Some of the most daring naval raids undertaken during World War II involved the use of midget submarines craft of under 150 tons and crewed by just a handful of men including Japanese midget submarines deployed at Pearl Harbor, the British X-craft attack on the Tirpitz in a Norwegian fjord protected by layers of antisubmarine defenses, an Italian Maiale attaching limpet mines to the HMS Valiant, and German craft attacking Allied shipping off landing beaches.This Casemate Illustrated Special features all classes of midget subs and human torpedoes designed and used during World War II, and explores how they were used, featuring firsthand accounts from the men who operated these tiny craft. It will also feature the recovery of various wrecks of German, British, Japanese, and Italian midget submarines, including the search for the midget submarines sunk at Pearl Harbor in 1941. The final chapter will feature the restoration, testing and successful operation of a German Biber midget submarine.The expert text will be accompanied by both period photographs and exterior and interior images of the many midget submarines preserved in museums to this day. A fully illustrated comprehensive catalog of midget submarines deployed during World War II. Autorid: Ingo Bauernfeind
Avatud riidekapp 40x150-180x180 cm Pruun on mitmekülgne ja ruumisäästev avatud garderoob, millel on suur kandevõime, pikendatav varras, kaks sahtlit ja neli riiulit, mis on ideaalne teie magamistoas. Värv: Vintage pruun Materjal: Terast, MDF (keskmise tihedusega kiudplaat), mittetekstiilne kangas Mõõtmed: 40 x (150-180) x 180 cm (S x L x K) Kaal: 20,8 kg Maksimaalne staatiline kandevõime kokku: 130 kg Maksimaalne staatiline kandevõime keskmise pikendatava varraste osas: 32 kg Maksimaalne staatiline kandevõime iga külje varraste osas: 20 kg Maksimaalne staatiline kandevõime iga sahtli osas: 5 kg
Toddlers tantrums can be both embarrassing and stressful for parents. Gina Ford's Top Tips for Coping with Toddler Tantrums offers parents concise and effective advice on how to deal with this seemingly uncontrollable behaviour. Gina's no-nonsense quick and easy parenting tips will help you to: - understand why children have tantrums - learn ways to prevent a tantrum when you see it coming - calm a toddler in the middle of his tantrum - learn how to stay calm yourself This handy guide is full of practical, sensible advice to help parents, and toddlers, cope with tantrums.
Brings global macro trading down to earth for individual and professional traders, investors and asset managers§In a world that is increasingly interconnected, geopolitically, culturally and economically, global is the new normal in the financial markets. Global Macro Trading is an indispensable guide for traders and investors who need to get up to speed on the practical realities of trading in a world where global events drive the financial markets. In plain English, global macro hedge fund manager, Greg Gliner, explores ways in which an array of global macro events--such as bank bailouts, instability, civil war, and monetary policies--correlate to impact the financial markets and how they can and should inform trading decisions. Whether you manage your own portfolio or you are a finance professional, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to capitalize upon global macro-economic trends.§Explains the complex, multi-dimensional world of global macro trading in a way that is accessible for traders and investors of all levels of sophistication§Provides a comprehensive overview of global macro trading, along with proven techniques for gathering, analyzing and capitalizing upon global macroeconomic data§Arms you with a range of powerful, easy-to-use global-macro trading and investing strategies and tools
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 176, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: MATSURI, ISBN-13: 9781975317454, Date of issue: 2020
THE ART OF ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATION Why is it that some people just seem to click? How can I make myself understood by someone who's not on the same wavelength? How can I get my message across? Knowing how to adapt our communication to underst
In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favourite drinks or candy bars. A comprehensive reference book bringing together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943-45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. There are chapters on everything from uniform, insignia, and small arms issued to the individual, through crew-served weapons, rations, tents, to sports and recreation equipment. There is full coverage of the specialist items issued to Airborne, Armored, and Mountain troops, engineers, signallers, Military Police, medics, chaplains and female personnel. From the chewing gum included in K rations through to artillery-laying equipment, mess trays to portable altars and field harmoniums, this photographic reference gives a unique insight into the world of the U.S. Army in World War II. As a complete catalogue with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa's kit found in the attic and to assist collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market.
