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Iron Fist: Classic Armoured Warfare (W&N Military)
by Bryan PerrettThe greatest tank battles of history from the Great War to the Gulf, examined by one of Britain's bestselling military writers.The story of the evolution of armoured warfare in the 20th century, which has seen tanks and other armoured vehicles develop from lumbering, primitive and vulnerable Goliaths to the immensely potent and manoeuvrable agents of lightning battlefield success. This is a collection of the greatest moments of armoured history from the conception of the tank as a means to break the stalemate of the Western Front to Blitzkreig, the great tank battles of the Second World War and the 'mother of all battles' in the Gulf in 1991.
Iron Gate
by Richard Herman Jr.Air Force legend Colonel Matt Pontowski is a seasoned leader, and a pro at dodging both bureaucratic bull and enemy fire on the job. When his composite wing of A-10 Wart Hogs and C-130s, the 442nd, is sent on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Africa, he finds no ordinary war, but a country on the brink of disaster, divided by an enemy of Unimaginable evil. From within a massive granite fortress called Iron Gate, Hans Beckmann's directs the Afrikaner Resistance Movement, and envisions a future spawned from his supremacist dogma. More than an isolated madman, this violent and charismatic leader controls the frighteningly real power of cold nuclear fusion- and now threatens international security as his Insurgents tighten their grip. After the UN mission dissolves into a fiasco, Pontowski does damage control by leading the men and women of the 442nd straight into hellfire for an all-out aerial assault on Iron Gate- where the devastating consequences of failure will reach far beyond its immovable walls.
The Iron Gates of Santo Tomas: A Firsthand Account of an American Couple Interned by the Japanese in Manila, 1942-1945
by Emily Van SickleWhen Manila fell to the Japanese in January, 1942, the Van Sickles were among the enemy aliens taken by the victors to the campus of Manila's University of Santo Tomas, where they were to remain unwilling "guests" for more than three years. This is a fascinating, detailed and insightful account of life in a civilian concentration camp as gripping and readable as any tale of adventure.
Iron Gray Sea (Destroyermen, Book #7)
by Taylor AndersonFrom The Front Flap: "Taylor Anderson and his patched-up four-stackers have steamed to the forefront of alternative history. All aboard for a cracking great read!" --E. E. Knight, Author of March in Country In Taylor Anderson's acclaimed Destroyermen series, a parallel universe adds an extraordinary layer to the drama of World War II. Now Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy, the crew of USS Walker, and their allies battle an ever-growing host of enemies across the globe in a desperate fight for freedom.... War has engulfed the "other" earth. With every hard-won victory and painful defeat, Matt Reddy and the allies encounter more friends--and even more diabolical enemies. At last in the arms of the woman he loves, Reddy still finds little peace. The vast sea and the scope of the conflict have trapped him too far away to help on either front, but that doesn't mean he and Walker can rest. Cutting short his "honeymoon," Reddy sails off in pursuit of Hidoiame, a rogue Japanese destroyer wreaking havoc in allied seas. Now that Walker is armed with the latest "new" technology, he hopes his battle-tested four-stacker has an even chance in a straight-up fight against the bigger ship--and he means to take her on. Elsewhere, the long-awaited invasion of Grik "Indiaa" has begun, and the Human-Lemurian Alliance is pushing back against the twisted might of the Dominion. The diplomatic waters seethe with treachery and a final, terrible plot explodes in the Empire of the New Britain Isles. Worse, the savage Grik have also mastered "new" technologies and strategies. Their fleet of monstrous ironclads--and an army two years in the making--is finally massing to strike....
