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Naval forces & warfare

hardcover. In this illustrated study of the navies of Britain, France, the United States of America, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Chile and the Soviet Union, the author shows how each navy helped change world history. Series: Globalities. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTM; JFC; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 133 x 30. Weight in Grams: 555.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861892027
ISBN
9781861892027
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.17

Paperback. This title takes us into the life of a World War II German navy U-boat crewman, serving on a type VIIc U-boat. It charts his recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences from 1939 to the war's end - and includes tales of how sailors were deployed in the final days of the war. Illustrator(s): Pavlovic, Darko. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 8 colour & 50 b&w illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF; JWL; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First American Edition
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841763125
ISBN
9781841763125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.32

Paperback. Presents the history of the first destroyers of the Royal Navy, which revolutionized the way war was fought at sea with new armaments and a great improvement on earlier designs. This title highlights the role the destroyers played in the North Sea during the crucial battles to control the Heliogoland Bight. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJC; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846035142
ISBN
9781846035142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.99

Paperback. On the night of 22-23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend - Operation Z-O. The author reveals how despite failure, the raid demonstrated to Germany that Britain was still capable of offensive action, even as its armies were being forced back. Illustrator(s): Rava, Guiseppe. Series: Raid. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJF; HBWN; JWF; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846034534
ISBN
9781846034534
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.26

Paperback. Explores the origins of American warships, primarily light and medium frigates, built for the Continental Navy during the years 1776-1783. Looking at how these ships performed in key battles, this title presents an overview of the ships' service and development until France's entry into the war and its subsequent decline in importance. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBLL; HBWF; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 13. Weight in Grams: 176.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846034459
ISBN
9781846034459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.99

paperback. This volume charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences of a typical World War II German sailor. It focuses on the main branches of the Navy, as well as the last ditch effort units thrown into action as Infantry in the final days of the war. Illustrator(s): White, John. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 8 colour & 52 b&w illustrations, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF; JWL; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 163 x 5. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841763279
ISBN
9781841763279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.32

paperback. The contributors: William C. Davis, Craig Symonds, John Quarstein, David Mindell, Howard Fuller, Mabry Tyson, Joseph Gutierrez, Jeff Johnson, Tim Mulligan, and Harold Holzer. Editor(s): Holzer, Harold. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 pages b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823224814
ISBN
9780823224814
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.70

Paperback. Editor(s): Cutler, Thomas J. Series: Naval Institute Wheel Books. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870211133
ISBN
9780870211133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.87

hardcover. Drawing on manuscript sources, including the voluminous Rodgers family papers, and the articles, essays, and monographs on American naval history, this book provides a candid appraisal of Rodgers' personal strengths and weaknesses, professional successes and failures. It offers a fresh perspective on the dramatic events of Rodgers' long career. Series: New Perspectives on Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology. Num Pages: 320 pages, 3 maps, 14 b&w photos, chronology, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBTM; JWF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780813029634
ISBN
9780813029634
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.22

Paperback. The battleship Texas was for a time the most powerful weapon on earth. When it was commissioned in 1914, the 14-inch guns were the largest in the world. It served with the British Grand Fleet in World War I and was the flagship of the US Navy between the two World Wars. This work tells its story and the brave men who walked its decks. Series: Military History of Texas S. Num Pages: 192 pages, b&w photos, maps, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBW; JWF; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
State House Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933337074
ISBN
9781933337074
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.30

paperback. Num Pages: 363 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 211 x 22. Weight in Grams: 936. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Mage Publishers Inc (US)
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KGS0000194
ISBN
9781933823188
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.12

Paperback. This memoir of James Stavridis' two years in command of destroyer USS Barry reveals the human side of what it is like to be in charge of a warship-- for the first time and in the midst of international crisis.--Publisher's description. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 124 x 18. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591141853
ISBN
9781591141853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.18

paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 64ill.143M. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 300 x 17. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Naval Institute Press United States
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557509840
ISBN
9781557509840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.82
€ 69.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; JWF; KJMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591146735
ISBN
9781591146735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.72

Paperback. Here Morison describes the Normandy landings as well as the "dirty work in the dark" that preceded them: deceptions, diversions, commando raids, parachute drops, mine sweepings, air bombing, and naval bombardment. Num Pages: 416 pages, photo section. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591145776
ISBN
9781591145776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 27.65

Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF; KNSS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591144335
ISBN
9781591144335
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.99

Hardcover. An unusual take on the career of Britain's greatest sailor. Num Pages: 256 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 242 x 26. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848322172
ISBN
9781848322172
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.07

Paperback. This volume explores the intrigue and negotiations between the Admiralty and domestic politicians and social reformers before World War I. It also explains how Britain's naval leaders responded to non-military, cultural challenges under the direction of Adimiral Sir John Fisher. Series: Studies in Maritime History. Num Pages: 428 pages, 12 halftones, 3 line art illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLW; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of South Carolina Press United States
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
SKU
V9781570034923
ISBN
9781570034923
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.34

Recounts stories of the men who served on US Navy's little landing craft, tank (LCT) 614, including the author's father. This title describes the entire LCT landing in the chaos at Normandy. It goes beyond Omaha Beach to explore LCT duties after D-Day. It examines the history of LCT operations in the Pacific theater. Num Pages: 242 pages, 32 b notes; bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 238 x 24. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597977104
ISBN
9781597977104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.87

Num Pages: 336 pages, over 800 color and b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWF; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 313 x 241 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2508.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764324260
ISBN
9780764324260
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.75
€ 64.02

Paperback. This important new book examines the slow transition from the timber fleets of Napoleonic times to the might of pre-World War One German and British navies. Series: Warfare and History. Num Pages: 272 pages, facsimiles. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJC; JWF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415214780
ISBN
9780415214780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.21

Paperback. Now in its second edition, Leadership Embodied is an instructive collection of short biographical essays focusing on Navy and Marine Corps personnel, who have demonstrated notable leadership characteristics. Num Pages: 249 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW; JWF; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612513034
ISBN
9781612513034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.60

Paperback. This superb collection of biographical essays tells the story of the U.S. Navy through the lives of the officers who forged its traditions. The essayists are leading naval historians who assess the careers of these men and their impact on the naval service, from the Continental Navy of the American Revolution to the nuclear Navy of the Cold War. Editor(s): Bradford, James C. Num Pages: 512 pages, 20ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF; TBX; TRLD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557500960
ISBN
9781557500960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 957.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
1st Naval Institute Press Pbk
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591145806
ISBN
9781591145806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 33.43

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