Books with author Robert (editor) Jackson

From the Bismarck and German U-boat to the Ark Royal and Nimitz-class, this indispensible guide covers all the important warships from the industrial age till now. Arranged chronologically, this abundantly Illustrated volume explores every significant warship built from the nineteenth century right up to the latest hi-tech carrier, including submarines and battleships from all the major naval powers. Each vessel includes full specs, a cutaway artwork labeled with key items of interest, accompanying photographs showing the ship’s interior and exterior, and a design and development history with descriptions of active service.

The Second World War is over, but not for everyone…Veteran Wing Commander George Yeoman is still flying Spitfires.Yeoman and his men are working with the Malayan government to fight the Malayan Communist Party.It is a brutal guerrilla war, right in the heart of the jungle.After a carefully calculated sequence of bloody murders — British policemen and planters, their wives and children — the government of Malaya can no longer avoid open conflict with the Malayan Communist Party, whose strength lies in its guerrilla regiments operating from deep within the jungle. A state of emergency is declared and British reinforcements are flown in overnight.War veteran Wing Commander George Yeoman is one of those hardened fighter pilots posted to Kota Balang to command a tactical air support wing of Beaufighters and Spitfires. Their task is to draw the guerrillas out of their impenetrable cover and eradicate them before the whole country is subject to their ruthless terrorism. Operating in tandem with the highly trained Ferret Force, an army unit skilled in jungle warfare, the RAF have little time to acclimatize themselves before the first Communist offensive takes place in their zone. In their own terrain the guerrillas are unbeatable, and those who fall into their hands can expect no mercy. Yeoman and his team quickly discover that their action is every bit as dangerous — and important — as any of the great battles of the Second World War.For the man with the sword, the man known only as Yoke, the war isn’t over either and he will make the British pay for what they’ve done, to him and to his country.Praise for Robert Jackson:‘The descriptions of weaponry…are authentically detailed.’ - Publishers Weekly'Takes you to the heart of the action.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Cold Kill.Robert Jackson was born in 1941 in the North Yorkshire village of Melsonby. A former pilot and navigation instructor, his active involvement with aviation lasted many years. Following his retirement from the RAFVR in 1977 as a squadron leader, he became a full-time aviation writer and aerospace correspondent and lectured extensively on strategic issues. He speaks five languages, including Russian, and has written more than forty nonfiction works on military affairs. Operation Firedog is part of the thrilling Yeoman series.

With 50 warplanes from the major combatants, this is the perfect collector's book on WWII aircraft for military buffs. From Germany’s Junkers Ju 52 and Japan’s Mitsubishi Zero to USA’s Grumman Hellcat and the UK’s Bristol Blenheim, Warplanes of World War II provides a close look at 50 key aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. They come from both Axis and Allied countries, and all appear in a large-format side-view color photograph that shows every detail. Notes point out each craft’s unique features, while in-depth description of the aircraft’s development, manufacturing history, and technical profile accompany additional color photographs and a specification panel.

November, 1944.As the Germans pursue their last great offensive in the Ardennes in an effort to drive a wedge between the British and American land forces and to capture the vital port of Antwerp, the once all-powerful Luftwaffe are being systematically swept from the skies by the RAF and USAAF.Based at Eindhoven, Wing Commander George Yeoman, DSO, DFC, DFM, is unknowingly pitting the hard-won skills of his squadron of Hawker Tempests — the RAF’S fastest and most effective fighters — against his wily old enemy, Oberstleutnant Joachim Richter, who commands the élite Jagdgeschwader 66.Squadron leader Tim Phelan and the remarkably brave Simon Wynne-Williams, who has recently been discharged from the Burns Unit at East Grinstead, are part of a fearless operational squadron determined to make the mission a success. Whether that means that they will return home is another matter... they never lose sight of their target.But Yeoman knows his luck cannot hold out much longer. The Battle of the Ardennes stretches out relentlessly and prospects seem bleak. In cut-and-thrust combat high over the snow-covered land, Yeoman’s Tempests are battling as much against the common enemy of cruel weather and nervous strain as against Richter’s Focke-Wulfs. And when Yeoman is forced to crash-land in enemy territory, he is certain of only one thing: instant, fiery death.For even if he survives the landing, the rest of his section must blow up the remains of his aircraft to prevent the new British radar equipment falling into enemy hands...Praise for Robert Jackson'Takes you to the heart of the action.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Cold KillRobert Jackson (b. 1941) is a prolific author of military and aviation history, having become a fulltime writer in 1969. As an active serviceman in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve he flew a wide range of aircraft, ranging from jets to gliders. Tempest Squadron is the seventh book in the Sergeant George Yeoman series. Hurricane Squadron is the first.

