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The curiously named HMS Pickle was the second-smallest British ship in Nelsons fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. She acquired enduring fame, however, as the ship that carried Lord Collingwoods dispatch announcing the death, in the midst of battle, of Nelson.A topsail schooner and deemed too small to take part in the line of battle, Pickle and ships like it were essential in the transmission of communication. Relaying messages between admiral and Admiralty, the rapid movement of these ships pioneered an early worldwide web of information that helped secure a British victory over Napoleon.In this revised and updated edition, Captain Peter Hore describes the Pickles beginnings as a civilian vessel, her arming for naval use and the pivotal role she played in Admiral Cornwalliss inshore squadron keeping watch over the French and Spanish. This full and captivating history narrates a colourful story of one small ship and the courage and resolution of her determined crew.

We know the thrilling, terrible stories of the battles of the Napoleonic wars - but what of those left behind? The people on a Norfolk farm, in a Yorkshire mill, a Welsh iron foundry, an Irish village, a London bank or a Scottish mountain? The aristocrats and paupers, old and young, butchers and bakers and candlestick makers - how did the war touch their lives? Every part of Britain felt the long twenty years of war against the French: one in five families had people in the services and over 300,000 men died. As the years passed, so the bullish, flamboyant figure of Napoleon - Boney, the bogeyman - came to dominate so much that the whole long conflict was given his name. Jenny Uglow, the prize-winning author of The Lunar Men and Natures Engraver, follows the gripping back-and-forth of the first global war, but turns the news upside down, seeing how it reached the people. Illustrated by the satires of Gillray, Rowlandson and the paintings of Turner and Constable, and combining the familiar voices of Jane Austen, Wordsworth, Scott and Byron with others lost in the crowd, In These Times delves into the archives to tell the moving story of how people lived and loved and sang and wrote, struggling through hard times and opening new horizons that would change their country for a century ahead.

Irelands Aviator Heroes of World War II celebrates Irish aviators who served in the Royal Air Force during the dark days of the Second World War. Individual stories have been painstakingly and extensively researched through interviews with the surviving subjects and their families, and using the original log books and service records of the men. Many of the stories contain details of the individuals participation in important wartime campaigns, although others are limited to war service records due to a lack of surviving information. Above all this book celebrates the great courage and sacrifice demonstrated by these Irishmen during their contribution to the Allied war effort against Nazi Germany, her western allies and Japan. Many of the men included paid the ultimate price for their participation. The book is also well illustrated with many photographs, some taken by the subjects themselves.

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.

Almost a century ago a small body of men engaged in combat with the armed forces of an Empire. Militarily they were weak. Their strength lay in their faith in their cause and in the unflinching support of a civilian population which refused to be cowed by threats or by violence.This new edition of Kerrys Fighting Stories features stories and reports from every aspect of the conflict, from the formation of the Volunteers in Kerry early in the twentieth century, through the first casualties as the Easter Rising took its toll and on to the campaigns in the East and West of the county during the war of Independence itself. With barracks attacks, ambushes, shootings and even engagements with warships, it brings to life a conflict that is fading from the collective memory of the county and country.Kerrys Fighting Stories offers a fascinating perspective on the struggle for independence in Kerry directly from the men who took part in the actions themselves.

La Policía Federal Argentina en los últimos 10 años y sus vínculos con el delito."La secta del gatillo fácil es también la logia de la mano en la lata." Rodolfo Walsh ¿Qué distingue a la Policía Federal Argentina (en verdad, a todas las policias del pais) de muchas otras de distintos paises? Simplemente, que la PFA empieza a perder su calidad de custodia de la gobernabilidad, la funcion basica de cualquier fuerza policial. Esta es una policia cada vez mas debil (no menos peligrosa, mas bien lo contrario) y no por presupuesto escaso, o falta de equipos o de personal. Tampoco por la ausencia de leyes de "mano dura" o de facilidades para burlar esas mismas leyes, como lo dejan ver los centenares de casos de gatillo facil. Esta policia parece haberse debilitado a si misma. Se ha corroido internamente enredada en el entretejido de sus nexos con el delito, con un mundo penumbroso del cual, en buena medida, ha llegado a formar parte. Esta policia parece haberse salido de cauce, haber escapado, en cuanto corporacion, al control politico de los gobernantes. He ahi, basicamente, la sustancia de la "sensacion de inseguridad". Este libro, ademas de situar el problema en su contexto historico y social, recorre diez años de casos emblematicos #y de otros no tan conocidos# que develan una trama institucional de vinculaciones entre la Policia Federal y el crimen organizado.

