{"title":"Philip Kaplan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Kaplan\u003c\/strong\u003e offers compelling explorations into pivotal moments and machinery of 20th-century warfare. His works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eMustang the Inspiration\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRolling Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e, blend vivid storytelling with meticulous research, inviting readers to delve into the history of military aviation and combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly detailed narratives that illuminate both the technical and human aspects of historical military events. Kaplan's focus on aircraft and battle stories provides a gripping lens on the courage and innovation that shaped modern conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mustang-the-inspiration-by-philip-kaplan-9781399023801","title":"Mustang the Inspiration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and vivid history of the North American Mustang, one of the most important aircraft of the last century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf it looks right, it will probably fly right - a tired old saying among airmen, but one that persists. Think, if you will, of the handful of aeroplanes that most people would probably agree are the best-looking examples of all. The list is short but distinguished and the proof is in the enthusiastic common view of most pilots who have flown them - for nearly all, it was love at first sight and first flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor most, that little list includes the Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire, the Douglas DC-3, the Hawker Hunter, the Lockheed Constellation, the Concord, and the North American Mustang. Of these, the Spitfire and Mustang stand out and remain extra special to the majority of pilots who have been privileged to fly them. One common thread exists among those who have experienced both of these fine machines; an opinion that seems to hold up even after a lifetime of flying the best the aviation design community has created: \"While the Spitfire may have a slight edge in light-touch handling, if I have to go to war in one type, I'll take the Mustang every time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive account of the Mustang aircraft charts the operational history of the craft and also relays the personal stories and experiences of the men who flew the \u003cem\u003eCadillac of the skies\u003c\/em\u003e as it has been described. A vivid and enthralling history set to appeal to aviation enthusiasts looking for more than just a mere operational history of the Mustang's exploits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/em\u003e Philip Kaplan has written several books on the lives of fighting men in World War II. Five of these, \u003cem\u003eThe Few\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLittle Friends\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRound the Clock\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFighter Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBombers\u003c\/em\u003e, were devoted to the experiences of aircrew. He has also written two classic accounts of warfare at sea, \u003cem\u003eWolfpack\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eConvoy\u003c\/em\u003e, plus the recently published works. 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This volume, from eminent historian and author Philip Kaplan, traces the history of the vehicle from its developmental early days on the battlefields of the Great War, to modern-day uses and innovations in response to the growing demands of twenty-first century warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring and after the First World War, in the wake of such momentous loss of life on the battlefields, the need to move away from large army deployment and manoeuvres was considered to be particularly pressing. The need to mechanize forces and to develop aircraft and other militarized vehicles became a major preoccupation of the engineers of the day, enabling a smaller number of well-trained and well-equipped personnel to be deployed in place of hordes of lesser-armed men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe necessity to rescue pilots shot down in the Dunkirk area precipitated the first large-scale usage of the early tank. From here, they were to be employed extensively, playing such an integral part in the proceedings during the battles of Barbarossa, El Alamein, Kursk and Ardennes. Right on through the twentieth and into the twenty-first century, the tank has survived as one of the most necessary weapons of war and one of its most recognisable emblems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters dedicated specifically to a number of the battles listed above feature in the work, setting the various developmental milestones of the tanks employed in context. Featured in this volume are images of some of the most highly regarded and imposing types, such as the Chrysler-built Grant, the Skoda-built Hungarian Turan and the M-26 Pershing tank, employed so extensively during the Korean War. British, American and German built tanks all feature, both within the library of black and white photographic plates on display and in the narrative history itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA character afforded a particularly prominent spotlight within this history is Heinz Guderian, considered by many to be 'the father of modern tank warfare and Germany's Panzer Force'. From the battlefields of the Great War to modern-day theatres such as Iraq and Afghanistan, the history of this impressive war machine is tracked in detail. Certain to appeal to military enthusiasts with a particular interest in this most iconic armoured vehicle, it is set to make a welcome addition to many personal libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRolling Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e is authored by Philip Kaplan, who has written several books on the lives of fighting men in World War II. 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