World War II is usually seen as a titanic land battle; decided by mass armies; most importantly those on the Eastern Front. Phillips Payson O'Brien shows us the war in a completely different light. In this compelling new history of the Allied path to victory; he argues that in terms of production; technology and economic power; the war was far more a contest of air and sea than land supremacy. He shows how the Allies developed a predominance of air and sea power which put unbearable pressure on Germany and Japan's entire war-fighting machine from Europe and the Mediterranean to the Pacific. Air and sea power dramatically expanded the area of battle and allowed the Allies to destroy over half the Axis' equipment before it had even reached the traditional 'battlefield'. Battles such as El Alamein; Stalingrad and Kursk did not win World War II; air and sea power did.
#3021351 in Books Salem Omer 2015-11-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .43 x 5.98l; .61 #File Name: 0996592431202 pagesThe Missing Peace The Role of Religion in the Arab Israeli Conflict
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Religion and the Change of HeartsBy Charles R. PaulThis is a unique piece of work. It speaks to Muslim traditionalists; but let's the reader eavesdrop on the real 'insider' issues. Because scriptural authority has been used to justify contempt for Jews; Muslim leaders can only change attitudes by using scriptural authority to justify respect for Jews. This is the missing piece in the problem. Hearts and minds of young Arab Muslims can be moved by religious leaders and parents that use their scriptures to say Allah requires us to treat the Jews as our respected cousins. Only then will the real desire for peaceful negotiations replace the current ambivalence that keeps cold war (and worse) alive.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Myth of Equality Under IslamBy Harold ReismanThis Muslim author takes selective excerpts from the Islamic religious literature and states that these selected citations are all of Islam. Nothing could be further from the truth. While his hopes and dreams are worthwhile; they are based on his beliefs; not those of Islam or the religious leaders who teach and preach Islam. He never cites the Pack of Umar and somehow conflates dhimmitude with peaceful co-existence. Indeed; if a kufar is willing to live as a dhimmi; all would be well; However; that is not a state of religious equality. One should read the extensive literature by Bat Ye'or on this subject for an adequate historic review.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A clear way forwardBy CustomerStanding tall like a lighthouse - honestly - on a cliff over turbulent seas; this book illuminates a pathway for genuine reconciliation between the Jewish and Arab peoples. Dr. Salem argues for taking a fresh look at the foundational principles of both cultures - particularly their sacred religious texts - as the best way to encourage open discussion and to arrive at a safe and reliable process for mutual accommodation. He reminds us that both peoples have lived quite amicably with each other throughout most of their history and that they simply need to start over again and relearn what amounts to a close family relationship. For anyone who has an active interest in seeing a just and lasting peace come to the Holy Land - and that should include everyone - this book provides important and valuable insights and a clear blueprint for action.
