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The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art
by Stephen K. HayesIn feudal Japan, ninja warriors were credited with supernatural powers of invisibility and ways of learning any secret. They also were feared for their skill in espionage and assassination. Behind these legends is the reality of an ancient, sophisticated, highly systematic martial art: ninjutsu. Perhaps the least understood martial art of Japan, ninjutsu emphasizes naturalness of movement, responsiveness to one's adversary, and total practicality. Women as well as men were trained in this obscure deadly art. As its form crystallized, practitioners established an organized system for maintaining absolute secrecy. Now, all aspects of ninjutsu are revealed in this remarkable book written by the first American trained as a ninja.
The Ninja Defense
by Stephen K. Hayes[In The Ninja Defense, the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations. Stephen K. Hayes is a Black Belt Hall of Fame member and acknowledged "Father of American Ninjutsu." He has distilled and refined the knowledge he has built studying and teaching ninjutsu for decades into a comprehensive self-defense system that can defuse the worst situations the modern world has to offer.The result is a realistic martial arts training system that includes instruction in techniques and strategies for dealing with:- grappling, throwing, choking, and joint-locking- striking, kicking, and punching- stick, blade, cord, and projectile weapons- handling multiple assailants and surprise attacks- overcoming psychological intimidation or bullying]With his revised take on the classical ninja martial arts, the author provides his readers with all the key ingredients-both physical and mental-to emerge safely from unexpected danger. The chapter on mental discipline will allow readers to feel more confident in whatever situation everyday life brings.[ The Ninja Defense contains extremely practical techniques that the author honed while serving as a bodyguard for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and fine-tuned through years of teaching. It is the ultimate self-defense book from a true martial art master.]
The Ninja Defense
by Stephen K. Hayes[In The Ninja Defense, the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations. Stephen K. Hayes is a Black Belt Hall of Fame member and acknowledged "Father of American Ninjutsu." He has distilled and refined the knowledge he has built studying and teaching ninjutsu for decades into a comprehensive self-defense system that can defuse the worst situations the modern world has to offer.The result is a realistic martial arts training system that includes instruction in techniques and strategies for dealing with:- grappling, throwing, choking, and joint-locking- striking, kicking, and punching- stick, blade, cord, and projectile weapons- handling multiple assailants and surprise attacks- overcoming psychological intimidation or bullying]With his revised take on the classical ninja martial arts, the author provides his readers with all the key ingredients-both physical and mental-to emerge safely from unexpected danger. The chapter on mental discipline will allow readers to feel more confident in whatever situation everyday life brings.[ The Ninja Defense contains extremely practical techniques that the author honed while serving as a bodyguard for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and fine-tuned through years of teaching. It is the ultimate self-defense book from a true martial art master.]
The Ninja Mind: Harnessing the Mental Strength and Physical Abilities of the Ninjutsu Masters
by Kevin Keitoshi Casey Stephen K. HayesEnter the mind of one of ninjutsu's greatest teachers and start your journey towards martial arts mastery!Masters in the Japanese martial art of Ninjutsu are legendary for their ability to access seemingly endless amounts of pure strength and mental endurance to achieve their goals. The Ninja Mind documents Ninjutsu black belt Kevin Casey's journey toward mastery under the tutelage of Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of Fame member and the "Father of American Ninjutsu." Casey vividly describes his successes and setbacks studying with his famous teacher--as well as his growing interest in the Ninja art of kuji-no-ho, the most esoteric of traditional Ninja practices.Combined with determination and discipline, Casey's techniques and exercises will guide you to acquire and cultivate a true ninja's power. Exercises such as 'The Unbendable Arm' and 'Manifesting Power' will develop your physical strength, while 'Walking as the Hero' will hone the mindset necessary to overcome any challenge, no matter how suddenly it arises.Chapters in this ninjutsu guide include:The Nine PowersThe Secrets ToldPhysical Strength Mental StrengthSpirit Strength Negative Emotions
Ninja Weapons
by Charles V. GruzanskiThis handy martial arts book, Ninja Weapons introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of two ninja arts--the chain and the shuriken.The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman-sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such a hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain. Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness--manrikigusari (chain with the power of ten thousand).The equally devastating art of shuriken, the throwing of metal stars and spikes, evolved shortly after manrikigusari. The easily concealed shuriken soon became known as an extremely effective weapon for both ninja and samurai warriors. Included are "The Samurai Creed," various techniques, the history of the arts and over 100 black and white photos and illustrations.
