the Crusades.
