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Morane-Saulnier M.S.136

2012-02-02T10:10:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.136 was the designation given to a version of the M.S.130 swept parasol wing trainer that was powered by an 120hp Salmson 9Ac radial engine

Morane-Saulnier M.S.134

2012-02-02T10:09:00.005Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.134 was the designation given to a version of the M.S.130 swept parasol wing trainer that was powered by an 80hp Clerget 9B rotary engine

Morane-Saulnier M.S.133

2012-02-02T10:09:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.133 was the designation given to four existing parasol wing trainers that were converted to use the 270hp Gnome-Rhone 5Kc radial.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.132

2012-02-02T10:08:00.005Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.132 was the designation given to a single M.S.130 parasol wing trainer that was converted to use a 120hp Salmson 7Ab radial engine

Morane-Saulnier M.S.131

2012-02-02T10:08:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.131 was the designation given to a single M.S.130 parasol wing trainer that was fitted with a 230hp Lorraine engine

Morane-Saulnier M.S.130

2012-02-02T10:07:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.130 was a parasol wing trainer that saw most use with the French navy.

No.524 Squadron

2012-02-01T07:57:00.005Z

No.524 Squadron went through two incarnations during the Second World War, first testing the Martin Mariner flying boat and then operating against E-boats off the French coast.

No.521 Squadron

2012-02-01T07:57:00.002Z

No.521 Squadron went through two incarnations during the Second World War, in both cases as meteorological squadrons.

No.519 Squadron

2012-02-01T07:56:00.003Z

No.519 Squadron was a meteorological squadron that operated over the North Sea and into the Atlantic.

No.516 Squadron

2012-02-01T07:56:00.000Z

No.516 Squadron was a short-lived unit that was involved in Combined Operations training in western Scotland from 1943 until the end of 1944.

When shall their Glory Fade? The Stories of the Thirty-Eight Battle Honours of the Army Commandos, James Dunning.

2012-01-31T08:28:00.002Z

When shall their Glory Fade? The Stories of the Thirty-Eight Battle Honours of the Army Commandos, James Dunning.

Examines those Commando operations that were considered significant enough to be recognised as a battle honour, including some large scale single actions (St. Nazaire or Dieppe) and some longer campaigns and their individual actions (Italy, North Africa, Burma). Written by a former Army Commando who took part in some of the earlier raids before becoming an instructor.

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The Persian Invasions of Greece, Arthur Keaveney.

2012-01-31T08:27:00.002Z

The Persian Invasions of Greece, Arthur Keaveney.

Fairly short but informative account of the famous campaigns of Darius and Xersex, written by an expert on ancient Persia and so with a rather different tone and emphasis than most books on this subject. Also covers the Ionian revolt and the build-up to the war in more detail than is often the case.

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Hitler: Dictator or Puppet? Andrew Norman.

2012-01-31T08:26:00.002Z

Hitler: Dictator or Puppet? Andrew Norman.

An attempt to analyse Hitler's mental health using the evidence of his actions, known beliefs, quotes and eyewitness accounts of his behaviour. Includes some good material on the sources of Hitler's ideas, and the way they were put into effect during the Second World War.

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Peng Yue (d.196 BC)

2012-01-30T11:10:00.002Z

Peng Yue (d.196 BC) was a Chinese warlord who took part in the overthrow of the Qin Dynasty and the Chu-Han Contention, where he sided with Liu Bang and was rewarded by being made King of Liang

Chu-Han Contention (206-202 BC)

2012-01-30T11:09:00.001Z

The Chu-Han Contention (206-202 BC) was a civil war that followed the collapse of the Qin Dynasty, and that saw Liu Bang, the founder of the Han dynasty, defeat Xiang Yu, the leader of the revolt that had overthrown the Qin.

Artillery in the Great War, Paul Strong and Sanders Marble.

2012-01-27T10:50:00.004Z

Artillery in the Great War, Paul Strong and Sanders Marble.

An examination of the way in which artillery was used during the First World War, tracing the development of artillery tactics, starting with the early clashes of 1914, in which different pre-war doctrines were tested in combat, before following the way that artillery tactics evolved during the conflict to produce the highly effective British artillery of 1918.
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De Ruyter, Dutch Admiral, ed Jaap R. Bruijn, Ronald Prud'homme van Reine and Rolof van Hövell tot Westerflier.

2012-01-27T10:50:00.000Z

De Ruyter, Dutch Admiral, ed Jaap R. Bruijn, Ronald Prud'homme van Reine and Rolof van Hövell tot Westerflier.