Ninja Weapons
by Charles V. GruzanskiThis handy volume introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of two ninja arts- the chain and the shuriken. The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman-sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such a hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain . Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness- manrikigusari (chain with the power of ten thousand). The equally devastating art of shuriken, the throwing of metal stars and spikes, evolved shortly after manrikigusari. The easily concealed shuriken soon became known as an extremely effectiveweapon for both ninja and samurai warriors.
Ninja Weapons
by Charles V. GruzanskiThis handy volume introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of two ninja arts- the chain and the shuriken. The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman-sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such a hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain . Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness- manrikigusari (chain with the power of ten thousand). The equally devastating art of shuriken, the throwing of metal stars and spikes, evolved shortly after manrikigusari. The easily concealed shuriken soon became known as an extremely effectiveweapon for both ninja and samurai warriors.
Ninja Weapons
by Charles V. GruzanskiThis handy martial arts book, Ninja Weapons introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of two ninja arts--the chain and the shuriken.The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman-sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such a hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain. Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness--manrikigusari (chain with the power of ten thousand).The equally devastating art of shuriken, the throwing of metal stars and spikes, evolved shortly after manrikigusari. The easily concealed shuriken soon became known as an extremely effective weapon for both ninja and samurai warriors. Included are "The Samurai Creed," various techniques, the history of the arts and over 100 black and white photos and illustrations.
Ninjutsu The Art of Invisibility
by Donn F. DraegerNinja-the very word inspires awe and terror in equal measure. Master of espionage and assassination, stealth and concealment, the ninja's ability to move swiftly and silently gave rise to popular legends of amazing exploits, invincibility and supernatural powers.In Ninjutsu: The Art of Invisibility, Donn Draeger draws back the veil of mystery shrouding the arcane practices of feudal Japan's shadow warriors. Stripping away myth and exaggeration, Draeger reveals the secret tactics, exotic weapons, tricks and disguises that earned the ninja a reputation as history's most feared secret agents.
El niño con el pijama de rayas
by John BoyneEl libro que conmovió a millones de lectores. Estimado lector, estimada lectora: Aunque el uso habitual de un texto como éste es describir las características de la obra, por una vez nos tomaremos la libertad de hacer una excepción a la norma establecida. No sólo porque el libro que tienes en tus manos es muy difícil de definir, sino porque estamos convencidos de que explicar su contenido estropearía la experiencia de la lectura. Creemos que es importante empezar esta novela sin saber de qué trata. No obstante, si decides embarcarte en la aventura, debes saber que acompañarás a Bruno, un niño de nueve años, cuando se muda con su familia a una casa junto a una cerca. Cercas como ésa existen en muchos sitios del mundo, sólo deseamos que no te encuentres nunca con una. Por último, cabe aclarar que este libro no es sólo para adultos; también lo pueden leer, y sería recomendable que lo hicieran, niños a partir de los treceaños de edad.El editor Reseñas:«Una historia que tiene mucho de fábula... una pequeña maravilla de libro.»The Guardian «Un libro que persiste en la memoria del lector. Sutil, de una exquisita sencillez y absolutamente conmovedor.»The Irish Times «Un libro tan sencillo, tan aparentemente accesible, que es casi perfecto.»The Irish Independent «Profundamente conmovedor.»The Wall Street Journal «Un libro que no se olvida.»The Australian «Extraordinario.»The Irish Examiner
El niño del bosque: Una historia real de supervivencia durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial
