Автор: Rodney Atwood Название: The Life of Field Marshal Lord Roberts ISBN: 178093629X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781780936291 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 3294.00 р. 4117.00-20% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: This biography of Field Marshal Lord Roberts charts a remarkable life that spanned the apogee of the British Empire. During a diverse career, Roberts won the Victoria Cross, planned the strategic defence of India, turned the tide of war in South Africa, introduced army reform and campaigned for National Service before 1914. Rodney Atwood explores his military career, in particular his role as a tactician and strategist in Afghanistan, Burma, the North-West frontier, South Africa and Europe, but also looks at Roberts as a symbol of Empire and explores his celebration in British culture.
Описание: Black and the Native American United States Marshals worked out of Fort Smith Arkansas for Judge Isaac Parker known as the hanging judge. These marshals were active during the reconstruction during the 1800s. Slavery was over in Texas in June 1865, two years after Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation in January 1863 and during the post-jim crow era where prejudice and discrimination were still very high. Their heroic actions lead to taming the Oklahoma territory and cleaned up the corruption in the courts and the many ruthless outlaws. Action-packed with intense scenes cast in the wild west, you will find yourself emotionally involved. Blain's Peace and tranquility are interrupted by the notorious Johnnie Red and his gang that began with his father and now has passed down to him. The heinous crimes committed by the villains stretch to the upper echelons of government and it binds Blain and the President of the United States together. It is only the past heritage of Blain that saves him and helps usher in a new era of lawmen. He is commissioned as a United States Marshal to go after his arch-nemesis with the full weight of the U.S. Government. Blain also finds love that he did not count on when he meets the feisty and attractive Kathy that has her own agenda. The two clash a bit but discover they have more in common than they thought. Boundaries of normal protocols and societal norms are challenged when Blain commissions women as part of his posse. This cast of lawmen, women, and Native Americans begin the clean up the territory. Their reputations start to precede them and many outlaws were on the lookout for them. When their best attempts are thwarted again, and again they had to revert to different tactics to get their man. Clever and innovative the posse was able to strike significant blows to the outlaws but Johnny survives and sets an unexpected trap for Blain. Blain is called to action after retirement due to Johnnie's Red family to try and finish what started years ago once and for all. It will cost Blain for such a task, but he rises to the challenge to pin his badge on hopefully one last time. Will Blain be victorious in his quest? Will he survive the trap of Johnnie? Does he get saved as he did before? Find out in this gripping western drama.
Автор: Marshal, Alexander; The Royal Collection Название: Mr. marshal`s flower book ISBN: 0670020389 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780670020386 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2478.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: John Severne joined the RAF in 1944 and gained his wings two months after WW2 ended. This book captures his passion for flying, whether it be in jet-fighters, light aircraft, helicopters or making model planes and gives details of his career.
Автор: Snape, Canon Professor Michael Название: Forgotten warrior ISBN: 0281086915 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780281086917 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4750.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Rodney Atwood Название: The Life of Field Marshal Lord Roberts ISBN: 1780936761 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781780936765 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 20592.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This biography of Field Marshal Lord Roberts charts a remarkable life that spanned the apogee of the British Empire. During a diverse career, Roberts won the Victoria Cross, planned the strategic defence of India, turned the tide of war in South Africa, introduced army reform and campaigned for National Service before 1914. Rodney Atwood explores his military career, in particular his role as a tactician and strategist in Afghanistan, Burma, the North-West frontier, South Africa and Europe, but also looks at Roberts as a symbol of Empire and explores his celebration in British culture.
Автор: Farrimond, Richard Название: Birdie - more than `soul of anzac` ISBN: 1804512362 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781804512364 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5544.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Brice, Christopher Название: Brave as a lion ISBN: 1910294616 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781910294611 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 8712.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book, first published in 1969, examines the achievement of Montgomery in the campaign in NW Europe in 1944-5. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Montgomery`s generalship, personality, complex relations with his American allies, and his own subordinates.
Автор: Elsmie, George Robert Название: Field-marshal sir donald stewart ISBN: 1142132749 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781142132743 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1756.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Thompson, Mark S. Название: Wellington`s favourite engineer ISBN: 1913118932 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781913118938 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4744.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Napoleonic Services of John Burgoyne RE who was present at many battles and sieges in the Peninsular War.
