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Hitler in Poland by Heinrich Hoffmann
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Official photo album, published by NSDAP after the end of the campaign in Poland, 1939. Photos and text by official Hitler's photographer, Professor Heinrich Hoffmann. >>More
Report on Rocket Power Plants Based on T-Substance by Hellmuth Walter
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42
"In the search for an energy source independent of air for the propulsion of underwater craft, attention was early concentrated on T-substance. It was possible to convince the OEM [Navy High Command] very quickly of the importance of this material. In 1934, the first experiments were undertaken. A difficulty was at once presented "by the limited concentration that had "been attained. At first only 60 percent T-substance could be supplied; this amount was later increased to as much as 85 percent. Decomposition and combustion experiments conducted on the grounds of the CPVA in Kiel-Dietrichsdorf led to the first practical information as to the technical feasibility of the use of T-substance. New perspectives soon developed because a method of concentrated energy production had been found here, which was capable of many applications. The idea of using this energy for the propulsion of missiles either in guns or as rockets suggested itself and appropriate proposals, which quickly led to the construction of the first experimental devices, were made to the official quarters concerned. In January 1937, the first flight of a DVL aircraft with T-substance auxiliary propulsion took place at Alimbemuhle in the presence of Colonel Udet, who piloted the third flight. In June 1937, the first T-substance rockets were fired (Altenwalde). Then in rapid succession take-off auxiliary, main propulsion, and other rocket drives were brought out in experimental versions." >>More
Peculiarities of Russian Warfare by Erhard Raus
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42"PECULIARITES OF RUSSIAN WARFARE”was prepared by a committee of former German generals and general staff corps officers at the EUCOM Historical Division Interrogation Enclosure, Neustadt, Germany, in late 1947 and early 1948. The names of the committee members are not being announced at this time. All members, however, had extensive experience on the Eastern Front during the period 1941-45. The principal author[Raus], for example, commanded, in succession, a panzer division, a corps, a panzer army, and an army group." >>More
The Decryption of the Picture by Henry Lowenhaupt
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42"One day in August 1958 Charles V. Reeves showed me a picture of the Sverdlovsk Central Dispatching Office of the Urals Electric Power System which he had found in the July issue of Ogonek, the Soviet equivalent of Look magazine (Figure 1a). He remarked that at the Boston Edison Company he had controlled electric power generation and flow in the Boston metropolitan area from just such a dispatching station." >>More
World War I Allied Propaganda Posters
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Collection of the French, American and Italian propaganda posters >>More
Kesselring: an Analysis of the German Commander at Anzio by Teddy D. Bitner
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42"This study attempts to analyze the decisions made by Field Marshal Albert Kesselring prior to and during the battle of Anzio in February 1944. The focus of the investigation is on Kesselring’s decision to shift Army Group reserves from the Rome area prior to the Allied amphibious assault at Anzio on 18 January 1944, then his involvement in the development and execution of the German counterattack against the Allied beachhead conducted on 16 February 1944. The investigation reveals that Kesselring, the Army Group Commander, made a proper and effective decision in committing the Army Group reserves to the German defensive line prior to the invasion, and that his involvement in the development and execution of the German counterattack at Anzio was doctrinally sound and generally effective." >>More
Revolutionary Forces in the Early Phase of the Hungarian Revolution 1956 by Zoltan Virag
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42"The aim of this thesis is to provide insight and analysis of the factors that contributed to the military success of the revolutionary forces against the Hungarian and Soviet armed and security forces during the early phase of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution 1956. The thesis in the beginning substantiates an overall comprehension of the Hungarian political, economical, and social conditions from 1953 till 1956. The presentation of this time period facilitates the understanding of the circumstances leading to the revolution break out. Furthermore, thesis examines the legal and legitimacy questions of the Soviet military intervention in the framework of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, commonly known as the Warsaw Pact." >>More