by Maxwell SmartLA ASOMBROSA HISTORIA DE UN NIÑO JUDÍO QUE SOBREVIVIÓ A LOS NAZIS ESCONDIDO EN LOS BOSQUES DE POLONIA Maxwell Smart tenía solo once años cuando toda su familia fue asesinada. Pudo haber muerto también, pero su madre le ordenó salvarse. Huyó al bosque, cavó un hoyo para refugiarse y buscó comida en las granjas cercanas. Con la ropa hecha harapos y al borde de la inanición, escapó repetidamente de la muerte a manos de los nazis. Después de meses en soledad, Maxwell se encontró con otro niño que deambulaba por el bosque en busca de comida. Janek, al igual que Maxwell, era huérfano y los dos se hicieron amigos. Juntos excavaron un refugio en el suelo para sobrevivir al invierno. Un día, después de que ocurriera una masacre en las cercanías, los niños descubrieron a una bebé, aún viva, en los brazos de su madre muerta. Maxwell y Janek la rescataron, pero el costo de hacerlo fue muy grande.La épica historia de Maxwell es una prueba irrefutable del espíritu humano y su capacidad de resistencia. De la brutalidad de la guerra emergió un hombre que se convirtió en un célebre pintor que, mediante la alquimia de su arte, ofreció al mundo, en contraste con los horrores de su sufrimiento, hermosas obras. El niño del bosque es un documento histórico notable sobre una época atroz que nunca debe olvidarse.
El niño en la cima de la montaña
by John BoyneBoyne nos hace reflexionar, a través de los ojos de un niño, sobre la fragilidad de la juventud, la atracción del poder, y la culpa. De padre alemán y madre francesa, Pierrot ha tenido una infancia no muy distinta de la de cualquier niño de su época. Sin embargo, nos hallamos en París, corre el año 1935 y la guerra que se avecina trastocará el destino de millones de personas. Tras la muerte prematura de sus padres, Pierrot deberá separarse de su íntimo amigo Anshel y abandonar Francia para vivir con su tía Beatrix, que trabaja de ama de llaves en una mansión imponente erigida en lo alto de una montaña. Pero no es una casa cualquiera; se trata nada menos que del Berghof, la enorme residencia que Adolf Hitler posee en los Alpes de Baviera. Así, a sus siete años, alojado de manera involuntaria en el entorno íntimo del todopoderoso Führer, Pierrot se verá inmerso en un mundo tan extrañamente seductor como peligroso. En él no hay lugar para la inocencia, y cuando al final de la guerra es capturado por los aliados, Pieter #como ahora se llama# llevará un peso insoportable en su conciencia. A su regreso a París, abrumado por la culpa, un aspecto clave de la historia surgirá como una tabla de salvación, y el inesperado desenlace será una muestra más de la insondable dimensión del perdón y la amistad. La crítica ha dicho...«Las comparaciones con El niño con el pijama de rayas son inevitables, aunque oportunas, pues nos encontramos ante una nueva fábula sobre un niño en tiempos de guerra, que nos invita a reflexionar sobre lo mejor y lo peor de la naturaleza humana.»The Irish Times «Un logro muy notable [...]. Boyne ha escrito un relato impresionante sobre la atracción del poder, la fragilidad de la juventud y el terrible dolor de una vida marcada por el arrepentimiento.»The Guardian «El epílogo, de tan sólo diez páginas, culmina en un descubrimiento tan simple como inesperado, que permanecerá en la mente del lector durante largo tiempo. ¿Y no es esto lo que se espera de un buen final?»The Independent
Niños: Poems for the Lost Children of Chile
by María José FerradaOn September 11, 1973, a military coup plunged Chile into seventeen long years of dictatorial rule. Only the return of democracy could reveal the full horrors of Augusto Pinochet&’s regime: 3,197 people dead or disappeared—including thirty-four children under the age of fourteen. This book is a stirring memorial to those victims and to the cost of extremism. Thirty-four poems—one for each child lost—consider the diverse hopes of these fragile young lives. From Alicia to Jaime, Héctor to Paola, Soledad to Rafael, they were brave and creative, thoughtful and strong. In these pages, some children watch for the changing seasons. Some listen for new sounds on rainy afternoons. And some can&’t wait for their next birthday. Featuring gentle, emotive poems and soft, pastel-toned illustrations, Niños is an unforgettable tribute to the children of Pinochet&’s Chile and all those threatened by political violence across the world.
