This fully revised edition of The Concorde Story; published to coincide with the anniversary of the aircraft's first landing at Heathrow; is a complete history of Concorde. When commercial air services were launched in 1976; Concorde was hailed as one of the wonders of the technological world. Lavishly illustrated throughout; this new edition documents the early difficulties encountered on the way to commercial success as well as examining the tragic event at Gonesse in 2000. With a new section on the after-story of the airplane and a look at what the future holds for supersonic aircraft; this is the definitive book for all Concorde fans.
#981201 in Books Frontline Books 2009-03-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 1.10 x 5.70l; 1.65 #File Name: 1848325088320 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Ode to ValkyrieBy CustomerThis is even better than the book I read twenty-five years ago called Hitler Must Die! Nigel Jones has given a valuably descriptive narrative to the most suspenseful and honor-bound conspiracy of World War Two with his wonderfully detailed history of the men who plotted to kill the most hated and feared man in history; chief among them the plot's greatest hero and martyr Colonel Count Claus von Stauffenburg. The Count was the only man brave enough to physically end Hitler's life; but was himself executed that very evening in Berlin after the failure of the assassination attempt at the Wolf's Lair in East Prussia. This is an ideal companion to the Tom Cruise film Valkyrie; and will hold the reader on tenterhooks until its bittersweet end. A fitting tribute to those somewhat long-forgotten but legendary; heroic officers; nobility; and German gentlemen.21 of 22 people found the following review helpful. I Would Consider This Book to be A Must ReadBy Bill EmblomThis book is vastly superior to the recent movie. Author Nigel Jones initially covers some of the previous assassination attempts on Adolf Hitler. Hitler always credited "Providence" for his survival; and confirmation that he was to continue with his plan for Germany. The book really picks up its interest when Count Claus von Stauffenberg and his cohorts realized the war was lost with the D-Day invasion at Normandy; and put together their plan to show the world they wanted to save Germany before it was totally destroyed. Bad luck; "Providence" according to Hitler; always seemed to raise its ugly head whenever there was an attempt on Hitler's life; and with the attempt at the Wolf's Lair that nearly succeeded Hitler was determined to extract revenge upon the perpetrators. With Hitler's demise in doubt following the bombing some of those involved vacillated regarding their loyalty. Colonel-General Friedrich Fromm ordered the immediate execution of Claus von Stauffenberg and others to cover up his own involvement. Taking this action into his own hands angered the Nazis; and Fromm faced execution himself the following year. The section of the book on "Retribution" goes into detail on the torture; trial; and execution of those thought to be involved. Judge Roland Freisler relished his role in demeaning defendants on trial. Raving Roland would scream insults from his bench at defendants as they stood before him. Various tortures are described in this section of the book as well. The last section of the book covers each of the characters in the book and what happened to them. After watching the disappointing movie; at least to me; this book was a very pleasant surprise for me and I intend to give it a permanent place in my library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is amazing how many times he escaped death by pure luckBy CustomerVery informative and well researched book on the several attempts to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Describes in detail the hatred and resentment within the German Military Hierarchy to the brutal methods endorsed by Hitler and the Nazis towards the Jews; Gypsies;homosexuals; and the mentally illbanished to the many concentration camps. It is amazing how many times he escaped death by pure luck. Some 15 attempts were made on his life and they all failed. This book is a very good read and gives you a great insight into the forces at work within the Third Reich.