A collection of interesting essays written by Dutch historians and that examines different aspects of de Ruyter’s life and the wider world of the Dutch Republic. This is a valuable piece of work that helps explain the important of de Ruyter as a European figure (not just as a commander during the Anglo-Dutch Wars).
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Letters from my Son: A Texas Boy's Journey to the RAF, Dolcie Suggs Ehlinger & Karen Guelfo Ehlinger.

2012-01-27T10:48:00.002Z

Letters from my Son: A Texas Boy's Journey to the RAF, Dolcie Suggs Ehlinger & Karen Guelfo Ehlinger.

Biography of Early Willson Jr, an American volunteer in the RAF, told through his letters to his parents stretching over a fifteen year period, and ending just before his tragic death in a flying accident in Wales in 1941.
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Siege of Chenggao (204 BC)

2012-01-26T09:44:00.007Z

The siege of Chenggao (204 BC) was the second occasion during the same year in which Liu Bang, the eventual founder of the Han Dynasty, was forced to flee from a besieged city with a handful of supporters (Chu-Han Contention).

Battle of Hsia-p’ei (204 BC)

2012-01-26T09:44:00.003Z

The battle of Hsia-p’ei (204 BC) was a defeat suffered by the armies of Chu that forced Xiang Yu to abandon his campaign against Liu Bang around Xingyang, giving the Han leader time to recover from his narrow escape from that city.

Battle of Ying (203 BC)

2012-01-25T08:17:00.004Z

The battle of Ying (203 BC) was a victory won by a Han army over a Qi army, fought in the aftermath of the major Han victory on the Wei River (November 204 BC).

Battle of the Wei River (November 204 BC)

2012-01-25T08:17:00.001Z

The battle of the Wei River (November 204 BC) was a major victory that saw the Han general Han Xin defeat a Chu army that had been sent to defend the kingdom of Qi, allowing the Han to occupy the kingdom of Qi, a strategically important location to the north of the Chu heartland.

Battle of Lixia (October 204 BC)

2012-01-25T08:16:00.002Z

The battle of Lixia (October 204 BC) was a controversial victory won by a Han army commanded by Han Xin over an army of the Kingdom of Qi that came after Qi had decided to ally with Han.

Battle of Chenggao (204 BC)

2012-01-24T07:57:00.003Z

The battle of Chenggao (204 BC) was a minor victory won by Liu Bang while the main Chu armies under Xiang Yu were distracted by a defeat suffered by one of his other armies at Hsia-p’ei.

Battle of Jingzing (205) BC

2012-01-24T07:56:00.003Z

The battle of Jingzing (205) BC was one of a number of unusual victories won by Han Xin, one of the most able supporters of Liu Bang, the founder the Han Dynasty (Chu-Han Contention).

Siege of Xingyang (204 BC

2012-01-23T08:04:00.000Z

The siege of Xingyang (204 BC) was a victory won by Xiang Yu during his struggle against Liu Bang, the founder of the Han dynasty. Liu Bang was trapped in the besieged city, but managed to escape thus avoiding capture when the city fell.

Battle of Pengcheng (205 BC)

2012-01-23T08:00:00.003Z

The battle of Pengcheng (205 BC) was a major defeat suffered by Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, after he occupied the capital of his main rival Xiang Yu.

Battle of Lantian (207 BC)

2012-01-20T08:14:00.002Z

The battle of Lantian (207 BC) saw a rebel army led by Liu Bang defeat one of the last Qin armies, a defeat that exposed the Qin heartland to conquest and ended the short-lived Qin dynasty.

Battle of Julu (207 BC)

2012-01-20T08:13:00.002Z

The battle of Julu (207 BC) was a key victory for rebels against the tottering Qin Dynasty, and resulted in the surrender of Zhang Han, their most able general.

Battle of Dingtao (208 BC)

2012-01-19T07:14:00.003Z

The battle of Dingtao (208 BC) saw the Qin army of Zhang Han defeat and Xiang Liang, king of Chu, the third rebel leader to fall to his armies during the course of 208 BC (Fall of the Qin Dynasty).