Los niños de Irena: La extraordinaria historia del ángel del gueto de Varsovia
by Tilar J. MazzeoEl testimonio único de la heroína del Holocausto: Irena Sendler. Irena Sendler, "el ángel del gueto de Varsovia", fue una enfermera y trabajadora social polaca que, en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, salvó a más de dos mil quinientos niños judíos condenados a ser víctimas del Holocausto. Llegó a ser candidata al Premio Nobel de la Paz, fue reconocida como Justa entre las naciones y se le otorgó la más alta distinción civil de Polonia: la Orden del Águila Blanca. Esta novela cuenta cómo llegó a convertirse en esa heroína, la historia de la joven y hermosa mujer que tuvo que hacer frente a grandes riesgos, a pesar de los cuales no dudó en poner en peligro su vida para ayudar a salvar las vidas de miles de pequeños. Muchos de aquellos niños están vivos y cuentan su parte de la historia en primera persona. El relato de Irena es una historia de valentía, pero también de un amor imposible y, por supuesto, de una época histórica tan terrible como real: la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Reseñas: "Los niños de Irena teje en una fascinante historia el relato de una ciudad devastada, la depravación nazi y el extraordinario valor físico y moral de aquellos que decidieron responder a la inhumanidad con compasión." Chaya Deitsch, autora de Here and There: Leaving Hasidism, Keeping My Family "Un relato fundamental, aunque aterrador, de la historia del Holocausto que hasta ahora era poco conocido: el de cómo miles de niños fueron rescatados del gueto de Varsovia por una mujer polaca con mucho valor y una extraordinaria calidad moral." Joseph Kanon, autor de Leaving Berlin "Mazzeo relata un rayo de esperanza en tiempos de desesperación en esta biografía conmovedora de una mujer que se negó a darse por vencida." Kirkus Reviews "Si bien esta no es la primera biografía de Irena Sendler, su concisión y legibilidad presentarán a muchos lectores a una mujer realmente valiente y notable, quien inició y encabezó "un gran esfuerzo colectivo de decencia"." Publishers Weekly
Los niños de la guerra
by Yury Winterberg Sonya WinterbergLos testimonios de la última generación de supervivientes de la Segunda Guerra mundial. Las vivencias traumáticas que no se superan se transmiten de padres a hijos. El sufrimiento provocado por la Segunda Guerra Mundial sigue removiendo antiguas heridas y el miedo experimentado se transfiere como una vivencia grabada a fuego en la memoria de todos aquellos implicados de algún modo en ella, generación tras generación. Los niños ven el mundo con distintos ojos que los adultos; también la guerra. No aciertan a entender la verdadera naturaleza de las desgracias que trae consigo un conflicto bélico, las interpretan a su manera y desde una perspectiva que responde solo a la verdad y que por eso resulta aterradora. En este libro no solo hablan los niños de la guerra alemanes, sino también los de Polonia, los de Francia, los de Inglaterra y los de la antigua Unión Soviética. La visión de cada uno de estos pequeños y la fuerza de sus testimonios construyen un nuevo escenario, una nueva perspectiva sobre el panorama europeo de aquellos años, sobre lo que significó ser niño en la guerra. Los padres de Yury y Sonia Winterberg conservan intactos sus recuerdos de infancia, la ignominia de algunas circunstancias, el desprecio de los nazis, el miedo... todavía hoy. En Los niños de la guerra recogen con un estilo periodístico lleno de claridad y franqueza 52 testimonios que describen el conflicto desde el principio hasta el final y gracias a la fuerza de las historias, de las cartas de los padres a los hijos momentos antes de ser fusilados, de las fotografías de los álbumes familiares y de los dibujos infantiles obtenemos el mapa emocional, la intrahistoria, del que sin duda ha sido uno de los acontecimientos bélicos de mayor impacto del siglo XX.
