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Hardback. John Romeiser has woven both the North African diary and Whitehead's memoir of the subsequent landings in Sicily into a vivid, unvarnished, and completely riveting story of eight months during some of the most brutal combat of the war. Series: World War II: The Global, Human and Ethical Dimension. Num Pages: 248 pages, 15 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823226757
- ISBN
- 9780823226757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.84
€ 53.84
Hardback. One of the legendary reporters of World War II, the author covered important Allied invasion and campaign in Europe-from landings in Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio on the Italian front to Normandy, where he went ashore with the First Army Division. This book collects his dispatches that are classics of war journalism. Editor(s): Romeiser, John B. Series: World War II: The Global, Human and Ethical Dimension. Num Pages: 380 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGB; HBJD; HBWQ; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 32. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823224128
- ISBN
- 9780823224128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.48
€ 72.48
Hardback. The dramatic tale of the life of Thelma White, who is remembered today mostly for her role in the cult classic Reefer Madness, and for her five marriages, only three of which were to men. Her autobiography provides an invaluable record of the life of a performer in the entertainment industry in the 20th century, especially in the 30s and 40s. Series: Studies & Documentation in the History of Popular Entertainment. Num Pages: 376 pages, 2 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 3JJ; APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841260
- ISBN
- 9780810841260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.37
€ 107.37
Hardback. LeBorg, the quintessential Hollywood contract director, worked constantly during the 1940s and 1950s at such studios as Universal, PRC, and Monogram. With stills and a thorough filmography. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 203 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; APFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 203
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810825505
- ISBN
- 9780810825505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.92
€ 76.92
Paperback. Examines the lost films and directors of the 1950s. Contrasting traditional themes of love, marriage, and family, the author's 1950s film world unveils once-taboo issues of rape, prostitution, and gangs. Television shows such as "Captain Midnight" and "Ramar of the Jungle" are juxtaposed with the cheerful world of "I Love Lucy" and "Howdy Doody". Num Pages: 224 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809326549
- ISBN
- 9780809326549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.13
€ 65.13
Paperback. A brilliantly vivid Second World War memoir by one of 'the Few' Spitfire fighter pilots. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGHA; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780221212
- ISBN
- 9781780221212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.86
€ 13.99
€ 10.86
Paperback. This set brings together three photographers who have strong European ties - Kertesz and Moholy-Nagy were born and grew to maturity there, and Man Ray spent almost 40 years there. Each was also active in America. The social and artistic ferment of two continents is reflected in their work. Series: In Focus. Num Pages: 150 photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJ; ACX; AJB; AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 150 x 35. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780892365685
- ISBN
- 9780892365685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.33
€ 52.99
€ 37.33
Hardback. Series: Office of Population Research. Num Pages: 398 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; JHBD; MBNH4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691643915
- ISBN
- 9780691643915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.94
€ 198.94
Paperback. The First World War claimed over 995, 000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. This title offers an intimate portrayal of the county and its people living in the shadow of the Great War for five years. Num Pages: 272 pages, 80 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; 3JJF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750960656
- ISBN
- 9780750960656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Based on the experiences of a First World War pilot. Num Pages: 256 pages, Images included in a central plate section. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Frontline Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848328785
- ISBN
- 9781848328785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.41
€ 17.99
€ 17.41
Paperback. In the shadow of the Holocaust, the Soviet Union's quiet yet brutal campaign against Polish citizens is often overlooked. This book gives voice to the hundreds of thousands of victims of Soviet barbarism. It presents one of the darkest periods of European history and stands as an intimate chronicle of an atrocity yet to receive its historical due. Num Pages: 288 pages, 21 halftones, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 1DVUA; 3JJH; BGH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226004440
- ISBN
- 9780226004440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.94
€ 23.99
€ 18.94
Paperback. Tells the story of the secret war on Crete from the perspective of these amateur soldiers who found themselves serving because, as one of them put it, they had made 'the obsolete choice of Greek at school'. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVGSC; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Corgi Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552170185
- ISBN
- 9780552170185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.41
€ 17.99
€ 13.41
Hardback. In Germany the end of World War II calls forth images of obliterated cities, hungry refugees, and ghostly monuments to Nazi crimes. Drawing on diaries, photographs, essays, reports, fiction and film, Werner Sollors makes visceral the sorrow and anger, guilt and pride, despondency and resilience of a defeated people--and the paradoxes of occupation. Num Pages: 390 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJ; AJC; APFA; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 157 x 31. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674052437
- ISBN
- 9780674052437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.28
€ 47.99
€ 39.28
Covers the wide variety of vehicles used by the German police during World War II, as well as units and organization. Num Pages: 288 pages, 300+ b/w photos and charts. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 187 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1300.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764315558
- ISBN
- 9780764315558
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.38
€ 48.99
€ 32.38
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, over 580 color, and black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; JWH; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 314 x 242 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1950.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764316234
- ISBN
- 9780764316234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.22€ 71.87
€ 72.22
€ 71.87
Paperback. Covered here are captured light vehicles as used by the German Wehrmacht in World War II. French, British, Czech, Russian and other countries are represented in a wide range of war-era images on a variety of fronts. Num Pages: 48 pages, 100 photographs, drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 217 x 3. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305733
- ISBN
- 9780764305733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.91
€ 13.99
€ 10.91
Paperback. This book presents the sound locators, fire control systems, and searchlights used by Germany in conjunction with anti-aircraft fire. Num Pages: 48 pages, over 100 b/w photographs, drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWM; TTMW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 280 x 3. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305689
- ISBN
- 9780764305689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.91
€ 13.99
€ 10.91
Hardcover. Superb study of the 88, 105, 128 and 150mm guns. Num Pages: 140 pages, 250+ b/w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- First Edition first Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887402630
- ISBN
- 9780887402630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.01
€ 31.99
€ 21.01
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764303937
- ISBN
- 9780764303937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.91
€ 13.99
€ 10.91
Paperback. This book gives descriptions and a photographic account of the ground radar systems of the Luftwaffe used during WWII. Num Pages: 48 pages, over 100 b/w photographs, drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; KCN; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 280 x 4. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- First edition. Paperback.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305672
- ISBN
- 9780764305672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95