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	Operation Sealion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Operation Sealion (Unternehmen Seelöwe in German) was a World War II Nazi Germany plan to invade the United Kingdom, beginning in 1940.
		The operation was postponed in late 1940 and later abandoned entirely in 1943.
		The operation was postponed on September 17, 1940.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Operation_Sealion (1444 words)

	Down in Flames Campaigns (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Operation Marita was the last part of the German offensive in the Balkans.
		The operation was even faster in terms of the employment of the blitzkrieg tactics made famous in Poland and France.
		The operation also was to be another amazing escape of British forces from the island while being pursued just as had happened in France and later in Crete.
	www.downinflamesonline.com /Default.aspx?tabid=58 (1168 words)

	Operation Herkules (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		During World War II, Operation Herkules was the German plan for an airborne invasion of Malta with General Kurt Student in command of 2 airborne divisions, one being the Italian 2nd Parachute Division.
		A number of special operations were to be carried out by Axis commandos to destroy key targets in the hours before the airdrop.
		Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and Hermann Goering supported scrapping Operation Herkules as they believed the casualty rate would be unreasonable, as happened with the Invasion of Crete.
	www.danceage.com.cob-web.org:8888 /biography/sdmc_Operation_Herkules (336 words)

	Operation Sealion (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		'''Operation Sealion''' ('''''Unternehmen Seelöwe''''' in German) was a World War II German plan to invade Britain.
		The Operation was postponed on September 17th, 1940, and eventually became shelved indefinitely.
		The Battle of Britain was part of Operation Eagle (''Unternehmen Adler'' in German) originally intended to allow the Luftwaffe to achieve air superiority over the Royal Air Force and allow the invasion fleet to cross the English Channel.
	operation-sealion.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (614 words)

	Robert Wendell "Buck" McNair
		Every morning the operational pilots would have to go out and sit in their aircraft on one minute notice starting at 04:30 and lasting to 13:00 hours.
		This time the operations were successful, although problems with overt secrecy and coordination between the RAF HQ, the RN and the C-I-C Malta led to delays in getting the first flights of Spitfires ready on the ground before the Germans attacked.
		Kesselring was correct, Operation Herkules was necessary to knock out Malta prior to defeating the Allies in North Africa.
	www.constable.ca /mcnair.html (8831 words)

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		[16.0] Operation Herkules COMMENTARY: The effects of logistics was of paramount importance in the North African campaign, and the island of Malta was crucial to the war of supply.
		The plan for the invasion was code-named Operation Herkules, and was scheduled for mid-1942.
		If Operation Herkules had taken place as scheduled, Malta would almost surely have fallen, Axis supply lines would have remained open, and the course of the war in the desert might have been drastically altered.
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	History
		TomÃ¡Å¡ Kaiser, the coordinator of construction and operation of the spa.
		After gaining a very good hydrological results and results of mineral spring researches, the Spa House RubÃn started to be constructed in 1960, and later, in 1966 it was put into operation.
		The Spa house RubÃn is connected to balneotherapy KriÅ¡tÃ¡Ä¾ and also to the Spa House Smaragd, which was constructed later (it is in operation since 1978).
	www.herkules.sk /english/history-dudince (712 words)

	Operation Cerberus - Meira da Rocha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Between the departure of Peirse (January 8) and the arrival of Harris (Feb. 22), Bomber Command was under the interim command of Air Vice-Marshal Baldwin, commander of 3 Group.
		Under the provisions of Operation 'Fuller', set up to counter the expected German move, Bomber Command aircraft were placed on two-hour alert, though on February 10, largely because of the bad weather, this was reduced to 100 aircraft on four-hour alert.
		The operation was a humiliation for the RAF and Royal Navy.
	www.meiradarocha.jor.br /index.pl/operation_cerberus (1458 words)

	Merlins Over Malta - The Defenders Returned!
		Operation Herkules was to be mounted in the spring of 1942, but first of all the island defences had to be wiped out by the Luftwaffe and the Italian Regia Aeronautica.
		There was very little food for the 30,000 troops and 250,000 residents and almost no fuel left for the fighters defending the island.
		Operation Pedestal was to became a turning point in the survival of Malta and the arrival of Port Chalmers, Melbourne Star, Rochester Castle, Brisbane Star and the crippled aviation fuel laden tanker Ohio, 5 merchant ships out of a convoy of 14, enabled the islands to go on.
	www.merlinsovermalta.com /worldwar2 (1030 words)

	History of the Luftwaffe during World War II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The most significant operational failure of the Luftwaffe during these campaigns was the inability to prevent the embarkation of most of the British Expeditionary Force during the battle of Dunkirk in late May 1940.
		Following the successful campaign in France, and as a pre-requisite for Operation Sealion, the invasion of Britain, it was deemed mandatory that the RAF be defeated.
		While it has been argued by Len Deighton that Hitler's decision to shift the focus of operations to bombing industrial targets in cities instead of British airfields was a crucial mistake, costing the Germans victory, this is now seen as over-stating the possibility for a success of the Luftwaffe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_the_Luftwaffe_during_World_War_II (4286 words)

