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Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:Planes GoISBN13:9781452128993ISBN10:1452128995Author:Light, Steve (Author)Description:The Helicopter Goes, Pittatatata Pittatatata Pittatatata The Jumbo Jet Goes, Wheeeeeeeee Vrrrrrrrrrruuuhhhhhhhhhmmm The Propeller Plane Goes, Huk Huk Huk Whirrrrrrr Whirrrrrr Prepare For Liftoff With 8 Exciting Aircraft And The Noises They Make In This Irresistible Board Book The Long, Oversized Format Lends Itself To The Shape Of The Vehicles And Stands Out On The Shelf, And The Boisterous Text Begs To Be Read Aloud Toddlers Can Prepare For Liftoff With Eight Exciting Aircraft And The Noises They Make In This Irresistible Board Book! The Long, Oversized Format Lends Itself To The Shape Of The Vehicles And Stands Out On The Shelf, And The Boisterous Text Begs To Be Read Aloud Full Color Binding:Hardcover, Board BooksPublisher:CHRONICLE BOOKSPublication Date:2014-08-12Weight:0.7 lbsDimensions:0.5” H x 11.8” L x 5.9” WNumber of Pages:16Language:English

When Brothers Fight Chinese Eyewitness Accounts of the Sino-Soviet Border Battle

When Brothers FightChinese Eyewitness Accounts of the Sino-Soviet Border Battles, 1969by Benjamin Lai and Zhang Yiming Series:Asia@WarImprint: Helion and Company 86 Pages, 8.3 x 11.7 in, 98 b/w photographs, 13 b/w illustrations, 3 color photos, 3 color illustrations, 2 color profiles, 11 maps Paperback9781804513637October 2023 In March 1969 the two giants of the Communist world – the People’s Republic of China and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics – came to blows over the control of a remote and uninhabited island on their mutual border in a conflict that risked barely controlled escalation, and in which the USSR gave consideration to the use of nuclear weapons. In 2021, Helion & Company published two books by Harold Orenstein and Dmitry Ryabushkin: The Sino-Soviet Border War of 1969 Volume 1: The Border Conflict that almost Sparked a Nuclear War and The Sino-Soviet Border War of 1969 Volume 2: Confrontation at Lake Zhalanashkol August 1969. These volumes relied largely on the Soviet accounts and presented the Soviet perspective on this confrontation. When Brothers Fight: Chinese Eyewitness Accounts of the Sino-Soviet Border Battles 1969 aims to fill the gap with accounts from Chinese veterans who took part in these border wars. The authors have selected two of the best-known incidents of the period, the Battle of Zhenbao (Damansky) Island (March–May 1969) and the Tielieketi (Lake Zhalanashkol) Incident (13 August 1969), as the focus for this book. This is an important episode of the Cold War that deserves greater exposure. This brief war marks a turning point between the two Communist giants and in one way or another, lay the foundation for international politics for the next 50 years. In 1972, China moved towards the US/Western camp by signing the Three Joint Communiqués, normalizing relations between the US and China and establishing a full diplomatic relationship in 1979. When Brothers Fight: Chinese Eyewitness Accounts of the Sino-Soviet Border Battles 1969 is richly illustrated with photographs and artworks from the period of the Sino-Soviet confrontation as well as specially commissioned artworks.

