Illustrates the mainly US Air Force warplanes that formed the backbone of the United Nations' airpower used in Korea from 1950-1953. It covers the silver-winged F-86 Sabre jet fighters and the F-84 Thunderjets as well as many of the airmen involved in the conflict.
#1647874 in Books 2011-03-23 2011-04-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x .92 x 6.38l; 1.17 #File Name: 184832586X320 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An account of Waterloo for the Wellington fanBy HMS WarspiteJac Weller's "Wellington at Waterloo" is the third volume of a trilogy covering Wellington's military experiences in the Napoleonic era. It is best read as part of that trilogy. Weller writes in clear; easy to understand; and usually entertaining prose. He has an excellent grasp of the importance of terrain; and writes better than most about the details of tactics and weapons. His understanding of Wellington enables him to provide a narrative of the conduct of the Battle of Waterloo from Wellington's changing perspective as commander over time. This perspective allows Weller to impose order on the chaos of the battlefield for the general reader. Be warned that Weller was an unabashed fan of Wellington and wastes very little ink on the various academic controversies about the battle. Diehard fans of the military genius of Napoleon should seek elsewhere. Weller breaks no new ground with this book; his interpretation follows standard lines. Those looking for an entertaining and understandable narrative of the battlefield should find this a good read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed this accountBy David BeestonI enjoyed this account. It's a strategic and tactical analysis of the battles and the Duke's part in them rather than a explanation of what it was like to actually be there. Weller avoids too much of the "what could have happened" navel gazing that 200 years of hindsight tends to give. His last chapter examines some of the controversial aspects of the battle in the context of the time pretty well. The book is definitely pro British and focuses on Wellington's; admittedly huge; contribution to the victory. The contribution of other people and other nationalities is not ignored but it is understated. I think it glosses over some of the stages and details of the battle a little lightly but others have written in more depth. Definitely worth a read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book. Highly RecommendedBy Richard A MaloneyGreat Book. Highly Recommended.
