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ISBN 13 : 9781899243013
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (43 download)
Download or read book From Ulster to Normandy 1944-1994 written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Doherty
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Irish Volunteers in the Second World War written by Richard Doherty and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes the contributions of Irish volunteers during WWII. Doherty (affiliation not cited) recounts the experiences of infantry soldiers, sailors with the merchant marine, artillery gunners, pilots, civilians, and prisoners of war. Coverage extends to the stories of those few who allied themselves with Hitler, including Edward Joyce (Lord Haw Haw). The volume is illustrated with 60 bandw photographs of people and places. It is distributed by Taylor and Francis. c. Book News Inc.
Author : G. H. Bennett
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 1461750881
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)
Download or read book Destination Normandy written by G. H. Bennett and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cross-section of the American experience on D-Day Unique perspective from the regimental level that also integrates strategic and tactical considerations Stories of largely forgotten acts of valor G. H. Bennett collects oral histories from the soldiers of three American regiments and weaves them into an intimate account of the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944. Widely scattered during its drop into Normandy, the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (82nd Airborne Division) stopped the advance of an SS division. The untested 116th Infantry Regiment (29th Infantry Division) landed on bloody Omaha Beach, where it suffered more casualties than any other regiment that day. Meanwhile, the 22nd Infantry Regiment (4th Infantry Division) easily waded ashore on Utah Beach but faced savage fighting as it moved inland.
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526700816
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)
Download or read book El Alamein 1942 written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of El Alamein is well established as a pivotal moment of the Second World War. Following the wildly fluctuating fortunes of the opposing sides, there was a real risk that Rommels Afrika Korps and his Italian allies would break through and seize Cairo with catastrophic strategic and political implications for the Allies. That this never happened is, of course, well known but, as this highly readable yet authoritative work reveals, there were moments of extreme peril and anxiety.Churchills bold, nay desperate, decisions concerning key appointments, Montgomerys stubborn refusal to be rushed, Rommels chronic logistic problems and critical air superiority are all examined in expert detail. The authors description of the actual fighting is brought to life by personal accounts as well as his complete grasp of the plan and tactics involved.The result, seventy-five years on, is a delightfully fresh and fascinating account of one of the iconic battles, not just of the War but in military history.
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Spellmount, Limited Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Normandy 1944 written by Richard Doherty and published by Spellmount, Limited Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest military operation in history, the invasion of France on June 6, 1944 has become immortalized as D-Day or The Longest Day. This massive land, sea, and air operation led to an 11-month campaign that concluded with the surrender of Hitler's Germany in May 1945. But nothing that came after D-Day equaled the achievement of that day in terms of planning, preparation, and logistics. It was an achievement that only four years before might have seemed like a flight of fancy. "Normandy 1944" looks at the planning and preparation for the invasion, the launching of the greatest military operation of all time, and the campaign that followed in the summer of 1944 until the Allied armies closed the Falaise Gap and the Germans began their retreat from France. The book looks at the personalities involved, the innovations employed, and the experiences of those who fought in Normandy. The greatest military operation in history, the invasion of France on June 6, 1944 has become immortalized as D-Day or The Longest Day. This massive land, sea, and air operation led to an 11-month campaign that concluded with the surrender of Hitler's Germany in May 1945. But nothing that came after D-Day equaled the achievement of that day in terms of planning, preparation, and logistics. It was an achievement that only four years before might have seemed like a flight of fancy. "Normandy 1944" looks at the planning and preparation for the invasion, the launching of the greatest military operation of all time, and the campaign that followed in the summer of 1944 until the Allied armies closed the Falaise Gap and the Germans began their retreat from France. The book looks at the personalities involved, the innovations employed, and the experiences of those who fought in Normandy.