Soviet Military Aviation in Central Asia 1917-41

Soviet Military Aviation in Central Asia 1917-41by Vladimir Kotelnikov With Gennady Sloutskiy Series: Asia@WarImprint: Helion and Company 58 Pages, 8.3 x 11.7 in, 89 b/w photos, 18 color profiles, 1 b/w map, 1 color map Paperback9781804516089May 2024 A detailed exploration of the inter-war use of air power in Soviet Central Asia, drawing from Russian-language sources and photographic archives. The utilization of air power by the Communist regime in Russia during the revolutionary period and civil war to control its territories in Central Asia is an intriguing aspect of military history often overlooked in Western narratives. The region, which bordered Iran, Afghanistan, and China, and included the ancient cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, held strategic significance for both the Russian Empire and the subsequent USSR. Attempts to impose Russian or communist ideologies on the indigenous tribal populations clashed with deeply rooted Islamic traditions, leading to resistance movements such as the Basmachi uprising. The Basmachi insurgency, viewed as defenders of traditional tribal values by the local populace, was perceived as mere banditry by the Russian and Soviet authorities. Policing such vast and challenging terrain, where environmental conditions posed significant hazards alongside armed opposition, necessitated innovative approaches. Consequently, the Soviets turned to air power as a means of controlling these remote regions. Despite inventive tactics, the aircraft employed by the Soviets in Central Asia during the inter-war period were often outdated, worn-out, or repurposed from other theaters of operation. This reliance on obsolete or marginal aircraft highlights the resource constraints faced by the Soviet military during this tumultuous period. Soviet Military Aviation in Central Asia: 1917–41 offers a detailed exploration of the inter-war use of air power in Soviet Central Asia, drawing from Russian-language sources and photographic archives. The book provides insights into the challenges faced by the Soviet military in maintaining control over the region, accompanied by rare photographs and unique color artworks depicting the aircraft utilized during this era. Through this lens, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of military strategy and conflict in Central Asia during the early twentieth century.

Eagles of Destiny: Volume 2 – Growth and Wars of the Pakistani Air Force 1956-

Eagles of Destiny: Volume 2 – Growth and Wars of the Pakistani Air Force 1956-1971 (Asia@War) Paperback – February 21, 2023by Usman Shabbir (Author), Yawar Mazhar (Author) Eagles of Destiny Volume 2 is a detailed account of the transformation of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with the help of the first US assistance program, and how its leadership utilized this opportunity to create a modern air force. It provides detailed coverage of the PAF’s participation in the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, based on official documentation and material from private collections that were previously not available to the public. The story of the Pakistan Air Force during this period is concluded by the coverage of the first build-up with the Chinese support, against the backdrop of US sanctions, highlighting and discussing the challenges and response. Finally, the book provides detailed coverage of PAF operations during the 1971 War with India, including several first-hand accounts by key officers. Between 1956 and 1971, the PAF inducted a number of new weapon systems, including US-made F-86 Sabres, French-made Mirages, and Chinese-made F-6s. These developments and PAF’s strategy are all discussed in great detail. Richly illustrated, and almost entirely based on accounts never published before, Eagles of Destiny Volume 2 provides a unique insight from professionals who were either directly involved, or witnessed the affairs in question. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Helion and Company (February 21, 2023)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishPaperback ‏ : ‎ 102 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1804510173ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781804510179

Indo-pakistani War of 1971 : Showdown in the West, Paperback by Rikhye, Ravi,…

Indo-pakistani War of 1971 : Showdown in the West, Paperback by Rikhye, Ravi, ISBN 1914059344, ISBN-13 9781914059346, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US In 1947, India and Pakistan were partitioned by their former colonial ruler, Great Britain. A job that should have taken ten-years was done in a few months. Britain, drained by two world wars in 40-years no longer had the will or the money to guide the subcontinent to a peaceful partition by consensus.

Kargil 1999 – South Asia’s First Post-Nuclear Conflict (Asia @ War 14)

This book titled “Kargil 1999: South Asia’s First Post-Nuclear Conflict” is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of modern Asia. The author, Sanjay Badri-Maharaj, provides a detailed account of the conflict and its aftermath, with the help of illustrations by an illustrator. The book is in trade paperback format and has 80 pages, with a length of 11.8 inches and a width of 8.2 inches. The book is published by Helion & Company, The Limited, and was published in 2020. It is part of the Asia@War Ser. book series, with a focus on the general topic of modern Asia and its conflicts. The book is written in English and is perfect for anyone interested in history, with a focus on the Kargil conflict and its impact on the region.

