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Bryan Perrett

    1 gennaio 1934 – 1 gennaio 2020

    In qualità di storico militare professionista, l'ampia opera di Bryan Perrett approfondisce le complessità della guerra, esaminando le strategie e le motivazioni psicologiche che guidano i conflitti. Basandosi sulla sua esperienza personale, i suoi scritti offrono profonde intuizioni sulle decisioni tattiche e sullo spirito umano evidenti in momenti storici cruciali. La prosa di Perrett è riconosciuta per la sua approfondita ricerca e la sua narrativa avvincente, rendendo gli eventi militari complessi accessibili e coinvolgenti. La sua analisi esplora costantemente temi di resilienza e determinazione, risuonando con lettori da entrambe le sponde dell'Atlantico.

    Bryan Perrett
    D-Day
    North Sea Battleground
    Blitzkrieg!
    Desert Warfare
    Canopy of War
    Hitler's Panzers
    • Hitler's Panzers

      The Years of Aggression

      • 64pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      Describes the development of the Nazi tank forces and examines the deployment of German tanks in key battles of World War II

      Hitler's Panzers
      5,0
    • Canopy of War

      Jungle Warfare, From the Earliest Days of Forest Fighting to the Battlefields of Vietnam

      • 208pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Whether of high intensity between regular forces, or low intensity confrontation and counter-insurgency, this book gives an account of conflicts in the jungle, from the Japanese invasion of Western territories in 1941-2 to the present day. The author also wrote "Desert Warfare", "A History of Blitzkreig", "Knights of the Black Cross - Hitler's Panzerwaffe and its Leaders", Soviet Armour since 1945", "Tank Tracks to Rangoon", "The Czar's British Squadron" and "Weapons of the Falklands Conflict".

      Canopy of War
      4,4
    • Desert Warfare

      From Its Roman Origins to the Gulf Conflict

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Approximately one-fifth of the earth's surface consists of desert, and throughout history these arid regions have witnessed some of the world's most decisive battles. Here, Bryan Perrett gives an absorbing account of desert conflicts from the first century BC to more contemporary conflicts such as those in Iran and Iraq. As he demonstrates, acclimatization and familiarization with the day-to-day problems of desert life are vital not only to teach troops how to protect themselves and their equipment, but also to bring them to terms with the harsh environment. The desert does not compromise, and battles fought there result in total victory or total defeat, often at horrific cost. Initially released in 1988 by Patrick Stephens Limited, this re-issue marks a determination on the author's and the publisher's part to keep an esteemed publication in print.

      Desert Warfare
      3,4
    • North Sea Battleground

      • 160pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Major naval operations of WW1 in a single volume.

      North Sea Battleground
      3,2
    • D-Day

      • 176pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      It's 1944 when Lieutenant Andy Pope takes part in the D-Day landings, crossing the English Channel to the beaches of Normandy. Ordered to cut off the Germans' line of retreat, Andy's company comes under sustained attack until, as the only unwounded officer left, Andy finds himself in command and fighting for survival

      D-Day
      3,7
    • Desert Warfare

      From its Roman Orgins to the Gulf Conflict

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Delving into the history of desert warfare, this extensively illustrated re-issue covers events from the Roman era to the 1980s. It combines comprehensive research with engaging storytelling, making it both informative and entertaining for readers interested in military history.

      Desert Warfare
    • The Hunters and the Hunted

      • 160pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Extraordinary sea chases, battles and blockades in the remotest corners of the world World War One.

      The Hunters and the Hunted
    • A History of Jungle Warfare

      • 208pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      An engaging history of the intricacies of jungle warfare in a variety of contexts through the ages.

      A History of Jungle Warfare
    • Impossible Victories

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      A readable, engaging and skilfully researched compendium.

      Impossible Victories
    • Why the Japanese Lost

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      A comprehensive account of the Japanese Army, acquainting the reader with the various landmark successes and pivotal failures that have shaped its history.

      Why the Japanese Lost
    • Why the Germans Lost

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      This new publication from eminent historian Bryan Perrett charts the ups and downs of the German Army, from the days of Frederick the Great to the dying days of the Second World War.

      Why the Germans Lost
    • Ocelová pěst

      • 239pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Pozor, tanky! Výkřik, při kterém se pěšák většinou skrčil v koutku svého okopu a modlil se, aby ho ocelové monstrum neobjevilo a nezlikvidovalo. Ocelové krabice nasazené poprvé v I. světové válce jako průlomová zbraň na podporu pěchoty se vyvinuly v samostatný bojový prostředek, ve valné míře rozhodující při svém nasazení na bojišti. Byla to opravdu ocelová pěst každé armády. Autor popisuje nejen vývoj zbraně, která se po skončení studené války zdála být na chvíli zastaralou a nepotřebnou, ale také různé způsoby jejího nasazení, od jednotlivých malých oddílů až po mohutné tankové svazy, jako tomu bylo například v bitvě u Kurska, židovsko-arabské válce, v Normandii i v Itálii, v Zálivu. Samozřejmě se zabývá taktikou bleskové války, neopomíná ani nasazení tanků na tichomořském a asijském válčišti. Zmíněny jsou i obrněné automobily, které také rozhodly nejeden válečný konflikt, a v neposlední řadě se věnuje jednotlivým tankistům, kteří byli považováni za esa u svých zbraní.

      Ocelová pěst
      4,3