Author: David Blanchard Publisher: Perfect Commando Productions ISBN: 1939977525 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 54
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ABC’s of Bombers takes off with an array of historical aircraft, from whimsical early concepts to some of the longest serving and enduring bombing platforms in history. From light to heavy bombers, from World War 1 to the present and everything in-between. Done in the style of a children’s ABC book, with a unique airframe selected for each letter, and its technical data and historical over view listed side by side ABC’s of Bombers is great for military and aviation enthusiasts.
Author: David Blanchard Publisher: Perfect Commando Productions ISBN: 1939977541 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 54
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ABC’s of Naval Weaponry sets sail with the historical vessels and weapons that made naval power what it is. From ancient war ships, to the age of sail, to iron clads, to the modern age. Done in the style of a children’s ABC book, with a unique vessel or weapon selected for each letter, and its technical data and historical over view listed side by side ABC’s of Naval Weaponry is great for navy and other ocean going enthusiasts.
Author: David Blanchard Publisher: Perfect Commando Productions ISBN: 1939977002 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 54
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ABC’s of Tanks and Other Fighting Vehicles explores the history of armored combat vehicles from the past to present, from the well-known to the obscure. Done in the style of a children’s ABC book, with a unique vehicle selected for each letter, and its technical data and historical over view listed side by side ABC’s of Tanks and Other Fighting Vehicles is perfect for military history fans of all ages
Author: Ann Berge Publisher: Capstone ISBN: 1404802843 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 33
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Privyet! Welcome to Russia! Come along on this ABC adventure through the biggest country on Earth. Read about diamond-studded eggs, the deepest lake in the world, and other fascinating facts.
Author: Yefim Gordon Publisher: Hikoki ISBN: 9781902109275 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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From the outset, the export of revolution and Communist ideology had been one of the cornerstones of Soviet Russia's (and later the Soviet Union's) foreign policy and by the mid-1950s the export of Soviet arms expanded into Africa with Algeria being amongst the first African countries to receive Soviet combat aircraft. By the 1960s and 1970s, a large number of African states had gained independence and the Soviet Union increased supply. This situation persisted until the early 1990s when most of the former Soviet allies shed socialism and switched allegiance to the West. Having often been flown by foreign volunteer or mercenary pilots such as the Cubans in Angola and South Africans in Sierra Leone, Soviet/Russian military aircraft can now be seen in countries as varied as Algeria, Libya, the Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Uganda, and Sudan. Combat types from the MiG-15 to the latest Su-30MK fighters, Su-24MK tactical bombers, Su-25 attack aircraft, Mi-24/25/35 helicopters and transports from the Antonov An-12 to the Il'yushin Il-76 can all be seen across Africa. Arranged by country and using previously classified sources, Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Africaincludes comprehensive fleet lists of all known Soviet/Russian military aircraft together with their Chinese derivatives. Highly illustrated with contemporary photographs, air force insignia and color profiles this book forms an invaluable reference for modellers, enthusiasts and aviation historians alike. As every conflict involving Egyptian aircraft has been fought in the Middle East, full details of those aircraft will feature in the forthcoming companion volume Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Middle East.
Author: James K Libbey Publisher: Naval Institute Press ISBN: 1682474321 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 249
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Foundations of Russian Military Flight focuses on the early use of balloons and aircraft by the Russian military. The best early Russian aircraft included flying boats designed by Dimitrii Grigorovich and large reconnaissance-bombers created by Igor Sikorsky. As World War I began, the Imperial Russian Navy made use of aircraft more quickly than the army. Indeed, the navy established a precursor to the aircraft carrier. The Imperial Russian Army came to respect over time the work of aircraft that evolved from reconnaissance and bomber to fighter planes. Over 250 army pilots during the war received awards of high distinction for their wartime flights. After the 1917 revolution, both the new Bolshevik government and the reactionary White forces created air arms to combat each other. In the 1920s, the Soviet Union and Germany negotiated agreements that allowed Germany to violate the Treaty of Versailles by building military aircraft and training German military pilots in the USSR. This provided the Soviet Union access to the latest aviation technology and prevented them from falling too far behind the West in this crucial sphere.
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