AFVs in Irish Service Since 1922
Author: Ralph A. Riccio
Publisher: MMP
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9788361421191
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublished for Mushroom Model Publications, Petersfield, Hampshire, c2010.
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The Irish Defence Forces since 1922
Author: Donal MacCarron
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2012-02-20
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1780963939
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBorn in the Civil War of 1922–23, the army of the Republic of Ireland occupied a sensitive place in the national culture for many years. In World War II, it faced the challenge of maintaining Ireland's integrity as a neutral. Post-war, it found a new role in 1960, providing troops for the United Nations intervention in the war-torn Congo; and since then has supported UN missions in the Middle East and elsewhere. More recently the border with troubled Ulster has obliged the Republic to invest in reform and modernisation. Ireland's freedom to seek examples and equipment worldwide has created an interesting progression of uniforms, illustrated in this study of Ireland's forces over 80 years.
A World Aflame
Author: Paul Eaglestone
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2012-08-20
Total Pages: 115
ISBN-13: 1780968809
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOften called the ”Pulp Era”, the years between the two World Wars have seen a tremendous surge in interest among wargamers. A World Aflame captures the adventurous nature of the time period to present a fun, fast-paced set of tabletop miniatures rules that can handle the many diverse conflicts of the period, from the Chinese Civil Wars and the “Great Game” in Central Asia, to the Irish War of Independence and the bitter ideological warfare of the Russian and Spanish Civil Wars. The rules also contain options for the “Very British Civil War”. This gaming trend has sprung up in recent years, following a “what-if” scenario that has Edward VIII refusing to abdicate the throne, thrusting the country into civil war in 1938. It is a quirky, fun setting, and one that is surprisingly popular. Written by a life-long wargamer, A World Aflame focuses on the daring and heroism of battles fought in the last great era of adventure.
Fighting the People's War
Author: Jonathan Fennell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019-01-24
Total Pages: 967
ISBN-13: 1107030951
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJonathan Fennell captures for the first time the true wartime experience of the ordinary soldiers from across the empire who made up the British and Commonwealth armies. He analyses why the great battles were won and lost and how the men that fought went on to change the world.
Electric and Hybrid Cars
Author: Curtis D. Anderson
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2010-03-30
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 0786457422
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis illustrated history chronicles electric and hybrid cars from the late 19th century to today's fuel cell and plug-in automobiles. It describes the politics, technology, marketing strategies, and environmental issues that have impacted electric and hybrid cars' research and development. The important marketing shift from a "woman's car" to "going green" is discussed. Milestone projects and technologies such as early batteries, hydrogen and bio-mass fuel cells, the upsurge of hybrid vehicles, and the various regulations and market forces that have shaped the industry are also covered.
The Rolls-Royce Armoured Car
Author: David Fletcher
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2012-04-20
Total Pages: 99
ISBN-13: 1780964021
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first Rolls-Royce armoured car was a privately owned vehicle fitted with a machine-gun and a limited amount of armour plate, used by the Royal Naval Air Service in Flanders in 1914. By 1915, nearly 100 had been built and turned over to the Army. From then on, as Sir Albert Stern said 'They searched the world for war', operating as far apart as the northwest frontier of India, the Middle East and southern Africa. The cars were fast, quiet and reliable but above all powerful. 'A Rolls in the desert is above rubies,' said Lawrence of Arabia. After World War I, the War Office continued to produce the Rolls-Royce while tinkering with the design. These further cars served all across the Empire, including in Ireland and even later Shanghai, returning for a final brief appearance in the early stages of World War II.This book tells the complete story of the Rolls-Royce Armoured Car, following its design and development as it fought from theatre to theatre during World War I and the turbulent inter-war years.
Irish Army Orders of Battle 1923-2004
Author: Adrian J English
Publisher: Ravi Rikhye
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 0972029672
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first ever compilation of the Irish Army's Orders of Battle, from its formation in 1923 to 2004.Includes several current Tables of Organization and Equipment. 140 content pages.
The Irish Artillery Corps Since 1922
Author: Ralph A. Riccio
Publisher: MMP
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9788361421528
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of the artillery used by the armed forces of the Republic of Ireland (Eire), from independence to the present day. Following on from the author's acclaimed book on AFVs in Irish service, this new book covers the operations and equipment of all the artillery units in the Irish armed forces. From the early days of Independence and civil war to modern-day peace keeping, from coastal artillery to light mortars, all the units and their equipment are described and illustrated. Profusely illustrated with photos, maps, and scale plans. Essential reading for all military historians and artillery enthusiasts!
Airborne Warfare
Author: James Maurice Gavin
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2020-04-13
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 1716023645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTo every member of the 82nd Airborne Division who dropped as part of the American paratroop landings during World War Two, they breathed a little easier knowing their commander "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin would be jumping with them. General Gavin's paratroops drop-landed and fought in Sicily, Normandy on D-Day and during the abortive attempt to capture the Rhine bridges during Operation Market-Garden. He shared the risks of all his men parachuting into enemy territory, often only armed with his GI issue rifle. His memoirs are an outstanding addition to the literature of the Airborne in World War II.
Irish Army Vehicles
Author: Karl Martin
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9780954341305
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