Military history
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Military history
Paperback. First published around 1950, this study assesses the military leadership of Grant, Lee, Sherman, Hood, Johnston, Early and Sheridan from mid-1864 to Appomattox, contradicting prevailing perceptins of the generals and proposing that Grant's military capabilities were inferior to Lee's. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 280 pages, 25 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700610730
- ISBN
- 9780700610730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.49
€ 36.49
Paperback. In the hell that was World War II, the Eastern Front was its heart of fire and ice. Gottlob Bidermann served in that lethal theatre from 1941 to 1945, and this memoir of those years recaptures his gruelling experiences with an army marching on the road to ruin. Editor(s): Zumbro, Derek S. Translator(s): Zumbro, Derek S. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 344 pages, 60 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700611225
- ISBN
- 9780700611225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.57
€ 43.57
Hardcover. A close look at the presidency of Jefferson Davis. It seeks to provide a clear picture of his leadership and ability to handle domestic, diplomatic and military matters under the most trying circumstances - without the resources of the north and without the formal recognition of other nations. Num Pages: 576 pages, 39 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JPHL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1148.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700611706
- ISBN
- 9780700611706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.78
€ 77.78
Paperback. While millions of Americans fought the Nazis, liberty was under attack at home with the persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses who were intimidated and even imprisoned for refusing to salute the flag or serve in the armed forces. This study explores their defence of their First Amendment rights. Num Pages: 352 pages, 24 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBTB; HBWQ; HRCC99; JFSR; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700611829
- ISBN
- 9780700611829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.88
€ 42.88
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
€ 37.22
Hardcover. The German seige and Soviet defence of Leningrad in World War II was an epic struggle in an epic war, a drama of heroism and human misery unmatched in the annals of modern warfare. This work provides a military history of the conflict waged beyond the city's borders. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 660 pages, 90 illustrations, 16 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVUA; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 169 x 234 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 660
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700612086
- ISBN
- 9780700612086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.39
€ 84.39
Paperback. An account of the GI offensive in Europe. From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly-equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions in 1945, Peter R. Mansoor provides an analysis of the long and bloody road to victory over the German army. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 360 pages, 32 photographs, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700612260
- ISBN
- 9780700612260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.35
€ 43.35
Hardcover. David Max Eichhorn, a Jewish chaplain in the U.S. Army's XV Corps, saw action across France and into Germany until VE-Day and beyond. His letters show us a devoutly religious man trying to cope with the perils of combat and the needs of his fellow soldiers. Editor(s): Palmer, Greg; Zaid, Mark S. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BG; HBJD; HBWQ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700613564
- ISBN
- 9780700613564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.60
€ 68.60
Hardcover. By failing to develop effective programs weapon development, Japan increased the probability that it could not triumph over its more advanced enemies. Walter Grunden underscores the dramatic scientific and technological disparities that left Japan vulnerable and ultimately led to its defeat in World War II. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 304 pages, 21 photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- 1st.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700613830
- ISBN
- 9780700613830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.47
€ 75.47
Paperback. Glantz offers a definitive account of the forgotten catastrophe of Operation Mars, reveals the key players, and details the major events of the military disaster. 24 photos, 24 maps. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 422 pages, 24 photographs, 24 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614172
- ISBN
- 9780700614172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.94
€ 43.94
Paperback. Winner of the US Civil War Center Ribbon of Honor. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614219
- ISBN
- 9780700614219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.14
€ 36.14
Paperback. Nowhere was the Civil War as savage as it was in Missouri - and nowhere did it produce a killer more savage than William Anderson. This book examines his prewar life, explains how he became a guerrilla, and then describes the war that he and his men waged against Union soldiers and defenseless civilians alike. Num Pages: 180 pages, 21 photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614349
- ISBN
- 9780700614349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.80
€ 20.99
€ 19.80
Hardcover. In 1847, General Winfield Scott's military campaign helped pave the way for victory in the wider war against Mexico and also posed new challenges for discipline and logistics. This work highlights the visionary command of this general, the toughness of the troops he led, and the emergence of the United States as a potential global military power. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 384 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700615414
- ISBN
- 9780700615414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.06
€ 69.06
Hardcover. Luftwaffe commander Wolfram von Richthofen was a master of the tactical and operational air war and one of the key catalysts in the resurrection of Germany's air force. This biography reveals how, before WWII, von Richthofen played a central role in developing and building the Luftwaffe and such aircraft as the Me 109 fighter and He 111 bomber. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 45 photographs, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700615988
- ISBN
- 9780700615988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.35
€ 75.35
Hardcover. Drawn from the farms and towns of Otsego and Herkimer counties, the 121st New York State Volunteer Infantry Regiment served with the Sixth Corps in the Army of the Potomac throughout the Civil War. This book chronicles the epic story of this heroic 'band of brothers'. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 592 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700616459
- ISBN
- 9780700616459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.14
€ 83.14
Paperback. Editor(s): Gebhardt, James F. Translator(s): Gebhardt, James F. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 386 pages, 25 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVU; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700616541
- ISBN
- 9780700616541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.89
€ 43.89
Paperback. Chronicles the case of a runaway slave who was tracked to Boston by his owner. Compellingly details the struggle over his fate and how that became a focal point for national controversy. Reveals how the case became one of the most dramatic and widely publicized events in the long-running conflict over the issue of fugitive slaves. Series: Landmark Law Cases and American Society. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBWJ; LAZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700617364
- ISBN
- 9780700617364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.48
€ 35.48
Hardcover. Editor(s): Witten, Manley. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 360 pages, 7 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; CBWJ; HBJK; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition (1st printing),
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700617401
- ISBN
- 9780700617401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.92
€ 74.92
Hardcover. The first general history of the papal armed forces. Provides a comprehensive chronicle of the modern Vatican's Military/security forces from 1796 to the present-day deployment of modern weapons, technology, and skills to protect the Holy Father and the Vatican from terorists and assassins. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 536 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700617708
- ISBN
- 9780700617708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.84
€ 75.84
Hardcover. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 488 pages, ill. BIC Classification: HBWS5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700617791
- ISBN
- 9780700617791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.48
€ 76.48