Like an angry lion; the Turkish menace growled at the frontiers of Europe. In 1453; the last remnant of the mighty Roman Empire was obliterated when Turkish forces overran Constantinople. Western civilization was being threatened by medieval Islam. By 1570; a huge Turkish fleet had begun to turn the Mediterranean into a Muslim lake. A year later Pope Pius V created an anti-Ottoman alliance known as the Holy League--Christendom's answer to Jihad.One morning in October 1571; Don John of Austria; commanding the fleet of the Holy League; met the Ottoman Turks in the waters at the mouth of the Gulf of Patros. The future of a despairing; fragmented Europe was about to be decided....By four o'clock that afternoon the naval battle had become a mêlée; and the sea had literally turned from blue to red from all the blood shed. When the smoke cleared; the Turkish fleet had been broken. In sheer numbers of casualties there has never been a more costly naval battle than Lepanto. The Crusaders lost 17 ships and 7;500 men; the Muslims lost more than 200 warships and nearly 20;000 men. For the first time in more than a century; West had defeated East. The Christians had successfully taken the offensive. Lepanto was one of the greatest turning points in history; though the centuries to come would see many more battles in the continuing conflict between Christianity and Islam. Confrontation at Lepanto is a fascinating account of that decisive battle on a very human level. Drawing on meticulous research; the author brings to life personalities; tactics; and details; making the narrative as fascinating and compelling as a novel. The result is a book whose lessons resonate today.
#1669413 in Books Watts Perry 2015-05-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.30 x .80 x 8.90l; 2.54 #File Name: 0764348884168 pagesThe Famous B 24 Witchcraft The Enchanted Liberator a Unique U S Bomber s Experience During WWII
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 130 Missions over Europe.By Chicken JimThis is a very detailed book about a WW-II B-24 that flew an incredible 130 combat missions over Europe.The bomber; named "Witchcraft" by its first crew; was built at Ford's Willow Run bomber plant in Ypsilanti; Michigan; one of 8;600 B-24's mass-produced there during the war. Witchcraft's ground crew also trained at the Willow Run Army Airfield training center; and served with her throughout her long career. Much of her record is due to her build quality and her crews' training and dedication.The book describes every mission Witchcraft flew; and every crew member and passenger who flew on her.After the end of the war in Europe Witchcraft was flown back to Willow Run where she stayed on display for the Ford workers for a time. Then she was off to the scrapyard.Since then the Yankee Air Museum; located at Willow Run; has worked to preserve a portion of the original Ford bomber plant; and to find a rare Willow Run built B-24. It's a tragedy that Witchcraft wasn't preserved; she could be the centerpiece of the Museum's new facility; in the restored plant.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy User #1The Witch was at my Dad's base. This book is a fairly accurate account of the bombers service record.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Filled with history. The author shows his knowledge and ...By CustomerFilled with history. The author shows his knowledge and attention to detail on the history of 'Witchcraft' . Very in-depth and informative
