Böcker av Alexander Stilwell

This is the story of the brave civilians who helped Allied airmen and other evaders to escape from occupied Europe and return to Britain, via Gibraltar or Lisbon

Military Drones provides a detailed insight into the specialist military unmanned aerial vehicles that play a key role in the modern battle space. These include classics, such as the MQ-1 Predator, primarily used for intelligence gathering; the Black Hornet Nano, a micro UAV that is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand and is used by ground troops for local situational awareness; and the French EADS Talarion, a twinjet long-endurance UAV designed for high-altitude surveillance.

Arranged thematically by chapter, Special Forces Vehicles provides a complete guide to the jeeps, trucks, armoured cars, light AFVs and motorcycles used by Special Forces units around the world.

A revealing look at the art of military scouting and reconnaissance, going from the earliest recorded military history to modern warfare and everything in between.

A practical and illustrated guide to getting through all types of life-threatening situations.Are you ready for the big one, whether it's an earthquake, a hurricane, or a monster snowstorm?Disaster Survival Handbookwill help you prepare for the unexpectedfrom stocking up on provisions to hunkering down in a safe area to administering basic first aid. The power of nature means that disasters are inevitable and that surviving them is all about preparation. With this useful illustrated guide, you'll be able to take the steps necessary to keep your family and loved ones safe in the face of danger. Each chapter includes true stories of people who found themselves in the middle of a precarious situation . . . and how they managed to survive.