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Large, coffee table style book containing color images of all current (to publication date) armored and military vehicles. Also artworks. Design, development and service details.

One of the great misconceptions of the Second World War is the notion that the German Army was the epitome of mechanical efficiency--combining lightning speed with awesome military power. R. L. DiNardo argues that, although the elite panzer divisions were indeed formidable units, about 75 percent of the German Army were infantry divisions who relied primarily on the horse for transport. So, DiNardo asks, how modern was the Wehrmacht during World War II? Could it have achieved a higher level of modernity than it actually did? This book takes an unusual approach to the study of the much mythologized German Army.In dealing with horses specifically, DiNardo shows how the German Army was in many ways a throwback to the nineteenth century. How extensive was this antiquated dependence on horses, and was this a conscious decision on the part of the leaders of the German war machine? Did it have an effect on the army's organization and battle strength? What problems did the Germans encounter due to their use of horses? This study answers these questions from a unique perspective and will be invaluable to military historians, courses in military studies, and the collections in public and academic libraries.

One of the great misconceptions about World War II is the notion that the German Army was a marvel of mechanical efficiency, combining lightning speed with awesome military power. However, despite the frightening strength of the panzer forces, about 75 percent of the German Army relied on horses for transport. Horses played a role in every German campaign, from the blitzkrieg in Poland in 1939 and the invasion of Russia to France in 1944. Even the epic tank battle at Kursk witnessed the use of these animals. DiNardo offers a compelling reconsideration of the German war machine.An unusual, myth-busting approach to the German Army in World War II Shows how horses were employed and how Germany acquired many of its horses from conquered countries

Oxford published Military History

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Taken to extremes, social organization--however necessary in itself--leads to the creation of what editors Erlich and Dunn label Clockwork Worlds. This anthology has been organized to define and expand that concept for the reader. Arthur O. Lewis provides a comprehensive overview of clockwork worlds and sets them in their political and literary contexts. Following Lewis' introduction are two series of essays which show how the theme of mechanized environments has been developed in classic works of dystopian fiction, and how it has been treated by some of the major contemporary science fiction writers. The Special Topics section studies mechanized environments from a variety of viewpoints. The editors have included an extensive list of stories, novels, films, background readings, and other works useful for the study of mechanized environments.

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Taken to extremes, social organization--however necessary in itself--leads to the creation of what editors Erlich and Dunn label Clockwork Worlds. This anthology has been organized to define and expand that concept for the reader. Arthur O. Lewis provides a comprehensive overview of clockwork worlds and sets them in their political and literary contexts. Following Lewis' introduction are two series of essays which show how the theme of mechanized environments has been developed in classic works of dystopian fiction, and how it has been treated by some of the major contemporary science fiction writers. The Special Topics section studies mechanized environments from a variety of viewpoints. The editors have included an extensive list of stories, novels, films, background readings, and other works useful for the study of mechanized environments.

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Aspirations and Anxieties is a working class intellectual history of early factory operatives in antebellum New England. The book focuses on the operatives' perceptions of technological and socio-economic changes in the mechanized workplace. The study uncovers a complex debate over many facets of the factory system--the machines and factory buildings, wages and hours, relations between managers and workers, and the content and character of protest. Finally, the book argues that the roots of this debate lie in the struggle to define the meaning of work itself in a period of profound social change.

This revealing study shows how careful analysis of recent farming practices, and related cultural traditions, in communities around the Mediterranean can enhance our understanding of prehistoric and Greco-Roman societies. Includes a wealth of original interview material and data from field observation Provides original approaches to understanding past farming practices and their social contexts Offers a revealing comparative perspective on Mediterranean societies’ agronomy Identifies a number of previously unrecorded climate-related contrasts in farming practices, which have important socio-economic significance Explores annual tasks, such as tillage and harvest; inter-annual land management techniques, such as rotation; and intergenerational issues, including capital accumulation

This revealing study shows how careful analysis of recent farming practices, and related cultural traditions, in communities around the Mediterranean can enhance our understanding of prehistoric and Greco-Roman societies. Includes a wealth of original interview material and data from field observation Provides original approaches to understanding past farming practices and their social contexts Offers a revealing comparative perspective on Mediterranean societies’ agronomy Identifies a number of previously unrecorded climate-related contrasts in farming practices, which have important socio-economic significance Explores annual tasks, such as tillage and harvest; inter-annual land management techniques, such as rotation; and intergenerational issues, including capital accumulation