Russian-Japanese War 1904-1905 Photo Gallery by Victor Bulla
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Victor Bulla, son of the famous official photographer of the Russian Tsar Court Karl Bulla, received independent recognition as a photographic reporter during the Russian-Japanese war 1904-05, when, as the 19-years old ensign, he became military photographer with the Siberian Reserve Brigade. He participated in the battle of the Dalin Pass and Mukden, actions at Erdagou, Zunio, Sandepu, Lanafan, Putilov Hill, in General Mishchenko’s raid and other key events of the war. Bulla's front-line reports were extensively published in the most popular illustrated magazines "Niva" (The Field), "Iskry" (Sparks) and major Russian newspapers and reprinted all over the world. Victor frequently took the duties of the medical assistant on the battlefield, and for his actions was later awarded by Silver Medal "For Courage" on the St. George's ribbon. >>More
Tanks in the Great War 1914-1918 by J.F.G.Fuller
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42"THE following work is the story of a great and unique adventure as heroic as the exploits of the Argonauts of old, and, though the time perhaps has not yet arrived wherein to judge the part played by tanks in the Great War, I feel that, whatever may be the insight and judgment of the eventual historian of the British Tank Corps, he will probably lack that essential ingredient of all true history—the witnessing of the events concerning which he relates." >>More
Finding, Fixing, and Finishing the Guideline by John Deeney IV
"During Operation Rolling Thunder, the United States Air Force was unprepared for the introduction of the SA-2 Guideline surface-to-air missile system into the North Vietnamese integrated air defense system (IADS). Following a series of aircraft losses in the summer of 1965, the USAF identified an emerging time critical requirement for a dedicated SAM suppression capability. This thesis will provide background for USAF air operations during Rolling Thunder. Next this thesis will use the Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, and Analyze (F3EA) targeting methodology as an interpretive model for analyzing the creation, fielding, and tactical employment of USAF "Wild Weasel" platforms. This thesis will then analyze the structure and effectiveness of the North Vietnamese IADS, and show how mobility tactics and integration drove the requirement for the Wild Weasel platform. This thesis will discuss the initial acquisition and development of the Wild Weasel program up to and including the Wild Weasel III platform (F-105F/G), and then will examine how the operations-intelligence cycle allowed US aircrew to refine their understanding of the capabilities of the North Vietnamese IADS, and its emerging tactics. This thesis will conclude with an assessment of the Wild Weasel program during Rolling Thunder, and recommendations for future offensive counter-air planning and execution". >>More
Debriefing of Francis Gary Powers, February 1962
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42After his return from the Soviet captivity, Powers has undergone a most intensive debriefing by CIA interrogators, aeronautical specialists, and other experts concerned with various aspects of his mission and subsequent capture by the Soviets. From 16 tapes of the debriefings in existence, 13 were recently declassified, and allow us to learn firsthand about the intricate details of one of the most famous episode of the Cold War. >>More
The Life of Admiral Togo by Arthur Lloydtthias Dogenby Matthias Dogenby Matthias Dogen
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42 "For the imperfections of the present volume I can only plead that I hope it may prove to be a first edition, and that further studies and the publication of more detailed information may enable me at some future time to complete, or at least to elaborate, the biography of a great man in whom the whole world is interested.The modest and retiring life which Admiral Togo has hitherto lived has made it difficult for the biographer to collect many picturesque incidents relating to his early years. But modesty is one of the greatest of virtues, and that he has always exhibited this virtue in so conspicuous a manner seems to be one of the elements which make the greatness of his character." >>More
Architectura Militaris Moderna by Matthias Dogen, by Matthias Dogenby Matthias Dogenby Matthias Dogen 1647
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42 Architectura Militaris Moderna by Matthias Dogen. >>More
Performance Investigation of a Jumo 004 Combustor
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42A German Jumo 004 combustor was investigated under conditions simulating zero-ram operation of a 24C jet-propulsion engine over ranges of altitude and engine speed to obtain the altitude oper¬ating limits and characteristics of the German combustor. The combustion efficiency, outlet-temperature distribution, and total- pressure drop were determined. A comparison of the performance of the combustor with 62-octane (AN-F-22) and JP-1 (AN-F-32) fuels was made. >>More
