Ergebnis für "The Forest Fire" in Geschichte

Écoutez et abonnez-vous dès maintenant à "Fire forest", le nouveau podcast officiel de la première communauté dédié à l'information sur les feux de forêts et d'espaces naturels.

The “fascinating” (Wall Street Journal) story of how military technology has transformed the world The history of warfare cannot be fully understood without considering the technology of killing. In Firepower, acclaimed historian Paul Lockhart tells the story of the evolution of weaponry...

On August 5, 1949, a crew of 15 of the United States Forest Service's elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, stepped into the sky above a remote forest fire in the Montana wilderness. Two hours after their jump, all but three of these men were dead or mortally burned. Haunted by these deaths for 40 years, Norman Maclean puts back together the scattered pieces of the Mann Gulch tragedy.

Enno Lenze war auf dem Weg nach Butscha, als dieser Ort noch nicht als Synonym für russische Kriegsverbrechen galt. Er berichtet von der Front aus der Ukraine, vom Kampf gegen den IS in der Autonomen Region Kurdistan, von der Herrschaft der Taliban in Afghanistan, von Tränengasangriffen auf Studenten in Hongkong. Waffenmessen in Paris und Dubai sind ebenso sein Thema wie der versuchte Sturm des Bundestags durch Reichsbürger.

“In Fernanda Santos’ expert hands, the story of 19 men and a raging wildfire unfolds as a riveting, pulse-pounding account of an American tragedy; and also as a meditation on manhood, brotherhood and family love. The Fire Line is a great and deeply moving book about courageous men and women...

Norman MacLean spent the last 14 years of his life determined to sift through grief and controversy in search of the truth behind the Mann Gulch tragedy, one of the worst disasters in the history of the Forest Service. Young Men and Fire is the culmination of his investigations. It is a story about honor, death, compassion, and the human spirit.

Join us on a journey through enchanting tales gathered by an ardent admirer of Native American folklore. These delightful legends, shared by tribal members, offer captivating explanations for the wonders of the natural world, including Why the Chipmunks Back is Striped, How the Otter Skin Became Great Medicine, How the Man Found His Mate, and Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice. Experience the magic of these timeless stories that connect us to the rich tapestry of indigenous wisdom. (Summary by Dover Childrens Classics)

Dive into the gripping tales of bravery and heroism in Stories of the Fire Brigade, where real-life incidents from fire brigades in Great Britain and the United States come to life. This collection showcases the evolution of fire safety procedures, tracing back to ancient practices established by the Chinese, Greeks, and Romans, and includes insights into the early laws aimed at safeguarding lives and property from destructive flames. Each story not only highlights the perilous situations faced by firefighters but also celebrates their unwavering courage and resourcefulness as they risk ...