The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces
The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces

Author:

Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780751310139

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This text is part of a series of reference books designed for children aged nine years and upwards. The books contain exploded view photographs and over 3000 specialist words presented in a labelled form, both of which are designed to help expand the child's knowledge and vocabulary. This dictionary looks at special military forces and includes information on clothing, weapons and special equipment as used by forces as diverse as Hitler's stormtroopers and present-day undercover surveillance units including a look at the SAS, Marines, Foreign Legion, bomb disposal units, bodyguards, Arctic and desert forces. The Eyewitness Visual Dictionary of Animals was nominated as a 1991 Best Book for Young Adults by the Americal Library Association.

The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces
The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces

Author: T. Greenway

Publisher: Stoddart Pub.

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780773726840

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The Green Berets, Seals, Delta Force - an inside glimpse of the equipment, weapons, and technology comprising the shadowy world of these elite warriors. These amazing reference works achieve what other visual dictionaries simply aspire to. They remain the only full-color photographic lexicons available, because their Eyewitness blend of text and image is virtually inimitable. First depicting "whole" objects, the format then "explodes" them, detailing the tiniest features with labels and annotation that build into a 3,000-word specialized vocabulary on the subject. The Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries differ from the Eyewitness books in that the text is longer and the vocabulary more difficult ... The photographs are outstanding ... The brief text compresses many details into a few sentences, The vocabulary is scholarly ... and charts combined with the text give a clear overview of the subject[s]."

The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces
The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces

Author: Reader's Digest

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780864384294

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One of a series for young and adult readers that introduce the specialised language of a particular topic. The volumes use large, detailed full-colour photographs with numerous captions. Some additional explanatory text is also included, as well as a comprehensive index of the 3000-word specialist vocabulary. This volume presents the language of the activities and equipment of special military forces, such as marines, parachutists, special agents and saboteurs. First published in the UK by Dorling Kindersley (1993).

The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces
The Visual Dictionary of Special Military Forces

Author: Louise E. Tucker

Publisher:

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780756753320

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This Eyewitness Visual Dictionary looks at the specialized equipment used by forces of the U.S. & other countries, such as marines, parachutists, Arctic & desert forces, special agents, saboteurs, & much more. The book includes: over 200 outstanding original color photographs & graphic illustrations that reveal the details of specialized military equipment; concise text & carefully researched definitions that are user-friendly for people of all ages; & instant access to a 3,000-word specialist vocabulary.

Dictionary of the Modern United States Military
Dictionary of the Modern United States Military

Author: S.F. Tomajczyk

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2008-02-11

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 0786437758

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"Warspeak," the language of the military, can be for many civilians and for members of differing services an unintelligible hodgepodge of acronyms, slang terms and field operation expressions. Few laypersons may know that the Five F's is a derogatory expression, though Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard and others know or can infer that "chairborn commandos" are administrative and support personnel. The more than 15,000 entries in this comprehensive dictionary provide an inside look at the United States military. Weapons systems, governmental agencies, electronic warfare, medical terms, military infrastructure, communications, satellites and intelligence systems are among the topics covered in-depth. Also detailed are the acronyms and slang terms used by the soldiers in the field. The work provides numerous cross references for ease of use, along with a bibliography of over 2,200 sources.

Station 12
Station 12

Author: Des Turner

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2011-09-30

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 0752468189

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The full story of Aston House in the Second World War has never been told before. Its activities were top secret and as important to the Allied war effort as those of Bletchley Park, but in a different way. Situated near Stevenage, Aston House was one of many British country houses requisitioned during the Second World War by the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Born out of Bletchley Park, where it began life as SIS Section 'D' (for Destruction), Station 12's scientific and military personnel invented, made and supplied 'toys' for the Commandos, Special Boat Service, SAS, and resistance groups. Included in their deadly arsenal of weapons were plastic explosives, limpet mines, pressure switches, tree spigots, incendiary bombs, incendiary liquids and arrows, and a variety of time fuses. They worked on the tools for famous operations, such as the St Nazaire and Dieppe Raids, and the assassination of Himmler's deputy in Prague. Also revealed are the human stories of personnel stationed in this extremely remote village and the explosive pranks they played on each other, and certain visitors, which add some light relief to their destructive purpose.

The Big Book of Boy Stuff
The Big Book of Boy Stuff

Author: Bart King

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2014-08-21

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1423638034

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After Bart King interviewed hundreds of the wisest guys and smartest alecks for The Big Book of Boy Stuff, something awesome happened: the book became a classic! Hailed by critics and kids alike, it has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and even won awards. In this updated and redesigned tenth anniversary edition, hijinks and hilarity are still front and center. Within these pages, boys can find a myriad of things to do, things to laugh at, and things they didn’t know. Bart King, the veteran of many water balloon wars, taught middle school for many years. He’s written other cool books, including The Big Book of Superheroes, The Pocket Guide to Girl Stuff, and The Big Book of Gross Stuff. Visit his website at www.bartking.net.