Download or read book On Spartan Wings written by John Carr and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This WWII history chronicles the courageous but ill-prepared Greek air force from the Battle of Greece to the Battle of El Alamein and beyond. On October 28th, 1940, when Greece was invaded by Mussolini’s Italy, the Royal Hellenic Air Force was severely outgunned. Without warning, the RHAF’s paltry fleet was pitted against the much larger and more advanced Regia Aeronautica, whose pilots had recently honed their skills in the Spanish Civil War. Though the British Royal Air Force gave whatever assistance it could, the aerial war was unequal from the beginning. Greek flying aces such as Marinos Mitralexis managed to keep morale high. But even as individual pilots and crewmembers fought valiantly, the RHAF was seriously depleted by the end of 1940. The end came in April 1941 when Hitler sped to the rescue of Italy’s faltering forces. The Luftwaffe overwhelmed what was left of the RHAF, leaving a single mira, or squadron, to escape intact to Egypt. Out of this small squadron grew three full mirai, whose pilots, now equipped with modern aircraft, played a decisive part in the Allied victory at El Alamein. Until Greece was liberated in October 1944, the RHAF units ranged over targets in the Aegean Sea, Italy and Yugoslavia. In this comprehensive history, John Carr draws on meticulous research and firsthand accounts to shed light on the skill and heroism of the Greek airmen and their contributions to WWII air warfare.
Download or read book Sparta s Kings written by John Carr and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient Greece, Sparta was unique in having a dual kingship two kings from different clans, the Agiads and the Eurypontids, reigning simultaneously. The institution was already well-developed by the 8th century BC, when Theopompos of the Eurypontid clan emerges as the first recorded Spartan king. At least fifty-seven men held office as Spartan king between Theopompos and the Agiad Kleomenes III who died in 222 BC. For almost all this period the Spartan kingship was primarily a military office, and thus the kings embody much of the military history of Sparta. Wherever Spartas main battles took place, there the kings were. Naturally, the character of the particular king would often determine the outcome of a battle or campaign. Leonidas I at Thermopylai was one example. At the other end of the scale the young and unwar-like Pleistoanax twice declined an encounter with the Athenians when sent against that city.John Carr offers a chronological account of the kings and their accomplishments (or lack thereof), from the founding Herakleidai clan to Kleomenes III and his successor, the dictator Nabis, and the Roman conquest in the middle of the 2nd century BC. The book is not intended to be a complete history of Sparta. It will be a human interest and war story, focusing attention on the kings personal qualities as well as their (or their generals) military accomplishments and, where applicable, their politics as well.
Download or read book A Song for Sparta written by Helena P. Schrader and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lame schoolmaster, an ambitious officer, and a grieving widow find their fates interwoven as the Messenian revolt threatens to destroy Sparta. Based on an incident recorded in Herodotus, A Song for Sparta tells the remarkable story of Sparta’s struggle with Messenia in the seventh century BC through the eyes of three different narrators. The Messenian Wars were the transformative event that shaped Spartan society for the next four hundred years. Helena P. Schrader earned a PhD in History from Hamburg University before becoming a US diplomat serving in Africa and Europe. She has published more than twenty works of history and historical fiction and is the winner of multiple literary awards. Her biography of Leonidas of Sparta will be released in Athens in Greek for the 2,500th anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae.
Download or read book Combat Biplanes of World War II written by Peter C. Smith and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The era of the combat biplane is usually thought to have been between 1914 and 1938. By the outbreak of World War II, most of the advanced air forces of the world had moved on to monoplane aircraft for their front-line battle forces, both in bomber and fighter capacities. Yet despite this, many biplanes did still survive, both in front-line service and in numerous subsidiary roles, and not just as training machines but as fully operational warplanes. Thus in 1939 the majority of major European powers still retained some, albeit few, biplane aircraft. Sadly, and as an indictment of failed British Government defence policies, it was Great Britain who still had the bulk of such obsolescent combat aircraft, machines like the Gladiator, Swordfish, Walrus, Vildebeeste and Audax for example, while the inferior Albacore, meant to replace the Swordfish, was still yet to enter service!Germany had relegated most of her biplane designs to secondary roles, but they still managed to conduct missions in which biplanes like the He.50, He.51 and Hs.120 excelled. Both France and Italy had biplanes in active service, Mussolini's Regia Aeronautica attaching great importance to the type as a fighter aircraft as late as 1941, while the Soviet Union also retained some machines like the Po-2 in front-line service right through the war and beyond. In addition, a whole range of smaller nations utilised biplanes built for larger combatants in their own air forces. By the time Japan and the United States entered the war two years later, they had mainly rid themselves of biplanes but, even here, a few specialised types lingered on. This book describes a selection of these gallant old warriors of all nations. They represent the author's own personal selection from a surprisingly large range of aircraft that, despite all predictions, fought hard and well in World War II.
