Naval forces & warfare
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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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 19.99
€ 14.32
The Battle of Hampton Roads: New Perspectives on the USS Monitor and t...
Mulligan, Tim. Ed(S): Holzer, Harold
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 59.21
Leadership Embodied, 2nd Edition: The Secrets to Success of the Most E...
Usmc (Ret.) Lt. Col. Joseph J. Thomas
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 33.99
€ 33.43