Los niños de Winton
by Fabiano MassimiUn thriller trepidante sobre el hombre que salvó a más de seiscientos niños checoeslovacos del nazismo, por el premiado autor de El ángel de Múnich. «Un fresco intrigante que recorre una de las páginas más oscuras de la historia».Patrizia Violi, La Lettura Praga, 1938. La sombra de Hitler se cierne sobre Checoslovaquia. Unos voluntarios británicos liderados por Nicholas Winton, un joven agente de bolsa, se vuelcan en sacar del país en tren y en avión a los niños judíos para llevarlos a Reino Unido. Solo cuentan con la ayuda de Petra, su guía local, que se une a sus actividades clandestinas. En el centro de su empresa se encuentra la misteriosa Niña de la Sal, que todas las noches vende bolsitas de este codiciado ingrediente en las calles de la ciudad. Nadie conoce su nombre ni cómo consigue el preciado bien, pero corre un grave peligro: un gigantesco oficial alemán la está buscando. Una poderosa novela basada en unos hechos reales nunca desvelados hasta 1988, cuando un documental de la BBC hizo pública la lista de los niños, convirtiendo a Nicholas Winton en un héroe y en candidato a Premio Nobel de la Paz. Massimi nos regala un viaje entre la historia y la ficción que ilumina una de las partes más tenebrosas de nuestro pasado. La crítica ha dicho:«Un escritor que conjuga la erudición de un historiador, las fuentes de un periodista y la capacidad narrativa de un novelista».Juan Losa, Público «Una narración delicada [...] dentro de una Praga onírica».Il Libraio «Sin duda, en la mezcla de historia e intriga Massimi demuestra excepcionales dotes».El Imparcial«La solvente irrupción de Massimi viene a nutrir un subgénero propio de la novela negra, el nazi crime».El Periódico de España «Preciso, imaginativo y brillante».Donato Carrisi, Corriere della Sera «Un sutil hilo conductor que une Massimi a las novelas de Kafka y que, en sus relatos de la vida y de los sentimientos durante la formación del pangermanismo, vuelve a revivir a un pueblo muerto y a sus verdugos, recordándonos que no es la gente la que escribe la historia, sino quien sabe controlarla».Roma «Son las pequeñashistorias las que hacen grande la historia, es la narración apasionada la que mantiene vivo el pasado».Domani «Un thriller que podría haber escrito Ken Follett».Il Venerdì (sobre El ángel de Múnich)
The Ninth Circle (Tour of the Merrimack #5)
by R. M. MeluchWhen peace exists between the Terran and Palatine Empires, the troops aboard the U.S.S. Merrimack are always on edge, waiting for the Roman forces to violate the treaties in a sneak attack on some unprotected corner of the galaxy. But as far as anyone can tell all is quiet in the universe. Admiral John Farragut no longer walks the decks of the space battleship he commanded for so many years, his time now spent on Earth with his wife and child. Captain Calli Carmel has taken Farragut's place on the ship they've both called home for so long, and she commands the Mack firmly and fairly. Others, too, are absent from their posts. Lieutenant Glenn Hamilton is on a well-deserved leave, traveling with her husband, Dr. Patrick Hamilton, the ship's xenolinguist. They're aboard a League of Earth Nations ship on a scientific expedition to an Earthlike world named Zoe, located at the back of beyond at the edge of the galaxy. Glenn is resigned to a quiet and boring run--a chance for Patrick to do what he does best while Glenn takes a back seat and tries not to upset the researchers, who can't abide any military presence. But when their vessel is attacked upon arrival, Glenn is forced to seize control, managing to crash-land the ship with no loss of life. Then--thanks in part to Patrick and Glenn--the expedition discovers that life on Zoe is DNA based, an extremely rare occurrence. So when alien invaders are also discovered on the planet, and they begin wreaking havoc on both the humans and native life-forms, it is only natural for Glenn Hamilton to call on the U.S.S. Merrimack for help. Meanwhile, on the Roman world of Phoenix, the hazing of a new recruit has gone horribly wrong. His untimely death leads the remaining members of his unit into permanent exile. Condemned to the hell of being considered dead to all they hold dear, they steal a cutting edge spaceship and, dubbing themselves the damned of the Ninth Circle, become pirates. Their leader is a man called Nox--formerly known as John Knox Farragut--younger brother to the admiral. Inevitably, both the Ninth Circle and the Palatine Empire find their way to Zoe. And suddenly all sides are on a collision course to determine the fate of this uniquely valuable planet....