Battle of Linji (208 BC)

2012-01-19T07:13:00.002Z

The battle of Linji (208 BC) saw two of the many rebels against the failing Qin dynasty defeated and killed by Zhang Han, one of the most successful Qin generals (Fall of the Qin Dynasty)

Third battle of Trichinopoly or battle of Sugar Loaf Rock, 2 October 1753

2012-01-18T07:54:00.003Z

The third battle of Trichinopoly or battle of Sugar Loaf Rock, 2 October 1753 was a major British success during the siege of Trichinopoly of 1753-54 that still failed to raise the siege.

Siege of Tiruvadi (14 January-5 May 1753)

2012-01-18T07:53:00.002Z

The siege of Tiruvadi (14 January-5 May 1753) saw a French force pin down most of the British troops in southern India, preventing them from intervening in the early stages of the second siege of Trichinopoly (Second Carnatic War).

Siege of Fei-ch'iu (206-206 BC)

2012-01-17T08:11:00.002Z

The siege of Fei-ch'iu (206-206 BC) was the final stage in Liu Bang’s conquest of the kingdom of Yong, the first stage in his eventual creation of the Han dynasty.

Battle of Haochih (206 BC)

2012-01-17T08:10:00.006Z

The battle of Haochih (206 BC) was the second victory in Liu Bang’s (founder of the Han dynasty) invasion of the kingdom of Yong, the first step in the civil war between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu.

Battle of Ch'ents'ang (206 BC)

2012-01-17T08:10:00.002Z

The battle of Ch'ents'ang (206 BC) was the first victory won by Liu Bang, the founder of the Han dynasty, in the civil war that followed the fall of the Qin dynasty.

Siege of Chingleput (9-13 October 1752)

2012-01-16T08:45:00.000Z

The siege of Chingleput (9-13 October 1752) was the second of two victories won by Robert Clive during what he described as his ‘Glorious Campaign’, and saw him take the strong fort at Chingleput after a bombardment of four days

Siege of Covelung (16-19 September 1752)

2012-01-16T08:44:00.001Z

The short siege of Covelung (16-19 September 1752) was part of what Robert Clive called his ‘Glorious Campaign’ and saw him capture a French-held fort with a small army made up of raw recruits

Battle of Bahur (6 September 1752)

2012-01-13T09:28:00.003Z

The battle of Bahur (6 September 1752) was a British victory over a French army that had been threatening Fort St. David, but one that had little long term impact.

Battle of Gingee (6 August 1752)

2012-01-13T09:27:00.003Z

The battle of Gingee (6 August 1752) was the first setback suffered by the British after their successes at Trichinopoly and Srirangam had appeared to give them the advantage over their French rivals in southern India (Second Carnatic War).

Siege of Srirangam (12 April-13 June 1752)

2012-01-12T08:54:00.000Z

The siege of Srirangam (12 April-13 June 1752) saw the British turn the tables on a French army that had been besieging Trichinopoly, eventually forcing them to surrender.

Siege of Trichinopoly (July 1751-10 April 1752)

2012-01-12T08:52:00.000Z

The siege of Trichinopoly (July 1751-10 April 1752) saw Chanda Sahib, the French supported Nawab of the Carnatic, attempt and fail to capture the city, which contained his main rival for the post, Muhammed Ali, as well as most of the British troops in southern India.

Battle of Kaveripak (28 February 1752)

2012-01-11T09:36:00.001Z

The battle of Kaveripak (28 February 1752) was a major victory won by Robert Clive, despite his being outnumbered and ambushed by his French and Indian opponents (Second Carnatic War).

Siege of Conjeveram (16-18 December 1751)

2012-01-11T09:33:00.003Z

The siege of Conjeveram (16-18 December 1751) was the third victory won by Robert Clive in a short period, following his successful capture and defence of Arcot (September-November 1751) and the battle of Arni (3 December 1751), and saw him capture a strongly fortified temple at Conjeveram and rescue it's recently captured British garrison.

No.515 Squadron

2012-01-10T08:48:00.001Z

No.515 Squadron began its existence as an experimental electronic counter-measures squadron, before joining No.100 Group and ending the war as a Mosquito intruder squadron.

No.514 Squadron

2012-01-10T08:47:00.004Z

No.514 Squadron was a Lancaster bomber squadron that formed part of Bomber Command from its formation late in 1943 until the end of the Second World War.

No.513 Squadron

2012-01-10T08:47:00.002Z

No.513 Squadron was a heavy bomber squadron that was formed and disbanded during 1943, never becoming operational.

