Armáda duchů je nezvyklý název 23. americké jednotky čítající 1100 mužů. Jejím úkolem bylo za druhé světové války zmást německé nepřátele rozmístěním umělých tanků, děl či letadel. Němci na radarech nerozeznali pravé válečné stroje od falešných, a očekávali tak útok na špatných místech. Kniha shrnuje konkrétní případy, kdy se Američanům manévr podařil.
Set against the backdrop of post-recession America, the narrative explores the erosion of democratic values and the pervasive mistrust in government. It highlights the challenges of freedom of speech, the plight of refugees, and the growing economic inequality. The story delves into the societal decline marked by a lack of civility and the struggles of returning veterans, painting a vivid picture of a nation on the brink of unraveling as it grapples with these pressing issues.
During World War II, a diverse group of artists and creatives formed a unique unit known as the Ghost Army, tasked with creating elaborate deceptions to mislead Hitler's forces. Their innovative tactics included fake tanks, false railway lines, and deceptive intelligence, effectively making armies seem larger than they were. For decades, the details of their covert operations remained classified, but recent revelations have shed light on their significant contributions to the Allied war effort and the art of military deception.
Our story is about the genesis and evolution of these phantoms and men-who-never-were, these artists and magicians at the front line who operated in stealth and secrecy.Throughout the course of World War II, Allied forces engaged in elaborate deceptions to fool Hitler's armies. A ragtag group of Bohemian artists and creatives were assembled to devise these strategies, including rubber dummy tanks, faux railway lines and falsified wireless intelligence. They made armies appear out of thin air, baffling German forces and ensuring Allied success in battle. For fifty years, information on the Ghost Army strategies was classified. It is only recently that details of their heroic actions have come to light. This book includes details of SHAEF command centre who organised many of the deceptions, the First US Army Group (the so-called 'Ghost Army'), the 23rd Camouflage Engineers, and accounts of the double cross agents who risked their lives and freedom to mislead Nazi High Command. Featuring never-before-seen information from veteran interviews, The Ghost Army brings to life the fascinating story of the men and women who conned Adolf Hitler.
The Vietnam War tore America apart culturally and ideologically--and this dramatic guide captures all the suffering, sacrifice, and heroism that resulted from that conflict. Featuring 12 rare facsimile documents--including personal letters, ID cards, and political memos--it explores the highs and lows of the world's first televised war through the eyes of those who fought, from the commanding generals to the ordinary soldiers on the ground and in the air.
From colonial-era rifles carried on the "Owlhoot Trail", to John Dillinger's Colt pistols, the history of the American outlaw is told in guns--weapons that became each man's personal signature. Guns of Outlaws peer into these criminals' choices of derringers, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, machine guns, and curious hybrids, giving you a glimpse into the minds behind the trigger fingers. With over 200 illustrations, you’ll get a unique look at the lives and the hardware of the most infamous outlaws in American history, and of the law enforcement officers who hunted them.
Behind Frida Kahlo's portraits, lies the story of her life - a body of work drawn from cries of anger and fury, blended into a potent and artistically exceptional combination. At six years of age, she suffered a bout of polio, and she was just 18 when a terrible bus accident changed her life forever, leaving her handicapped and burdened with constant physical pain. But her explosive character, raw determination, and hard work helped to shape her artistic talent. Kahlo managed to forge a place for herself in the macho society of Mexico, despite the double handicap of her crushed body and her sex. Frida Kahlo's work plays an important part in the artistic heritage of Mexico, her native country, with both its novelty and its multi-cultural values. The story and the paintings that Frida created provide a rare and courageous account of a woman on a voyage of constant self-discovery. This book offers a valuable overview of her work in a convenient format, making it the perfect gift.
Frida Kahlos Werk verbindet die Geschichte ihres Lebens mit ihrer Kunst, um ein außergewöhnliches, von Leid und Wut geprägtes Schicksal aufzuzeigen. Dieser opulent ausgestattete Band zeigt einen querschnitt ihrer künstlerischen Werkes, ergänzt um zahlreiche Briefe Kahlos.
In die Porträts der Frida Kahlo sind sowohl ihr Leben als auch ihr Wirken selbst eingeflossen. Ihr malerischer und schriftlicher Nachlass stellen den mutigen Lebensdbericht einer Frau dar, die auch an der Seite des berühmten Diego Rivera fortwährend auf der Suche nach sich selbst war.