Download or read book The Defence and Fall of Greece 1940 1941 written by John Carr and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 28th October 1940, the Greek premier, Ioannis Metaxis, refused to accept a deliberately provocative ultimatum from Mussolini and Italian forces began the invasion of Greece via Albania. This aggression was prompted by Mussolini's desire for a quick victory to rival Hitler's rapid conquest of France and the Low Countries. On paper, Greek forces were poorly equipped and ill-prepared for the conflict but Mussolini had underestimated the skill and determination of the defenders. Within weeks the Italian invasion force was driven back over the border and Greek forces actually advanced deep into Albania.??A renewed Italian offensive in March 1941 was also given short shrift, prompting Hitler to intervene to save his ally. German forces invaded Greece via Bulgaria on 6 April. The Greeks, now assisted by British forces, resisted by land, sea and air but were overwhelmed by the superior German forces and their blitzkrieg tactics. Despite a dogged rearguard action by Anzac forces at the famous pass of Thermopyale, Athens fell on the 27th April and the British evacuated 50,000 troops to Crete. This island, whose airfields and naval bases Churchill considered vital to the defence of Egypt and the Suez Canal, was invaded by German airborne troops the following month and eventually captured after a bitter thirteen-day battle. The remaining British troops were evacuated and the fall of Greece completed. ??John Carr's masterful account of these desperate campaigns, while not disparaging the British and Commonwealth assistance, draws heavily on Greek sources to emphasize the oft-neglected experience of the Greeks themselves and their contribution to the fight against fascism.
Download or read book THE CHIN POINT SERIES BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK written by Coach Vann and published by Next Play Hoops, LLC. This book was released on with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CHIN & POINT SERIES PLAYBOOK The Princeton offense was first made famous and popularized by Pete Carril during his time as the head basketball coach while at Princeton University. The Princeton offense is an excellent offense to implement for teams that may not be too talented from a scoring standpoint. This playbook features two of the main actions out of the Princeton offense in both the Chin & Point Series, which can add multiple layers to your offense. The Chin Series is beneficial because of its versatility and features certain types of screens, such as back screens and flare screens that help to generate quick scores near the basket. While the Point Series functions well more like a pressure release offense and creates its scoring opportunities by using the point guard and the post man in several different ways. The Chin & Point Series Playbook contains 95 total quick-hitting plays and over 55 different drills that will help you teach the offense to your team. This book has an answer for anything a defense might throw at you. Fans of the Princeton offense will want to add this playbook to their collection, and it’s a must-have in any coach's library. No matter what level of basketball you coach at these offenses work! Find out all the answers in this 214-page gem! Features: 214 Pages 2 continuity offenses Learn the Point Series & Princeton Offense Create your series of plays that fit your players and team’s strengths 95 Quick hitters to choose from to counter what the defense may try to do Over 55 drills that break the offense down into game-like drills and teaching concepts Learn how to take advantage of those overly aggressive defensive teams
Download or read book All Things Ancient Greece 2 volumes written by James W. Ermatinger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an invaluable resource for students and general audiences investigating Ancient Greek culture and history, this encyclopedia provides a thorough examination of the Mediterranean world and its influence on modern society. All Things Ancient Greece examines the history and cultural life of Ancient Greece until the death of Philip II of Macedon in 336 BCE. The encyclopedia shows how the various city-states developed from the Bronze Age to the end of the Classical Age, influencing the Greek world and beyond. The cultural achievements of the Greeks detailed in this two-volume set include literature, politics, medicine, religion, and the arts. This work has entries on the various city-states, regions, battles, culture, and ideas that helped shape the ancient Greek world and its societies. Each entry delves into detailed topics with suggested readings. Many entries include sidebars containing primary documents from ancient sources that explore ancillary ideas, biographies, and specific examples from literature and philosophy. Readers, both students of ancient history and a general audience, are encouraged to interact with the material either chronologically, thematically, or geographically.
