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| Author | : Gregor Stewart |
| Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2020-07-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1445688913 |
Highly illustrated look at the military heritage of Stirling from medieval times to the present day.
| Author | : Virginia Cowles |
| Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2011-06-13 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1848849648 |
An action-packed biography of “one of the legitimate storybook heroes of World War II” and the special forces regiment he founded (The New York Times). In the dark and uncertain days of 1941 and 1942, when Rommel’s Afrika Korps was sweeping toward Egypt and the Suez Canal, a small group of daring raiders made history for the Allies. They operated deep behind German lines, driving hundreds of miles through the deserts of North Africa. They hid by day and struck by night, destroying aircraft, blowing up ammunition dumps, derailing trains, and killing many times their own number. These men were the Special Air Service. The SAS was the brainchild of David Stirling, a deceptively mild-mannered man with a brilliant idea. Under his command, small teams of resourceful, highly trained men penetrated beyond the front lines of the opposing armies and wreaked havoc where the Germans least expected it. From Virginia Cowles, whose biographies have been praised as “splendidly readable” (Sunday Times) and “fascinating” (Kirkus Reviews), this is a classic account of these raids, an amazing tale of courage, impudence, and daring packed with action and high adventure. Her narrative, based on the eyewitness testimony of the men who took part, gives a compelling insight into the early years of the SAS.
| Author | : Gregor Stewart |
| Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
| Total Pages | : 163 |
| Release | : 2019-10-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1445688816 |
Highly illustrated look at the military heritage of Edinburgh from medieval times to the present day.
| Author | : Gavin Mortimer |
| Publisher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780304367061 |
The first ever officially sanctioned history of the SAS in World War II A riveting history book that reads like a novel, STIRLING'S MEN investigates the story of the SAS from its creation by David Stirling to the last battles of World War II. This is the first account of the SAS to be officially supported by the veterans and based on their unique first-hand testimony. Gavin Mortimer weaves their stories together to produce a fabulous page-turning narrative that will capture the imagination.
| Author | : Eric Stair-Kerr |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 150 |
| Release | : 2023-10-27 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
In 'Stirling Castle, its place in Scottish history', Eric Stair-Kerr provides a comprehensive exploration of the historical significance of the iconic Stirling Castle in Scotland. The book delves into the architectural beauty of the castle, its strategic importance in various conflicts throughout Scottish history, and its enduring cultural legacy. Stair-Kerr's writing is characterized by meticulous research and captivating storytelling, making this book a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. The author expertly weaves together primary sources and secondary literature to provide a nuanced analysis of Stirling Castle's role in shaping Scotland's past. The literary style employed is engaging and informative, offering readers a deeper understanding of the castle's place in the larger context of Scottish history. Eric Stair-Kerr, a renowned historian with a specialization in Scottish architecture and history, brings his expertise to this book. His passion for the subject matter is evident in the rich detail and thoughtful analysis present throughout the text. Stair-Kerr's thorough examination of Stirling Castle showcases his deep respect for Scotland's heritage and his dedication to educating readers about the country's vibrant past. I highly recommend 'Stirling Castle, its place in Scottish history' to anyone interested in delving into the fascinating world of Scottish history and architecture.
| Author | : Spiers Edward M. Spiers |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 857 |
| Release | : 2014-07-11 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0748654011 |
The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attempted to examine this vast heritage of warfare.A Military History of Scotland offers readers an unparalleled insight into the evolution of the Scottish military tradition. This wide-ranging and extensively illustrated volume traces the military history of Scotland from pre-history to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. Edited by three leading military historians, and featuring contributions from thirty scholars, it explores the role of warfare in the emergence of a Scottish kingdom, the forging of a Scottish-British military identity, and the participation of Scots in Britain's imperial and world wars. Eschewing a narrow definition of military history, it investigates the cultural and physical dimensions of Scotland's military past such as Scottish military dress and music, the role of the Scottish soldier in art and literature, Scotland's fortifications and battlefield archaeology, and Scotland's military memorials and museum collections.
| Author | : Katharine Marjory Stewart-Murray Duchess of Atholl |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 1908 |
| Genre | : Perthshire (Scotland) |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Jonathan Falconer |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 97 |
| Release | : 2018-04-19 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472820436 |
Of the RAF's trio of four-engined heavy bombers in World War 2, the mighty Short Stirling was the first to enter service in August 1940. From its first raid in February 1941, the Stirling was at the forefront of the British night bombing offensive against Germany before unacceptably high losses forced its relegation to second-line duties later in the war. In its modified form as the Mark IV the Stirling fulfilled vital roles with the RAF as a paratroop transport and glider tug on D-Day, at Arnhem and on the Rhine crossing as well as flying countless Special Duties operations over Occupied Europe and Norway. Its last gasp was in 1948-49 when a handful of Mk Vs were acquired by the Royal Egyptian Air Force to bomb Israel in the First Arab–Israeli War. Containing numerous first-hand combat accounts from the crews that flew the bomber and detailed profile artwork, Short Stirling Units of World War 2 uncovers the history of one of the RAF's greatest World War 2 bombers.
| Author | : Clement Anselm Evans |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 802 |
| Release | : 1899 |
| Genre | : Confederate States of America |
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| Author | : Simon Fowler |
| Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2007-11-13 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1783409061 |
There are thousands of websites devoted to all aspects of military history from ancient Greece to the modern Gulf. This unique book helps you find the ones that will help with your research whether you are checking out a soldier ancestor or an airman or researching a naval campaign. It also features sites that are entertaining or controversial. Sections cover the British armed services and their long military history, but the author also describes in detail websites that focus on American and Canadian forces. A Guide to Military History on the Internet is a companion volume to Pen & Sword's best-selling Tracing Your Army Ancestors by the same author.
