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Book Synopsis Secret Forces of World War II by : Philip Warner
Download or read book Secret Forces of World War II written by Philip Warner and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2004-01-20 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the lasting legacies of World War 2 was the proliferation of what today are known as Special Forces. At the time many soldiers, often of high rank regarded these units as nothing short of ill-disciplined cowboys or worse! However desperate times called for desperate measures and there were those in high places who were prepared to take risks. As specially recruited units such as the LRDG, SAS and SBS earned their spurs and scored significant victories, at high cost both to the enemy and themselves, so faith in the concept grew
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - World War Two by : Phillip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - World War Two written by Phillip Warner and published by Class Warfare. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Truth is stranger than fiction. Some incidents of the war are so bizarre or so brave that no reputable fiction writer would have dared to invent them. War brings out the worst and the best in human beings'. So said Philip Warner the author of World War Two - The Untold Story. Until the official account of Second World War British Intelligence activities was published, myth, propaganda and misrepresentation had combined to confuse our view of the war. We did not - could not - fully understand what had happened, or why. The distinguished military historian Philip Warner based this history of the war, the secret battles as much as the open warfare, on intelligence material that had not been previously available. The result is a vivid, concise and meaningful account of what was really happening day by day through the war, and why. The world was in the dark grip of war on many fronts and for both sides victories and defeats would come in many forms before the victors could finally prevail. Warner shows how the Allies' success was the result of a combination of factors, not least their increasing awareness of enemy intentions as they broke through German and Japanese codes. It was a war in which intelligence and interpretation came to play a major role.
Download or read book World War Two written by Philip Warner and published by Cassell. This book was released on 1988 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A useful, accessible and stimulating history of the World War II. The author paints a broad, busy canvas of what happened during the war and why - the political and strategic background to events is never left in doubt. There is cogent analysis of particular battles and campaigns, of why they succeeded and failed, and analyses of both electronic warfare and the importance to Allies and Axis of their hard-won intelligence.
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - World War One by : Phillip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - World War One written by Phillip Warner and published by Class Warfare. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of the First World War the victors decided to punish the aggressors and while doing so to establish free, democratic governments of ethnic groups which would, supposedly, have no reason to go to war. A League of Nations was established with the main aim of confronting potential aggressors with overwhelming force, and with the secondary aim of eradicating possible causes of war such as injustice and economic hardship. But it failed. Hundreds of books have been written about various aspects of the First World War: official and unofficial histories, specialist books in medicine, artillery, logistics, etc., personal reminiscences, and novels which were often autobiographical. Today, with hindsight, a hundred years on, we can see the achievements and mistakes of the time. Many conflicts of the present may be traced to origins in the 1919 peace settlements: it is, of course, easy to be wise after the event. With the mass of material available, the writer and reader of today may see the war in perspective and form judgements which were previously impossible. In this chronological narrative Philip Warner, a former senior lecturer at Britain's world famous Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, once more cuts to the heart of the matter with his searing analysis as he unfolds the main events, supporting it with a look at women in their new roles and the literature the war provoked. Perhaps the last word, the final summary, the ultimate definitive view can never be made, but we are now in a better position to see the war in its proper perspective than any of our predecessors have been.
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - Sieges of the Middle Ages by : Philip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - Sieges of the Middle Ages written by Philip Warner and published by Class Warfare. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today the castle is only too often a romantic ruin; but in the Middle Ages it was an important military and administrative centre, essentially utilitarian in its design and in the purposes it served. Inevitably, the castle played a leading role in mediaeval history. Using the wealth of material available Philip Warner has focused his study on English sieges undertaken in the period from the Norman Conquest to the end of the War of the Roses, a field that includes many dramatic actions fought in the continental dominions of the English Crown. Warner is equally concerned with the evolution of siege warfare and with the narrative events that centred on sieges. The skills of the architect, engineer and miner are as important to his theme as the courage of the troops and their commanders. And the results of these sieges - for example, Wallingford, Chateau Gaillard, Bedford and Rouen - often decided far more than the campaigns of which they were the climax. Warner has drawn extensively on contemporary accounts of these sieges, verifying them by inspection of the sites where traces of the siege-works are sometimes still visible. His stirring narrative will be of interest to the general reader as well as to the student of medieval warfare. Philip Warner was a former senior lecturer at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and the author of forty books in the field of military history and biography. He joined the army after graduating from Cambridge in 1939 and served in the Far East throughout Would War II. The book includes an extensive picture gallery, author biography and bibliography.