In World War II the U.S. Armys mechanized cavalry force served in an astounding variety of ways. Mechanized cavalrymen scouted and fought in tanks, armored cars, and jeeps; battled on and from the sea in tracked amphibians; stormed beaches from landing craft; slipped ashore in rubber rafts from submarines; climbed mountains; battled hand-to-hand; and even occasionally rode horses. This work follows the mechanized cavalry from its earliest days--landing in North Africa during Operation Torch and fighting on the jungle-clad slopes of Guadalcanal--through the campaigns in the Mediterranean, Europe, and the Pacific. Drawing on official after-action reports, contemporary combat records, personal recollections, and interviews conducted by the Army with soldiers shortly after battle, Steeds of Steel provides a vivid picture of what the war was like for the men of the mechanized cavalry. When World War II broke out in 1939, the U.S. Cavalry was still mainly the proud, horse-mounted force it had been since the nations founding; within a year, the cavalry branch had lost its horses and very nearly its mission. Steeds of Steel tells how the cavalrymen carved out a new and critical role on the modern battlefield. Harry Yeides narrative shows us troopers learning to outwit the enemy in the African desert, on Italian peaks, along European hedgerows, and through Pacific jungles. We see cavalrymen working alone, miles ahead of the nearest friendly units. And we witness the heroic efforts of the mechanized cavalry troop, joining the battle wherever an American infantry division serves. The mechanized cavalrys brilliant legacy has lived on in the armored cavalry for more than half a century. As the U.S. Army debates its role on the battlefield, this volume (illustrated with over two dozen photos and diagrams) reminds us of our enduring debt to this incomparable fighting force.

246 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.56 inches. This item is printed on demand.

This rollicking ride into machine history follows the innovators, entrepreneurs and hucksters who transformed our world with farm machines. Starting with the turn-of-the-century visionaries who saw that four wheels and a motor could replace the horse, the book moves swiftly through key early developments to cover the power farming movement of the latter part of the 20th Century a time when major manufacturers lagged behind and independent builders and farmers began creating their own solutions with a pencil drawing and a welder. The book includes stories of the butcher shop where John Deere secretly designed a completely new line of four and six-cylinder tractors, to the skullduggery and corporate raiding that took place in fields and back lots as company agents schemed to discover what their dirty ol competition had up their sleeves. The book moves all the way up through the creation of the first tractor electronics, the merger movement of the 1980s, and the emergence of the high-technology innovations such as smart farms and auto-guidance which are changing the farm as we know it. With images from Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Dennis Stock, and many more as well as design drawings from Henry Dreyfuss, Raymond Loewy, Brooks Stevens and more, this raucous, heartfelt book shines a light on some of the bright minds and innovative companies which emerged from the fertile fields of Americas heartland.

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Cyborg 15 Cyber-Up!The next phase of evolution is here: dive into the world of games in cyberpunk style, flex your sci-fi fashion, and outplay your opponent with revolutionary hardware. Incorporating a futuristic mechanized exterior design, the Cyborg 15 is built to be the most ground-breaking, avant-garde gaming laptop.See Through DesignThe translucent parts on the keyboard and chassis, allows you to see through parts of the internals. With cybernetic-like trims and language from top to bottom, the Cyborg reimagine what the future entails.Translucence All-OverParts of the chassis are made with translucent material, including 4 sides and bottom, forming a see-through effect all over the exterior. From ports to screws, ultimate satisfaction for mechanical-aesthetics fanatics.Cyberpunk-Inspired KeycapsHighlighted neon WASD keys for faster and accurate in- game movements, with Sci-Fi accent space key, arrow keys and power button for added cyberpunk-style touch.Cyber-Enhancement-Like BottomGeometric lines and shapes are drawn underneath the bottom plate, symbolizing modifications on cyborgs from Sci-Fi works, along with stylized texts hidden in the ventilation openings conveying MSI's gaming spirits.Thin & Light BodyWith a 4.37lbs weight and 0.86in thickness, Cyborg 15 is perfect for on-the-go gaming. The integration of aluminum material on cover guarantees a smooth, high-quality feel on first contact and keeps it light.Into The Next Generation - Intel Core i7-13620H ProcessorThe 13th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor is here. With improved hybrid core architecture consisting of 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, for better multitasking situations and running demanding games.GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops beyond FastNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. Discover revolutionary new ways to create and unprecedented workflow acceleration.Ray Tracing Hyper realistic. Hyperfast.The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.NVIDIA DLSS 3 - The performance multiplier, powered by Al.DLSS is a revolutionary breakthrough in Al-powered graphics that massively boosts performance. Powered by the new fourth-gen Tensor Cores and Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, DLSS 3 uses Al to create additional high-quality frames.NVIDIA Reflex Victory measured in milliseconds.NVIDIA Reflex and GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs deliver the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive...