Iron Gray Sea
by Taylor AndersonWar has engulfed the other earth, the parallel universe that Lt Commander Matt Reddy and the crew of the USS Walker now call home. With every hard-won victory and painful defeat, Reddy and the Allies encounter more friends--and even more diabolical enemies. Cutting short his "honeymoon," Reddy sails off in pursuit of Hidoiame, a rogue Japanese destroyer that is wreaking havoc in Allied seas. Now that Walker is armed with the "latest" technology, he hopes the four-stacker can handle a straight-up fight against the bigger ship. Elsewhere, the long-awaited invasion of Grik "Indiaa" has begun, and the Human-Lemurian Alliance is pushing back against the twisted might of the Dominion, even as political machinations threaten the Alliance from within. But the savage Grik have also mastered "new" technologies. And their fleet of monstrous ironclads and a bloodthirsty army are finally massing to strike...
The Iron Hoop
by Constantine FitzgibbonOriginally published in 1950, The Iron Hoop is a novel of the victors and the vanquished. Set in New York in a post-war occupation era, the Iron Hoop is a ruined part of the city occupied by refugees, deserters, criminals and victims.
The Iron Hoop
by Constantine FitzgibbonOriginally published in 1950, The Iron Hoop is a novel of the victors and the vanquished. Set in New York in a post-war occupation era, the Iron Hoop is a ruined part of the city occupied by refugees, deserters, criminals and victims.
Iron Man: Rudolf Berthold: Germany's Indomitable Fighter Ace of World War I
by Peter KilduffThis biography of a tenacious fighter pilot is “a powerful story about a fascinating man who seemed to know no fear” (Aerodrome). As one of the most successful German fighter pilots of World War I, Rudolf Berthold was victorious in forty-four aerial combats. He was also shot down or forced to land after six fights and survived crash landings in every case. Early in WWI, when only fighter pilots were awarded the Kingdom of Prussia’s (and de facto, Imperial Germany’s) highest bravery decoration, the Pour le Mérite, Berthold became the tenth recipient of the honor. Of that early cohort of air heroes, only Berthold and one other pilot survived the war. This book tells his remarkable story. Six weeks into the war, Berthold became the first airman in the 2nd Army area to be awarded an Iron Cross in recognition of his bravery and tenacity in combat. The symbolism of the award was appropriate. Described by one of his pilot protégés as “an Iron Man—with an absolutely unbendable iron will,” he was a dedicated patriot. And, after he became a fighter pilot, he demonstrated a fierce fighting spirit in many encounters with British and French adversaries. All of his aerial combats with other Pour le Mérite–awarded flyers are detailed in this book. Indeed, Berthold was so relentless in his approach to aerial combat that when badly wounded, on at least six occasions, he cut short his convalescent leave to return to flying with his comrades. The injuries included a hit to his right arm, which shattered the bone, rendering it useless—yet an undaunted Berthold taught himself to fly using his left. Peter Kilduff has produced a landmark volume based on extensive research into Berthold’s life and military career to form the most complete account of Germany’s sixth highest scoring fighter ace of WWI. Illustrated with over eighty photographs and other artworks, many never published before, Iron Man tells the tale of this ruthless, fearless fighter whose perseverance and bravery made him one of the most famous airmen of the Great War.
