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Kurdish Armour Against ISIS

YPG/SDF tanks, technicals and AFVs in the Syrian Civil War, 2014–19

By: Ed Nash,Alaric Searle

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Kurdish Armour Against ISIS

YPG/SDF tanks, technicals and AFVs in the Syrian Civil War, 2014–19

By: Ed Nash,Alaric Searle

One of the most remarkable mechanized campaigns of recent years pitted the brutal and heavily armed jihadis of Islamic State against an improvised force belonging to the Kurdish YPG (later the SDF). While some Kurdish vehicles were originally from Syrian Army stocks or captured from ISIS, many others were extraordinary homemade AFVs based on truck or digger mechanicals, or duskas, the Kurds' version of the technical. Before US air power was sent to Syria, these were the Kurds' most powerful and mobile weapons. Co-written by a British volunteer who fought with the Kurds and an academic expert on armoured warfare, this study explains how the Kurds built and used their AFVs in the war against 'Daesh', and identifies as far as possible which vehicles took part in major battles, such as Kobane, Manbij and Raqqa. With detailed new artwork depicting the Kurds' range of armour and many previously unpublished photos, this is an original and fascinating look at modern improvised mechanized warfare.

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Armoured Warfare

A Military, Political and Global History

By: Alaric Searle

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Armoured Warfare

A Military, Political and Global History

By: Alaric Searle

This book charts the history of armoured warfare from the first use of the tank in 1916 right through to the 21st century, adopting military, political and global perspectives. Alaric Searle explores the origins of the tank, the part it played in the First World War and its contribution to the outcome of the war. He considers its role as a tool of propaganda, the military controversies of the interwar period and the employment of armoured forces in all the major theatres in the Second World War. Since the First World War, major and medium-sized powers have invested heavily in armoured forces. Searle looks at the conduct of mechanised warfare in Korea, Indo-China and Vietnam, and during conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli Wars and the Gulf Wars. Armoured Warfare adopts a global perspective, providing the most comprehensive survey of the history of the subject currently available. With a detailed bibliography of both primary and secondary sources, it is an ideal companion for those studying armoured warfare, modern military history and war studies.

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1441158057

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Developing Australia's Regions

Theory and Practice

By: Andrew Beer,Alaric Maude,Bill Pritchard

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Developing Australia's Regions

Theory and Practice

By: Andrew Beer,Alaric Maude,Bill Pritchard

This is a book that recognises that regions matter - what takes place in our diverse regions fundamentally determines the nation's quality of life. It delves behind the headlines and speeches and considers the true state of Australia's metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions, and what can be done to improve their economic, social and environmental wellbeing. This practical book draws upon regional development theory, and national and international experience, to set out the principles and strategies that can be used to establish a stronger future for our regions"-- back cover.

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UNSW Press

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0868405485

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9780868405483

Armoured Warfare

A Military, Political and Global History

By: Alaric Searle

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A Military, Political and Global History

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Kurdish Armour Against ISIS

YPG/SDF tanks, technicals and AFVs in the Syrian Civil War, 2014–19

By: Ed Nash,Alaric Searle

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YPG/SDF tanks, technicals and AFVs in the Syrian Civil War, 2014–19

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Kurdish Armour Against ISIS

Kurdish Armour Against ISIS

Armoured Warfare

Armoured Warfare

Developing Australia's Regions

Developing Australia's Regions

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Armoured Warfare

Kurdish Armour Against ISIS

Kurdish Armour Against ISIS

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