Cyborg 15 Cyber-Up!The next phase of evolution is here: dive into the world of games in cyberpunk style, flex your sci-fi fashion, and outplay your opponent with revolutionary hardware. Incorporating a futuristic mechanized exterior design, the Cyborg 15 is built to be the most ground-breaking, avant-garde gaming laptop.See Through DesignThe translucent parts on the keyboard and chassis, allows you to see through parts of the internals. With cybernetic-like trims and language from top to bottom, the Cyborg reimagine what the future entails.Translucence All-OverParts of the chassis are made with translucent material, including 4 sides and bottom, forming a see-through effect all over the exterior. From ports to screws, ultimate satisfaction for mechanical-aesthetics fanatics.Cyberpunk-Inspired KeycapsHighlighted neon WASD keys for faster and accurate in- game movements, with Sci-Fi accent space key, arrow keys and power button for added cyberpunk-style touch.Cyber-Enhancement-Like BottomGeometric lines and shapes are drawn underneath the bottom plate, symbolizing modifications on cyborgs from Sci-Fi works, along with stylized texts hidden in the ventilation openings conveying MSI's gaming spirits.Thin & Light BodyWith a 4.37lbs weight and 0.86in thickness, Cyborg 15 is perfect for on-the-go gaming. The integration of aluminum material on cover guarantees a smooth, high-quality feel on first contact and keeps it light.Into The Next Generation - Intel Core i7-13620H ProcessorThe 13th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor is here. With improved hybrid core architecture consisting of 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, for better multitasking situations and running demanding games.GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops beyond FastNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. Discover revolutionary new ways to create and unprecedented workflow acceleration.Ray Tracing Hyper realistic. Hyperfast.The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.NVIDIA DLSS 3 - The performance multiplier, powered by Al.DLSS is a revolutionary breakthrough in Al-powered graphics that massively boosts performance. Powered by the new fourth-gen Tensor Cores and Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, DLSS 3 uses Al to create additional high-quality frames.NVIDIA Reflex Victory measured in milliseconds.NVIDIA Reflex and GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs deliver the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive...

WWII Era U.S. Army 1:43-Scale Diecast Vehicle Collection Featuring A M10 Tank, M26 Pershing And More - During the dark days of World War II, mechanized combat vehicles served with distinction in both the European and Pacific Theaters. From transporting troops to thundering across enemy lines, these vehicles were instrumental in the Allies' victory, preserving democracy around the world. And now, with this U.S. Army WWII-era diecast vehicle collection, you can pay tribute to these war machines in a powerful new way. Introducing the Land Machines That Powered WWII Diecast Vehicle Collection, presented by The Hamilton Collection. Your collection begins with Issue One, M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage. Soon your collection continues with Issue Two, M10 Tank Destroyer, Issue Three, GMC CCKW-353 Wrecker and additional collectible 1:43-scale U.S. Army diecast vehicles, each a separate issue to follow.Each precision-tooled, 1:43-scale vehicle and tank in this collection showcases exacting details with U.S. Army olive drab green paint finishes, authentic markings and stenciled White Allied stars. The diecast vehicles sit on rolling rubber tires or tank tracks with realistic tire tread patterns, while individually painted and applied accessory pieces, such as Quad-50 caliber machine guns, ammunition belts, jerry cans and more, add even more realism and detail. Each vehicle is packaged within a window-style box with a removable black base and clear acrylic display. Plus, included information brochures provide fascinating details about each vehicle and its historical significance throughout the war. Created with the history enthusiast in mind, these WWII collectibles are a must-have for any collector and make an impressive military gift! Strong demand is anticipated, so don't delay. Order now!