The Moral Condition of a Nazi Soldier by Prof. A. Jerusalemsky
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Soviet propaganda brochure about moral degradation of the German Army, published on September 15, 1941. >>More
Der Adler, Issue 23. November 18, 1941
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Official magazine of the German Air Ministry. The last number, distributed in USA before the start of the war. Typical propaganda piece: heroic deeds of the airmen, reports from the front, winners of the Iron Cross, training, adventure, Fuhrer's care, treatment of the wounded, leisure and culture, rough trench humor, some advertising. >>More
Comments on Russian Roads and Higways by Max Bork
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42"Comments on Russian Railroads and Highways," was originally prepared in German under the supervision of Historical Division, USAREUR. The author, Gen. Lt. a.D. Max Bork, in 1939 and I940 was a Branch Chief in the Transportation Division of the German Army General Staff." >>More
Ju-88 Flying Operations
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42"Ju 88 is "one man's airplane" when speaking about flying it, as one man, the pilot, is able to use and oversee the engine and flying controls during normal flights." >>More
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42
Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Romanian and German Troops in Bessarabia, Ukraine and Crimea, 1941-42Extensive photo collection. Section included: "Over the Prut", "Bessarabia is Free Again", "Hot Battle for the Dnieper Crossing", "Victorious March continues through the Ukraine", "Italian Troops", "Battle for Odessa and Ochakov", "To Bug and Dnieper", "Thrust to the Sea of Azov", "Our Enemies", "Fallen General Ritter von Schobert", "The Struggle for the Crimea has begun", "Going South through the Steppe", "Through the Yaila Mountains to the South Coast", "The Struggle for the Feodosia", "Breakthrough in Kerch", "Sevastopol", "Visit of Historical Significance", "Caring for the Comrades". >>Part I, >>Part II, >>Part III
1950s Military Vehicles Pictorial Dictionary
Dictionary features 101 black and white period drawings and 2000 entires. Sections included: General, Armament and Anti-tank Weapons, Power Plant, Electrical Equipment, Transmission, Chassis, Evacuation and Firefighting Equipment. >>More
Gebirgsjäger in Ukraine, 1941-42: Photo Collection
German Traffic Analysis of the Russian Communications
"The contents of this volume deal with German exploitation of Russian communications through Traffic Analysis. There is not as much source material available on Russia as there is on United States and England. The main interest of the interrogation officers normally was centered on gaining intelligence concerning American and British communications, and consequently, interest concerning German activity on the communications of other countries had to be of secondary importance. In addition, because of the conditions under which many of the interrogations were conducted—a number of them being made in active combat zones—there were often times great difficulties encountered in carrying out even the necessary routine line of questioning. Even had there been ideal conditions under which to work it is probable that not much more intelligence could have been obtained on Russian communications because the German personnel who were engaged in that work were in the Russian zone of operations. Only a few of these fell into English or American hands—the Russians capturing the others. However, the material which is, available does give a fairly adequate, though not complete, picture of Russian communications as seen by the German Traffic Analyst." >>More
An Essay on Military Intelligence in War by Jean-Charles Bernis
"The fact that knowledge of the enemy is a factor of success in war is so well proved that no one would dare to deny it seriously. There are still too many, however, who, in spite of the evidence, maintain that this knowledge of the enemy cannot be acquired except by long and difficult research - so long and difficult that the information obtained is almost never of use when it arrives, often incomplete, sometimes false, and that it is just as likely to deceive us as to inform us. They add, moreover, that with the use of rapid means of transportation and the common employment of night movements, the difficulty of getting information in time for it to be used with certainty and precision increases to a pure impossibility. Numerous also are these who are still haunted by the memory of certain notable errors attributed – oftentimes wrongly - to certain G-2 sections, during the war or previous to the war, accused of having misled either the commander or the subordinates." >>More
German 291 Infantry Division: from Latvia to the Volchov Pocket, 1941-42.
