Black Hawk Down is Mark Bowden's brilliant account of the longest sustained firefight involving American troops since the Vietnam War. On October 3, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the teeming market in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their mission was to abduct two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord and return to base. It was supposed to take an hour…
One wrong move can spell disaster. Yet, Submariners love their work! Journey under the sea and find out why?
"Yang sakit itu Soedirman, tapi Panglima Besar tidak pernah sakit." Pagi itu, 19 Desember 1948, Panglima Besar bangkit dan memutuskan memimpin pasukan keluar dari Yogyakarta, mengkonsolidasikan tentara, dan mempertahankan Republik dengan bergerilya. Panglima Besar sudah terikat sumpah: haram menyerah bagi tentara. Karena ikrar inilah Soedirman menolak bujukan Sukarno untuk berdiam di Yogyaka…
This reference manual and practical handbook presents over 200 knots, illustrating how to tie them in step-by-step photographs and clear, detailed text. All the key knot types are bends, hitches, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings. There are knots for many outdoor pursuits including fishing, sailing, caving and climbing. These include familiar knots, such as the simple Overhand or …
Japan's Sengoku Jidai, known as the 'Warring States Period,' was a time of profound crisis and upheaval, characterized by constant warfare and social unrest. During this turbulent era, the traditionally low-born rural military class of 'bushi' (samurai warriors) rose to power, overthrowing their social superiors in the court and reshaping the landscape of Japan. At the center of this tumultuous…
How did Roman armies use infantry and cavalry? What links the rebellion against Spanish rule in Latin America with the French Revolution> Why was the Blitzkrieg so successful? How have drones revolutionized modern warfare? This book answers these questions and many more by explaining what happened and why, exploring the politics, tactics, and technologies behind each conflict.
Buku Pintar Kendaraan memperlihatkan cara kerja aneka kendaraan serta bagian-bagian mesinnya yang sangat keren. Dalam judul Pesawat Tempur Modern ini, kita akan melihat berbagai jenis pesawat tempur modern dengan teknologi maju dan paling mahal di dunia. Selain itu, ada juga kapal udara militer yang beroperasi pertama kali saat Perang Dunia I, helikopter tempur bersenjata paling canggih di duni…
From bloody battles of history, strategies for winning the subtle social game of everyday life.