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Special & elite forces

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: HBW; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 116 x 23. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466064
ISBN
9780752466064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Hardback. Traces the origins and early development of the Royal Marines, outlining their organisational structures, their recruitment and social background, the activities in which they were engaged, and how their distinctive identity was forged. Num Pages: 302 pages, 5, 5 black & white line drawings, 5 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843838371
ISBN
9781843838371
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.97

Paperback. The Marine Corps has always considered itself a breed apart. Since 1775 America s smallest armed service has been suspicious of outsiders and deeply loyal to its traditions. Undying faith in its exceptionalism made the Marines one of the sharpest, swiftest tools of American military power, but developing this brand did not come without costs." Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JWF; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 29. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674416819
ISBN
9780674416819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.66

Paperback. The Reaper is the astonishing memoir of Special Operations Direct Action Sniper Nicholas Irving, the 3rd Ranger Battalion's deadliest sniper. In the bestselling tradition of American Sniper and Shooter, Irving shares the true story of his extraordinary career, including his deployment to Afghanistan in the summer of 2009. Num Pages: 320 pages, one 16 page colour photograph insert. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; BGHA; HBWS4; JWH; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 211 x 37. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Griffin Publishing
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250080608
ISBN
9781250080608
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Tells the true story of how Mike Ritland grew from a skinny, bullied child, to a member of our nation's most elite SEAL Teams, to the trainer of the world's most highly skilled K9 warriors. Num Pages: 208 pages, plus one 16-page black & white photograph insert. BIC Classification: BTM; JWH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 141 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
St Martin´s Press
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250049698
ISBN
9781250049698
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.99

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Mariner Books
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780547750385
ISBN
9780547750385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.55

Hardcover. Series: American Military Experience Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Missouri
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826220271
ISBN
9780826220271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.38

Hardback. Each recipient is presented in a capsule biography including dates of birth, awarding of the various Knights Cross grades, and other particulars to rank and career. Each is also shown in a World War II era photograph. Translator(s): Johnston, David, Governor General of Canada. Num Pages: 280 pages, over 130 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Edition
First U.S. Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887407499
ISBN
9780887407499
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.20

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Leliepvre, Eugene. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 48ill.(8col.). BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLL; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 176.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855326026
ISBN
9781855326026
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. On average a Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent would be dead within three months of being parachuted into action. This work features the story of these agents, some of whom were women as young as 22, following them through their experiences beginning with their recruitment and their unorthodox training methods. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 187 x 6. Weight in Grams: 230.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846032769
ISBN
9781846032769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. A study of the Greek Hoplite in the "Golden Age" of Ancient Greek civilization, from the victory at Marathon over Darius of Persia, to the rise of Alexander the Great. It covers the Greek warrior's weapons, armour, shield and helmets, and how he was recruited, trained and fought. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 12 colour & 55 b&w illustrations, chronology. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; JWH; JWM; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855328679
ISBN
9781855328679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. A fascinating insight into one of the most elite special operations units in the world. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp B&W Photos. BIC Classification: BTM; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 292. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0007328
ISBN
9780751549027
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

paperback. There is nothing that terrorized Russian and Chinese-backed guerrillas fighting Rhodesia's bush war in the 1970s more than the famed Selous Scouts. Members of this elite unit would slip silently into the shadows of the night to seek and destroy real terrorist gangs. Three Sips of Gin follows Tim Bax on his missions into the silence of the shadows. Num Pages: 448 pages, 100 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; HBJH; JWDG; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 233 x 29. Weight in Grams: 678.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Helion and Company
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909384293
ISBN
9781909384293
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.72

Paperback. Paul Bruce was a tough, idealistic young trooper in the SAS when he was dispatched to Northern Ireland. His squad's top-secret mission, code sign "Nemesis" - to execute unarmed IRA suspects in cold blood. This is his story. Num Pages: 290 pages, illustrations (some colour) portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 110. Weight in Grams: 175. Good clean copy. Keywords: Northern Ireland
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0025245
ISBN
9781857821673
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.96

Paperback. Num Pages: 672 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBW; JPWL; JWH; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 42. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Serpent's Tail
Condition
New
SKU
9781846688515
ISBN
9781846688515
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. In the 17th century, English, French and Dutch buccaneers launched a series of attacks on Spanish towns, ports and shipping. This volume details the buccaneer captains, such as Henry Morgan, the crews of their ships, how they recruited, and how they fought their battles on land and at sea. Illustrator(s): McBride, Angus. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 10 colour and 60 b&w illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JD; HBTM; JKV; JWF; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855329126
ISBN
9781855329126
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. An inside look at our first line of defense against terrorists and hostage takers. Num Pages: 318 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BT; JKSW1; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780738202624
ISBN
9780738202624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.79

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, ILLUSTRATED. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Hachette Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316341431
ISBN
9780316341431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.59

Paperback. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700621378
ISBN
9780700621378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.70

Paperback. The gripping true story of the French Foreign Legion in the Sahara. Num Pages: 752 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1HBX; HBW; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 48. Weight in Grams: 868. Good copy with some shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
W&N
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Reprint
SKU
KKD0009112
ISBN
9780753828564
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Behind-the-scenes story of the three Navy SEALs who captured the "Butcher of Fallujah" and were then accused of "prisoner abuse" Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBW; HBWS5; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 145 x 37. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Hachette Books
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306823527
ISBN
9780306823527
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 13.31

Paperback. An in-depth investigation into the history and exploits of the Commandos Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBT; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 125 x 23. Weight in Grams: 202. Clean copy with some shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KSS0001957
ISBN
9780747266457
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. An in-depth investigation into the history and exploits of the Commandos Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBT; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 125 x 23. Weight in Grams: 202. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0000893
ISBN
9780747266457
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Presents the accounts of missions by the SAS, Delta Force, Green Beret, Commandos and other forces, including: Blackhawk Down - the US Delta forces debacle in Mogadishu, Somalia, 1993; British Special forces fight Al Qaeda at close quarters in Afghanistan 2003; and, Task Force Raider - US Special forces teams track down Saddam Hussein, 2003. Editor(s): Lawrence, Richard Russell. Series: Mammoth Books. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 34. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845293529
ISBN
9781845293529
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.46

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