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - The Soldier by : Phillip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - The Soldier written by Phillip Warner and published by Class Warfare. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written by military historians concerning the skill of generals and the dash of officers, but they are largely silent about the brave deeds of the private soldier. In consequence it is easy to forget that ordinary soldiers are the most important part of the army: if there are no soldiers there is no place for officers, however dashing, or for brilliant generals. In this very readable book Phillip Warner gives the humblest member of the army his rightful pride of place. Covering the period from 3000 BC to the Second World War and ranging over many nationalities, he shows us a day in the life of the ordinary soldier by means of a series of skilfully connected pen portraits. With penetrating insight into the military mind he makes the soldier of each period, be he English, Roman, Viking, Mongol, Italian, Spanish, French or American, a living and vivid figure. By looking at the world through that soldier's eyes he is able to create a clear picture of his routines, training and skills and a deep impression of the man's problems, fears and failures, ideals and triumphs, underlining the fact that, throughout history, certain experiences, attitudes and beliefs have remained common to the soldier whatever his nationality, cause or weapon. Philip Warner was a former senior lecturer at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and the author of forty books in the field of military history and biography. He joined the army after graduating from Cambridge in 1939 and served in the Far East throughout Would War II. The book includes an extensive author biography and bibliography.
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - The Battle of Loos by : Phillip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - The Battle of Loos written by Phillip Warner and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 25th September 1915, and for a few days afterwards, the small town of Loos, between Lens and La Bassee in Northern France, became the centre of one of the most intense and bloody battles of the First World War. The casualties were appalling - about 60,000, most of whom died on the first day. Although the main objective of a large-scale breakthrough, was not achieved, some 8,000 yards of enemy trench were captured and in some places the German defences were penetrated by up to two miles. Had these initial gains been exploited the course of the war might well have been different. Philip Warner's narrative is vividly brought to life through the words of survivors from all parts of the line: the infantry, the gunners, the officers, and including extracts from the letters and diaries of Sir John French - if courage and endurance could have won the day, Loos would have been a resounding success. Through their accounts and diaries of the time, they reveal one of the most horrific tales of war yet told as well as the heroism and determination that in the end tipped the scales to victory.
Author :Philip Warner Publisher :Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated ISBN 13 :9780304350575 Total Pages :256 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (55 download)
Download or read book World War One written by Philip Warner and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, the reader is led through the complexities of World War I, from trench warfare, the leadership and the first use of tanks, to battles such as Ypres, Passchendaele and Mons.
Book Synopsis Secret Forces of World War II by : Philip Warner
Download or read book Secret Forces of World War II written by Philip Warner and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the lasting legacies of World War 2 was the proliferation of what today are known as Special Forces. At the time many soldiers, often of high rank regarded these units as nothing short of ill-disciplined cowboys or worse! However desperate times called for desperate measures and there were those in high places who were prepared to take risks. As specially recruited units such as the LRDG, SAS and SBS earned their spurs and scored significant victories, at high cost both to the enemy and themselves, so faith in the concept grew
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - S.B.S. - The Special Boat Squadron by : Phillip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - S.B.S. - The Special Boat Squadron written by Phillip Warner and published by Class Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Special Boat Squadron, or SBS, is one of the most admired, respected and feared Special Forces units in the world. The date of the formation of the SBS is a matter of some debate. Officially it is the 14th April 1942, but long before that date SBS forces had been harassing the enemy in an unofficial existence; soon it was to be put on a more formal footing. Today, decades after the final curtain has dropped on World War II, it is a mystery to many people, particularly those in the regular forces, how the war managed to foster so many small, unorthodox formations like the SBS. In this book Philip Warner reveals much of the workings and history of this tight knit group that with so little did so much to impact upon World War II and subsequent campaigns. Their exploits, heroism and efforts are a continuing and extraordinary tribute to those that fell and those who continue to serve.
Book Synopsis Japanese Army of World War II by : Philip Warner
Download or read book Japanese Army of World War II written by Philip Warner and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The D Day Landings by : Philip Warner
Download or read book The D Day Landings written by Philip Warner and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warner har indsamlet talrige beretninger fra personer af alle grader og af alle værn og våben, som deltog i invasionen i Normandiet 1944.
