Written by more than 100 international scholars and experts; this encyclopedia chronicles the individuals; equipment; and drama of nearly a century of aerial combat.• More than 900 A–Z entries zero in on the first; the best; the worst; the fastest; the highest; the latest• Contributions from some 100 top international experts―many with combat experience• Lavish set of illustrations with numerous photos including the Mitsubishi G4M equipped with the Okha suicide missile; the Red Baron; and the first all-female aircrew of the U.S. Air Force• Maps ranging from the Western front as stabilized in 1915 to the Persian Gulf War in 1991
#1012680 in Books 2004-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .49 x 6.08l; .69 #File Name: 1572493607192 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Really Great; learned a lot.By Percy DovetonsilsAlthough I have visited Gettysburg over 30 times; and although my great great Uncle was in the 140th Pa Infantry and killed at the Wheatfield; and even though I read the official history of the 140th; I still learned a lot; a whole lot. My first visit to Gettysburg was in 1957 and we hired the park guide who used to ride in your car for a tour. He said "Here is the Wheatfield. It changed hands many times during the Battle and a great many died here." Then we moved on. That is about as much as I remember; he may have mentioned some Generals names or regiments. But the guides usually do not go into very great detail; especially in those days. This book will provide you with virtually all the detail that is known regarding the taking and retaking of the field; the Generals; Colonels and soldiers. I can now visualize what took place there at different times through out that afternoon and early evening.You can read this book by a fireside at home with a glass of Scotch; or better yet; plan a visit to the Battlefield and read it there. Sit under a tree at 8 AM and look at the Wheatfield. Read on. By evening you will have finished and have had a real experience you will remember your entire life. Walk around and use it as a guide. No Scotch on the Battlefield though; that is what the Gettysburg Pubs are for at nightfall when you retreat from history back into the present.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent micro historyBy Kindle CustomerJorgensen's detailed research explain's the actions of the regiments of the north and south at the Wheatfield section of Gettysburg. Various regiments did not know what was occurring while in battle and Jorgensen provides a very clear description of a critical part of the three days at Gettysburg. Highly recommended.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Explains the confusion and chaos of the WheatfieldBy Robert JonesExplains the confusion and chaos of the Wheatfield that had eluded me for so long. Confirmed "folklore" stories I had heard about CSA Brig Gen "Tige" Anderson and his being wounded during this pivotal battle; and how leadership soon devolved to Capt. Hillyer. My great-grandfather was seriously wounded at some point during the Wheatfield battles; nearly died there but somehow survived his wound. Anderson was his Regimental commander.