The Second World War is over, but not for everyone… Veteran Wing Commander George Yeoman is still flying Spitfires. Yeoman and his men are working with the Malayan government to fight the Malayan Communist Party. It is a brutal guerrilla war, right in the heart of the jungle. After a carefully calculated sequence of bloody murders — British policemen and planters, their wives and children — the government of Malaya can no longer avoid open conflict with the Malayan Communist Party, whose strength lies in its guerrilla regiments operating from deep within the jungle. A state of emergency is declared and British reinforcements are flown in overnight. War veteran Wing Commander George Yeoman is one of those hardened fighter pilots posted to Kota Balang to command a tactical air support wing of Beaufighters and Spitfires. Their task is to draw the guerrillas out of their impenetrable cover and eradicate them before the whole country is subject to their ruthless terrorism. Operating in tandem with the highly trained Ferret Force, an army unit skilled in jungle warfare, the RAF have little time to acclimatize themselves before the first Communist offensive takes place in their zone. In their own terrain the guerrillas are unbeatable, and those who fall into their hands can expect no mercy. Yeoman and his team quickly discover that their action is every bit as dangerous — and important — as any of the great battles of the Second World War. For the man with the sword, the man known only as Yoke, the war isn’t over either and he will make the British pay for what they’ve done, to him and to his country. Praise for Robert Jackson: ‘The descriptions of weaponry…are authentically detailed.’ - Publishers Weekly 'Takes you to the heart of the action.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Cold Kill. Robert Jackson was born in 1941 in the North Yorkshire village of Melsonby. A former pilot and navigation instructor, his active involvement with aviation lasted many years. Following his retirement from the RAFVR in 1977 as a squadron leader, he became a full-time aviation writer and aerospace correspondent and lectured extensively on strategic issues. He speaks five languages, including Russian, and has written more than forty nonfiction works on military affairs. Operation Firedog is the 8th book in the Yeoman series.

You are holding a ticket to one of the largest and most magnificent celebrations of all time -- the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair! For seven months nearly twenty million visitors from around the globe flooded the fairgrounds of Forest Park. Many explored the twelve mammoth palaces (made of plaster and horsehair!), which showcased amazing exhibits. Others enjoyed watching the first Olympic Games in the United States, keeping cool all summer with a new treat that became an instant hit -- the ice-cream cone. And everyone loved viewing all 1275 acres of fairgrounds from atop the 265-foot Ferris wheel. Robert Jackson describes the planning, building, events, and memory of a fair that enthralled millions with its magic. In fascinating detail, he captures the energy and imagination of turn-of-the-century America, when fairgoers begged friends and family to meet them in St. Louis.

You are holding a ticket to one of the largest and most magnificent celebrations of all time -- the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair!For seven months nearly twenty million visitors from around the globe flooded the fairgrounds of Forest Park. Many explored the twelve mammoth palaces (made of plaster and horsehair!), which showcased amazing exhibits. Others enjoyed watching the first Olympic Games in the United States, keeping cool all summer with a new treat that became an instant hit -- the ice-cream cone. And everyone loved viewing all 1275 acres of fairgrounds from atop the 265-foot Ferris wheel.Robert Jackson describes the planning, building, events, and memory of a fair that enthralled millions with its magic. In fascinating detail, he captures the energy and imagination of turn-of-the-century America, when fairgoers begged friends and family to meet them in St. Louis.

Anchors aweigh! For more than 3,000 years, man has fought battles on the sea. In fact, sea warfare—and the rivalries it spawned—was crucial to the development of the modern world. Over time, methods of waging war on the sea changed significantly, but perhaps not more so than since WWI. Explore the fascinating evolution of modern naval warfare from 1914 to the present day in Sea Warfare. This exciting, authoritative guide investigates the weapons, strategies, and tactics used in modern naval warfare. Filled with indispensable reference material, it includes comprehensive examinations of key naval encounters of the 20th century, from the battle of Jutland and the sinking of the Bismarck through the Pearl Harbor to the Cold War standoff. It also contains full-color maps of battles as well as detailed illustrations of major weapon types. Discover how technology is changing the face of modern naval warfare with air power, submarines and devastating missiles that can hit a target hundreds of miles away. Enthusiasts will enjoy the first-hand accounts of key battles, archival action photographs, detailed maps of battles, and full-color artworks and illustrations of major weapon types.

Armed and dangerous, warships are designed for battle! Now anyone can climb aboard some of the world's most famous ships and experience all of the action — inside and out — in this fascinating new book. Discover some of the most famous warships of all time, including the supercarrier USS Nimitz and the Yamato, a legendary WWII battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This unique reference book offers a glimpse into life aboard an active military warship, and showcases technological advances over the years. Explore battleships, aircraft carriers, and submarines without getting seasick. Get a bird's-eye view of the ships decks, big guns, and aircraft taking off for battle. Later, go below deck and see the heavy machinery, elevators and hangars, ammunition, and sleeping quarters. Innovative cross-sections illustrate each ship's unique design and construction, while captions and fact boxes provide historical context and further insight. Filled to the hull with more than 300 archival photographs, detailed artwork, maps, and more!

Illustrated with detailed artworks and full-color photographs, Warships Inside Out is a comprehensive study of the key warships built since the nineteenth century. Arranged chronologically, each vessel has a cutaway artwork labelled with key items of interest, and accompanying photographs showing both the ship's interior and exterior in detail. Each entry also has full design and development history, and descriptions of any active service. The book explores warships from the industrial age up to the latest hi-tech carrier, and includes numerous submarines as well as battleships from all the major naval powers.With detailed specifications for each vessel, all the major warships up to the present day are featured, including the Bismarck, the German U-boat, the Ark Royal and the Nimitz-class, making Warships Inside Out an essential reference guide for modellers, military historians and naval enthusiasts.