Iron Millionaire: Life of Charlemagne Tower
by Hal BridgesCharlemagne Tower (1809-1889) was an American lawyer and businessman active in acquiring land in the Schuylkill Valley in Pennsylvania and serving as an officer for coal and railroad companies. He organized and led a company of Union soldiers from Pottsville in a 3-month enlistment during the American Civil War, when he was commissioned as captain. After the war, with sell-off of lands by the Northern Pacific Railroad, he acquired large tracts in the upper Midwest and Northwest.Charlemagne Tower was a giant of his time, leaving an indelible footprint on the history of the United States. He is credited with creating the mining industry in Minnesota, as well as attracting settlers to the area. He was deeply involved in the mining industry in Pennsylvania, and was part of the ascension of the Reading Railroad. Towns in three states are named after him. He served on the board of overseers for Harvard University, and was involved in many business ventures, many of them successful.“PROFESSOR BRIDGES has written a book which is of compelling interest from three points of view: as a story of business adventure, as a study in the character of an eminent entrepreneur, and as a chapter in the economic history of the Northwest. Founded on a large body of previously unused manuscript materials, it supplies elements of vital importance to our knowledge of the development of the iron and steel industry in the United States. The story which Dr. Bridges tells with such scholarly care and narrative verve is one which should interest all students of our past.”—Allan Nevins
The Iron Sea: How the Allies Hunted and Destroyed Hitler's Warships
by Simon ReadFrom the acclaimed military history author, this action-packed World War II history describes the Allies' brutal naval engagements and daring harbor raids to destroy the backbone of Hitler's surface fleet.The sea had become a mass grave by 1941 as Hitler's four capital warships -- Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Tirpitz, and Bismarck, the largest warship on the ocean -- roamed the wind-swept waves, threatening the Allied war effort and sending thousands of men to the icy depths of the North Atlantic. Bristling with guns and steeled in heavy armor, these reapers of the sea could outrun and outgun any battleship in the Allied arsenal. The deadly menace kept Winston Churchill awake at night; he deemed them "targets of supreme consequence."The campaign against Hitler's surface fleet would continue into the dying days of World War II and involve everything from massive warships engaged in bloody, fire-drenched battle to daring commando raids in German occupied harbors. This is the fast-paced story of the Allied bomber crews, brave sailors, and bold commandoes who "sunk the Bismarck" and won a hard-fought victory over Hitler's iron sea.Using official war diaries, combat reports, eyewitness accounts and personal letters, Simon Read brings the action and adventure to vivid life. The result is an enthralling and gripping story of the Allied heroes who fought on a watery battlefield.
The Iron Sickle (A Sueño and Bascom Investigation #9)
by Martin LimonWhen a U.S. Army Claims officer is murdered in grizzly fashion the roustabout duo of George Sueño and Ernie Bascom have to go against orders to track a calculating killer and author Martin Limón proves once again why he is hailed by his peers as one of the greatest military writers of all time.Early one rainy morning, the head of the 8th United States Army Claims Office in Seoul, South Korea, is brutally murdered by a Korean man in a trench coat with a small iron sickle hidden in his sleeve. The attack is a complete surprise, carefully planned and clinically executed. How did this unidentified Korean civilian get onto the tightly controlled US Army base? And why attack the claims officer--is there an unsettled grudge, a claim of damages that was rejected by the US Army? Against orders, CID agents George Sueño and Ernie Bascom start to investigate. Somehow, no one they speak to has been interviewed yet. The 8th Army isn't great at solving cases, but they aren't usually this bad, either. George and Ernie begin to suspect that someone doesn't want the case solved.From the Hardcover edition.
Iron Soldier: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
Iron Soldier: Volume 9 (Volume 9 #9)
by Yao YaoLingThe world was seething with ambiguous waves, high buildings filled with intoxicated people, asphalt roads filled with cars and cars, and the streets filled with dazzling display windows. But in the city Xu Qing saw, there was an unstoppable number of kidnappings, assassinations, espionage, and even a day of military service, he had to protect his family and protect his country. He stood out and used his own two hands to create a hidden wave of steel in the city.
The Iron Stallions (The Goff Family War Thrillers)
by Max HennessyThe final tale of a fighting family, in the greatest conflict of all time—World War II—from the author of Soldier of the Queen and Blunted Lance. In the 1920s, Josh Goff runs away from school and enlists under another name in the ranks of what to his family was always simply known as The Regiment. Soon enough, he finds himself on the front lines in the Second World War, from France to the Western Desert, from the D-Day beaches to Nazi Germany. The time of cavalrymen has long since passed, but Josh finds himself thinking that the mindset still prevails. Though the weapons have changed, the men have not, and so he moves forward bravely, in his iron stallion. The awe-inspiring finale to the Goff war trilogy, perfect for fans of Alistair MacLean, Jack Higgins, and Frederick Forsyth.
