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Kamikazeby Yasuo Kuwahara; Gordon T. Allred
American Legacy Media 2007; US$ 7.99Originally published in 1957, this enduring classicthe first-ever English publication cowritten by a Japanese suicide pilotremains a touching and insightful look into the world of the kamikaze. This edition, now completely revised, reflects the valuable insight and perspective gained by the author since the time of the book’s initial publication. From the age of 15, Yasuo Kuwahara began a life of military service that included suffering through brutal basic training, participating in ferocious aerial combat against the Allies, and avoiding a suicide mission when an atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, near his hometown. From being handpicked for kamikaze service to finding the discipline to die for the emperor, this... more...
Air Power in the Age of Total Warby John Buckley
Routledge 1998; US$ 43.95Warfare in the first half of the 20th century was fundamentally and irrovocably altered by the birth and subsequent development of air power. This work assesses the role of air power in changing the face of battle on land and sea. more...
The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spyby William B. Breuer
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 32.50Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer "A first-class historian." -The Wall Street Journal Top Secret Tales of World War II "A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template." -Publishers Weekly "Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone." -Kirkus Reviews Daring Missions of World War II "The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories." -Albuquerque Journal Secret Weapons of World War II "Rip-roaring tales... more...
The Battle of Mogadishuby Matt Eversmann; Dan Schilling
Random House Publishing Group 2004; US$ 7.99“No matter how skilled the writer of nonfiction, you are always getting the story secondhand. Here’s a chance to go right to the source. . . . These men were there.” –MARK BOWDEN (from the Foreword) It started as a mission to capture a Somali warlord. It turned into a disastrous urban firefight and death-defying rescue operation that shocked the world and rattled a great nation. Now the 1993 battle for Mogadishu, Somalia–the incident that was the basis of the book and film Black Hawk Down –is remembered by the men who fought and survived it. Six of the best in our military recall their brutal experiences and brave contributions in these never-before-published, firstperson accounts. “Operation Gothic... more...
Military Operations Against Terrorist Groups Abroadby David Ochmanak
RAND Corporation 2003; US$ 9.95Although military power is only one component of the portfolio of instruments that can be brought to bear in the fight against terrorist groups, military capabilities play unique and crucial roles in the overall strategy. These capabilities will call for a mix of forces somewhat different from those fielded today as well as new concepts and technologies. Equally challenging will be the tasks of training/advising friendly forces and protecting forces and interests around the world. more...
Tedderby Vincent Orange
Frank Cass 2004; US$ 168.00This book provides the first comprehensive account of this great commander's public career and uses hundreds of family letters to portray a private life, both joyful and tragic. Tedder was one of the most eminent figures of the Second World War. more...
Taiwan's Security and Air Powerby Martin Edmonds; Michael Tsai
RoutledgeCurzon 2004; US$ 185.00This volume brings together a range of experts from the West and from Taiwan itself who examine the key issues connected with Taiwan's air power, which is a key aspect of the China-Taiwan military balance. more...
Boydby Robert Coram
Hachette Book Group USA 2002; US$ 9.99John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest U.S. fighter pilot ever -- the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than forty seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most legendary fighter aircraft -- the F-15 and F-16. Still others think of Boyd as the most influential military theorist since Sun Tzu. They know only half the story. Boyd, more than any other person, saved fighter aviation from the predations of the Strategic Air Command. His manual of fighter tactics changed the way every air force in the world flies and fights. He discovered a physical theory that forever altered the way fighter planes were designed.... more...
Airships in International Affairs 1890-1940by Dr John Duggan; Prof Henry Cord Meyer
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2001; US$ 130.00This book analyses the unique psychological appeal of the airship worldwide and shows how this appeal was exploited for ulterior political purposes. They were used by Count Zeppelin to advance German militarism, American Admiral Moffett to fight US Army aviation ambitions, British Lord Thomson to foster Socialism and strengthen Empire ties, Mussolini to promote Italian Fascism, Stalin to foster world Communism, and Hitler to promote Nazi ideology. As airships roamed worldwide, so they carried these political influences with them. more...
United States Air and Space Power in the 21st Centuryby Zalmay Khalilzad; Jeremy Shapiro
RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95This text examines air and space power in light of challenges and opportunities that are emerging from increased demands for these assets and in light of technological and social change. more...