Nisei: A Novel
by J.J. WhiteIn this gripping novel, a man in despair stumbles upon the secrets of his Japanese father&’s World War II experiences, and the past that shaped his family. Robert Takahashi sits in the empty attic of his mother&’s old home in Hawaii, a home he has to sell to cover financial losses from her nursing home care—and his own massive gambling debts. Once his affairs are in order, he can proceed to the next step: suicide. His wife is done with him anyway. His daughters—well, he&’s nothing but an embarrassment to them. Robert barely remembers his father and knows little about his parents&’ past. But a manuscript he&’s just found—left under an eave and contained in a dusty box along with ten medals from the US military—will enlighten him about many things. As he reads his father&’s words, he discovers a story of a Japanese boy born in Hawaii, a life uprooted by internment, and a young Nisei&’s harrowing quest to prove his patriotism by serving with the renowned 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He also learns about a long-ago forbidden love—and how prejudice can derail a life—in this sweeping tale of family, war, and two generations of men battling powerful forces both externally and within themselves.
Nisei Daughter
by Monica Itoi SoneMonica Sone grew up struggling with her identity in a part-American, part-Japanese world. Her memoir describes pre-war Seattle and the conflict she experienced between her two sides.
Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence: Coming Home To Hood River
by Linda TamuraNisei Soldiers Break Their Silence is a compelling story of courage, community, endurance, and reparation. It shares the experiences of Japanese Americans (Nisei) who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, fighting on the front lines in Italy and France, serving as linguists in the South Pacific, and working as cooks and medics. The soldiers were from Hood River, Oregon, where their families were landowners and fruit growers. Town leaders, including veterans' groups, attempted to prevent their return after the war and stripped their names from the local war memorial. All of the soldiers were American citizens, but their parents were Japanese immigrants and had been imprisoned in camps as a consequence of Executive Order 9066. The racist homecoming reception that the Hood River Japanese American soldiers received was decried across the nation.
Nisei Soldiers In World War II: The Campaign In The Vosges Mountains
by LCDR Joni L. Parker USNThis study is about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II as it assisted VI Corps in the push through the Vosges Mountains in northern France. The 442nd RCT was composed mostly of Japanese-Americans, or Nisei, who volunteered to join the U.S. Army. Behind their contributions were U.S. government policies which precluded Japanese immigrants from citizenship and land ownership, and culminated in the relocation of more than 110,000 Japanese-Americans from the West Coast of the United States.This study briefly examines the Japanese in America, the formation of the 442nd RCT, and its exploits. Its involvement in the campaign through the Vosges Mountains began with its attachment to the 36th Infantry Division on 13 October and ended on 9 November 1944. This study examines the four battles during the campaign to take Bruyeres, Biffontaine, the Rescue of the "Lost Battalion," and the follow-on mission.This study examines the combat and environmental conditions in the Vosges Mountains. It shows military decision-making from the corps level to regiment level and, in some cases, to company level. It provides a balanced review of events to promote historical accuracy.
