Empires at War

Author: Robert Gerwarth
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191006947
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
Empires at War, 1911-1923 offers a new perspective on the history of the Great War. It expands the story of the war both in time and space to include the violent conflicts that preceded and followed the First World War, from the 1911 Italian invasion of Libya to the massive violence that followed the collapse of the Ottoman, Russian, and Austrian empires until 1923. It also presents the war as a global war of empires rather than a a European war between nation-states. This volume tells the story of the millions of imperial subjects called upon to defend their imperial governments' interest, the theatres of war that lay far beyond Europe, and the wartime roles and experiences of innumerable peoples from outside the European continent. Empires at War covers the broad, global mobilizations that saw African solders and Chinese labourers in the trenches of the Western Front, Indian troops in Jerusalem, and the Japanese military occupying Chinese territory. Finally, the volume shows how the war set the stage for the collapse not only of specific empires, but of the imperial world order writ large.

Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption

Author: Michael Knight
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN: 9780761554165
Category : Computer games
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
You've Played the Light Side . . . You've Played the Dark Side . . . Now Play the Corrupt Side - Extensive details on the new Corruption system to help extend your criminal reach - Exhaustive statistics on every unit. All heroes, ground vehicles, infantry, buildings, and starships uncovered - Expert walkthroughs of each mission in all campaigns: Rebel, Imperial, and Consortium - Tips and hints for winning the Skirmish and multiplayer games - Battle-proven tactics for ground and space combat - Full information on every planet in the galaxy - Battlefield maps to give you the strategic edge

The Indian Empire At War

Author: George Morton-Jack
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408707721
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 594

Book Description
'Essential to a proper understanding of the war and of our world of today' Michael Morpurgo 1.5 million Indians fought with the British in the First World War - from Flanders to the African bush and the deserts of the Islamic world, they saved the Allies from defeat in 1914 and were vital to global victory in 1918. Using previously unpublished veteran interviews, this is their story, told as never before.

Empire at War

Author: Michael Knight
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0761551654
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
• Exhaustive details on every unit. All heroes, ground vehicles, infantry, buildings, and starships covered. • Statistics and full information on every planet in the galaxy • Expert walkthroughs of each mission in both campaigns: Rebel and Imperial • Tips and hints for winning the Skirmish and multiplayer games • Battle-proven tactics for ground and space combat • Strategies for victory in the Galactic Conquest games

Embers of War

Author: Fredrik Logevall
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0375504427
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 866

Book Description
A history of the four decades leading up to the Vietnam War offers insights into how the U.S. became involved, identifying commonalities between the campaigns of French and American forces while discussing relevant political factors.

The French Empire at War, 1940-1945

Author: Martin Thomas
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719065194
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
The French empire at war draws on original research in France and Britain to investigate the history of the divided French empire - the Vichy and the Free French empires - during the Second World War. What emerges is a fascinating story. While it is clear that both the Vichy and Free French colonial authorities were only rarely masters of their own destiny during the war, preservation of limited imperial control served them both in different ways. The Vichy government exploited the empire in an effort to withstand German-Italian pressure for concessions in metropolitan France and it was key to its claim to be more than the mouthpiece of a defeated nation. For Free France too, the empire acquired a political and symbolic importance which far outweighed its material significance to the Gaullist war effort. As the war progressed, the Vichy empire lost ground to that of the Free French, something which has often been attributed to the attraction of the Gaullist mystique and the spirit of resistance in the colonies. In this radical new interpretation, Thomas argues that it was neither of these. The course of the war itself, and the initiatives of the major combatant powers, played the greatest part in the rise of the Gaullist empire and the demise of Vichy colonial control.

Home Fronts

Author: Mark J. Crowley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783272259
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 277

Book Description
Examines the "home front" war effort from an overall imperial perspective, assessing the contribution of individual imperial territories.

War and Empire

Author: Paul L. Atwood
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
In this provocative study, Paul Atwood attempts to show Americans that their history is one of constant wars of aggression and imperial expansion. In his long teaching career, Atwood has found that most students know virtually nothing about America's involvement in the wars of the 20th century, let alone those prior to World War I. War and Empire aims to correct this, clearly and persuasively explaining US actions in every major war since the declaration of independence. The book shows that, far from being dragged reluctantly into foreign entanglements, America's leaders have always picked their battles in order to increase its influence and power, with little regard for those killed in the process. This book is an eye-opening introduction to the American way of life for undergraduate students of American history, politics and international relations.

Star Wars Omnibus

Author: Scott Allie
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 9781595826992
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Stories from the early days of the Rebel Alliance and the beginnings of its war with the Empire.

The Empire at War

Author: Matt Ralphs
Publisher: Games Workshop(uk)
ISBN: 9781844164158
Category : Warhammer (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Empire at War is a lavish book detailing famous battles in Warhammer. Each battle is examined, discussed and dissected: it's historical context, the main players, opposing tactics with illustrative maps, armies and equipment, important events and how the battles panned out. The writer concludes with lessons to be learned, digresses the aftermath of the battle and pontificates on what may have happened had the battle gone the other way. Accompanying the words is loads of fabulous art and battle maps.