Tim Lynch Livres

On 10 May 1940 warfare changed forever when gliders swooped down to seize the fortress of Eben Emael in Belgium ahead of the German advance. In the following five years of war, the glider evolved into a war-winning weapon capable of landing men, guns and even tanks with pinpoint precision. Across the world it became a vital element in military planning, yet no full history of glider operations has been written. Tim Lynch, in this graphic and highly readable study, gives vivid accounts of glider operations - some famous, some less well known - in every theater of the war, in northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Far East and the Pacific. He quotes extensively from the memoirs and eyewitness accounts of the glider pilots and the troops they carried, and he traces the evolution glider tactics over the course of the war.

Latest title in the Towns and Cities series covering Wakefield during the Great War.

The book presents a vivid collection of firsthand accounts from the people of Yorkshire during the First World War, showcasing diverse experiences from soldiers and prisoners of war to those enduring life on the Home Front. Through personal narratives, it highlights the resilience, struggles, and emotions of individuals facing the war's impact, providing a poignant glimpse into the social and historical context of the era.

Focusing on the experiences of a group of teenage conscripts in World War I, this narrative reveals the harsh realities faced by 130 young men who arrived in France in June 1918. As they became part of the British Expeditionary Force, one in four would not survive the conflict. Unlike the naive recruits of earlier years, these boys had grown up amidst war and understood its brutal nature. Tim Lynch highlights their transformation into a dedicated fighting force, emphasizing the personal stories behind the forgotten headstones in cemeteries across France and Flanders.

An intense and dramatic exploration of what life on the frontline is like for soldiers of all ranks, filled with voices of veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Falklands, the Gulf wars, and many other conflicts Glorified and vilified, everyone has an opinion about soldiers, but this collection looks behind the headlines and heroism to find out who they really are. From the last man killed in World War I to a young man running the risk of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan today, this is an examination of the pressures, fears, camaraderie, and isolation of fighting battles. It is split into three parts, the first a collection of instances of extreme courage from veterans of the recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. The second part uses archive material from the armed conflicts of the last 90 years to examine how life at the front has changed, while the third is an assortment of observations on heroism from war correspondents and commentators today. The journey of a soldier is traced from enlistment through training, battlefield arrival, facing enemy fire, the end of service, and life after the military. Including contributions from former soldiers who have received treatment for physical and mental health problems, the book explores how the troubles of war can affect everyday life and is a moving and fascinating tribute to the men and women of the Army, Navy, and Royal Air Force.

Focusing on the historic rescue operation from the beaches and harbor during World War II, the book recounts the remarkable events of Operation Dynamo, which transformed a potential defeat into a celebrated victory. Tim Lynch shares the compelling true story, enhanced by stunning and rare images from the Mirrorpix archive, providing a vivid portrayal of this miraculous event and its significance in history.

The narrative captures Sheffield's experience during World War I, highlighting the town's struggles and sacrifices. It features personal stories, including a boy scout leader's journey to Gallipoli and the formation of a Pals battalion from the local university, emphasizing the loss of poets and students at the Somme. The book contrasts the city's patriotism with strikes and political unrest, showcasing the diverse voices of its residents. Richly illustrated, it offers a poignant look at life in Sheffield amid the war's impact.

The barely trained and poorly equipped men of the Labour Divisions were never meant to fight, but when the German blitzkreig sliced through the Allied armies they were all that stood in the way of the annihilation of the British Expeditionary Force.

This book uses the example of a partnership journey between universities, schools, the local health industry as well as a number of government organisations which worked to ensure the growth of physical education in primary education. The initiative employed the United Nations (UN) ideals as a model and contextualised them within local schools and communities. What began as a pathway seed quickly grew to involve multi-stakeholder partnerships and therefore explores how the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) may be implemented at a grass roots level.