Download or read book The Spartan Army written by J. F. Lazenby and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For at least two centuries the Spartan army was the most formidable war machine in Greece; the purpose of this book is to show the reasons for this. Professor Lazenby looks first at the composition, training and organization of the army, tracing its roots back to the eighth century BC. The second part analyses some of the main campaigns - Thermopylae, Plataea, Sphakteria, Mantineia, The Nemea, Koroneia, Lechaion and Leuktra. The final part continues the story to the end of Greek independence. Since this book was first written over 25 years ago, novels, computer games and films such as 300 have raised interest in the Spartan military to new heights. The return to print of this excellent study is sure to interest academics and more general readers alike.
Download or read book Battles of The Greek and Roman Worlds written by John Drogo Montagu and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Exciting and vivid . . . an excellent single-volume reference for classical battles” from the author of Greek & Roman Warfare (HistoryNet.com). This comprehensive reference book on the battles of the ancient world covers events from the eighth century BC down to 31BC, when Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium. The author presents, in an exciting and vivid style, complete with battle plans and maps, all of the land and sea battles of the Greek and Roman worlds, based on the accounts by historians of the time. “A chronology of ancient battles from earliest recorded Greek history to the end of the Roman Republic . . . This is a unique resource for which there are no comparable works. It will be useful to students, scholars, and enthusiasts of war gaming.” —Booklist “If you are interested in warfare of Greek and/or Roman times . . . this book should be your first port of call to decide on your next ancients project.” —Avon Napoleonic Fellowship “A magnificent compilation of ancient battles from the dawn of recorded history to 31 BC . . . remarkable . . . Ancient buffs need this book.” —Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
Download or read book The Defence and Fall of Greece 1940 41 written by John Carr and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This military history of the WWII Battle of Greece presents a vivid and detailed account with special focus on the Greek forces defending their homeland. On October 28th, 1940, the Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas refused to accept an ultimatum from Italy’s Fascist leader Benito Mussolini. Immediately upon his refusal, Italian forces began the invasion of Greece via Albania. This aggression was prompted by Mussolini's desire for a quick victory to rival Hitler's rapid conquest of France and the Low Countries. But Mussolini had underestimated the skill and determination of the defenders. Within weeks, the Italian invaders were driven back over the border and Greek forces actually advanced deep into Albania. Eventually, Hitler was forced to intervene, sending German forces into Greece via Bulgaria on April 6th. The Greeks, assisted by British forces, were overwhelmed by the Germans and their blitzkrieg tactics. After Athens fell on April 27th, the British evacuated to Crete. But the following month, German airborn troops invaded and eventually took the strategically vital island. John Carr's masterful account of these desperate campaigns draws heavily on Greek sources to emphasize the oft-neglected experience of Greeks soldiers and their contribution to the fight against fascism.
Download or read book The Balkans 1940 41 1 written by Pier Paolo Battistelli and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of two volumes on the Axis campaigns in the Balkans, exploring Mussolini's fateful decision to move against Greece in October 1940. The Greek President Metaxas rejected the Italian ultimatum with a famous 'Oxi' ('No'), and what followed was Italy's first debacle in World War II. In the wake of Italy's rapid annexation of Albania in April 1940, Mussolini's decision to attack Greece in October that year is widely acknowledged as a fatal mistake, leading to a domestic crisis and to the collapse of Italy's reputation as a military power (re-emphasized by the Italian defeat in North Africa in December 1940). The Italian assault on Greece came to a stalemate in less than a fortnight, and was followed a week later by a Greek counter-offensive that broke through the Italian defences before advancing into Albania, forcing the Italian forces to withdraw north before grinding to a half in January 1941 due to logistical issues. Eventually, the Italians took advantage of this brief hiatus to reorganize and prepare a counteroffensive, the failure of which marked the end of the first stage of the Axis Balkan campaign. The first of two volumes examining the Axis campaigns in the Balkans, this book offers a detailed overview of the Italian and Greek armies, their fighting power, and the terrain in which they fought. Complimented by rarely seen images and full colour illustrations, it shows how expectations of an easy Italian victory quickly turned into one of Mussolini's greatest blunders.