No.512 Squadron

2012-01-10T08:47:00.000Z

No.512 Squadron was a transport squadron formed in 1943 and that spent the first half of 1944 working with the airborne forces, and took part in the D-Day landings.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.129

2012-01-09T09:39:00.000Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.129 was developed from the M.S.53 parasol wing trainer, and differed mainly in having a more powerful engine.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.53

2012-01-09T09:38:00.000Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.53 was a parasol wing trainer that was produced in small numbers and sold to the Turkish Air Force.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.51

2012-01-09T09:35:00.003Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.51 was a version of the M.S.50 parasol wing primary trainer, but with an inline engine in place of the original aircraft's radial engine.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.50

2012-01-09T09:35:00.000Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.50 was a parasol-wing primary trainer produced in 1924, and that differed from the earlier M.S.35 in having an improved wing.

No.510 Squadron

2012-01-05T09:27:00.001Z

No.510 Squadron was a home-based transport squadron that provided communications flights in Britain from 1942 until the spring of 1944.

No.504 ‘County of Nottingham’ Squadron

2012-01-05T09:26:00.003Z

No.504 ‘County of Nottingham’ Squadron was formed as a Special Reserve bomber squadron in 1928, but spent the entire Second World War serving as a fighter squadron, ending the war as one of the first Meteor jet squadrons.

No.501 ‘County of Gloucester’ Squadron

2012-01-05T09:26:00.001Z

No.501 ‘County of Gloucester’ Squadron was a fighter squadron that was originally formed as part of the Special Reserve in 1929, and that took part in the Battle of Britain, the period of offensive sweeps over occupied Europe and the anti V-1 campaign.

No.500 ‘County of Kent’ Squadron

2012-01-04T09:30:00.005Z

No.500 ‘County of Kent’ Squadron was a pre-war Special Reserve unit that served with Coastal Command for most of the Second World War before being reformed as a bomber squadron in 1944.

No.358 Squadron

2012-01-04T09:30:00.003Z

No.358 Squadron was a special duties squadron that served in the Far East from early in 1945.

No.357 Squadron

2012-01-04T09:30:00.001Z

No.357 Squadron was a Special Duties squadron used to support guerrilla fighters and Allied agents operating behind Japanese lines in Burma, Malaya and Sumatra.

No.356 Squadron

2012-01-03T10:07:00.009Z

No.356 Squadron was a heavy bomber squadron that operated over South East Asia and that took part in the last bombing raid of the Second World War.

No.355 Squadron

2012-01-03T10:07:00.007Z

No.355 Squadron was a heavy bomber squadron that operated over South-East Asia.

No.354 Squadron

2012-01-03T10:07:00.005Z

No.354 Squadron was an anti-submarine and anti-shipping squadron that served in the Far East from its formation in 1943 until it was disbanded in May 1945.

No.353 Squadron

2012-01-03T10:07:00.003Z

No.353 Squadron was formed in India in 1942 as a reconnaissance squadron, but spent most of the war serving as a transport unit.

No.352 Squadron

2012-01-03T10:07:00.001Z

No.352 Squadron was the first Yugoslav-manned fighter squadron formed in the Mediterranean and was used for fighter escort and ground attack missions over Yugoslavia.

No.351 Squadron

2012-01-03T10:06:00.001Z

No.351 Squadron was a Yugoslav-manned fighter squadron that carried out ground attack missions in support of the Yugoslavian partisans.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.43

2011-12-30T14:08:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.43 was a two-seat intermediate biplane trainer that saw service in France in the late 1920s.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.42

2011-12-30T14:07:00.005Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.42 was a prototype two-seat biplane intermediate trainer that entered service in modified form as the M.S.43.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.36

2011-12-30T14:07:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.36 was a single-seat parasol wing advanced trainer that was ordered into production in 1917, but cancelled at the end of the First World War.

Morane-Saulnier Type AR (M.S.35)

2011-12-30T14:06:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier Type AR (M.S.35) was the first in a long series of Morane-Saulnier parasol wing trainers that were used by the French air services well into the 1930s.

Second battle of Trichinopoly (18 August 1753)

2011-12-29T09:05:00.003Z

The second battle of Trichinopoly (18 August 1753) saw the French fail to prevent a British supply convoy and reinforcements from reaching the besieged city of Trichinopoly (Second Carnatic War).

First battle of Trinchinopoly or Battle of the Golden Rock (7 July 1753)

2011-12-29T09:04:00.003Z

The first battle of Trinchinopoly or Battle of the Golden Rock (7 July 1753) was the first of three significant British victories fought outside the city during the long siege of Trichinopoly of 1753-54 (Second Carnatic War).

