In association with the Imperial War Museum, this collection of personal histories marks the 60th anniversary of D-day on June 6th 2004. That day in 1944 saw the greatest combined military operation of all time and subsequently D-day has become known as the single most crucial watershed of the last century. To commemorate the 60th anniversary, Martin Bowman has compiled a collection of personal narratives of the men and women who were part of this extraordinary moment in history. The book includes a range of experiences from civilians as well as all ranks from air, land and naval services reflecting the fact that this was acombined operation and not simply a land invasion as it is often portrayed. Significantly, these fascinating accounts, many sourced from Bowman's extensive contacts with international veterans associations, have been found from all the major nations that took part on the day to authentically represent the combined accomplishment of services and nations. The book also includes sidebars and information boxes of factual detail that both anchor the stories to the chronological history of the day and bring the events to life.

Remembering D-Day

Martin W. Bowman

Collins

This is a graphic portrayal of the crucial part played by aircraft and personnel of the US Army Air Force (USAAF), American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and British Special Operations Executive (SOE) operations behind enemy lines in occupied Europe during World War 2. These covert operations were centered on airfields and safe houses in and around the English town of Bedford, and involved the movement of materials and resistance personnel, undercover and in secrecy. Martin Bowman draws upon dozens of revealing first-hand accounts, together with official documentary evidence, to provide tantalizing glimpses of these cloak and dagger operations.

The Bedford Triangle: US Undercover Operations from England in World War Two

History

Europe

Sutton Pub Ltd

The English Electric Lightning Story

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

The History Press

When de Havilland proposed, in 1938, an unarmed bomber constructed almost entirely from wood, few would have thought it could become one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. The Mosquito easily outran a Spitfire on its test flight and was ordered into mass production, soon proving itself a key weapon in the fight against the Luftwaffe by day and the Nachtjagd by night.

The Mosquito Story

History Press

Jet fighters had been in the world's arsenal for more than a decade before commercial jet transports became commonplace in the 1950s. This colorful book captures many of the aircraft that graced the world's commercial routes in the 1960s -- when turbojets began to replace turboprops in earnest -- through the 1970s, which witnessed the introduction of giant jetliners like the Boeing 747 and the arrival of the supersonic Concorde. Period color photography depicts jetliners from other American companies like Lockheed and McDonnell Douglas, as well as from European and Russian manufacturers. All are accompanied by authoritative development and service histories written by acclaimed aviation author Martin Bowman.

Classic Early Jetliners: 1958-1979

Motorbooks Intl

This fascinating book deals with the many aspects of the US Army Air Force's organization and equipment in the Second World War. Including everything from global strategies to command structures, flight training to combat aircraft, uniforms and equipment to health and welfare, morale, medals and awards, to a who's who of the Army Air Forces. Detailed listings also cover air force strengths and deployments, group and squadron codes, Medal of Honor recipients, and casualties. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs and line drawings, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the world's greatest air force and the key part it played in winning the Second World War.

USAAF Handbook 1939-1945

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Stackpole Books

Encyclopaedia of United States Military Aircraft

Arms_Armour_Press

Recreates the tension and terror of flying the legendary B-17 bomber across the skies of Nazi Germany.

Castles in the Air: The Story of the B-17 Flying Fortress and the Men Who Flew It

Midland Publishing

B-17 Groups of the Eighth Air Force in Focus - a Photographic Album of the Eighth Air Force Groups That Went to War in the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Military

Red Kite Publishing

B-24 Combat Missions: First Hand Accounts of Liberator Operations Over Nazi Germany

Fall_River_Press

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