John Buckley Knihy

Ponořte se do role skutečných generálů, vojáků a velitelů v nejkrizovějších okamžicích druhé světové války. Prožijte osm klíčových momentů války, včetně Casablancy, Arnhemu a bitvy o Midway. Vydáte se po stopách minulosti nebo změníte průběh dějin? Staňte se nejdůležitějším stratégem ve válečných kabinetech i na bitevním poli. To vše z pohodlí vašeho domova.

Focusing on the development of an effective intelligence management system, this book draws on the author's 30 years of experience to guide law enforcement professionals in evaluating and enhancing their practices. It highlights real-world empirical research, addressing existing gaps in law enforcement procedures while merging theory with practical application. The exploration of intelligence-led policing offers valuable insights and practical tips, aiming to improve the effectiveness and legality of intelligence gathering and management.

Focusing on the Normandy campaign, this innovative study examines the perceived failures of British forces during this critical military operation. It offers valuable insights for both military history students and general readers interested in understanding the complexities and outcomes of this significant event.

Offers a radical reappraisal of Great Britain's fighting forces during World War II, challenging the common belief that the British Army was no match for the forces of Hitler's Germany. This study of the campaign to liberate Northern Europe in the war's final years features a large cast of colourful unknowns and grand historical personages alike.

Step aboard this sleek black battleship into the world of the Victorian sailor. Moored at Portsmouth, this ship fascinates adults and children, residents and visitors.

The emergence and evolution of air power in the first half of the 20th century transformed military strategy and tactics on both land and sea. This work critically examines how aerial capabilities reshaped warfare, influencing the dynamics of battles and the overall conduct of military operations during this pivotal period.

Assume the role of real Generals, Leaders, Soldiers and Intelligence Officers in the Allied Forces during WWII, including Winston Churchill and President Eisenhower. Explore eight key moments of the war with real contemporaneous intelligence- Britain's Darkest Hour, 1940; The War in North Africa; Stalin's War on the Eastern Front; The Pacific Battle of Midway; The Dresden Bomber Offensive; Casablanca; Arnhem and Operation Market Garden; The Bomb and Hiroshima. From battlefields to war cabinets, each tactical and strategic decision you make leads to a different outcome. Will you follow the path of the past - or shape a new history?

This book is superbly written and expertly researched. It will soon become the first port of call for anyone seeking an authoritative account of the Royal Air Force in its first hundred years. Its arguments are persuasive and it is clearly evident that the authors are intimately aware of the areas of historical debate. Dr Peter Gray, Senior Research Fellow in Air Power Studies, University of Birmingham

The narrative focuses on the Allied operation in September 1944 aimed at capturing a crucial Rhine crossing to hasten the end of World War II. Despite the extensive use of airborne troops and coordinated ground forces, the mission ended in failure, prolonging the conflict into 1945. This account delves into the strategic miscalculations and challenges faced during this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the complexities of warfare and the resilience of the soldiers involved.

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