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Paperback. Republished to mark the centenary of the battle of the Somme Geoff Dyer's classic book is 'the great Great War book of our time' (Observer) Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 b&w integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782119265
ISBN
9781782119265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.50

Hardback. A brand new profile of one of the most controversial airmen of WWII. A lively evocation of one of the most dramatic periods of military history. Charts the life of a much decorated, highly praised young pilot, who paid the ultimate price for his heroism Num Pages: 191 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
191
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781590553
ISBN
9781781590553
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 34.83

Paperback. "A book of excitement and interest which ably deals with men, strategy, tactics and ships that vanished for ever.." THE NAVY "An excellent account of two dramatic battles.." ROYAL UNITED INSTITUTION JOURNAL Contains a new preface and addendum by Rodney Bennett, the author's son. Num Pages: 180 pages, 16 pages of b&w plates. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBLW; HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783462797
ISBN
9781783462797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.16

Hardback. The incredible story of the out-numbered British Navy in the fight against Germany and Russia Num Pages: Illustrated. BIC Classification: HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473893078
ISBN
9781473893078
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.62

Paperback. Saladin united warring Muslim lands, reconquered the bulk of Crusader states and faced Richard the Lionheart. Geoffrey Hindley's study of the life and times of this remarkable man, who dominated the Middle East in his day, gives a fascinating insight into his achievements and his world. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3H; BGH; HBJF1; HBLC1; HBWC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848842038
ISBN
9781848842038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.02

Paperback. From Jericho to Troy, medieval Europe knew siege warfare as a tradition of antiquity. Long before the advent of city culture, rivaling civilisations had relied on siege tactics as a means of taking over fortified palaces, temples, and defensive walls. This book looks at the subject from every angle. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 ilustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HBW; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626361409
ISBN
9781626361409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.03

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Ohio University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821420188
ISBN
9780821420188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.16

Paperback. One of the most persistent myths to come out of World War II is that the Third Reich failed because a militarily incompetent Hitler and a small circle of "yes-men" consistently overrode the professional judgement of the German General Staff. This text seeks to dispel this long-standing myth. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 350 pages, 20 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWK; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700611874
ISBN
9780700611874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.22

Paperback. On 12 August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, in an engagement with Dornier Do 17s, Geoffrey Page was shot down into the English Channel, suffering severe burns. But he recovered sufficiently to pursue an extremely distinguished war and post-war career. This title tells of his wartime exploits in the air and on the ground. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Grub Street United Kingdom
Edition
New
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906502966
ISBN
9781906502966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. The exploits of one of Britain's finest regiments written by a father and son team who are distinguished members. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBW; JWLF; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 25. Weight in Grams: 736.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473857971
ISBN
9781473857971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.61

Hardcover. Dustjacket has some minor wear, overall very good
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Abbeville Pr
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KTJ0025613
ISBN
9781558594418
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DF; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
Basic Civitas Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465057955
ISBN
9780465057955
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.11

Paperback. Wawro describes the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1, that violently changed the course of European history. Num Pages: 346 pages, 18 b/w illus. 13 maps. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780521617437
ISBN
9780521617437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.93

Hardcover. "Compiled [..] from the records and with the assistance of twenty-nine officers and officials of the naval and military services." Editor(s): Carruthers, Bob. Num Pages: 253 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783463138
ISBN
9781783463138
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.76

Paperback. Describes life as captain of Austro-Hungarian U-boats in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, emerging by turn as the Imperial Austrian naval officer, the witty observer of international politics, and indefatigable and heartbroken patriot opposing the Allied enemy. This title offers a combination of human interest, and life-and-death adventure. Translator(s): Campbell, Elizabeth M. Num Pages: 224 pages, 33 photographs, map, figure. BIC Classification: BG; HBG; HBWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803213500
ISBN
9780803213500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.01

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, over 500 color & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBNS; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 225 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1858.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764342639
ISBN
9780764342639
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.65
€ 39.25

Hardcover. First-hand accounts--drawn from memoirs, diaries, letters, and post-war interviews of the experiences of the 4th Marine Brigade in World War I." Editor(s): Clark, George B. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBWN; JWD; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700618965
ISBN
9780700618965
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.07

Paperback. Features 1:72-scale drawings of armored vehicles from the US, Britain, Canada, and Russia, including: M4 Sherman medium tank (US), T1E3 Aunt Jemima mine exploder (US), M18 Hellcat tank destroyer (US), Mk VI Crusader cruiser tank (Britain), Crocodile flamethrower (Britain), Ram I cruiser tank (Canada), and T-34 medium tank (Russia). Num Pages: 120 pages, b/w illus & 1:72 scale drawings. BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 368. 120 pages, b/w illus & 1:72 scale drawings. Features 1:72-scale drawings of armored vehicles from the US, Britain, Canada, and Russia, including: M4 Sherman medium tank (US), T1E3 Aunt Jemima mine exploder (US), M18 Hellcat tank destroyer (US), Mk VI Crusader cruiser tank (Britain), Crocodile flamethrower (Britain), Ram I cruiser tank (Canada), and T-34 medium tank (Russia). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 9. Weight: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811735704
ISBN
9780811735704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.83

Hardback. The untold story of the fight for the Hudson River Valley, control of which, both the Americans and the British firmly believed, would determine the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8 pages of illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393245721
ISBN
9780393245721
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.31

Paperback. Tells the story of how America's war fleet, only twenty ships strong, was able to defeat the world's greatest imperial power through a combination of nautical deftness and sheer bravado to win the War of 1812. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465085996
ISBN
9780465085996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.11

Hardback. Num Pages: 248 pages, photo section. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWL; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 738.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887404450
ISBN
9780887404450
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.12

Hardback. This work offers illustrated biographies of 20 significant military leaders of the American Civil War. Each profile includes photographs, illustrations, anecdotes and descriptions of the most important military actions the general was involved in. Generals include John Bell Hood and J.E.B. Stuart. Num Pages: 208 pages, b&w photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 284 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 957.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878331796
ISBN
9780878331796
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.14

Paperback. A new study of one of Britain s most famous soldiers Num Pages: 363 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Potomac Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574887099
ISBN
9781574887099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.12

Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750979726
ISBN
9780750979726
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.96

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