Iron Thunder: A Civil War Novel
by AviWhen his father is killed fighting for the Union in the War Between the States, thirteen-year-old Tom Carroll must take a job to help support his family. He manages to find work at a bustling ironworks in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, where dozens of men are frantically pounding together the strangest ship Tom has ever seen. A ship made of iron. Tom becomes assistant to the ship's inventor, a gruff, boastful man named Captain John Ericsson. He soon learns that the Union army has very important plans for this iron ship called the Monitor. It is supposed to fight the Confederate "sea monster"--another ironclad--the Merrimac. But Ericsson is practically the only person who believes the Monitor will float. Everyone else calls it "Ericsson's Folly" or "the iron coffin." Meanwhile, Tom's position as Ericsson's assistant has made him a target of Confederate spies, who offer him money for information about the ship. Tom finds himself caught between two certain dangers: an encounter with murderous spies and a battle at sea in an iron coffin.
The Iron Tiger (Bride Series)
by Jack HigginsOn the eve of China's invasion of Tibet, a veteran pilot is enmeshed in a fierce struggle for survivalBefore the sun can set on Jack Drummond's career as a pilot in the British Navy, he must complete one final flight--a weapons drop over Tibet to aid guerilla fighters in their border dispute with the Red Chinese. But before he can complete the job, his plane and supplies are burned, stranding him in the Himalayas. Now, with his plane grounded, he must deliver a Tibetan leader's son to safety over land. With the advancing Chinese enemy hot on his heels, Drummond's final mission becomes a suspense-filled struggle for survival across the world's most rugged terrain.
Iron Widow: Instant New York Times No.1 Bestseller (Iron Widow Ser. #1)
by Xiran Jay ZhaoInstant New York Times No.1 Bestseller. A YA Pacific Rim meets the Handmaid&’s Tale retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I choose vengeance. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises – giant transforming robots that battle aliens beyond the Great Wall. It doesn&’t matter that their female co-pilots are expected to serve as concubines and often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister&’s death. But after miraculously surviving her first battle, Zetian sets her sights on a mightier goal. The time has come to stop more girls from being sacrificed. &‘This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.&’ Chloe Gong &‘Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular style.&’ Observer, best books of the year &‘Zetian is unstoppable, and I dare you not to cheer her on.&’ Elizabeth Lim, author of Spin the Dawn
Iron Wolf
by Dale BrownIn Iron Wolf, New York Times bestselling author Dale Brown--"the best military writer in the country" (Clive Cussler)--returns with a propulsive military thriller pitting American hero Brad McLanahan against the Russians as conflict rages in UkraineAll hell is breaking loose in Eastern Europe. Russian President Gennadiy Gryzlov has sent Special Forces troops, disguised as pro-Russia activists, into Ukraine and Moldova under the pretext of protecting Russian-speaking citizens. NATO is outraged but does little in response, leading former U.S. President Kevin Martindale to take matters into his own hands. Martindale approaches Polish President Piotr Wilk with a radical solution: strike back at Russia, not with the Polish army, but with a covert force of Cybernetic Infantry Device (CID) manned robots. And there's only one man capable of leading the mission: Brad McLanahan, son of the legendary Patrick McLanahan.With Russia looking increasingly dangerous--and the U.S. doing nothing in response--Operation Iron Wolf is under way. The initial strikes are successful, destroying a Russian base in western Ukraine and drawing the furor of Gryzlov, who strikes a military base in neighboring Poland. Current U.S. President Stacy Anne Barbeau, still completely in the dark as to Martindale's scheme, pledges to aid the Russians in an investigation, and an epic standoff between Russia, NATO, and the Martindale-Wilk coalition ensues. Will Martindale's secret alliance, supported by the best military technology, win the day? Or will the Russian forces emerge victorious in the end? In this newest high-powered installment from New York Times bestselling author Dale Brown, tensions in Eastern Europe inform a political thriller of the highest order.