Download or read book Are They Singing in Sparta written by Helena Schrader and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Messenia is in revolt, and the Messenians have been out-witting Sparta's crack troops. On the advice of Delphi, Sparta requests that Athens appoint a new Supreme Commander for Sparta's army. Athens intentionally selects an obscure schoolmaster unlikely to help Sparta win the war, Tyrtaios. Tyrtaios was born lame, has no military experience, and everything he has ever heard about Sparta makes it the last place on earth where he wishes to live. The Spartan officer Agesandros is horrified by the "joke" Athens has played on Sparta in appointing Tyrtaios Sparta's Supreme Polemarch. But as the son of a notorious brawler and drunk, who gained Spartan citizenship only after a radical reform of the Spartan Constitution, his voice counts for little. Furthermore, while Agesandros is obsessively ambitious, his sister is married to a helot and his nephew appears to have joined the rebellion against Sparta. The widow Alethea, the daughter of a Spartan nobleman, took refuge in Athens during the "Time of Troubles". She alone understands how Tyrtaios is suffering in Sparta. Yet when her growing sons fall foul of the authorities, she finds herself under increasing pressure to remarry, and Agesandros is the most obvious suitor.
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Ancient Greek World written by David Sacks and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than four thousand years ago, a warrior people invaded the rugged hills and fertile plains of the Balkan Peninsula. These people were the ancient Greeks, and their legacy to modern global society is immense. The Greeks invented democracy, narrative history writing, stage tragedy and comedy, philosophy, biological study, and political theory. They introduced the alphabet to European languages and they developed monumental styles of architecture still used throughout the United States for museums, courthouses, and other public buildings. They created a system of sports competitions and a cult of physical fitness, both of which we have inherited. In sculpture, they perfected the representation of the human body. In geometry, they developed theorems and terminology that are still taught in schools. They created the idea of national literature, with its recognized great writers and the libraries to preserve their work. And, perhaps what most people would think of first, the Greeks bequeathed to us their treasure trove of myths, including a hero who remains a favorite today--Hercules. A Dictionary of the Ancient Greek World assembles the people, places, events, and ideas of this spectacular civilization in one easy-to-use source. With over five hundred entries and more than seventy line-drawings, this essential A-Z reference covers every aspect of Greek civilization, from the beginning of Minoan civilization in the third millennium B.C. to the Roman annexation of mainland Greece in 146 B.C. Detailing not only the loftiest achievements of the Greeks but also the ordinary facets of their everyday life--from the philosophy of Plato to Greek sexual attitudes--this extraordinary compendium illuminates the vitality and genius of that influential culture.
Download or read book THE CONTINUITY OFFENSES BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK written by Coach Vann and published by Next Play Hoops, LLC. This book was released on with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CONTINUITY OFFENSES PLAYBOOK Have a team with no athletes? Need a way to get them all involved in the offense? It’s called continuity, baby! Use the skill sets of all of your players by teaching them the beauty and effectiveness of continuity offenses. Become that team on the schedule that opponents dread because of the power of their offense. Is your offense stagnant? Is the ball not moving enough within your offense? If the answer is yes, then this is the book for you. Thousands of hours of research went into developing the Continuity Offenses playbook, a collection of 14 different continuity offenses and actions, all full with counterplays and specials built right into them. Continuity offenses have a pattern of movement, cuts, screens, and passes, which eventually leads back to the starting formation. At this point, the movement is then repeated in an effort to cause defensive breakdowns and create the best available scoring opportunities. These offenses are a great way to make the defense work and to get good ball movement. Whether you currently run a continuity offense or you’re thinking about it, there is something in this playbook for any coach looking to expand his knowledge of the game. The book also goes to great length to help you understand the subtleties and intricacies of offenses and the adjustments that you can make as a coach. This book reveals many of the counters and adjustments a coach can make based on how the defense is playing you to assure you can make the right call at the perfect moment. We also give you a multitude of diffеrеnt entries that will hеlр to diѕguiѕе whаt уоu аrе trying tо dо that will ѕеаmlеѕѕlу flоw right into one of your continuity offenses. Each entry play givеs us 3-4 diffеrеnt ѕсоring орtiоnѕ. Your opponents will not know what hit them. The Continuity Offensive Playbook is the complete package. If you are struggling to get the ball moving and putting points on the board, this is the book for you! No matter what level of basketball you coach at these offenses work! Find out all the answers in this 638-page gem! Features: 638 Pages 14 Continuity Offenses Over 300 Quick hitters to counter the defense
