Air War Over Vietnam

Air War Over Vietnam
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Publisher : Arms & Armour Press
Total Pages : 68
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0853685487
ISBN-13 : 9780853685487
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Air War Over Vietnam by : Dana Bell

These books contain photographs of the Vietnam War. The focus is on various aspects of the air war following no strict chronology or subject line, but is aimed to give an overall impression of the conflict through this random selection. Volume 2 covers the operations between 1964 and 1968. The third volume contains photographs of the war as recorded by a variety of photographers who were lucky enough to be present at an interesting scene in the sky or on the ground. Volume 4 is a full-color pictorial survey of US air involvement during the war. The compiler hopes to convey the atmosphere of that difficult combat environment, as well as provide a general overview of the major aircraft types used in the war.

Flying Warbirds

Flying Warbirds
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Publisher : Zenith Press
Total Pages : 243
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780760346495
ISBN-13 : 0760346496
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Flying Warbirds by : Cory Graff

Complete with photographs to delight every aeronautics connoisseur, Flying Warbirds reveals U.S., British, German, Russian and Japanese fighting planes from the 1930s and 1940s. Don't miss this collection!

Warbirds

Warbirds
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Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Total Pages : 392
Release :
ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105022161728
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Warbirds by : John C. Fredriksen

Warbirds pays special attention to the aircraft of America's Golden Age, 1919–1939, and the breakthrough technological developments of that era. Warbirds offers more than 300 A–Z entries of the aircraft of America's Golden Age. Each entry includes a photograph of the warplane, service dates, manufacturer, records set, engineering and performance history, technical innovations, and even operational problems. To help enthusiasts and researchers, the guide cites the very latest books and periodical literature in its two extensive bibliographies. It also lists aviation museums, airplane magazines, and sources of photographs.

Hidden Warbirds

Hidden Warbirds
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Publisher : Zenith Press
Total Pages : 259
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780760344095
ISBN-13 : 0760344094
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Hidden Warbirds by : Nicholas A. Veronico

Veronico explores the romantic era of World War II warbirds and the stories of some of its most famous wrecks, including the "Swamp Ghost" (a B-17E which crashed in New Guinea in the early days of World War II and which was only recently recovered), and "Glacier Girl" (a P-38, part of "The Lost Squadron," which crashed in a large ice sheet in Greenland in 1942). Throughout, Veronico provides a history of the aircraft, as well as the unique story behind each discovery and recovery with ample illustrations.

Warbirds Illustrated

Warbirds Illustrated
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Publisher :
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:313103140
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

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International Warbirds

International Warbirds
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Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781576073643
ISBN-13 : 1576073645
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis International Warbirds by : John C. Fredriksen

Covering the aircraft of 21 nations, this book offers illustrated portraits of 330 of the best-known and most significant military aircraft in history, from the canvas-covered biplanes of World War I to the technological marvels of today, and includes technical data and aviation lore.

Fifty Classic Warbirds

Fifty Classic Warbirds
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 80
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0850597935
ISBN-13 : 9780850597936
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Fifty Classic Warbirds by : Jeffrey L. Ethell

F6F Hellcat at War

F6F Hellcat at War
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Publisher : Zenith Press
Total Pages : 164
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0760333068
ISBN-13 : 9780760333068
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis F6F Hellcat at War by : Cory Graff

A lavishly illustrated look at the most successful aircraft in naval history--from its design and development to its unparalleled performance in the last 2 years of WWII.

The United States and the Vietnam War, 1954-1975

The United States and the Vietnam War, 1954-1975
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 388
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781135906795
ISBN-13 : 1135906793
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The United States and the Vietnam War, 1954-1975 by : Louis Peake

The United States in the Vietnam War, 1954-1975 is an invaluable reference guide to the costly and controversial war the U.S. waged in Vietnam, over the course of five presidential administrations. Focusing not only on the conflict in Southeast Asia, but also on the tumult the war inspired on the domestic front, Louis Peake provides an authoritative guide to the wide range of media available on the U.S. involvement in Vietnam. From collections of art work and poetry about the soldiering experience, to journalistic accounts of battles, and military training films, the entries consistently provide clear and concise descriptions, allowing the reader to easily identify the value of any particular resource. With revised and updated annotations, and over 150 new entries, this second edition of The United States in the Vietnam War, 1954-1975 is an invaluable reference tool for researchers and students of the Vietnam War. Routledge Research Guides to American Military Studies provide concise, annotated bibliographies to the major areas and events in American military history. With the inclusion of brief critical annotations after each entry, the student and researcher can easily assess the utility of each bibliographic source and evaluate the abundance of resources available with ease and efficiency. Comprehensive, concise, and current—Routledge Research Guides to American Military Studies are an essential research tool for any historian.

The Organization and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II

The Organization and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II
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Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Total Pages : 615
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781426946332
ISBN-13 : 1426946333
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Organization and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II by : Charles D. Pettibone

Book contains: 1. All branches of country's military; 2. Their structure and organization; 3. Order of Battle; can follow officers through their commands; 4. Unit/ship insignia or design.