Ergebnis für "Zehn" in Krieg & Militär

Ab April 1943 gab es den Block 10 in Auschwitz. Dort wurden medizinische Versuche an rund 800 Frauen vorgenommen, von denen über ein Drittel die Lagerzeit überstanden. Im Stammlager Auschwitz, inmitten eines Männer-KZ, ließ die SS-Lagerleitung Anfang 1943 ein zweistöckiges Gebäude, den Block 10, vom übrigen Gelände abtrennen. In ihm wurden jüdische Frauen eingesperrt, meist mehr als 400, auf engstem Raum.

The author was drawn into the United States Army through ROTC, and he went through training to fly helicopters in combat over Vietnam. His experiences are notable because he flew both Huey “Slicks” and Huey “Gunships”: the former on defense as he flew troops into battle, and the latter on offense as he took the battle to the enemy. Through this book, the author relives his experiences flying and fighting, with special attention given to his and other pilots’ day-to-day lives.

The mighty, iconic A-10 Warthog was first thrust into battle in Operation Desert Storm. The men who took it through walls of flak and surface-to-air missiles to help defeat the world's fourth-largest army were as untested as their airplanes, so they relied on personal determination and the amazing A-10 to accomplish their missions, despite the odds.

Welcome to the Women of War Omnibus. We are honored to have you join us on this remarkable journey through the lives of extraordinary women who shaped history through their courage, resilience, and indomitable spirit. Across these volumes, you will discover the inspiring stories of heroines like Boudica, Joan of Arc, Irena Sendler, Queen Amanirenas, Virginia Hall, Anne Frank, Florence Nightingale, Nakano Takeko, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, and Lagertha—each a beacon of strength in the face of unimaginable challenges.

You do not have to be an aviation aficionado to enjoy Colonel Steve Ladd’s fascinating personal tale, woven around his 28-year career as a fighter pilot. This extremely engaging account follows a young man from basic pilot training to senior command through the narratives that define a unique ethos. From the United States to Southeast Asia; Europe to the Middle East; linking the amusing and tongue-in-cheek to the deadly serious and poignant, this is the lifelong journey of a fighter pilot.

Nicolas S. a passé dix-neuf ans dans les forces spéciales, au sein du Commando Parachutiste de l'Air n°10, où il a assumé les fonctions de chef de groupe action et chef de mission. Aux côtés de ses frères d'armes, il a traqué et combattu les ennemis de la France sur trois continents, exécutant les missions les plus sensibles de la république : capture de chefs terroristes et de criminels de guerre, libération d'otages, sauvetage et évacuation de citoyens français en zone de crise.

Step into the remarkable life of Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl who rose from complete obscurity to become one of history’s most unforgettable figures. In a France broken by war, political betrayal, and spiritual despair, Joan appeared with a clarity of purpose that defied every expectation. Guided by visions she believed were divine, she transformed herself into the unlikely force that would alter the course of the Hundred Years’ War.

The War of 1812 is a conflict that history too often leaves in the margins—overshadowed by the American Revolution before it and the Civil War after. Yet, it was a war that redefined nations, betrayed allies, and laid the groundwork for modern North American identity. In Unfinished Business, former U.S. military strategist and war historian Korey Blathewick pulls this overlooked war from the shadows, exposing the complexities, contradictions, and consequences of a clash that shaped three nations and left a legacy still felt today.

It takes more than musket fire and patriotic slogans. It takes sustained sacrifice, political clarity, and the courage to fight when the odds say surrender. In Blood and Liberty: 10 Truths About the Fight for Freedom, former U.S. military strategist Korey Blathewick strips away the romantic haze of the American Revolution and reveals the raw truth of what it took to break an empire—and build a republic.

Learn how to be a leader in your own life and career with expert advice from one of the Navy's elite TOPGUN instructors. During a twenty-year career in uniform, Guy Snodgrass became one of the most skilled fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, commanding combat jets over some of the most dangerous...

Over the course of a lifetime of service to his country, Colin Powell became a national hero, a beacon of wise leadership and, according to polls, “the most trusted man in America.” From his humble origins as the son of Jamaican immigrants to the highest levels of government in four...