	III. The Scenarios
		But the pendulum of battle was about to swing once more, and with the fiery breath of a Khamsin wind, Rommel was on the move again determined to take Tobruk.
		But before he could act, Gen Ritchie at 8th Army ordered up Operation Aberdeen, the goal of which was to annihilate the Africa Korps in the Cauldron.
		Operation Supercharge would be delivered north of Kidney Ridge in three phases.
	home.hiwaay.net /~tiller/glenn/alamein/Notes/III_The_Scenarios.htm (6383 words)

	Expansion operations and planning of the Axis Powers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Operation Gelb (invasion of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg)
		Operation Sonnenblume (Erwin Rommel and the Afrika Korps reinforcing the Axis defenses of Cyrenaica in 1941)
		Operation Blau (plan to occupy the Caucasus, an expansion of the Barbarossa operation)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Expansion_operations_and_planning_of_the_Axis_Powers (926 words)

	The Forum of the 1.Jagdmoroner Abteilung - OPERATION HERCULES / C.3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		For intercepting convoys to Benghazi/Tobruk, Crete is actually better placed (closer) as well as being handy for operations in the Greek islands and bombing Ploesti.
		Considering that by C.3 day Malta was the most heavily bombed place on Earth and that had by no means put a stop to anti-aircraft fire even extra intense bombing would hardly make a difference.
		IIRC the planners of Operation C.3 recognised that only a succesful amphibious landing could give them victory.
	www.1jma.dk /topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=202 (3173 words)

	Safety products, machine safeguarding - Press, machinery, Industrial safety systems - Bircher.
		Order by December 23rd 2004 an ICS (Intersection Cross-traffic System) or a Herkules (Industrial Door Sensor) Set for a special introductory Price.
		Herkules is a microwave motion detector that has been specifically developed for the use with industrial doors.
		Herkules is a logical further refinement based on the worldwide successfully used and proven microwave technology from Bircher Reglomat.
	www.bircheramerica.com /news/news.htm (426 words)

	Battlefront - Producers of fine metal and resin miniatures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Before the success of Operation Mercury in securing Crete in 1941 preparations were begun to take the British controlled island of Malta in the Mediterranean.
		Initially Italian and German parachute and air transported infantry were to take the island’s airfield before a force of Italian sea borne troops would land and secure the rest of the island and subdue the defenders.
		After his promotion to Generalmajor in August 1941, he briefly served with the Italian parachute forces in preparation for Operation Herkules (the invasion of Malta) before it was cancelled and he was recalled to Berlin.
	www.battlefront.co.nz /Article.asp?ArticleID=994 (936 words)

	James F. "Stocky" "Eddie" Edwards
		The DAF operated Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawks for interceptors and ground attack, while Hurricanes and P-40 Tomahawks were used mostly for ground attack, although they were all used for interceptors on occasion.
		Operations were constant, roughly every second day 94 and 260 Sqdns escorted bombers of the SAAF.
		Air operations started on the 6th of Feb., but were stalled by a solid month of rain alternating with dust storms.
	www.constable.ca /edwards.htm (23497 words)

	C-130 Hercules - Military Aircraft
		The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for paradropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.
		As a response to the role played by the tactical airlift fleet in Operation Just Cause and in the Persian Gulf War, Congress approved the procurement of more C-130H's to replace the aging E models.
		Seven LC-130Hs, modified with wheel-ski gear, are operated by ANG’s 109th AW in support of Arctic and Antarctic operations.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ac/c-130.htm (3738 words)

	Achtung Panzer! - PzKpfw I
		Ausf A proved to be underpowered and its very loud 57hp Krupp engine overheated and Ausf B with its 100hp Maybach engine was an improved version of Ausf A. Both models had identical turret and superstructure but Ausf B was longer (additional roadwheel) and had new modified engine deck (new engine).
		In May of 1942, 5 Ausf F were issued to 1st Company of Pz.Abt.z.b.V.66 to be used originaly during invasion of Crete (Operation Herkules), but instead were sent to near Leningrad in Russia.
		Although, Panzerkampfwagen I was not truly valuable combat tank, it proved to be an excellent training tank and most of the panzer crews were trained on Panzerkampfwagen I until the end of the war or operated it in combat as their first armoured vehicle.
	www.achtungpanzer.com /pz11.htm (2843 words)

	E - Car Herkules - 4 Wheel Scooters
		The HERKULES has also been designed with the safety and comfort of the driver in mind.
		Controls are ergonomically positioned to provide easy access and discerning operation.
		The HERKULES offers the largest wheels in the industry, efficient brakes, a headlight, taillights, a horn and turn signals.
	www.mobilitytoys.com /ECarHerkules.aspx (118 words)

