Why do women fight in wars? The short answer is simply that women, like men, fight because they must. The longer answer is inevitably more complex. Spanning an arc of over 2000 years, including examples from across the globe, Why Women Fight reveals the major themes that drive women to take up arms, examining them through the lives of individuals on the front lines. Busting the myth that female soldiers are a manifestation of modernity, the book begins in the ninth century BCE with Semiramis, a former milkmaid attributed with expanding the Babylonian empire, and concludes in 2024 with Tatyana, a former shop assistant who went on to command a Ukrainian Battalion of a thousand men. Incorporating extraordinary interviews with Marxist guerillas, resistance fighters, illegal paramilitaries, conscripts and regular volunteers, the book explores some of the myriad reasons that women across the ages have broken one of humanitys most fundamental taboos, to take up arms and fight for their kin, their ideas, their liberty, their lives

The third volume of Kurkovs critically acclaimed, intimate and deeply moving war diaries: a poignant, personal account of life under siege in Ukraine rich with humanity, dark humour, and unforgettable resilience amidst devastation."Clever, passionate"The Times"The pieces are flawlessly structured; the tone is devoid of self-pity Yet saturating the book is a note of savage black comedy, the farce of a world made weird by unimaginable violence"Spectator"Uplifting and utterly defiant"Daily Express"No-one with the slightest interest in this war, or the nation on which it is being waged, should fail to read Andrey Kurkov"Daily Mail______Andrey Kurkovs war diaries continue a searing, deeply human portrait of a nation reshaped by war.In this third volume of Andrey Kurkovs war diaries, Ukraines greatest living writer chronicles the third year of the full-scale invasion from his home in Kyiv and from journeys all over the country capturing moments of horror, resilience, absurdity and grace with unmatched clarity.Children on a contested border wear hooded bulletproof vests to school; soldiers write haiku; professional clowns go to war; and the mother of a young soldier, killed in battle, uses his compensation money to create a rehabilitation centre for veterans. Roses bloom across Ukraine in quiet tribute to a florist and soldier killed in Avdiivka, remembered by those who once bought his flowers.The Dnipro River seems to slow when the first missiles fall, as though nature itself had paused in shock. In Pokrovsk, 7,500 residents refuse to leave a city that no longer exists their homes obliterated but their will unbroken. A generals seventeen-year-old pet toad becomes an iconic symbol of defiance. And buried beneath a cherry tree, a murdered writers final diary is recovered, a haunting echo of a silenced voice.From the home front to the trenches, Kurkov captures the rhythms of survival the quiet rituals, unlikely joys, unexpected humour and appalling costs in an intimate and deeply moving record of national endurance. Three Years on Fire is a luminous act of remembrance, rich with unforgettable detail and human spirit, from a writer whose voice stands witness to everything Ukraine has lost and everything it refuses to give up.From the international bestselling author of The Stolen Heart, Death and the Penguin and The Grey Bees______Praise for Andrey Kurkovs war diaries"Andrey Kurkov [is] one of the most articulate ambassadors to the West for the situation in his homeland,"Sam Leith, Spectator"Immediate and important From the grim incredulity at Russians massing on the border to the displacement of millions of people, this is an insiders account of how an ordinary life became extraordinary. It is also about survival, hope and humanity,"Helen Davies, The Times"Ukraines greatest novelist is fighting for his country,"Giles Harvey, New York Times"The authors on-the-ground account is packed with surprising details about the human effects of the Russian assault ... His voice is genial but also impassioned, never more so than when deploring Putins efforts to erase Ukrainian culture and history. Ukraine, he says, will either be free, independent and Europea...

Esta obra recoge todos los conocimientos que he adquirido a lo largo de los años, con el fin de facilitar a todos los profesionales de la seguridad la disposición operativa más adecuada de los elementos que porten, ya sean uniformados o de paisano.Me dirijo en particular a aquellos policias que comienzan su carrera profesional y no saben por donde empezar a la hora de posicionar su equipo, pero tambien a los profesionales experimentados que quieren seguir incrementando sus conocimientos.