Photo Diary of the German 291 Infantry Division: From Latvia to Battle for the Voclhov Pocket, 1941-42. Part I. Part II. >>More
Waffen SS in the West, 1940
Front line photo gallery by German war reporter Friedrich Zschäckel. >>More
The First Ironclad Engagement in the World by E.V.White
"WERE the present a period of war between the States, the reader could readily appreciate the occasion for this publication. In that event, the novelty of the new instrument of destruction—the Iron-Clad—would intensely interest the military student, and the skill and courage manifested by the combatants would stir the enthusiasm and call forth the patriotism of the reader." >>More
Friend or Foe? Aircraft Identification, 1940
"Here, in compact form, is most of the pictorial information drawn from the pages of THE AEROPLANE which, in past weeks, has been helping to lighten the responsibilities of certain important branches of the air defence. It is not intended for reference while the bombers are overhead. It is offered to those who, by making themselves accustomed to the look of the war machines, would acquire the aptitude to pick them out al sight. It may relieve the tedium of many a gunner's idle hours on duty and make him a vastly more valuable member of the crew at the same time. It may aid many an infantryman who later will have to turn his machine-gun on to ground-strafers. It may help thousands of civilians to take an intelligent interest in the machines which threaten us and in those which defend us." >>More
Soldiers of the Reich by Wolf Willrich
Forty-eight black-and-white and color drawings of the German soldiers, distinguished themselves in the campaigns of 1940 in Western Europe, by Nazi artist Wolf Willrich. >>More
Luftwaffe Gunnery Primer: Aerial Fixed Wesapons D.(Luft) 5000/1), 1944
"D. (Luft) 5000/1 Luftwaffe Gunnery Primer provides fighter pilots with heavily illustrated methods and techniques of aerial gunnery. Only the most valuable and proven methods and techniques will be discussed." >>More
Principles and Experiences of Position Warfare by Walter Hartmann
Analysis of German experience in positional warfare and retrograde movement, written from memory by the former commanding officer of the 87th Infantry Division Walter Hartmann in 1947, includes two parts: "description of the principles and experiences about the position warfare of a division"; and "description of the principles and experiences about of a withdrawal movement of the division, carried out in phases over a depth of 60 km." >>More
A Reflection on the Causes of the German Defeat by Lothar Rendulic
"Much will be written about this subject at some future time by qualified, and probably still more by unqualified persons. To treat it exhaustively would undoubtedly require a thick volume. Therefore, the following opinions can be evaluated only as patchwork. I am stating them with the reservation imposed upon me by the limited insight I was able to gain from the various positions I held. They do not, however, intend either to make excuses or to cover up anything." >>More
Then and Now: Leningrad Blockade 1941-44
"Then and Now: Leningrad Blockade", series of collages by Sergey Larenkov, now on exhibition in Saint Petersburg. Author researched archive footage of the siege 1941-1944, recreated exact camera location and angle, made corresponding photos of the modern city, and then combined old and modern photos in one." >>More
Ice Railway Bridge Over The Dnieper River by Hauptmann Ludwig Schmeller
"Captain Schmeller's report describes an ice railway bridge across the Dnieper River near Kiev constructed for the purpose of supplying the German Sixth Army, which was operating in the area extending from Kharkov to south of Kursk. The supply and railway situation east of the Dnieper was extremely critical during the winter of 1941-42, since the withdrawing Russian troops had destroyed all bridges across the river. At that time only makeshift bridges could be constructed, because many months would be required to build bridges strong enough to resist the pressure of high water. Near Kiev, between Kremenchug and the Pripyat Marshes, there was available only one temporary bridge having a carrying capacity of twenty-two tons. In order to obtain a railway bridge in the brief time available, it was decided to build an ice bridge, as described in this study..." >>More
Meine Kleine Musical Parody by "Hände Hoch"
(Musical parody on the "Ruki Vverch" band song "My Baby" by non-existing "German" band "Hände Hoch" of Ukranian Kharkov Aviation Institute (KHAI) KVN (Student Comedy Club) team "People in White Clothes", 1997". >>More
The German Defense of Berlin, 1945, by Oberst Wilhelm Willemer