Terror and Response : The India-Pakistan Proxy War 2008-2019 – Asia@War 40

Terror and Response: The India-Pakistan Proxy War 2008-2019 (Asia@War) Paperback – February 21, 2023by Sanjay Badri-Maharaj (Author), Everton Pedroza (Author) In February 2019, the Indian Air Force struck at targets in Pakistan in retaliation for a terrorist attack on a convoy of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force in Kashmir. The next day, Pakistan retaliated in an inconclusive air battle. These were the most recent actions in a conflict between the two nuclear powers. Terror and Response examines the genesis of this conflict, going back to the partition of the Indian subcontinent and the subsequent violence and examines the conflict over Kashmir since it flared up in earnest in 1987 after rigged elections. Pakistan’s jihadi groups are examined, as is their role and the support provided by the ISI and the de facto protection conferred by the United States. The turning point for India’s response started with the Mumbai attacks of 2008. This attack is detailed with its attendant rage within India, the capture of a Pakistani national and the subsequent failure of Pakistan to apprehend or in any way assist in reigning in its proxies. The increasing push for a harsher line against Pakistan and its support for these groups is examined. Terror and Response explores the attempts at reconciliation between 2011 and 2017 and explores how each of these events has been stymied by terror attacks. The attacks on Uri and Pathankot finally spurring an Indian military response. The surgical strikes that followed Uri are examined in detail with Pakistan’s move to hide results by clever control of the media and its selective approach to revealing information. This approach was magnified many times over following the Pulwama attack of 2019 and the Indian retaliation thereafter. Terror and Response examines the evidence for each side’s claims and presents analysis thereof. Finally, Terror and Response explores India’s complete alteration of the legal status quo by its actions to neutralize the effects of Article 370 of the Indian constitution which has now fully integrated the erstwhile states of Jammu and Kashmir into India and created two new Union Territories. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Helion and Company (February 21, 2023)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishPaperback ‏ : ‎ 88 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1804510157ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781804510155

Hunting the Viet Cong, Volume 1 : Asia at War 34

Hunting the Viet Cong ― The Counterinsurgency Campaign in South Vietnam, 1961-1963: Volume 1: The Strategic Hamlet Programme (Asia@War) by Darren Poole (Author) The early 1960s are considered to be a period of failure in the fight against the Viet Cong. However, new research reveals that the VC came very close to being defeated. They were – in their own words – being ‘cut up’. Hunting the Viet Cong: Counterinsurgency in South Vietnam 1961–1963 presents a new perspective on the early stages of the Vietnam War. It shows how the counterinsurgency policy of the American-backed Diem government was effective in separating the Viet Cong from many of their supporters, forced many VC into hiding and created a platform for further government success. This first volume, The Strategic Hamlet Programme, examines both the Counterinsurgency Plan and the Strategic Hamlet Programme (based upon British success in the Malayan Emergency) and explains how these began to strangle insurgent activity. In many parts of South Vietnam, the VC were reduced to scavenging and intimidating the local people in order to survive. Tragically, this was a period when victory against the VC was possible but political ineptness, arrogance and military delusion threw this chance away. Using documents captured from the Viet Cong, VC prisoner interviews and American military reports the book reveals just how close the insurgents came to being beaten. It contradicts and challenges many of the assumed notions of this time period; it reveals just how much American planners knew about Viet Cong methods, shows how they developed an excellent counterinsurgency strategy to combat insurgent violence and illustrates how – in contrast to the established wisdom – large parts of South Vietnam were under government control before the Diem coup in 1963. Hunting the Viet Cong – The Counterinsurgency Campaign in South Vietnam 1961–1963, Volume 1: The Strategic Hamlet Programme includes 180 photographs of the conflict prior to major direct US intervention and a range of specially commissioned color artworks of aircraft, vehicles and troops. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Helion and Company (September 13, 2022)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishPaperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1915070635ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781915070630