Red Phoenix by Hardesty (90 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A groundbreaking account of the Soviet Air Force in World War II, the original version of this book, Red Phoenix, was hailed by the Washington Post as both ?brilliant? and ?monumental.? That version has now been completely overhauled in the wake of an avalanche of declassified Russian archival sources, combat documents, and statistical information made available in the past three decades. The result, Red Phoenix Rising, is nothing less than definitive. The saga of the Soviet Air Force, one of the least chronicled aspects of the war, marked a transition from near annihilation in 1941 to the world?s largest operational-tactical air force four years later. Von Hardesty and Ilya Grinberg reveal the dynamic changes in tactics and operational art that allowed the VVS to bring about that remarkable transformation. Drawing upon a wider array of primary sources, well beyond the uncritical and ultra-patriotic Soviet memoirs underpinning the original version, this volume corrects, updates, and amplifies its predecessor. In the process, it challenges many ?official? accounts and revises misconceptions promoted by scholars who relied heavily on German sources, thus enlarging our understanding of the brutal campaigns fought on the Eastern Front. The authors describe the air campaigns as they unfolded, with full chapters devoted to the monumental victories at Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. By combining the deeply affecting human drama of pilots, relentlessly confronted by lethal threats in the air and on the ground, with a rich technical understanding of complex military machines, they have produced a fast-paced, riveting look at the air war on the Eastern Front as it has never been seen before. They also address dilemmas faced by the Soviet Air Force in the immediate postwar era as it moved to adopt the new technology of long-range bombers, jet propulsion and nuclear arms. Drawing heavily upon individual accounts down to the unit level, Hardesty and Grinberg greatly enhance our understanding of their story?s human dimension, while the book?s more than 100 photos, many never before seen in the West, vividly portray the high stakes and hardware of this dramatic tale. In sum, this is the definitive one-volume account of a vital but still under served dimension of the war?surpassing its predecessor so decisively that no fan of that earlier work can afford to miss it. This book is part of the Modern War Studies series.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A groundbreaking account of the Soviet Air Force in World War II, the original version of this book, Red Phoenix, was hailed by the Washington Post as both ?brilliant? and ?monumental.? That version has now been completely overhauled in the wake of an avalanche of declassified Russian archival sources, combat documents, and statistical information made available in the past three decades. The result, Red Phoenix Rising, is nothing less than definitive. The saga of the Soviet Air Force, one of the least chronicled aspects of the war, marked a transition from near annihilation in 1941 to the world?s largest operational-tactical air force four years later. Von Hardesty and Ilya Grinberg reveal the dynamic changes in tactics and operational art that allowed the VVS to bring about that remarkable transformation. Drawing upon a wider array of primary sources, well beyond the uncritical and ultra-patriotic Soviet memoirs underpinning the original version, this volume corrects, updates, and amplifies its predecessor. In the process, it challenges many ?official? accounts and revises misconceptions promoted by scholars who relied heavily on German sources, thus enlarging our understanding of the brutal campaigns fought on the Eastern Front. The authors describe the air campaigns as they unfolded, with full chapters devoted to the monumental victories at Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. By combining the deeply affecting human drama of pilots, relentlessly confronted by lethal threats in the air and on the ground, with a rich technical understanding of complex military machines, they have produced a fast-paced, riveting look at the air war on the Eastern Front as it has never been seen before. They also address dilemmas faced by the Soviet Air Force in the immediate postwar era as it moved to adopt the new technology of long-range bombers, jet propulsion and nuclear arms. Drawing heavily upon individual accounts down to the unit level, Hardesty and Grinberg greatly enhance our understanding of their story?s human dimension, while the book?s more than 100 photos, many never before seen in the West, vividly portray the high stakes and hardware of this dramatic tale. In sum, this is the definitive one-volume account of a vital but still under served dimension of the war?surpassing its predecessor so decisively that no fan of that earlier work can afford to miss it. This book is part of the Modern War Studies series.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. 288 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Good dust jacket.

Condition: good. The dust jacket is missing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. VG/G, used hc, 288 pp. Black colored paper over boards with gilt text on spine. Illustrated dust jacket with white colored text on upper and spine; edge wear with short tears on head and tail of spine; title sticker on spine from former owner. Map end papers. Interior pages clean, unmarked; b&w illustrations throughout. Binding is tight. Photographs, Maps (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: New. ~ NEW Inside and Out! Clean & Crisp Pages. (E-mail for more info./pics).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 288 pp., illus., maps, one page has two red ink annotations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Dj has edgewear with several small tears, light rubbing & chipping. Stated "First Edition", however, there is no pre-printed price on the dj. Light wear/. Book lightly cocked. Very light soiling. If requesting expedited or overseas shipping, we will request additional shipping charges.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ Very Good. 1st Edition. Tiny stain on top outside corner tip on first nine pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDDust jacket little edgenicked.

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in dust jacket. Pages clean, crisp, unmarked. Cover and jacket have light wear. Shipped promptly with tracking. HC2-1.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, (1982). First Edition (stated). 10.25 x 8.5". 288pp, Index, Bibliography, Glossary. Cloth. Book in near fine condition (tiny spot on fore-edge of text block); dj very good (short tears and fraying to top edges). Map endpapers, numerous photographs. Full story told for the first time "of the epic four-year conflict between the Soviet Air Force and Hitler's vaunted Luftwaffe" (dj). ISBN 0874745101; 10.25 x 8.5 inches; 288 pages.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Red Phoenix Rising: The Soviet Air Force in World War II. Book.

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A nice hardcover in a protective Mylar sleeve with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dust Jacket with minor edgewear. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Soviet Union; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 0853685657. ISBN/EAN: 9780853685654. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 25354.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Little wear to boards. Content is clean with light toning Good DJ with some edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. A clean crisp copy with slight edge and cornerwear to DJ only.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 288p. Photos. Oversize. Ex. Lib. Pocket. Label removed from jacket. Very Good/Very Good Copy.