Entre los años 2010 y 2017 hubo un ascenso en la conformación política de las FARCEP como grupo armado subalterno en el campo estratégico de la democracia. Para estudiarlo, los autores de esta obra toman en consideracion los aportes fundamentales de Antonio Gramsci sobre coyuntura estrategica, grupo subalterno, hegemonia, sentido comun y lenguaje para considerar que tipo de sujeto politico alternativo se estaba desplegando en la antigua insurgencia y cuales podian ser las nuevas caracteristicas de representacion y participacion politicas al operar el lenguaje politico subalterno en el transito hacia la paz negociada. El aporte fundamental de la presente investigacion es, justamente, el acercamiento politologico al lenguaje politico subalterno en la antigua guerrilla de las FARCEP.

Las Fuerzas Armadas argentinas atraviesan un período de pacificación nunca antes experimentado. Desde el advenimiento de la democracia, una vez que los militares fueron simbólicamente expulsados del Estado y de la sociedad, la cuestion de como y que lugar darles a la institucion y a sus integrantes se volvio crucial. Sabina Frederic analiza el controvertido proceso de reinscripcion e integracion de los militares al Estado argentino democratico, que toma cuerpo a partir de 1983 y que estuvo signado por la insistente preocupacion en torno a como subordinarlos al poder politico. Tanto la democratizacion como la profesionalizacion de las Fuerzas Armadas estuvieron determinadas por una sucesion de posguerras de distinta naturaleza que, junto con el terrorismo de Estado, empujaron a los militares hacia su virtual paralisis operativa. La autora examina los distintos esquemas interpretativos que, al poner en juego ciertas imagenes del pasado, condicionaron las politicas publicas llevadas a cabo y distingue, desde una perspectiva etnografica y antropologica, tres dimensiones clave de la profesionalizacion militar: las dificultades en el reclutamiento y la retencion de efectivos, las tendencias que configuraron la educacion militar y la integracion de las mujeres en la institucion.Las trampas del pasado: las Fuerzas Armadas y su integracion al Estado democratico en Argentina representa un esfuerzo intelectual y politico esencial para comprender la complejidad de la realidad de quienes son hoy militares en nuestro pais asi como las tendencias y las alternativas para su inclusion en el Estado y la sociedad actuales.

In "Lessons of the War with Spain and Other Articles," A. T. Mahan offers a comprehensive analysis of the pivotal conflict that marked a turning point in American imperialism. The book employs a clear and cogent literary style, blending historical narrative with incisive commentary, and reflects Mahans position within the broader context of naval strategy and military analysis at the turn of the twentieth century. Through a series of essays, he examines not just the events of the war itself but also its implications for U.S. foreign policy and naval power, making a case for the importance of maritime dominance in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. A prominent naval officer and historian, A. T. Mahans background in the U.S. Navy and his role in shaping naval strategy profoundly informed his work. His influential theories on sea power, particularly articulated in his earlier works, serve as a foundation for his arguments in this collection. Mahans firsthand experiences and extensive studies of naval warfare provide valuable insights into the strategic lessons learned from the Spanish-American War, situating this conflict within a larger narrative of American expansionism. This book is essential for readers interested in military history, naval strategy, and the development of American imperialism. Mahans astute observations remain highly relevant, making this work a critical addition to the libraries of historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.