El primero de agosto de 2017 más de 100 efectivos de la Gendarmería Nacional Argentina desalojaron un piquete de seis mapuches y un simpatizante que reclamaban no ser expulsados de sus tierras en la ruta 40, cerca del paraje de Cushamen (Chubut). La fuerza de choque sin orden judicial persiguio a los 7 piqueteros con piedras, balas de goma y (segun declaraciones) tambien de plomo. Tras los gritos de "tirale al negro" y "agarren a uno", todos los fugitivos alcanzaron la orilla del rio Chubut, lo cruzaron y escaparon, excepto uno: un joven tatuador y multiartista de Buenos Aires, identificado con las luchas mapuche, que acompañaba el corte de ruta: Santiago Maldonado.Hasta la decada de 1980 los gendarmes eran considerados como militares menores, que hacian un trabajo poco reconocido custodiando las extensisimas fronteras de la Argentina. Un ejercito plebeyo, cercano a la gente, compuesto de los hombres con alma de gaucho que aun quedaban en el interior del pais y que patrullaban los caminos a lomo de mula y tomaban mate en el puesto fronterizo. Pero desde la decada de 1990 se transformaron en la fuerza de seguridad militarizada que esta en todas partes, cumple todo tipo de misiones y sobre la cual se apoyaron todos los gobiernos desde Menem a Macri para garantizar una gobernabilidad armada. De golpe el criollo serio y bonachon se transformo en un comando de SWAT o en una tortuga ninja capaz de partirle la cabeza o algo mas a quien se le pusiera por delante.Este libro analiza como y por que la Gendarmeria llego a constituirse en el principal brazo represivo de la Argentina, sorteando el desprestigio de las fuerzas armadas y el andamiaje legal que prohibio a los militares actuar en la Seguridad Interior.

In this gripping memoir, Eugene Reavey takes readers on a harrowing journey through the darkest chapter of his life during the Northern Ireland Troubles. Reavey relives the tragic night in 1976 when his three brothersJohn Martin, Anthony, and Brianwere brutally murdered in their family home in Whitecross, South Armagh.As Reavey grapples with profound loss and an unrelenting quest for justice, he uncovers a web of treachery and collusion that shakes the very foundations of Northern Irelands past.Through meticulous research and firsthand testimony, Reavey exposes the alarming truths behind the covert protection afforded to the notorious Glenanne Gang, a loyalist paramilitary group, by key institutions. He navigates a sinister labyrinth of threats and schemes orchestrated by the feared Ulster Defence Association (UDA) enforcer, Jimmy Craig, and confronts the shocking false allegations made by Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Leader Ian Paisley in the House of Commons, which were challenged but never retracted.Perhaps the most chilling revelation is the Reavey familys accidental discovery of a staggering 84-year embargo on the release of crucial British files related to the murders. This startling find raises the question: why the silence?Reaveys compelling narrative captures the intrigue, drama, and profound human cost of the Troubles. It serves as a powerful testament to the lengths people will go to uncover the truth and the devastating impact of sectarian violence on families and communities. It is a searing chronicle of a society fractured by conflict and a familys unwavering determination to find answers in the face of unimaginable tragedy.This book is a must-read for readers of true crime, Northern Ireland history and stories of injustice and resilience. It is also perfect for fans of Patrick Radden Keefes Say Nothing, Henry Hemmings Four Shots in the Night, and similar works that explore the human impact of The Troubles.

No contexto brasileiro, a gestão da segurança pública enfrenta desafios constantes, especialmente nos municípios, que estão na linha de frente das demandas sociais e políticas públicas. O estudo de B

LAvro Lancaster era un bombardiere pesante quadrimotore ad ala media progettato e costruito principalmente dallazienda britannica Avro (A.V. Roe and Company).Utilizzato dalla RAF a partire dal 1942, assieme allHandley Page Halifax, fu il principale bombardiere strategico della RAF e delle altre forze aeree dei paesi del Commonwealth. Venne utilizzato principalmente come bombardiere notturno. Il Lancaster, evoluzione del fastidioso Avro Manchester, fu progettato da Roy Chadwick ed era alimentato da quattro motori Rolls-Royce Merlin, o, in una versione, dai motori Bristol Hercules.Entro in servizio nel 1942 e divenne il principale bombardiere pesante utilizzato dalla RAF, dalla RCAF, e da squadroni di altri paesi del Commonwealth.Il "Lanc", come era affettuosamente chiamato, e diventato cosi uno degli aerei piu famosi e di maggior successo della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, lanciando 608.612 tonnellate di bombe nelle 156.000 sortite effettuate e collocando oltre 12.000 mine in acque nemiche. In tutto sono stati realizzati 7.378 Lancaster (prototipi esclusi), 430 dei quali in Canada e ne sono stati persi 3.932 in azione. Oltre a questi si possono ricordare i velivoli derivati dal Lancaster: i 202 Manchester, i Lancastrian da trasporto, i 253 York di linea, i 604 Lincoln, che furono il derivato finale da bombardamento e i 185 Shackleton da pattugliamento marittimo.Gia nel 1943, un Lancaster fu convertito per diventare un banco di prova motore per il turbojet Metropolitan-Vickers F.2.