Siege of Trichinopoly (3 January 1753-August 1754)

2011-12-28T09:38:00.004Z

The siege of Trichinopoly (3 January 1753-August 1754) was the dominating action during the last two years of the Second Carnatic War, and saw the British win a series of battles that prevented the French from capturing the city, and eventually caused the fall from power of Governor Dupleix of Pondicherry, the driving force behind the French war effort.

Second Carnatic War (1749-54)

2011-12-28T09:38:00.000Z

The Second Carnatic War (1749-54) was a struggle for power between various Indian claimants to power in southern India, each supported by the French or the British.

Battle of Arni (3 December 1751)

2011-12-27T08:28:00.003Z

The battle of Arni (3 December 1751) was a second victory won by Robert Clive late in 1751, and helped secure his conquest of Arcot.

Siege of Arcot (September-October 1751)

2011-12-27T08:27:00.003Z

The siege of Arcot (September-October 1751) was the first major success in the career of Clive of India, and saw him capture and then defend the capital of the Carnatic in an attempt to lift the pressure on a British force being besieged in Trichinopoly.

Battle of Volkondah (19-20 July 1751)

2011-12-23T08:33:00.002Z

The Battle of Volkondah (19-20 July 1751) was a French victory that forced most of the British soldiers in southern India to take shelter in Trichinopoly, where they would be besieged for much of the next two years.

Battle of Gingee (11 September 1750)

2011-12-23T08:32:00.003Z

The battle of Gingee (11 September 1750) was one of the most impressive French military achievements during the Second Carnatic War, and saw them capture the fortress of Gingee, widely believed to be invulnerable, in a single night.

Morane-Saulnier M.S. 325

2011-12-22T07:55:00.000Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S. 325 was the first monoplane fighter designed by the company after the First World War, but was outdated almost before the prototype was completed, and was abandoned in favour of the M.S. 405.

Morane-Saulnier M.S. 278

2011-12-22T07:54:00.000Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S. 278 was the designation given to the second M.S. 225 after it was fitted with a diesel engine.

Morane-Saulnier M.S. 275

2011-12-21T14:21:00.004Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S. 275 was the last parasol wing fighter designed by the Morane-Saulnier company, and produced in response to a French air ministry specification for a single seat fighter first issued in 1930.

Morane-Saulnier M.S. 227

2011-12-21T14:21:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S. 227 was the designation given to a single M.S. 225 used to test out a Hispano-Suize engine and 20mm cannon combination.

Morane-Saulnier M.S. 226

2011-12-21T14:20:00.002Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S. 226 was a carrier based fighter developed from the M.S. 225, itself seen as an interim design that saw service while more modern aircraft were under development.

Morane-Saulnier M.S. 225

2011-12-20T10:06:00.003Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S. 225 was an interim fighter design that saw front line service between 1933 and 1936, while the Armée de l'Air waited for more modern aircraft to enter production.

Morane-Saulnier M.S. 224

2011-12-20T10:06:00.001Z

The Morane-Saulnier M.S. 224 was a parasol wing fighter closely related to four previous designs produced as lightweight fighters, but that was significantly larger and heavier, and paved the way for limited production of the M.S. 225.

Winter Uniforms of the German Army and Luftwaffe in World War II, Vincent Slegers.

2011-12-19T21:41:00.001Z

Winter Uniforms of the German Army and Luftwaffe in World War II, Vincent Slegers.

A very detailed and meticulously researched examination of the winter uniforms of the German Army and the Luftwaffe, looking at items ranging in size from the bulky greatcoats down to rank badges and labels. All supported by a huge selection of photographs, many in colour.
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Battle of the Crater, Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen.

2011-12-19T21:40:00.000Z

Battle of the Crater, Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen.

Historical novel set in the Petersburg campaign, focusing on the Battle of the Crater, a potentially war winning Union attack that failed after the plan of attack was changed at the very last minute. Seen through the eyes of a war artist and a black NCO in one of the well trained units that should have taken part in the initial attack.
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Stay the Distance - The Life and Times of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Michael Beetham, Peter Jacobs.

2011-12-19T21:39:00.002Z

Stay the Distance - The Life and Times of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Michael Beetham, Peter Jacobs.

A biography of one of the RAF's most important post-war leaders, tracing his career from his wartime tour with Bomber Command to his post as Chief of the Air Staff during the Falklands War.
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Tracing your Tank Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians, Janice Tait and David Fletcher.

