While for many centuries there has been deep antagonism between
the British and the Irish, the latter have fought the former's wars
with exemplary courage and tenacity. As a result of the Irish
regiments' superb service in the Boer War in South Africa at the end
of the 19th Century, Queen Victoria ordered the formation of the
Irish Guards in 1900 as a mark of the Nation's gratitude. Even after
Partition, Irishmen continued to serve in Irish regiments in large
numbers and, during the Second World War, a significant number of
the most influential generals were of Irish extraction.
One copy only available at this price. Further copies available
at £25.00
Mitrokhin defected
to the UK in 1992 and, in 1999,'The Mitrokhin Archive' was
published which exposed a South London Grandmother as a Soviet
spy. The author had exposed the methods and workings of the former
KGB and in this publication he presents two dictionaries
defining the KGB's activities in both offensive and defensive
intelligence.
The first heavy bomber raids on Britain took place in the autumn
of 1916 with Gotha twin-engined bomber which could fly at 15,000
feet, well above any contemporary fighter's maximum height. With a
range of 500 miles and a bomb load of up to 500 kg (1,100 lb), the
Gothas were designed to carry out attacks across the channel
against Britain. They carried out their first raid towards the end
of May 1917 against the town of Folkestone, causing 95 deaths.
From mid-September an even larger, more potent bomber joined the
Gothas. The Zeppelin-Staaken Riesenflugzeug (or "Giant") was a
four-engined biplane with an enclosed cabin and a wingspan of 138
feet. It could carry a bomb load of 2,000 kg (4,400lb). The Giants
mounted a small but influential campaign against London and on 16
February a Giant dropped a 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) bomb - the largest
used by anyone in the war.
An illustrated study on every past and present squadron
including first and second-line units, plus appropriate
Australian, Canadian and Dutch units. The text provides a history
of each with the unit badge, aircraft types flown, lists of COs
and bases plus types of identification markings and battle
honours. With comprehensive appendices covering Carriers,
Mac-Ships, Flag-Officers and Major WWII ships fitted with
catapults.
Very good in slightly worn d/w -
544pp, c1,000 b/w photos