"No cohesive, over-all plan for the defense of Berlin was ever actually prepared. All that existed was the stubborn determination of Hitler to defend the capital of the Reich. Circumstances were such that he gave no thought to defending the city until it was much too late for any kind of advance planning. Thus the city's defense was characterized only by a mass of improvisations. These reveal a state of total confusion in which the pressure of the enemy, the organizational chaos on the German side, and the catastrophic shortage of human and material resources for the defense combined with disastrous effect. The author describes these conditions in a clear, accurate report which I rate very highly. He goes beyond the more narrow concept of planning and offers the first German account of the defense of Berlin to be based upon thorough research. I attach great importance to this study from the standpoint of military history and concur with the military opinions expressed by the author." >>More
Paintings of Afghanistan War 1979-1989
Soviet and Russian paintings and artworks of Afghanistan war 1979-1989 by artists Anatoly Homutinnikov, Renat Shafikov, Mikhail Svatula, Sergey Vizitov, Sergey Pavlov, Vasily Voznuk, Valery Maksimenko, Sergey Shakinko, Evgeni Buntin. >>More
Soviet War Paintings. Part III
Soviet War paintings. Part III. >>More
Iwo Jima Naval Gunfire Support
"In planing Naval Gunfire support for the attack on Ivo Jima, emphasis was laid on combining and applying the techniques developed in earlier bombardment of small atolls with those developed during the bombardment of the MARIANAS, where terrain features dictated many special measures in control of fire. Particular attentign was given to improving air spot facilities and to arranging that an experienced gunnery staff be present during preliminary bombardments that an experienced gunnery staff be present during preliminary bombardments aboard an AGC to interpret and apply current target intelligence to the targets upon which fire was to be delivered.">>More
Pity of War: Death on the Battlefield
"Pity of War: Death on the Battlefield" photo collection >>More
Tactics and Fire Control of Russian Artillery in 1941-44 by Oberst H.-G. Richert
"The author of the study ... was regarded as an expert in the field of artillery. In his subsequent service as a divisional general stuff officer in the East he was able to further broaden his artillery experience and to add to it by learning from the judgement of his divisional commander, who had been active in the ield service of the artillery in the East. Finally, when he assumed command of an infantry regiment... he observed with the trained eye of an artilleryman, the heavy battles in which he led his infantry regiment with great skill. As a result, he seemed particularly suited to write this study. The author has written his observations on Russian artillery tactics in five chapters. In these, a total of six engagements are described and the lessons to be learned from them have been indicated." >>More
German Exploitation of Arab Nationalist Movements in World War II
"German exploitation of the Arab nationalist movements in World War II extended from the field of strategic planning at the highest levels of command to the military measures actually taken. General der Flieger Helmut Felmy has presented an account of the military measures taken by Germany. Under the terms of Hitler's Directive No. 30 of 23 May 1941, and the "Service Regulations for Special Staff F" of 21 June 1941, General Felmy was appointed as the central authority for all Arab affairs concerning the Wehrmacht. Of all contemporary authorities on the subject still available, he therefore has the most thorough knowledge of the military steps actually taken on the German side." >>More
Navy Paintings by Artist Vladimir Emyshev
German Radio Intelligence by Albert Praun
"Because of the difficulties encountered in this highly specialized field the topic required treatment by an expert of recognized standing. Since such an expert was not available among the men in the German Control Group working under the supervision of the Historical Division, SUCOM, the writing of the over-all report was assigned to General Praun. By virtue of the knowledge acquired by him in his military career, and especially during the tenure of his final position, General Praun has a thorough grasp of German radio intelligence. Moreover, as a result of his acquaintance with German signal service personnel, he was able to obtain the co-operation of the foremost experts in this field." >>More
The German Campaign in the Balkans, 1941, by Mueller-Hillebrand
"The tentative study, "The German Campaigns in the Balkans (Spring 1941)," is an account of a Nazi blitz in which political machinations and military policy were synchronised and utilized to insure rapidity in decision, in planning, in concentration, end in operations. The campaigns culminated in the largest mass airborne attack that had ever been launched up to that time. The success of this action captivated the minds of Allied military men and probably helped create the very considerable airborne force organized by Great Britain and the United States. Little did they know at the time of the serious loss sustained by the Germans who never again employed any considerable number of airborne troops in an air landing. It is believed that this study, although tentative, will prove of interest and of value to all serious military students." >>More