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1844686221
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (446 download)
Download or read book Hobart's 79th Armoured Division at War written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This WWII history chronicles the remarkable career of a brilliant British Army commander and the innovative armored vehicles he created. Joining the Royal Tank Corps in 1923, Major-General Percy Hobart quickly established himself as one of the foremost thinkers on armored warfare. By 1938 he was GOC Mobile Division, later 7th Armored Division, in Egypt. He was also known for not suffering fools—a tendency that got him briefly relieved of his command. But during World War II, Winston Churchill called Hobart back to Army service with orders to train the now-legendary 11th Armored Division. He was then tasked with designing specialist armored fighting vehicles capable of breeching the Atlantic Wall. Known as Hobart's Funnies, these unique vehicles included mine-clearing tanks, bridge-carrying tanks, flamethrowers, swimming tanks and amphibious assault vehicles. Operated by Hobart’s 79th Armored Division, they played a major part in the D-Day landings and the subsequent European campaigns. Hobart's skills played a significant part in the final Allied victory, and the specialized funnies he introduced to modern warfare have since been adopted by all armies all over the world. Drawing on official records and personal recollections, historian Richard Doherty tells the incredible story of Percy Hobart and his 79th Armored Division.
Author : Thomas LELAND (D.D.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (22 download)
Download or read book The History of Ireland, from the Invasion of Henry II., with a preliminary Discourse on the antient state of that kingdom written by Thomas LELAND (D.D.) and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brian Barton
Publisher : Ulster Historical Foundation
ISBN 13 : 9780901905697
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (56 download)
Download or read book Northern Ireland in the Second World War written by Brian Barton and published by Ulster Historical Foundation. This book was released on 1995 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was the full impact of the Second World War on Northern Ireland and how important was its role in the allied cause? This book assesses Northern Ireland's contribution to the war effort—its industrial production, its use as a base and training center for British and American troops, its strategic importance in the Battle of the Atlantic and the contribution of its volunteers to the allied campaigns. Using recently released papers in Dublin, it looks anew at the Blitz, particularly on whether the lights in neutral Eire helped the German bombers in their devasting raids. It recreates much of the atmosphere of what it was like to live for over 5 years under the combined attentions of German bombers, shortages, bureancracy and American soldiers. It examines the sensitive issues of why there was no conscription, the initially lacklustre performance of the Unionist government, de Valera's persistence with neutrality, and the extent of the tensions between locals and GIs stationed here. The long-term significance of the War—on inter-community relations, on governmental relations north and south, and between Stormont and Westminster - is assessed. It contends that in many of these areas, and in the establishment of the post-war welfare state, the Second World War was a major turning point in the history of Northern Ireland.
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1399043951
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)
Download or read book Aspects of Arnhem written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2023-09-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost 80 years on the battle for the Arnhem Rhine crossing remains controversial. Opinion on its justification and success differs widely. This superbly researched book, written by two acknowledged experts, takes a wide-ranging examination of Operation Market Garden from the strategic, operational and tactical level. The role of the Allied commanders involved is scrutinized with surprising results. For example, US General Brereton’s pivotal role has seldom been mentioned, yet he is revealed as responsible for choosing landing and drop zones. The record of airborne forces, both German and Allied, prior to September 1944 raises questions and the doubt that many senior commanders, including Eisenhower, had as to their effectiveness is highlighted. The parts played by VIII and XII Corps of Second Army and General Dempsey, its Commander are scrutinized, as are the actions of local commanders and troops on the ground. Both those with a deep interest in military history and the layman will find much to inform and satisfy them in this valuable and at times provocative account.
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1781594465
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (815 download)
Download or read book The Thin Green Line written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2005-03-19 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formed out of the Royal Irish Constabulary at the time of Partition, the RUC's history is predictably a turbulent one right through to its replacement in 2001 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Few police forces in the world have suffered so grievously as the RUC and this book is a fitting memorial to the sacrifices made in the interests of the civil population it was determined to protect. Throughout its history, it has not only had to perform normal police duties but contain the ever present IRA threat. In 1969, the climate changed and ushered in a new and even more violent era of sectarian strife. The emergence of extreme nationalist organizations posed grave problems and, with the RUC in a prime role, the position of the Chief Constable was hugely important. This book tells the story of a remarkable police force without fear or favor. Ironically its reward for containing a hugely challenging internal security situation and at the same time policing the community traditionally was its disbandment.