Were that sailors excited about the Battle of Trafalgar, or suffering scurvy? How did life compare between those of a high rank, and those who served them? What were conditions like below the decks, living among the rats and the filth? How did you cope if you suffered from sea sickness? This book takes you back in time to see, hear, smell and taste what life was really like for these brave sailors at sea.

Limericks Fighting Story offers eye witness and first hand accounts of the struggle for independence in Limerick city and county.When the Truce was declared in the War of Independence in July 1921, each of Limericks brigade areas, west, mid and east had flying columns in the field. While the challenge of city fighting and urban guerrilla tactics were high on the list of concerns for the mid brigade, the east and west flying columns were active raiders and ambush artists.This new edition of the classic Limericks Fighting Story features stories and reports from every aspect of the conflict in Limerick from the Limerick Heroes of 1916, through the nights of terror and violence in Limerick city as Tans killed residents, to the exploits of the women of Cumman na mBan.

At a time when the Royal Navy was the biggest and best in the world, Georgian London was the hub of this immense industrial-military complex, underpinning and securing a global trading empire that was entirely dependent on the navy for its existence. Philip MacDougall explores the bureaucratic web that operated within the wider city area before giving attention to Londons association with the practical aspects of supplying and manning the operational fleet and shipbuilding, repair and maintenance. His supremely detailed geographical exploration of these areas includes a discussion of captivating key personalities, buildings and work. The book examines significant locations as well as the importance of Londoners in the manning of ships and how the city memorialised the navy and its personnel during times of victory. An in-depth gazetteer and walking guide complete this fascinating study of Britain, her capital and her Royal Navy.

Cuando un niño vive en una cárcel, recibe, sin merecerlo, dolor, amargura y violencia: está condenado con su madre por un delito que él no cometió. En México, si una mujer es encarcelada y tiene hijos puede vivir con ellos en prision hasta que el menor cumpla tres años. Lo mismo sucede si la mujer decide embarazarse: vivira con su hija o hijo hasta que cumpla esa edad. Llegado el momento, y si ningun familiar se hace cargo, el DIF recibe a los niños. Esta es, sin duda, una situacion que encierra muchos cuestionamientos.Los hijos de la carcel es una investigacion implacable, valiente y profunda sobre el destino de los pequeños que conocieron el encierro y su entorno de violencia, drogadiccion, sexualidad, amargura y depresion. La indagacion revela que muchos niños se convierten en delincuentes, viven con traumas severos y reciben castigos brutales sin merecerlo; asi, cuando se integran a la sociedad, su alma esta muerta.¿Que hacen las autoridades al respecto? ¿Por que el sistema escolarizado en las carceles no se ha generalizado en todo el pais? ¿Por que los niños pagan la condena de los adultos? ¿Por que no existe un activismo asertivo ante este desgarre social? En una epoca donde la defensa de los derechos humanos, de la equidad de genero y de la tolerancia es una constante, ¿por que nadie presta atencion a esta infancia triste que, en lugar de sonrisa, muestra una herida abierta?

The Malayan Emergency (194860) was the longest war waged by British and Commonwealth forces in the twentieth century. Fought against communist guerrillas in the jungles of Malaya, this undeclared war without a name had a powerful and covert influence on American strategy in Vietnam. Many military historians still consider the Emergency an exemplary, even inspiring, counterinsurgency conflict. Massacre in Malaya draws on recently released files from British archives, as well as eyewitness accounts from both the government forces and communist fighters, to challenge this view. It focuses on the notorious Batang Kali Massacre known as Britains My Lai that took place in December, 1948, and reveals that British tactics in Malaya were more ruthless than many historians concede.Counterinsurgency in Malaya, as in Kenya during the same period, depended on massive resettlement programmes and ethnic cleansing, indiscriminate aerial bombing and ruthless exploitation of aboriginal peoples, the Orang Asli. The Emergency was a discriminatory war. In Malaya, the British built a brutal and pervasive security state and bequeathed it to modern Malaysia. The Malayan Emergency was a bitterly fought war that still haunts the present.

e-artnow presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War" is a book of Raphael Semmes Civil War recollections. In this work Semmes defended both his actions at sea and the political actions of the southern states. The book is viewed as one of the most cogent but bitter defenses written about the Souths "Lost Cause."

