An illustrated historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world. Includes a fascinating history of the origins of rifles from the 18th century, manual and automatic machine guns, a comprehensive directory of weapons, full technical specifications,[...]
The night before D-Day, light infantry and a detachment of Royal Engineers landed by gliders at Pegasus Bridge, which spanned the Caen Canal. Quickly overwhelming the guards, they managed to hold the bridge and help prevent German reinforcements from reaching the British landing beaches. Will Fowler[...]
This new edition presents an accessible and up-to-date account of the key issues and events in Latin American history. Essential reading for any student of Latin American history or culture.[...]
An illustrated historical reference to 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world. The world's most important small guns from the medieval hand-held cannon and the matchlock pistol to the Luger P-08 and today's FN P90. Includes a fascinating history of small arms from t[...]
This is a comprehensive, highly illustrated guide to military, law enforcement and antique firearms throughout history. It includes a history of firearms from the medieval hand cannon to today's FN Minimi light machine gun. It contains directories of arms from around the world, organized by country [...]
This is a comprehensive chronology of firearms with full technical specifications, shown in 1100 expert photographs and diagrams. It is a beautifully illustrated set of encyclopedias covering pistols, revolvers, machine and submachine guns through history. It features directories of arms from many p[...]
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1794 - 1876) is one of the most famous, and infamous, figures in Mexican history. Six times the country's president, he is consistently depicted as a traitor, a turncoat, and a tyrant - the exclusive cause of all of Mexico's misfortunes following the country's independen[...]
A colourful and expertly written directory of small arms, fully illustrated with more than 500 specially-commissioned photographs and diagrams. Quick-glance specification boxes show the calibre, magazine capacity, action, length and weight of each weapon[...]
In September 2000 the notorious militia gang, 'West Side Boys' kidnapped eleven British soldiers in Sierra Leone and Operation Barras was launched as the rescue operation. Fast roping in from helicopters, the SAS soldiers engaged in a heavy firefight with the militia, killing several, and capturing [...]
This book looks at the desperate last attempt by the Germans to win the battle of Stalingrad in an all-out effort and how the Red Army managed to cling on against the odds, marking the turning point of the war on the Eastern Front in early October 1942 before exhaustion and the Russian winter set in[...]
Saksan ja Neuvostoliiton välinen sota muodosti yhden verisimmistä, kylmimmistä ja julmimmista rintamista toisessa maailmansodassa. Operaatio Barbarossan myötä Saksan salamasotaan harjaantuneet joukot hyökkäsivät nopeassa tahdissa syvälle Neuvostoliiton aroille tavoitteenaan idän jättiläi[...]
Original / British English (Available May 2008) Shakespeare's plays are famous all over the world in the theatre, in film and in the classroom. What do we know about the man? What kind of life did he have? Who were his friends? Why can we still laugh and suffer with his characters 400 years after [...]
Original / British English Shakespeare's plays are famous all over the world in the theatre, in film and in the classroom. What do we know about the man? What kind of life did he have? Who were his friends? Why can we still laugh and suffer with his characters 400 years after his death?[...]
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A practical and comprehensive account of the technology and applications of hydroblasting, a technique used more and more in the preparation of steel and other surfaces.
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