Download or read book THE UNSCOUTABLE BASKETBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK written by Coach Vann and published by Next Play Hoops, LLC. This book was released on with total page 4595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE UNSCOUTABLE BASKETBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK Are you looking for an offensive-minded playbook that is easy to implement at any age and will help you win more games? Take your program to a whole new level with The Unscoutable Playbook! This book is the most complete and comprehensive offensive playbook on the market and includes everything from its philosophy to how to break a press and more. Any coach that is serious about improving their knowledge of the game from an X’s and O’s standpoint will benefit tremendously from this book. This book can be used to discover new quick hitters, add a new series to your playbook, or to help you develop an entire offensive system of your own. There are a lot of new ideas and concepts in this book for you to study, and this is an excellent resource for coaches on all levels! This book was made for those X’s and O’s junkies who are always looking to improve as a coach. This book is the perfect addition to any coach's library. Years of research have gone into making the Unscoutable Playbook the absolute premier offensive basketball resource on the market. It’s for the beginner coach, the experienced coach, and any coach that wants a go-to resource for all thing’s offense. Learn to wreak havoc on opposing defenses with an offense that is simply too unpredictable for coaches to scout. Keep defenses in a constant state of guess-mode running continuity offenses as well as different series, all that comes with multiple counters that make this book and system Unscoutable. With a resource like the Unscoutable Playbook, you will never flinch. You will always have an answer for anything that might arise during a basketball game. Whether it’s a quick hitter, an out of bounds play, or a press breaker, this resource is a coach’s best friend. It’s like a second brain for coaches. You will find this playbook to be your go-to as you begin your career, as you develop as a coach, and even into your veteran years. The game of Basketball is constantly evolving. Are you? This book is tailor-made for basketball coaches that are looking to improve at their craft. You will be able to rely on this resource throughout your coaching career, no matter what level you are coaching at. The Unscoutable Playbook is the only basketball reference you’ll ever need. Buy the Unscoutable Playbook today! The book that every coach needs! Features: 4595 Pages My Philоѕорhу 14 Different Cоntinuitу Mоtiоn Offenses full with multiрlе cоuntеrрlау орtiоnѕ within еасh offense 21 Diffеrеnt Sеriеѕ to сhооѕе from соmрlеtе with multiple counterplay орtiоnѕ within еасh оffеnѕе 6 Transition Offеnѕеѕ аnd secondary breaks thаt уоu саn run that easily trаnѕitiоn frоm уоur рrimаrу brеаk right intо уоur Sесоndаrу break еаѕilу Full Zоnе Offеnѕе whеrе wе givе уоu рlауѕ thаt саn bеаt any zоnе dеfеnѕе BLOB'ѕ & SLOB's tо dоminаtе those ѕресiаl ѕituаtiоnѕ Press Breakers In Part 2 of this book we offer you a Sресifiс Actions sections whеrе we have all рlауѕ brоkеn down ѕо thаt you саn easily find аnу рlау оr асtiоn that уоu want or need аt a drор оf a hаt
Download or read book The Greek Hoplite Phalanx written by Richard Taylor and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greek hoplite and the phalanx formation in which he fought have been the subject of considerable academic debate over the past century. Dr Richard Taylor provides an overview of the current state of play in the hoplite debate in all its aspects, from fighting techniques to the social and economic background of the ‘hoplite revolution’, in a form that is accessible for the general reader and military history enthusiast. But the book goes further: offering a new perspective on the hoplite phalanx by putting it in the context of other military developments in the Mediterranean world in the middle of the first millennium BC. He argues that the Greek phalanx was different in degree but not in kind from other contemporary heavy infantry formations and that the hoplite debate, with its insistence on the unique nature of the hoplite phalanx, has obscured the similarities with other equivalent formations. The result is a fresh take on a perennially popular subject.
Download or read book Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon written by Constantinos Lagos and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where an Athenian-led Greek force defeated a Persian invasion, is one of the most decisive battles in Antiquity and has been studied for centuries. It is famed as a triumph of the Greek hoplite heavy infantry phalanx against massively superior Persian numbers. But this exciting re-assessment of the evidence, including new archaeological findings, overturns many long-held assumptions. In particular the authors argue that the Greek numerical inferiority was less marked than previously thought, largely because the hoplites were accompanied by many light infantrymen who are given unprecedented credit for their role in the fighting. The contribution of these poorer citizens, it is argued, led to the immediate strengthening of democracy in Athens. The authors also tackle the much-debated mystery of the whereabouts of the Persian cavalry, generally thought to have been absent on the day of battle. Their bold answer is that it was not only present but played a central role in the fighting. However, the Greeks managed to defeat the Persian cavalry by their ingenious use of the terrain. Karyanos and Lagos also claim to have located the site of the Greek camp. This thoroughly researched and compelling re-assessment is an exciting new take on this justly famous event.