Il Consolidated B-24 Liberator era un bombardiere pesante quadrimotore ad ala medio-alta: adotto un tipo di ala conosciuto come ala Davis, stretta e allungata, che divenne una sua caratteristica distintiva insieme alla doppia deriva di forma ovale.Il Liberator e stato uno dei bombardieri americani piu importanti: termino la guerra come laereo da guerra statunitense costruito nel maggior numero di esemplari nella storia. Ne vennero, infatti, costruiti piu di 18.000 esemplari. Era, assieme al B-17 Flying Fortress, il bombardiere di punta dellUnited States Army Air Force.La missione piu nota dei Liberator fu quella contro i pozzi petroliferi di Ploesti, in Romania, il 1º agosto 1943, che si risolse in un disastro a causa della sequenza sbagliata delle ondate di attacco. Il B-24 fu ampiamente utilizzato nella seconda guerra mondiale, dove presto servizio in ogni ramo delle forze armate americane, cosi come in diverse forze aeree e marine alleate. Fu impiegato in ogni teatro operativo e, nel corso delle sue missioni, abbatte circa 2.600 caccia nemici. Insieme al B-17, il B-24 fu il pilastro della campagna di bombardamenti strategici degli Stati Uniti nel teatro dellEuropa occidentale: grazie alla sua gittata, si dimostro utile nelle operazioni di bombardamento nel Pacifico, incluso il bombardamento del Giappone.

The Junker Ju 87, known as the Stuka, was a German bomber of which approximately 5,700 were produced during World War II.Few aircraft that fought in World War II were as controversial and famous as the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber.A symbol and instrument of the military power of the Third Reich, these aircraft were the impressive protagonists of the beginning of World War II.From the second half of the 1930s, the Ju-87 represented a new class of fighter aircraft, arousing heated debates, especially within the Luftwaffe high command. After the Polish and French campaigns, the Ju-87 became almost a legend, actively fueled by its supporters, who created an aura of superior and unparalleled armament around the aircraft. Slow and angular, with poor survivability and rather weak fire protection, the Ju 87 was relatively easy prey for enemy fighters.However, the high accuracy of its bombing and its effectiveness in combat more than made up for many of its shortcomings. Once it had achieved air supremacy, the aircraft became an effective means of aerial terror, dropping bombs with terrifying accuracy and producing a devastating psychological effect on its victims. The most widely produced version was the D series. The aircrafts armor had been reinforced and the defensive armament of the aircraft had been increased: 4 machine guns and 1,800 kg of bombs.

We have the finest bomber in the world.So published the New York Times on the morning of July 29, 1935, after the Model 299, the progenitor of one of the most famous aircraft of all time, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, had made its maiden flight over Seattle the day before with Boeings chief test pilot, Leslie R. Tower, at the controls.The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine aircraft of the heavy bomber class.It was used primarily by the Army Air Forces in strategic bombing campaigns against German industrial, civilian, and military targets.The 8th Air Force based in England and the 15th Air Force based in Italy joined the RAF Bomber Command in Operation Pointblank, to ensure air superiority over cities, factories, and battlefields in Western Europe.This operation was a preparation for the Normandy landings.

Explore o processo de redemocratização, o Plano Real e os governos recentes no Brasil. Este livro oferece uma análise detalhada das transformações políticas e econômicas do país.

The employment of female labour on farms during two world wars was essential to replace thousands of men who relinquished agricultural jobs to join the armed forces.Land girls, the majority of them from urban districts, maintained supplies of grain, horticultural products and livestock, succeeding in overcoming substantial reductions in food imports caused by disruptive enemy action to the pattern of shipping trade.Hampshire played a major part in the national selection, training and placing of land girls on farms. They undertook hard, physical work in all weathers for many hours a day, often a long way from home. It is generally agreed that Womens Land Army members received inadequate recognition for their valuable contributions.Seventy-five years after the final disbandment of the Womens Land Army, this book intends to correct that deficiency and shed light on its invaluable work.

Cuando las difíciles y azarosas acciones fueron liberadas por valerosos y las únicas mujeres convertidas en las llamadas Marianas. Burlaron al enemigo e impidieron que penetrara y saliera de aquel peligroso escenario. Prevalecia el coraje y el ejemplo de quienes impulsado por su jefe el Comandante del Ejercito Rebelde Delio Gomez Ochoa encendieron la llama de la eterna libertad.

