Japan's Asian Allies 1941-45 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

Japan's Asian Allies 1941-45 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

This comprehensive and fascinating title describes and illustrates the armies of Japan's Asian allies in World War II, and includes rare and previously unpublished wartime photographs.During the Japanese occupation of large parts of Asia and the Pacific in 1941--45, Japan raised significant numbers

The Japanese Home Front 1937-45 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

During World War II, Imperial Japan was the world's most militarized society, with a host of uniformed organizations supporting the war effort in East Asia and the Pacific and ultimately tasked with defending the Home Islands. Featuring full-color artwork, this book reveals the organization and

Modern African Wars (5): The Nigerian-Biafran War 1967-70 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

With decades of research to draw from, Philip Jowett explores this extraordinary David-and-Goliath conflict, where the rag-tag Igbo tribal army of secessionist Biafra faced off against the Nigerian Federal forces. It was an African war that captured the attention of the western media, with

Marketing Management, An Asian Perspective (Kotler Philip)(Paperback)

Hitler's Russian & Cossack Allies 1941-45 (Thomas Nigel)(Paperback)

Given the merciless way in which the war on the Eastern Front of World War II was conducted, it is difficult to imagine soldiers changing allegiance from one side to another. Yet after the German invasion of Russia in Operation Barbarossa, well over 400,000 former Soviet Citizens went on to fight

Imperial Chinese Armies 1840-1911 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

An in-depth analysis of the Chinese Armies that fought a series of increasingly fractious wars over nearly a century, this history begins with a run-through of the Chinese forces that combated the British and French during the two Opium Wars. It goes on to trace the forces who were drawn into

Armies of the Greek-Turkish War 1919-22 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

This is a comprehensive guide to the armies that fought a devastating and decisive conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two World Wars of the 20th century. From the initial Greek invasion, designed to liberate the 100,000 ethnic Greeks that lived in Western Turkey and had done for

The Battle for Burma, 1942-1945 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

A visual record of all the armies involved in the Battle for Burma during the Second World War from the British, American, Chinese, Indian, Burmese Tribal forces as well as the Japanese Imperial Army.The battle for Burma during the Second World War was of vital importance to the Allies and the

Sunk: The Story of the Japanese Submarine Fleet, 1941-1945 (Hashimoto Mochitsura)(Paperback)

Author Mochitsura Hashimoto was one of the few Japanese submarine captains to survive. Shortly before the end of WW2 he inflicted the greatest single loss on the U.S. Navy in its history, when he torpedoed and sank the USS Indianapolis -- soon after it had delivered parts for the first A-bomb on

Arctic Convoys 1941-1945 (Woodman Richard)(Paperback)

During the last four years of the Second World War, the Western Allies secured Russian defenses against Germany by supplying vital food and arms. The plight of those in Murmansk and Archangel who benefited is now well known, but few are aware of the courage, determination and sacrifice of Allied

Mitsubishi A6m Zero (Jackson Robert)(Paperback)

The quality of Japanese aircraft came as an unpleasant surprise to the Allies at the outbreak of the Pacific War, and it was personified in one type, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero.One of the finest aircraft of all time, the Mitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero fighter) first flew on 1 April 1939. It soon showed

What Was Pearl Harbor? (Demuth Patricia Brennan)(Paperback)

A terrifying attack On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than two thousand servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World

U.S. Strategy in the Asian Century: Empowering Allies and Partners (Denmark Abraham M.)(Paperback)

As the Indo-Pacific emerges as the world's most strategically consequential region and competition with China intensifies, the United States must adapt its approach if it seeks to preserve its power and sustain regional stability and prosperity. Yet as China grows more powerful and aggressive and

Beautiful Breasts Pictures: Over 150 Best Boobs Images Including Big, Small, Sexy, Bouncy, Asian, Japanese, Latina, Saggy and Massive Nude Women's (Timms Taylor)(Paperback)

The Linden Tree (Carpenter S. D. M.)(Paperback)

0245, 6 December 1941. USS Swordfish spots the Japanese strike force 600 miles from Pearl Harbor. In this alternative history adventure, Japan cancels the attack, preventing U.S. entry into the war. Free from American interference, Hitler's scientists perfect an operational atomic bomb

Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf: Zen Poems of Ryokan (Stevens John)(Paperback)

The Japanese poet-recluse Ryokan (1758-1831) is one of the most beloved figures of Asian literature, renowned for his beautiful verse, exquisite calligraphy, and eccentric character. Deceptively simple, Ryokan's poems transcend artifice, presenting spontaneous expressions of pure Zen spirit. Like

US Navy Ships Vs Japanese Attack Aircraft: 1941-42 (Stille Mark)(Paperback)

This illustrated and detailed volume covers the capabilities and actions of two of the most compelling naval forces in history--the Imperial Japanese Navy's carriers and their incomparably trained aviators, and the US ships which defended against them. The striking power of the Imperial Japanese

One Piece, Vol. 45, 45 (Oda Eiichiro)(Paperback)

High jinx on the high seas Please note: book reads right to left (Japanese style) As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming the King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again Now Luffy,

British Escort Carriers 1941-45 (Konstam Angus)(Paperback)

This is the fully-illustrated story of the Royal Navy's escort carriers which battled against deadly U-Boats during the Battle of the Atlantic, giving vital air cover to the convoys that kept Britain alive in World War II. In 1941, as the Battle of the Atlantic raged and ship losses mounted, the

Man in the High Castle (Dick Philip K.)(Paperback / softback)

A dazzling speculative novel of 'counterfactual history' from one of America's most highly-regarded science fiction authors, Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle includes an introduction by Eric Brown in Penguin Modern Classics. Philip K. Dick's acclaimed cult novel gives us a horrifying

US Navy Light Cruisers 1941-45 (Stille Mark)(Paperback)

During World War II, the United States built 72 light cruisers of various classes. In response to the severe air threat that surface ships faced, new cruisers were designed with increasingly heavy antiaircraft weaponry as well as the traditional six-inch guns. With the speed and range to keep up

Hitler's Eastern Legions 1942-45 (Thomas Nigel)(Paperback)

Between 1941-45, the Germans recruited around 175,000 men from a number of minorities in the USSR, distinguishing between 'Turkomans' (predominantly Muslims) and 'Caucasians' (predominantly Orthodox Christians). Of these, many formed rear-area auxiliary units, but at least 55,000 were combat