In "Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States," Raphael Semmes provides a compelling firsthand account of naval warfare during the American Civil War. Written with eloquent prose, the memoir blends vivid descriptions of naval battles with personal reflections, showcasing the complexities of honor, duty, and the brutal realities of maritime conflict. Semmess narrative is not merely a chronicle of events; it also serves as a critical commentary on the state of the Confederate Navy, illuminating the broader historical context of a nation divided. The literary style reflects both the romantic and pragmatic elements of 19th-century literature, revealing Semmes as both a participant and a perceptive observer of the tumultuous times in which he lived. Raphael Semmes, a prominent Confederate naval officer, commanded the CSS Alabama and played a significant role in the wars naval engagements. His background in law and his experiences at sea uniquely positioned him to portray the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by naval officers during wartime. Semmess eloquence and insight stem from a deep sense of loyalty to the South, as well as a genuine belief in the Confederate cause, making his memoir an invaluable resource for understanding the Navys intricacies during the Civil War. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, naval warfare, and personal narratives of the Civil War. SemmesAos vivid storytelling and historical introspection provide an essential perspective on a pivotal moment in American history, making it a must-read for historians, students, and enthusiasts alike.

In "Memories," Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher provides an incisive and richly textured memoir that intertwines personal narrative with the sweeping tides of naval history during the early 20th century. Fishers prose is characterized by its clarity and frankness, with a distinctive literary style that blends anecdote, reflection, and insight. Positioned within a context of pre-World War I naval strategy, the work serves as both a personal account and a critical commentary on the evolving nature of maritime warfare, elucidating Fishers innovative ideas and the challenges he faced in reforming the Royal Navy. John Arbuthnot Fisher, a pivotal figure in British naval history, championed modernizations that shaped naval tactics and ship design at a time of profound change. His experiences, ranging from his reforms of the dreadnought to his service in the Mediterranean, provide a backdrop that enriches his narrative voice. Fishers unique perspective, given his rank and the historical significance of his commands, lends a weighty authority to his recollections. "Memories" is an essential read for historians, naval enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the interplay of leadership and innovation in times of great change. Fishers reflections not only illuminate his life but also offer valuable lessons on adaptability and vision that resonate far beyond his era.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

En la actualidad, la Guardia Civil es una de las instituciones más valoradas por parte de los españoles, algo que lleva ocurriendo desde su aparición. Este cuerpo civil y militar nace con el objetivo de extender la ley por los caminos, montes y sierras de nuestra piel de toro, la cual por aquel entonces se parecia mas de lo que podriamos pensar al lejano Oeste americano. De esta manera, a traves de las paginas de Mi honor es mi divisa, viajaremos en el tiempo hasta la España del siglo XIX para ver como la Guardia Civil desde su mision encomendada por parte del duque de Ahumada, a la postre su fundador, contribuira en la formacion y en la salvaguardia de un por aquel entonces imberbe estado liberal.

On 14 April 1922 a group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupied the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government. Michael Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, did not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand. This led to the Irish Civil War as fighting broke out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Provisional Governments troops. Under Collins supervision, the Free State rapidly took control of the capital. In Michael Collins and the Civil War, Ryle Dwyer sheds new light on Collins role in the Civil War, showing how in the weeks and months leading to the campaign he secretly persisted with guerrilla tactics in border areas. This involved not only assassination but also kidnapping and hostage taking. In confronting those tactics on behalf of the British, for instance, Winston Churchill engaged in similar behaviour, including killing and hostage-taking. But until now much of this has conveniently been swept under the carpet of history.