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Paperback. Although designed in the mid-1930s and in squadron service several years prior to the Pearl Harbor attack, Consolidated's PBY Catalina proved its soundness in combat throughout the four years that the war raged across the Pacific in World War 2. This book deals with tthe US Navy's PBY units and operations in the Pacific during World War 2. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841769110
- ISBN
- 9781841769110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.64
€ 26.99
€ 21.64
Paperback. During World War II, the United States built 72 light cruisers of various classes. This book examines every US light cruiser produced, including those of the Fargo and Worcester classes, which were actually complete after World War II had ended, tracing their design, development and evolution throughout the war and beyond. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 6. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472811400
- ISBN
- 9781472811400
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.48
€ 16.99
€ 12.48
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472814517
- ISBN
- 9781472814517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.60
€ 23.99
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Paperback. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 20 b/w; 47 col. BIC Classification: HB; HBTM; HBWQ; JW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472818102
- ISBN
- 9781472818102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808493
- ISBN
- 9781472808493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.53
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€ 19.53
Paperback. Featuring an annotated cutaway and artwork detailing the features of the ships, this book explores the design, development, and deployment of both the Essex and Independence class of light carriers that were at the forefront of many actions in World War II, including the climatic battles of Phillipine Sea and Leyte Gulf in 1944. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBJK; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846030376
- ISBN
- 9781846030376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.48
€ 16.99
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Paperback. Covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry. This book also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 43 b/w illustrations, 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841768908
- ISBN
- 9781841768908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.41
€ 16.99
€ 12.41
Paperback. In 1967 - 68, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) was on the front line of the defence of South Vietnam's Quang Tri province, which was at the very heart of the Vietnam conflict. In this book, the author steps into the tropical terrain of Vietnam to assess the performance and experience of USMC and NVA forces in three savage battles. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny. Series: Combat. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808998
- ISBN
- 9781472808998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.53
€ 20.99
€ 19.53
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472806789
- ISBN
- 9781472806789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 185 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087513
- ISBN
- 9781849087513
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.56
€ 23.99
€ 20.56
Paperback. "US Macv-Sog Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam". Illustrator(s): Delf, Brian. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 249 x 5. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849085137
- ISBN
- 9781849085137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.82
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€ 14.82
Paperback. An invaluable and comprehensive collection of US infantry weapons of WW2. Num Pages: 192 pages, 250 B&W plates, 8/16 of Colour. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 249 x 13. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473827226
- ISBN
- 9781473827226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.09
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€ 23.09
Paperback. Versatile warships, the heavy cruisers of the Baltimore class, and their successors in the Oregon City and Des Moines classes, commonly acted as carrier escorts throughout World War II, but also performed bombardment duties in support of amphibious landings. This is a guide to the US' heavy cruiser classes. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBW; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782006329
- ISBN
- 9781782006329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.46
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Paperback. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; HBWS2; HBWS4; JW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472819529
- ISBN
- 9781472819529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.25
€ 17.99
€ 13.25
Hardback. Since the implications of the US military presence in the Middle East are so central to the study of International Relations and Security Studies, this book will be invaluable for specialists in these disciplines, as well as for those interested in policy formation and the wider Middle East. Series: Library of International Relations. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; HBWS3; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 148 x 224 x 30. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780768359
- ISBN
- 9781780768359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.96€ 135.76
€ 153.96
€ 135.76
Paperback. In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Teaty and began work on a different class of super-battleships. This book covers the design, construction, and employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBW; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 188 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846035111
- ISBN
- 9781846035111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.77
€ 20.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. The Forrestal class (Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger, and Independence) was the first completed class of US Navy supercarriers, so-named for their 25 percent size increase over the World War II-era carriers such as the Midway class, and the strength of their air wings. This title deals with this topic. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBTW; JWMV2; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 245 x 3. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782003809
- ISBN
- 9781782003809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.46
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Paperback. Explains the evolution of the Rangers' missions in Panama, the first Gulf War, Somalia and the post 9/11 invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. This title reveals the training and organizational changes that the unit has undergone and investigates in particular how their doctrine and tactics have changed during the 14-year war in Afghanistan. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b/w; 28 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWS; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 250 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472815408
- ISBN
- 9781472815408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.68
€ 19.99
€ 14.68
Paperback. The first of a three-volume analysis of the US Army in World War II. This volume concentrates on the central and south-west Pacific and CBI (China, Burma, Indian theatre). It lists the divisions which fought in the theatre with basic organization details, uniforms, weapons and equipment. Illustrator(s): Chappell, Mike. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 8 colour & 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QSP; 3JJH; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 4. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855329959
- ISBN
- 9781855329959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.47
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Paperback. The official army handbook, now available to.. Num Pages: 185 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GBC; HBW; JWM; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616080082
- ISBN
- 9781616080082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.97
€ 14.99
€ 13.97
Hardback. Featuring excerpts and recipes from early 20th-century manuals produced for U.S. Army cooks and an introduction giving historical context, this is an entertaining exploration of just how the U.S. Army was fed. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBW; JWT; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 128. .
- Publisher
- Casemate Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612004709
- ISBN
- 9781612004709
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.23
€ 16.99
€ 16.23
Paperback. The first of a two-volume set detailing the flying clothing, equipment and insignia of the US army air force during World War II in every theatre of the war. Illustrator(s): Chin, Francis. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 12 colour plates, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HB; JWG; JWM; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855322950
- ISBN
- 9781855322950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. The US Army AH-1 was the world's first purpose-built attack helicopter, and was used by the US Army in the Vietnam War. This manual discusses the history, technology and crew of the AH-1, and includes first-hand accounts, archival footage and scale plans of all major US Army AH-1 variants. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: Osprey Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBWS2; JWG; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 171 x 8. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766065
- ISBN
- 9781841766065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.55
€ 23.99
€ 20.55
Paperback. The 10th was the only US mountain division to be raised in World War II, and still has a high profile, being involved in operations from Iraq to Somalia and from Haiti to Afghanistan. Featuring artwork and rare photographs, this title tells the story of the US Army's only mountain division in action during the closing months of World War II. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 8 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 249 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849088084
- ISBN
- 9781849088084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.47
€ 20.99
€ 17.47