Technical Data on the Development of the A4 (V-2)
"The reason for the compilation of this report was the desire to preserve significant historical information before it became lost or misplaced with time. It is hoped that this book has given the reader an inside view of the tremendous amount of work in development, research, and technology which had to be performed within the last 25 to 30 years to make our today's "Space Effort" possible. This report shows the very early, but real simple or crude start of our rocket, missile, and space development and gives an appreciation of the amount of research performed to come from the "Grand-Daddy" (A-4/V-2) to our present "Space Vehicles" (Saturn IB and Saturn V)." >>More
Soviet Anti-War Propaganda Posters, 1960s - 1980s
"Soviet Anti-War propaganda posters, 1960s - 1980s." >>More
Flank Defense in Far Reaching Operations by Heinz Guderian, 1948
"This study will chiefly be concerned with the operations of the Second Panzer Army which were commanded by the author. The theme will also be illustrated with examples from other Panzer Armies." >>More
Photo Interpreter's Guide to Japanese Military Installations, 1945
"Specialized knowledge and guides are usually necessary to make identifications of enemy weapons, field equipment, and installations on air reconnaissance photographs. This publication, arranged as a guide for ground force interpreters, is intended primarily for men with the specialized knowledge requisite to derive maximum information from aerial photographs. Photographic examples are given of typical Japanese installations and materiel." >>More
Lewis Automatic Machine Gun Model 1916
"THERE have been many attempts in recent years to produce a really effective air-cooled machine gun suitable for general military, naval and aerial service. The advantages possessed by such an arm are recognized universally but the practical difficulties in the way of its development have been so many and of such a character as to lead to complete failure of the attempt in most cases and to only partial success in others. The successful weapon must be capable of sufficiently sustained rapid fire to meet the severest emergency demand of the modern battlefield, without change of barrels or other assembled parts, and without the use of water for cooling purposes. It must be sufficiently light and portable to be carried easily by a single foot soldier to any firing-point accessible to infantry. It must be capable of firing at a moment's notice in any direction from any position, from any sort of mount, rest, or cover and must not be dependent upon any special equipment, tools, or other extras to insure at all times a condition of readiness for immediate service. The Lewis Machine Gun is designed to meet these ideal requirements." >>More
Battlefields of the Crimean Campaign 1854-1855
Photo collection of Colonel V. Klembovsky, published by Museum of Sevastopol Defense in 1904 to commemorate 50th anniversary of the siege. >>More
Il-2 Sturmovik Illustrated Flight Manual, 1942
Original comic-style Il-2 "Sturmovik" illustrated flight manual, published in 1942 by Engineering Service of the Red Army Air Force. Covers pre-flight inspection, checking engine before take-off, check and preparation of the radio transmitter, preparations for take-off and take-off, flight in battlefield conditions, and flight completion. >>More
Field Marshal Paulus in Captivity: NKVD Files
"February, 3rd, 1943. To Deputy of the National Commissioner of Internal Affairs of the USSR, Commissioner of State Security Third Rank comrade Abakumov. According your order, I placed agents on the premises, occupied by captured German generals. With Paulus and Schmidt I placed an agent of counter-intelligence department, junior lieutenant of the state security comrade Tarabrin, who speaks German language well, and our representative Nesterov. Tarabrin's task was to write down all discussions of German POWs, not revealing his knowledge of German language, and present his notes in the diary form." >>More
CIA Documents on the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962
"The collection in this volume includes many of CIA's most important documents on the Cuban missile crisis. It contains the "honeymoon cables" that Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) John A. McCone sent to Headquarters from France a month before the missile crisis, as well as McCone's notes taken during the National Security Council Executive Committee meetings at the height of the crisis. It also includes intelligence memorandums and estimates, briefing papers, Cuban refugee reports, and memorandums on Operation MONGOOSE, aimed at destabilizing the Castro regime. Many of the evaluations of the missile threat contained here draw upon IRONBARK material, whose source was Soviet Colonel Oleg Penkovsky." >>More