Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964–73 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964–73 write by Peter E. Davies. This book was released on 2020-09-17. Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964–73 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Trails War formed a major part of the so-called 'secret war' in South East Asia, yet for complex political reasons, including the involvement of the CIA, it received far less coverage than campaigns like Rolling Thunder and Linebacker. Nevertheless, the campaign had a profound effect on the outcome of the war and on its perception in the USA. In the north, the Barrel Roll campaign was often operated by daring pilots flying obsolete aircraft, as in the early years, US forces were still flying antiquated piston-engined T-28 and A-26A aircraft. The campaign gave rise to countless heroic deeds by pilots like the Raven forward air controllers, operating from primitive airstrips in close contact with fierce enemy forces. USAF rescue services carried out extremely hazardous missions to recover aircrew who would otherwise have been swiftly executed by Pathet Lao forces, and reconnaissance pilots routinely risked their lives in solo, low-level mission over hostile territory. Further south, the Steel Tiger campaign was less covert. Arc Light B-52 strikes were flown frequently, and the fearsome AC-130 was introduced to cut the trails. At the same time, many thousands of North Vietnamese troops and civilians repeatedly made the long, arduous journey along the trail in trucks or, more often, pushing French bicycles laden with ammunition and rice. Under constant threat of air attack and enduring heavy losses, they devised extremely ingenious means of survival. The campaign to cut the trails endured for the entire Vietnam War but nothing more than partial success could ever be achieved by the USA. This illustrated title explores the fascinating history of this campaign, analysing the forces involved and explaining why the USA could never truly conquer the Ho Chi Minh trail.
Sasha
Sasha - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sasha write by Joel Shepherd. This book was released on 2011-01-27. Sasha available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Spurning her royal heritage to be raised by the great warrior, Kessligh, her exquisite swordplay astonishes all who witness it. But Sasha is still young, untested in battle and often led by her rash temper. In the complex world of Lenayin loyalties, her defiant wilfulness is attracting the wrong kind of attention. Lenayin is a land almost divided by its two faiths: the Verenthane of the ruling classes and the pagan Goeren-yai, amongst whom Sasha now lives. The Goeren-yai worship swordplay and honour and begin to see Sasha as the great spirit—the Synnich—who will unite them. But Sasha is still searching for what she believes and must choose her side carefully. When the Udalyn people—the symbol of Goeren-yai pride and courage—are attacked, Sasha will face her moment of testing. How will she act? Is she ready to lead? Can she be the saviour they need her to be?
Trail of Steel
Trail of Steel - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Trail of Steel write by Marcos Mateu-Mestre. This book was released on 2012. Trail of Steel available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "It is winter of 1441 in Spain and Condottiero Martin, together with his son, Sancho, and a group of mercenaries, is offered a job... a mission that will change the course of their lives forever"--P. [4] of cover.
The Steel Wave
The Steel Wave - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Steel Wave write by Jeff Shaara. This book was released on 2008-05-13. The Steel Wave available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jeff Shaara's No Less Than Victory. Jeff Shaara, America’s premier author of military historical fiction, brings us the centerpiece of his epic trilogy of the Second World War. General Dwight Eisenhower once again commands a diverse army that must find its single purpose in the destruction of Hitler’s European fortress. His primary subordinates, Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery, must prove that this unique blend of Allied armies can successfully confront the might of Adolf Hitler’s forces, who have already conquered Western Europe. On the coast of France, German commander Erwin Rommel fortifies and prepares for the coming invasion, acutely aware that he must bring all his skills to bear on a fight his side must win. But Rommel’s greatest challenge is to strike the Allies on his front, while struggling behind the lines with the growing insanity of Adolf Hitler, who thwarts the strategies Rommel knows will succeed. Meanwhile, Sergeant Jesse Adams, a no-nonsense veteran of the 82nd Airborne, parachutes with his men behind German lines into a chaotic and desperate struggle. And as the invasion force surges toward the beaches of Normandy, Private Tom Thorne of the 29th Infantry Division faces the horrifying prospects of fighting his way ashore on a stretch of coast more heavily defended than the Allied commanders anticipate–Omaha Beach. From G.I. to general, this story carries the reader through the war’s most crucial juncture, the invasion that altered the flow of the war, and, ultimately, changed history.
Journal
Journal - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Journal write by Flamingo Journals. This book was released on 2019-07-02. Journal available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Pretty Pink Flamingo Journals are a fun choice for flamingo lovers of all ages. This collection has different pink flamingos on the cover so be sure to check out the other designs. They also make a fun log book for collections of cute flamingos you may want to keep track of. Perfect for notes, daily diary, doodles, important tasks, or letters to self. Be sure to get one today for you and a friend. 6 x 9 inches 120 pages Paperback Matte Cover