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Publisher : Gerry Lacey
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Legacy of the de Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Family, 1066-1994 written by and published by Gerry Lacey. This book was released on 1994 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter de Lasci is one of the earliest known progenitors of the De Lacy family. He accompanied William the Conquerer to England. One of his descendants, Gilbert de Lacy, helped with the Norman invasion of Ireland. The De Lacy family was a powerful family in Anglo-Irish politics. One of the numerous De Lacy descendants, James Lacy (b. 1828) immigrated to America in 1847. His descendants live in the United States. There are descendants of the original De Lasci who live throughout the world.
Author : Thomas Leland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.+/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The History of Ireland from the Invasion of Henry II. written by Thomas Leland and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473813875
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book Eighth Army in Italy, 1943-45 written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2007-10-18 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945. This book studies the experience of Eighth Army in the Italian campaign, examining how a force accustomed to the open spaces of North Africa adjusted to the difficult terrain of Italy where fighting became much more a matter for the infantry than for the armour. It also compares the qualities of the commanders of Eighth Army in Italy: Montgomery; Leese and, finally, McCreery. The book uses official records at various levels, personal accounts - some never before published - and published material to present a picture of an army that, although defined as British, was one of the war's most cosmopolitan formations. Its soldiers came from the UK, Canada, India, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Poland and South Africa as well as from Palestine - the Jewish Brigade - and from Italy itself.
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1844684725
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (446 download)
Download or read book In the Ranks of Death written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When war broke out in 1939 over 20,000 Irishmen were serving in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force with the greatest proportion in the Army. During the war this rose to over 120,000, suggesting that about 100,000 enlisted during the war. Nine earned the Victoria Cross; three members of the Royal Navy, including a Fleet Air Arm pilot, four soldiers, including a member of the Australian forces, and two RAF pilots. The author looks at the seven Irish regiments in campaigns across the globe, at Irish soldiers across the Army, at Irish sailors from the Battle of the River Plate to the final actions against Japan, and at Irish airmen from the first bombing raids of the war to the closing days of war. Included are outstanding personalities such as the Chavasse brothers, who earned three DSOs, three DSCs and two MiDs, Bala Bredin, Corran Purden, Brendan 'Paddy' Finucane, Blair Mayne and Roy Farran, the latter pair highly-decorated SAS officers. There are also Irish generals, such as Paddy Warren who died while commanding 5th Indian Division in Burma and Frederick Loftus Tottenham, who commanded 81st (West African) Division, not to mention giants such as Alexander, Auchinleck, Montgomery and McCreery. Irish women are not forgotten in the book which also takes a brief look at the Irish in other Allied forces, including a most unusual volunteer for the US Navy whose application to serve had to be approved by President Roosevelt. He was William Patrick Hitler, a nephew of Germany's führer.
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1783462981
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (834 download)
Download or read book Victory in Italy written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the main focus in early 1945 was on the advance to The Fatherland, 15 Army Group's 5th (US) and 8th (British) Armies were achieving remarkable results in Northern Italy. Superb generalship (Truscott 5th Army and McCreery 8th Army under General
Author : Richard Doherty
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473879418
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book Churchill's Greatest Fear written by Richard Doherty and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of the Atlantic (Churchill's term) was arguably the pivotal campaign of the Second World War it was certainly the longest starting with the sinking of RMS Athenia on 3 September 1939 and ending with the torpedoing of SS Avon Dale on 7 May 1945.This superbly researched work covers all the major aspects of The Battle, balancing the initial advantages of Admiral Doenitz's U-Boat force, the introduction of the convoy system, the role of the opposing surface fleets and air forces, relative strengths and the all important technical developments. Intelligence particularly the Bletchley Park intercepts played an increasingly important part in the final outcome.The author concludes that May 1943 was the moment when the Allies seized the initiative and, despite desperate German efforts, never lost their advantage.Using official records, personal accounts and a wealth of historical research, this work gives the reader a splendidly concise yet broad account of the course of the campaign, the men who fought it on both sides and the critical moments and analysis of the outcome.
Author : Alexandra Mayes Birnbaum
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780062781307
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (813 download)
Download or read book Birnbaum's Ireland, 1994 written by Alexandra Mayes Birnbaum and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up-to-date information on the Emerald Isle, plus 12 quintessential countryside driving tours.