	Amazon.com: "Operation Herkules": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		the island would be invaded, but first the defences, particularly the air defences, would be suppressed by air attack before Operation Herkules, as the invasion project came to be called, was implemented.
		Then before the continuation of the desert operation, Operation Herkules/C3 (the invasion of Malta) would be accomplished,...
		In March 1942 the Germans and Italians planned an assault on Malta (Operation Herkules) with each using a parachute division.
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Operation-Herkules (481 words)

	Industrial news headlines for Herkules Equipment Corp. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Type of power source lends to safe work environment, and dual door/latch interlock system also adds to operator safety during 35—55 sec crushing cycle.
		Unit produces 18 tons of crushing force with required 120 psi and is equipped with filter regulator/air gauge.
		Two-person system filters dust particles to 0.3 microns and operates at noise level of 64 db.
	news.thomasnet.com /company_detail.html?cid=1311672 (782 words)

	Dragon 50123 - Diecast Model Spitfire RAF No.249 Sqn: The Flying Mule
		An excellent release, this mighty Spitfire showcases one of the aircraft that brilliantly led the defense of Malta in 1942.
		British submarines and planes operating from the island fortress of Malta had sent thousands of tons of Axis ships to the bottom of the Mediterranean.
		Axis air forces were employed to neutralize the island’s defences to make way for an invasion under the code name Operation HERKULES.
	www.flyingmule.com /products/DM-50123 (417 words)

	Dragon Warbirds Diecast Airplanes Fast Shipping Click Here
		VX-9's mission has grown to include the operational evaluation of attack, fighter, and electronic warfare aircraft, weapons systems and equipment, and to develop tactical procedures for their employment.
		The wing is composed of 2 operational groups, the 4th Operational Group, flying the multi-role, all-weather F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft which are assigned to two operational and two training fighter squadrons.
		The 52nd Fighter Wing is the largest fighter operation in Germany and the most versatile wing in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, with three fighter squadrons and an air control squadron.
	www.airplane-world.addr.com /DragonWarbirds.htm (3431 words)

	WORTHPLAYING - - All about games ! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		This bundle is completely free and immediately available via the auto-update feature of the game, and includes four new campaigns, one set of updated animations for the F4F Wildcat, a new plane (Brewster Buffalo), and new fatigue rules for pilots as well as a few small bug fixes, too.
		Crete - Operation Merkur: Germany's biggest and last airborne operation of the war (includes the new Buffalo aircraft)
		Malta - Operation Herkules: The German plan to remove the threat of British based fighter aircraft being able to hinder the supply of Rommel's Afrika Korps.
	www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=30750 (202 words)

	Across The Battlefields - The Playtest
		A hypothetical scenario postulating a German-Italian operation to capture the strategically important Mediterranean island of Malta
		In this hypothetical scenario, Operation HERKULES, the invasion of Malta is unleashed at dawn on the morning of April 1, 1942.
		The German 7th Parachute division, which leads the attack, will be withdrawn at the end of turn 9.
	www.wargamer.com /Hosted/acrossthebattlefield/vol4/itshow.htm (1268 words)

	FW Mission: Fighters Pilots’ Paradise - Malta, 1942
		The Royal Navy submarines and the RAF and FAA torpedo aircraft sent to the bottom a heavy part of the logistics and reinforcements intended to the German-Italian armed forces operating in North Africa.
		The first Spitfires Mk.VC were conveyed by carrier to Malta in several waves during the month of March 1942, and No. 126, 185 and 249 Squadrons converted to them right away (but they conserved however their Hurricanes Mk.IIB).
		The tempo of combat increases from 21 March (beginning of the Operation HERKULES) to mid-April.
	world.std.com /~Ted7/sMalte42.htm (1847 words)

	Santa Goes Down in Flames (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Greece - Operation Marita: the last part of the German offensive in the Balkans
		Crete - Operation Merkur: Germany's biggest and last airborne operation of the
		Malta - Operation Herkules: The German plan to remove the threat of British
	www.dailygame.net /news/archives/005113.php (200 words)

	Index of Code Names
		CARTWHEEL World War II operations to capture the Solomon Islands, New Britain, and New Ireland involving convergent operations from the South Pacific and Southwest Pacific Areas of Operations targeted against Rabaul
		LEVER World War II operation in Italy to clear the area between Reno and the southwest shore of Lake Comacchio
		VIPER (FOB) Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq secured by deep air assault on 27 February 1991 during the preparations for the decisive engagement with the Republican Guard Forces Command near Basrah during DESERT STORM
	www.army.mil /cmh-pg/reference/code.htm (6447 words)

	Operation Herkules - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Operation Herkules - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)
		During World War II, Operation Herkules was the German plan for an airborne invasion of Malta.
		The concept was approved at a meeting between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini on 29-30 April, 1942.
	education.music.us.cob-web.org:8888 /O/Operation-Herkules.htm (405 words)

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