The Nisibis War: The Defence of the Roman East AD 337–363
by John S. HarrelThe war of 337-363 (which the author dubs the Nisibis War), was an exception to the traditional Roman reliance on a strategic offensive to bring about a decisive battle. Instead, the Emperor Constantius II adopted a defensive strategy and conducted a mobile defence based upon small frontier (limitanei) forces defending fortified cities, supported by limited counteroffensives by the Field Army of the East. These methods successfully checked Persian assaults for 24 years. However, when Julian became emperor his access to greater resources tempted him to abandon mobile defence in favour of a major invasion aimed at regime change in Persia. Although he reached the Persian capital, Ctesiphon, he failed to take it, was decisively defeated in battle and killed. The Romans subsequently resumed and refined the mobile defence, allowing the Eastern provinces to survive the fall of the Western Empire.John Harrel applies his personal experience of military command to a strategic, operational, tactical and logistical analysis of these campaigns and battles, highlighting their long-term significance.
The Nivelle Offensive and the Battle of the Aisne 1917: A Battlefield Guide to the Chemin des Dames
by Andrew UffindellThe notorious plateau of the Chemin des Dames saw some of the heaviest fighting of the First World War. Situated just 100 km north-east of Paris, it was the scene in 1917 of the bitterly-controversial Nivelle offensive, which is remembered today as one of the worst disasters in military history.For battlefield tourists, the Chemin des Dames is among the most fascinating sites on the entire Western Front, yet until now there has never been a detailed English guide to the actions that raged there in 1917. This new book by Andrew Uffindell fills that gap: as well as demolishing the many myths about the Nivelle offensive, it enables readers to explore the remarkable battlefield for themselves. Five tours supplemented by forty-six stops at individual places of interest provide an exceptional insight into the struggle for the Chemin des Dames. Illustrated with a wealth of maps and photographs, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the First World War.
The Nixon Tapes: 1971–1972
by Douglas Brinkley Luke NichterThe famous -- and infamous -- Nixon White House tapes that reveal President Richard Nixon uncensored, unfiltered, and in his own words President Nixon's voice-activated taping system captured every word spoken in the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, and other key locations in the White House, and at Camp David -- 3,700 hours of recordings between 1971 and 1973. Yet less than 5 percent of those conversations have ever been transcribed and published. Now, thanks to professor Luke Nichter's massive effort to digitize and transcribe the tapes, the world can finally read an unprecedented account of one of the most important and controversial presidencies in U.S. history. The Nixon Tapes, with annotations and commentary by Nichter and Professor Douglas Brinkley, offers a selection of fascinating scenes from the year Nixon opened relations with China, negotiated the SALT I arms agreement with the Soviet Union, and won a landslide reelection victory. All the while, the growing shadow of Watergate and Nixon's political downfall crept ever closer. The Nixon Tapes provides a unique glimpse into a flawed president's hubris, paranoia, and political genius.
NL ARMS Netherlands Annual Review of Military Studies 2016
by Robert Beeres Gwendolyn Bakx Erik De Waard Sebastiaan RietjensNL ARMS 2016 offers a collection of studies on the interrelatedness of safety and security in military organizations so as to anticipate or even prepare for dire situations. The volume contains a wide spectrum of contributions on organizing for safety and security in a military context that are theoretically as well as empirically relevant. Theoretically, the contributions draw upon international security studies, safety science and organizational studies. Empirically, case studies address the reality of safety and security in national crisis management, logistics and unconventional warfare, focusing, amongst others, on rule of law during missions in which expeditionary military forces are involved in policing tasks to restore and reinforce safety and security and on the impact of rule of law on societal security. The result is a truly unique volume that may serve practitioners, policymakers and academics in gaining a better understanding of organizing for the security-safety nexus.