A alimentação sempre desempenhou um papel crucial na capacidade combativa dos militares na história dos conflitos armados. No exercício da arte da guerra, em meio às condições desafiadoras dos campos

"A obsolescência tecnológica no ciclo de vida dos sistemas e materiais de emprego militar" explora um tema crucial e pouco abordado no contexto militar: a necessidade de gerenciamento eficiente da ob

La radiografia para entender la violencia en Colombia desde mediados del siglo XX.Este libro es uno de los clásicos del periodismo colombiano. Su autora lo publicó por primera vez en 1982, en medio de unas circunstancias muy especiales que narra en el prologo que escribio para esta nueva edicion. En estas paginas los lectores encontraran las raices, la historia y las ideas originales del M-19, el movimiento guerrillero en el que milito el presidente Gustavo Petro y cuyos simbolos no para de reivindicar y de consagrar ahora: su bandera, la espada de Bolivar y el sombrero que llevaba Carlos Pizarro el dia que firmo la paz.Siembra vientos y recogeras tempestades reune, en un estilo fascinante, los testimonios de vida los fundadores del M-19 Jaime Bateman, Ivan Marino Ospina y Alvaro Fayad y, a traves de ellos, perfila la historia del grupo: sus origenes, sumergidos en la violencia desatada tras el asesinato del lider liberal Jorge Eliecer Gaitan; sus ideales; sus acciones y sus apuestas por la paz, hasta su desmovilizacion y transformacion en partido politico. El libro recoge tambien las voces de otras dos reconocidos lideres de esta organizacion: Carlos Toledo Plata y Antonio Navarro, e incluye una impresionante carta que Carlos Pizarro le envio en su lecho de muerte a su padre, el almirante Juan Antonio Pizarro, quien fuera comandante de las Fuerzas Armadas.Estas semblanzas muestran como se ha entretejido la violencia en Colombia desde mediados del siglo XX y, asi, permite repensar la historia contemporanea y darle una mirada critica al presente.

Cuando el asesino es el Estado: un libro durísimo, pero necesario, que recoge los desgarradores testimonios de las víctimas civiles de la violencia ejercida por las fuerzas de seguridad.«Esta es una

This is a marvellous book. The research is very thorough and it will answer all my questions. RICHARD WILLIS, Normandy veteran, first lieutenant on LCT 898 on D-DayBrings to life the planning and execution of the largest amphibious landing which the world has ever seen My grandfather would have been most impressed by this detailed research. CAPTAIN WILL RAMSAY, grandson of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, Allied Naval Commander, Expeditionary ForceD-Day, one of the most decisive moments of the Second World War, could not have happened without thousands of landing craft. Yet their role, and that of their crews, has often been overlooked.During a combined operation that involved aerial and naval assaults, as well as amphibious landings on a vast scale, more than 132,000 Allied troops landed on the Normandy beaches on 6 June 1944. Through their efforts, the tide of the war turned for the final time to favour the Allies.There is no overstating the contribution of the landing craft and their crews on the first day of Operation Neptune, and yet it is often overlooked. In D-Day Landing Craft, historian Andrew Whitmarsh turns his attention to these vital vessels that ensured the operations success. He describes events on each of the five Allied beaches on D-Day from the perspective of landing craft, landing ships and their crews. He examines why there were so many different types of landing craft and how they were built over several years in both the UK and North America, despite many competing war production requirements and operational demands. This closely researched and well-illustrated account is essential to anyone who wants to fully understand the course of D-Day, and the nature of Allied preparations for the campaign.

One of the most famous and spectacular events of the Second World War was the destruction of two dams in the Ruhr by Avro Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron, known ever since as the Dambusters Raid. The bombs that the Lancasters dropped were designed by the most prolific inventor of armaments of the period. His Tallboy and Grand Slam earthquake bombs helped destroy the battleship Tirpitz as well as numerous other high-profile targets, and were only eclipsed in destructive power by the atom bombs dropped on Japan.The inventor was Barnes Wallis and A Hell of a Bomb is the story of the development of his bombs, their destructive uses and how they helped win the war for the Allies.

Dive into the heroic life of Admiral Horatio Nelson in this compelling two-volume biography penned by the esteemed naval officer and historian Alfred Thayer Mahan. With a keen focus on Nelsons pivotal role as the embodiment of British sea power, Mahan masterfully navigates through the legendary naval commanders life, emphasizing the strategic brilliance and unconventional tactics that led to decisive victories during the Napoleonic Wars. This biography not only resurrects Nelson as a national hero but also serves as a profound exploration of naval strategy, tactics, and the enduring values of loyalty, courage, and service to the state. Mahans narrative unveils the indomitable spirit that shaped both the man and the destiny of Great Britains sea power.