Download or read book World War One written by Philip Warner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great War will never be forgotten but that does not mean that it is understood. Then as now it was the massive set-piece battles (Somme and Passchendaele) that are best remembered. But to understand the whole conflict with its diverse and complex elements the political background, allegiances and alliances of the combatants and the military thinking of the time must be grasped. Philip Warner provides in this fine book the overview necessary to follow the ambitions and reactions of those involved so enabling the reader to appreciate the strategies and tactics on the ground. He lists the main figures who shaped events and comments on their strengths and failings as well as their significance. Helpfully he describes the end game, the literature spawned by war and asks "was it avoidable"? For a full understanding of both the course of the most appallingly costly war in the history of mankind and its causes and effects this book is unlikely to be bettered.
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - Passchendaele by : Philip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - Passchendaele written by Philip Warner and published by Class Warfare. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the 31st of July 1917, the small Belgian village of Passchendaele became the focus of one of the most gruelling, bloody and bizarre battle of World War I. By 6th November, when Passchendaele village and the ridge were captured over half a million British, French, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and Germans had become casualties. Philip Warner, the noted historian of twentieth century warfare and the author of over fifty books on military history has skilfully brought together all the elements of this horrific campaign. - the historical background, personal accounts, strategies and tactics, the personalities and the political manoeuvres. He investigates the issues which had a crucial effect on the course of the battle, including the mutinous state of the French army, the bombardment which destroyed the drainage system. Field Marshal's Sir Douglas Haig's determination to continue operations despite the appalling weather and ground conditions, and the stormy relationship between Haig and Lloyd George. However it is the determined fighting ability and the bravery of the allied soldiers rather than the tactical plans of the commanders that dominate this detailed and totally absorbing account of the harrowing four month campaign. Passchendaele is a masterly and timely analysis of one of the most important battles in history.
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - Stories of Famous Regiments by : Phillip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - Stories of Famous Regiments written by Phillip Warner and published by Class Warfare. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term 'regiment' was first used in the British army as late as the seventeenth century when small companies were grouped together to form more convenient battle units. Since then while our army as a whole has continued to maintain an unsurpassed record, single regiments have frequently gained fame for their individual achievements in the field of battle. Phillip Warner, drawing upon contemporary diaries and reports of campaigns ranging from the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimea, South Africa and India to the First and Second World Wars, has recreated some of the many acts of heroism performed by the British soldier. Futile though some of them may have eventually proved, such as the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and the tragic stand at Maiwand, there is no doubting the outstanding courage of their perpetrators. The words of men who were present at the scenes of conflict described here, successful or otherwise, speak more clearly and movingly than any second hand account. Philip Warner was a former senior lecturer at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and the author of forty books in the field of military history and biography. He joined the army after graduating from Cambridge in 1939 and served in the Far East throughout Would War II. The book includes an extensive picture gallery, author biography and bibliography.
Book Synopsis Phillip Warner - The D Day Landings by : Phillip Warner
Download or read book Phillip Warner - The D Day Landings written by Phillip Warner and published by Class Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 6th June 1944 there took place the greatest seaborne invasion in the history of mankind. The Allies, who had been planning and preparing for that day for over four years, launched a massive assault on the northern shore of France. It was on a scale which is never likely to be repeated, for the development of weapons of mass destruction has made it unlikely that such a large, vulnerable concentration of force would ever be assembled again. In a war which saw one massive military action after another - the blitzkrieg, the German invasion of Russia, Stalingrad, the Italian campaign - D Day stands supreme. It has been celebrated as a triumph of planning, of international co-operation, of combined operations, of political foresight. In this maelstrom of analysis, self-congratulation, and euphoria one fact seems to have been glossed over. It was made possible by the ordinary man. Much of this book consists of the recollections of these unassuming men. They found themselves on that day and the succeeding days in extraordinary situations, performing deeds of which they did not even know they were capable, and which in retrospect seem so fantastic as to be scarcely believable. For the facts of D Day are that it was such an enormous and unique occasion that even though a man had been a soldier, sailor or airman most of his adult life and had exercised his skills in similar though lesser events, the assault was on such a scale that it made everyone a novice, whether general or private, whether pilot flying high over the battlefield or private crawling over it and digging in.
Download or read book The Crimean War written by Philip Warner and published by Wordsworth Military Library. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It would seem from the general historical perspective that the Crimean War was the most mismanaged, brutal and futile campaign that has ever been fought. For well over a hundred years it has been presented as the classic model of military and medical blundering.
