Böcker av Craig Allen

"In the first history of Spanish-language television in the United States, Craig Allen traces the development of two prominent yet little-studied powerhouses: Univision and Telemundo. Allen tells the inside story of how these networks fought enormous odds to rise as giants of mass communication, questioning monolingual and Anglo-centered versions of U.S. television history"--

With over 140 images, this book covers the various designs of armored fighting vehicles and protected patrol vehicles employed in the war in Afghanistan, including designs such as the Jackal, Mastiff and Foxhound.

In 2021, the British Army's 20-year engagement in Afghanistan ended. The Paras had been involved since the earliest days of conflict. In 2008, 2 and 3 Paras were deployed to Afghanistan, fighting the Taliban. With over 200 photos, this book takes the reader on a visual journey, showing the soldiers, their equipment, weapons and vehicles.

Craig Allen, a Paratrooper for 29 years, returned to 2 PARA as a reservist and unofficial photographer for the Battlegroups dramatic 2008 Tour in Helmand.

For Operation Telic, the UK was the junior partner alongside their American allies but still contributed a substantial force. Beginning with 3 Para's entry into Basrah, it then moves to 1 Para at Baghdad, securing the British Embassy. With over 200 color photos, it shows the reality of British forces in a modern-day war.

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