2011-12-16T09:07:00.002Z

Tracing your Tank Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians, Janice Tait and David Fletcher.

Combines a history of the British armoured forces, and in particular the Royal Tank Corps and Royal Armoured Corps, with a guide to the resources available for family histories trying to trace ancestors who served in British tanks
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Panzers in the Sand: The History of Panzer-Regiment 5, Volume One 1934-41, Bernd Hartmann.

2011-12-16T09:06:00.002Z

Panzers in the Sand: The History of Panzer-Regiment 5, Volume One 1934-41, Bernd Hartmann.

A history of the first armoured unit to be formed in Germany after the First World War, tracing its history from its formation in 1933, through the campaigns in Poland and France and into North Africa, ending with the Axis powers on the back foot, having been forced to abandon the siege of Tobruk.
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F-100 Super Sabre Units of the Vietnam War, Peter E. Davies with David W Menard.

2011-12-16T09:05:00.002Z

F-100 Super Sabre Units of the Vietnam War, Peter E. Davies with David W Menard.

A look at the varied roles performed by the F-100 Super Sabre in Vietnam, from its limited role as a fighter, to its long period providing close support for the ground troops and on to its final role in forward air control and search and rescue.
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If Chaos Reigns, Flint Whitlock.

2011-12-15T08:29:00.002Z

If Chaos Reigns, Flint Whitlock.

Focuses on the activities of the Allied airborne forces on both flanks of the D-Day beaches, covering the British, American and Canadian paratroopers and glider-borne troops. Most of the book covers the fighting on D-Day itself, although the author also includes a history of the development of airborne troops
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The Parthian, Pete Darman.

2011-12-15T08:28:00.002Z

The Parthian, Pete Darman.

Historical novel following the adventures of a Parthian prince who is captured by the Romans and taken to Italy, where he is rescued by Spartacus and joins his revolt. Nicely paced, and with a different take on the familiar story of Spartacus.
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Wild Strawberries, Derek Smith.

2011-12-15T08:27:00.002Z

Wild Strawberries, Derek Smith.

The memoirs of an evacuee who was moved from Birmingham into the Staffordshire countryside, close to the village of Yoxall, before illness took him into the wartime health system. Well written and involving, and covers a different part of the evacuee experience to most memoirs.
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Second battle of Tiruvadi (1 September 1750)

2011-12-14T08:19:00.000Z

The second battle of Tiruvadi (1 September 1750) saw a French led army defeat a much larger force commanded by Mohammad Ali, the British-supported candidate for the Nawabship of the Carnatic.

First battle of Tiruvadi (30 July 1750)

2011-12-14T08:18:00.002Z

The first battle of Tiruvadi (30 July 1750) was one of a series of rapid victories that saw the French supported candidates for power in southern India gain the upper hand.

Battle of Ambur (3 August 1749)

2011-12-13T08:03:00.003Z

The battle of Ambur (3 August 1749) was the first battle of the Second Carnatic War, and saw Anwar-ud-Din, the incumbent Nawab of the Carnatic, defeated and killed by an allied army formed by the new Nizam of Hyderabad, the French, and a claimant to the Nawabship of the Carnatic.

Siege of Devicotah (April 1749)

2011-12-13T08:02:00.002Z

The siege of Devicotah (April 1749) was a British success that came between the First and Second Carnatic Wars and saw them gain possession of the fort of Devicotah in southern India.

Siege of Pondicherry (August-October 1748)

2011-12-12T09:54:00.001Z

The siege of Pondicherry (August-October 1748) was the last major action of the First Carnatic War, and saw a sizable British army and fleet fail to capture the main French stronghold in southern India.

Battle of Cuddalore (27-28 June 1747)

2011-12-12T09:53:00.001Z

The battle of Cuddalore (27-28 June 1747) was a British victory that prevented the French from capturing the fortified station of Cuddalore, a move that would have threatened the main British position in southern India at Fort St. David.

Battle of Fort St. David (19 December 1746)

2011-12-09T08:22:00.001Z

The Battle of Fort St. David (19 December 1746) was a victory won by the cavalry of the Nawab of the Carnatic over a French army that was moving to besiege one of the last British strongholds in the south of India, at Fort. St David (First Carnatic War)

Battle of St. Thome (4 November 1746)

2011-12-09T08:20:00.001Z

The battle of St. Thome (4 November 1746) was the second of two victories in three days in which small French armies defeated the larger army of the Nawab of the Carnatic (First Carnatic War).